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Distorted thinking can drive our minds, bodies and souls into a ditch - especially if we either go along with it or try to fight against it. But there is a middle way that works. We become aware that our distorted thoughts are just that - distorted thoughts - barely even real, and not true. When we're mindful of them, they have much less power over us as they rise and fall, as they always will. #MentalHealthAwareness

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Verse 1
Dark thoughts come a-rising
From the bottom of my mind
They say they’re being helpful
They say they’re being kind

They’re spinning me a story
To explain the way I feel
But all they do is hurt me
And they're barely even real

Pre-chorus
Cruel deceptions - in my brain
Multiply my pain

Chorus 1
I’m being punished by God - I’m never rewarded
(These thoughts are distorted)
I’m left to suffer alone - I’m never supported
(These thoughts are distorted)
I know these are lies
But I ain't seeing' through 'em
Can't wish 'em away
I can't undo 'em
These thoughts are distorted
(These thoughts are distorted)


Verse 2
Dark thoughts still a-rising
From the bottom of my my mind
They've never once been helpful
And they've never once been kind

When the lies get hold of me
I get locked behind their wall
I can see a key to freedom
If I watch them rise and fall

Pre-chorus
I'm getting mindful - of my brain
Just being with the pain

Chorus 2
I’m being punished by God - I’m never rewarded
(These thoughts are distorted)
I’m left to suffer alone - I’m never supported
(These thoughts are distorted)
I'm aware of the way
I'm reacting to 'em
Can't wish 'em away
But I will get through 'em
These thoughts are distorted
(These thoughts are distorted)

Solo

Chorus 3 (like chorus 2)

Oh Papancha!

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from Salt and Sand: Rock Songs to Heal the Mind, released February 4, 2022
(c) 2021, Lyrics by Jason Didner and Amy Didner
Music by Jason Didner
Jason Didner on all vocals and instruments: guitar, bass, drums

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Jason Didner Montclair, New Jersey

Jason's body of work as a singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist has grown diverse, representing his nature and lived experience. He's brought his sense of humor to bear in many of his signature tracks over the past 25+ years.

He's also turned to song to support the mental health of his listeners, his family and himself. They're mantras for waking up grateful and optimistic. ... more

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