They say you don’t know the struggle
But you do when your parents bury
All their hopes and dreams for you, Ohhhh
They try to set the obstacles
But you got to rise above it all
Seems like you live in a place where they don’t understand you
Hook 1:
If they knew
Your mind inside
They would understand
What lies inside
I said if they knew
What you didn’t hide
You wouldn’t have to lie
Inside
Don’t lie tonight
Chorus 1:
You’re not ill
When you’re mental
You may look mad
But you swear you’re gentle
You’re not ill
Because they call you special
Even though you feel so gentle
Why are you a little mental?
Why are you a little mental?
Diverging from the everyday life
You process your own way
Deal with strife with a hardened shell
But you’re sheltered, all alone
Broken inside, have to live with another lie
It won’t make you die tonight, don’t make me
Live this lie tonight
Hook 2:
If they knew
My mind inside
They would understand
What lies inside
I said if they knew
What I didn’t hide
I wouldn’t have to lie
Inside
Chorus 2:
I’m not ill
When I’m mental
I may look mad
But I swear I’m gentle
I’m not ill
Because they call me special
Even though I feel so gentle
Why am I so fucking mental?
Why am I so fucking mental?
Outro:
Why am I so fucking mental?
Why am I so fucking mental?
Mental
Mental
Mental
Mental
An atmospheric debut from one of Memphis’ most dynamic, compelling artists full of vulnerability and tender sentiments. Bandcamp New & Notable Oct 14, 2021