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Shallow End

by Betty Reed

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“Shallow End” is a downbeat alt-pop song about the complex and conflicting emotions one experiences when in the throes of depression.

According to Betty, “The thing about depression is that it feels like you can’t find a way out of your situation. But it’s not like you are in the deep end of a pool where your chances of drowning (dying) are exponentially higher. It’s this feeling that you are giving up when there is a chance to rescue yourself. You merely have to stand up. But it’s so hard to do even that when your brain is essentially malfunctioning.” The chorus brings this sentiment to the surface:

I’m aware it makes no sense / I’m drowning in the shallow end /
Can barely breath I don’t know when / I’ll either die or stand again /
I’m drowning in the shallow end

The meaning behind “Shallow End” is similar to Betty Reed’s “I’ll Get By” and “Happy” in that even though these songs are about being in a depressive state, you have to believe that there are better days ahead (or at least in-between the bad days) and lean in on those hopeful moments as your life preserver.

lyrics

Shallow End

When It takes ahold of me
The water’s murky and I don’t trust what I don’t see
I dip my toes in where the monsters creep
Once in the abyss it is hard to leave

I’m aware it makes no senses
I’m drowning in the shallow end
Can barely breath I don’t know when
I’ll either die or stand again
Again again I’m drowning in the shallow end

Wrapped around my chest struggling
Hard to breath and it is puzzling
Flashes of waves roll over me
I’m scared my feet won’t find its grounding

I’m aware it makes no senses
I’m drowning in the shallow end
Can barely breath I don’t know when
I’ll either die or stand again
Again again I’m drowning in the shallow end

I’m aware it makes no senses
I’m drowning in the shallow end
Can barely breath I don’t know when
I’ll either die or stand

I’m aware it makes no senses
I’m drowning in the shallow end
Can barely breath I don’t know when
I’ll either die or stand again
Again again I’m drowning in the shallow end
Again again

credits

released October 21, 2022
Track Credits:
Betty Reed: Songwriter, lead and backing vocals
Evan Redwine: Guitar (Electric and Acoustic)
Matt Pierson: Bass
Matt Standfield: Keyboard
Jonathan Truman: Drums

Recorded at Redwine Studios, Nashville, TN and Sound Emporium Studios, Nashville, TN
Produced by Evan Redwine
Mastered by Brad Blackwood

Album photograph: Libby Danforth
Album design: Marcy McCreary

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Betty Reed Nashville, Tennessee

Hi Bandcamp Listeners! Thanks for stopping by. I write songs. I sing those songs. I record some of those songs. I hope you like them!

I cope with depression. I'm dyslexic. I spend too much money on makeup. I have a cat. I have hopes and dreams.

New music coming in 2022. Appreciate your support! ... more

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