3.18.21
All funds from the initial sale will be donated to RAINN.
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization. RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline (800.656.HOPE, online.rainn.org y rainn.org/es) in partnership with more than 1,000 local sexual assault service providers across the country and operates the DoD Safe Helpline for the Department of Defense. RAINN also carries out programs to prevent sexual violence, help survivors, and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice.
Backstory:
A couple years ago, I was seeing a girl in the city and one time while we were together she broke down and had a flashback from a previous sexual assault. It was my first time witnessing the effects of the trauma associated with sexual assault and it was eye opening.
This song details my experience while with her and her own experience.
When I reached out to her recently asking permission to release the song, she gave me her blessing and requested that I include a blurb about RAINN and all the amazing work they do. My hope here is not only that we can raise some money for a worthy cause, but that in telling this story and message it might reach other survivors and help them realize they are not alone and seek the support they deserve. I will never know what it's like to be in her shoes, but I hope at least in helping spread this message that someone out there realizes they’re not alone and it encourages them to do whatever they need to get support.
Lyrics:
Head down, weeping
In between the sheets
And I don’t really understand
Is it me or
could it possibly be
A thing with another man
She said her sister don’t understand
How could she be hurt by a friend
She hears her but she won’t listen
That’s why he’s walking round innocent
Ooo
Heavy heaving,
She can barely breath when
She mistakes me for another man
Memories,
Can’t conceive the way she grieves
Don’t wanna walk around in her skin
She said her sister don’t understand
How could she be hurt by a friend
She hears her but she won’t listen
That’s why he’s walking round innocent
Ooo