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Posted by Phil on February 3, 2013, at 17:45:38
Posted by Phillipa on February 3, 2013, at 18:27:39
In reply to Amy Lee's ode to Lithium, posted by Phil on February 3, 2013, at 17:45:38
Phil song about lithium? Why? Phillipa
Posted by ChicagoKat on February 3, 2013, at 19:28:38
In reply to Re: Amy Lee's ode to Lithium » Phil, posted by Phillipa on February 3, 2013, at 18:27:39
> Phil song about lithium? Why? Phillipa
Amy Lee, of Evanescence, suffers from bipolar disease. She wrote an excellent song about lithium and how taking it subdues her and keeps her from 'flying', which I take as it must diminish her creative ablilites among other things. But in the song she admits she needs the drug.
It's a beautiful song; well worth a listen....thanks to Phil for posting it.
Kat
Posted by Phil on February 3, 2013, at 19:40:10
In reply to Re: Amy Lee's ode to Lithium » Phillipa, posted by ChicagoKat on February 3, 2013, at 19:28:38
She's not bipolar and has never taken Lithium.
"It's not literal, it's not literal about the drug for me, I've never taken lithium before. It's sort of a metaphor about numbness and happiness and sort of like, it's me looking at happiness in a negative way because I've always been, you know, kind of afraid to be happy. "
She's lucky.
Posted by ChicagoKat on February 3, 2013, at 19:53:06
In reply to Re: Amy Lee's ode to Lithium, posted by Phil on February 3, 2013, at 19:40:10
> She's not bipolar and has never taken Lithium.
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> "It's not literal, it's not literal about the drug for me, I've never taken lithium before. It's sort of a metaphor about numbness and happiness and sort of like, it's me looking at happiness in a negative way because I've always been, you know, kind of afraid to be happy. "
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> She's lucky.Thanks for correcting me Phil, I was wrong! But it is a beautiful song. I can see how it would appeal to you, that's sad you feel afraid to feel happy, do you know why? Take care and let us knnow how the doc appt goes tomorrow.
Kat
Posted by Phil on February 3, 2013, at 20:58:20
In reply to Re: Amy Lee's ode to Lithium » Phil, posted by ChicagoKat on February 3, 2013, at 19:53:06
That's was her quote. lol I have nothing against happy. I thought she had to be bipolar to write that song. She's just a really good songwriter.
Posted by Phillipa on February 3, 2013, at 21:33:57
In reply to Re: Amy Lee's ode to Lithium » ChicagoKat, posted by Phil on February 3, 2013, at 20:58:20
Phil I did think you took lithium. Hows the BP now don't worry it will be okay. I do the same worry. And I get dizzy all the time. Phillipa
Posted by Meatwood_Flack on February 4, 2013, at 1:06:54
In reply to Re: Amy Lee's ode to Lithium » Phil, posted by Phillipa on February 3, 2013, at 21:33:57
Ben Moody, with whom Amy Lee founded the band Evanescence, suffers from bipolar disorder, which was a factor in his decision to leave the band in 2003. So, while Amy may not be bipolar, herself, she is obviously familiar with it. I wouldn't be surprised if he was an inspiration (either consciously or not) for the song. I'm not an Evanescence fan, but I do appreciate Amy's talents as a singer and songwriter. There's something about her that is haunting, from her voice to her songs to her stunningly beautiful eyes that seem to radiate sadness. She looks, writes and sings as though she is intimately acquainted with pain. Which is probably a big part of why she is so good at her art. I had never heard this song until reading this thread, so thanks for sharing it, it's a good song. Another band, Nirvana, recorded and released a song called 'Lithium' in 1991. Singer Kurt Cobain was bipolar (not sure if he was ever on Lithium, but the song seems to embody an experience of the disorder.) Here's a link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkcJEvMcnEg
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