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In spring 2021, I faced an emotional breakdown, burdened by the previous 18 months. Seeking therapy, I received an official OCD diagnosis, a suspicion I had carried for most of my life. My focus turned to confronting violent intrusive thoughts, many involving my wife. These thoughts made me fear myself and question the darkness within me. At times, I couldn’t even look at my wife without being overwhelmed by these thoughts (“then my thoughts overcome me, it’s overwhelming to me when I see your face”). Despite wanting closeness during this challenging phase, the early stages of OCD treatment made it incredibly difficult (“You’re what I desire while I’m walking this wire, but my thoughts keep tripping up until they fall”).
Life presents both pushes and pulls—the past propelling us forward, the future beckoning us. Through therapy, I’ve found joy in the pain of my past, as it becomes a driving force. Ultimately, love sustains me through life’s trials, propelling me forward even in the darkest times.
The American Hotel System
The American Hotel System – Tripping Lyrics
I don’t mind when you call me
‘Cuz half our time is spent away
But then my thoughts overcome me
It’s overwhelming to me when I see your face
‘Cuz you’re what I desire
While I’m walking this wire
But my thoughts keep tripping up until they fall
My head starts spinning when I hear you call for me
I keep running when you call
Then I hear your voice and my heart falls
But then my thoughts overcome me
It’s overwhelming to me when I see your face
You’re what I desire
While I’m walking this wire
But my thoughts keep tripping up until they fall
My head starts spinning when I hear you call
As my head spins faster in my mind’s disaster
Yeah, my thoughts keep tripping up until they fall
My head starts spinning when I hear you
It’s your love for which I yearn
But I’m still afraid; that’s why I turn
It’s your love I can’t earn
So give me the sparks and watch us burn
My heart is a pyre– so let the flames burn higher
Yeah, your love keeps pulling me through the dark
This pain keeps pushing me to your heart
As my head spins faster in my mind’s disaster
Yeah, your love keeps pulling me through the dark
This pain keeps pushing me to your heart
Yeah, your love keeps pulling me through the dark
This pain keeps pushing me to your heart
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The American Hotel System are Tripping Into the Music Scene with Their Upcoming Single | SONO Music Group
[…] band from Grand Rapids, Michigan, is thrilled to announce the release of their upcoming single, “Tripping,” set to be released July 14th via SONO […]