The Detached Self Soother - Addictive Mode

Between the Bars - by Madeleine Peyroux

“Things you could do (…) The potential you’ll be”

A poignant exemplification of the addictive internal “coping mode” called Detached Self Soother, whose primary function is to self medicate, numb / avoid emotional pain.

This coping modality drives self-harming behaviour and results in a vicious downward spiral of progressive self-destruction and self-exclusion from life, its many rewards and opportunities.

LYRICS

Drink up, baby
Stay up all night
Things you could do
You won't but you might
The potential you'll be
You'll never see
Promises you'll only make
Drink up with me now
And forget all about
Pressure of days
Do what I say
And I'll make you okay

Waiting to finally be caught
Drink up one more time
And I'll make you mine
And keep you apart
Deep in my heart
Separate from the rest
Where I like you the best
Keep the things you forgot
The people you've been before
That you don't want around anymore
That push and shove and won't bend to your will
I'll keep them still

And drive them away
Images stuck in your head
People you've been before
That you don't want around anymore
That push and shove and won't bend to your will
I'll keep them still
Drink up, baby
Look at the stars.
And I'll kiss you again
Between the bars
Where I'm seeing you there
With your hands in the air