hurt myself (feat. Nate Vickers)

Ekoh's song "hurt myself (feat. Nate Vickers)" delves deep into the emotional turmoil and mental health struggles that many people face but often keep hidden. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of someone grappling with feelings of abandonment, self-doubt, and the overwhelming weight of their own thoughts. The recurring theme of hurting oneself is not just about physical harm but also about the emotional and psychological pain that comes from feeling unloved and misunderstood.

The song's protagonist expresses a desperate need for love and validation, yet feels trapped in a cycle of self-destruction. The lines "I can't make you pray for me now / Don't need your sympathy, I / Just want the love that I deserve when / All I do is hurt myself" highlight the internal conflict between wanting support and feeling unworthy of it. The mention of pills and the devil's playground suggests a struggle with addiction or the temptation to escape through harmful means.

Ekoh also touches on the societal pressures and judgments that exacerbate these feelings. The reference to churches feeling like prison cells because "everybody'd rather judge than help" speaks to the lack of genuine support and understanding from the community. The song is a raw and honest portrayal of the battle between trying to hold oneself together and the urge to give in to despair. It's a call for empathy and a reminder that sometimes, what people need most is not sympathy but genuine love and acceptance.