Edit: I am not sure what the true meaning behind the song may be, this is how I always perceived it. Im so happy that so many people replied, thank you for all the conversations. Bipolar and depression are not spoke about enough, thank you for shining a light into the darkness and continuing a conversation about it. Lithium is a medication that is given to people who suffer from major mental illness, it's used as a base medication to deal with main symptoms and then in combination with other medications. I have been on lithium for almost five years, dealing with bipolar disorder, and I can say, that the whole first year of the medication felt exactly like this song. You feel nothing, the numbness is almost more painful than the depression that's being treated. You never understand why so many people fail to stick with their treatment until you live that life. Once you start down that path all you want is to be free of it and to feel again. This song is so much deeper than anyone can understand.
Sara Lumley I'm so agree with you. Thanks :) I'm diagnosed with bipolar disorder as well and this song have been my fav from Amy since Fallen came out. Take care! ;)
Lithium, don't wanna lock me up inside Lithium, don't wanna forget how it feels without Lithium, I wanna stay in love with my sorrow Oh, but God I wanna let it go Come to bed, don't make me sleep alone Couldn't hide the emptiness, you let it show Never wanted it to be so cold Just didn't drink enough to say you love me I can't hold on to me Wonder what's wrong with me? Lithium, don't wanna lock me up inside Lithium, don't wanna forget how it feels without Lithium, I wanna stay in love with my sorrow, oh Don't wanna let it lay me down this time Drown my will to fly Here in the darkness I know myself Can't break free until I let it go, let me go Darling, I forgive you after all Anything is better than to be alone And in the end I guess I had to fall Always find my place among the ashes I can't hold on to me Wonder what's wrong with me? Lithium, don't wanna lock me up inside Lithium, don't wanna forget how it feels without Lithium, in love with you Oh, I'm gonna let it go
@@katerout7020 actually theres quite a few studies that listening to sad or dark music while sad (in this case in a depressive episode) actually helps you feel better. could be made up but evanescence does make me and this person feel better so maybe it has merit
@@miichellerose If I recall correctly, Amy said on an interview that her goal was to make the listener feel listened, and not alone against whatever ailing that is ailing them. I suppose music like this, can help the troubling one to unload the emotional burden a bit, instead of neglecting its importance.
Who's watching in 2024 ? I leave my comment here so that when someone I know happens to leave a "like" I will be notified and reminded that I must listen to these works of art
Not sure if you’re from a younger generation but, for the people who grew up listening to evanescence, we still consider her to be one of the great voices of our time, specially in modern rock music. Sad she kinda disappeared and stopped making music.
@@tocallopr you're wrong about her not making music she just released a new track and all that other time she was doing concerts for her synthesis album
@@tocallopr no problem but I really recommend listening to the live synthesis performances it gives you goosebumps with the amount of emotion she put out
I remember being here as a 13 year old not knowing what this song meant. I was just a moody teenage fan. Here I am as a 24 year old, dealing with bipolar disorder, insomnia, trauma, brokenness and an array of other things for the past 6 almost 7 years. I wish I was back to the time when I didn’t know what this song meant or felt like. Just starting on lithium on top of my other medications. Im a danger to myself without meds but hopefully someday I can hold onto myself without help. It’s hard but we take it day by day. I believe in me. I believe in you. I believe in us that are suffering. I hope we can all find the healing that leads to stable and better days.
I'm 58 and I'm with y'all..just take care of yourself above anything else and always be kind to your soul and rock the highs and ride out the lows as they always come and go.. Blessings
Her voice goes straight to your heart. I don't need to say how rare that is, she's a very special singer. One of the greatest rock artists, singers and songwriters of the 21th century, extremely talented lady.
Jesus-Christ love you my brothers and sistersss ! Come back to him ! (John 3:16) "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." He died for you ! You will be saved by believing in his name, and you will not go to hell. So, accept him with all your heart, read the Bible ! Here is the good news ! ❤🥰🥰
My ARDS (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome) Song. I laid there, unable to move, speak, or breathe for myself in the ICU. and this song and video played over and over again on the tv. I lived this song and video, as I laid there. It embodied exactly what I was going through. I felt so cold. I felt like I was drowning. screaming for help, but no one could hear me. I was unable to speak, at the time. All I could do, was exist in my very cold living hell.
So I saw Evanescence in concert last night (1/20/22 in Worcester, MA) and she sang Lithium. Let me tell ya... It was no different than when she first sang it! Amy Lee's voice hasn't changed one bit! She still hit those notes owning that arena and continued to impress us throughout the night! She still sounds absolutely amazing and she sounded amazing singing this song, 10+ years later!!!
I was at the same concert, some date, same location. Same vibe. It was a great show, and I am so glad I could count myself among the crowd. And here's to not singing alone anymore.
The Lark I ♥️Evanescence But they are/were a BAND!! Lol! Silly rabbit! You called them a "her" collectively! The singer herself is named Amy Lee! And she will always and forever be one of my favorite vocalist as well! Lol so silly! You sure you're a fan lol!!
A música "Lithium" da banda Evanescence é uma canção sobre a luta contra a depressão e a ansiedade. A letra da música é escrita do ponto de vista de uma pessoa que está lutando contra esses problemas de saúde mental. A pessoa se sente isolada e sozinha, e está desesperada por encontrar uma maneira de se sentir melhor. A música começa com a pessoa descrevendo seus sentimentos de tristeza e desespero. Ela diz que está "sendo consumida por dentro" e que "se sente como se estivesse em um sonho". Ela está lutando para encontrar um significado na vida e está se sentindo perdida e sem esperança. A pessoa então começa a falar sobre sua relação com a medicação. Ela diz que está tomando lítio, um medicamento usado para tratar a depressão e a bipolaridade. Ela diz que o lítio está ajudando a controlar seus sintomas, mas que ainda não é o suficiente. Ela ainda se sente triste e ansiosa, e está lutando para encontrar uma maneira de se sentir feliz e realizada. A música termina com o eu lírico expressando seu desejo de encontrar uma maneira de se curar. Ela diz que está cansada de sofrer e que está disposta a fazer qualquer coisa para se sentir melhor. Ela está procurando por uma maneira de encontrar a paz e a felicidade. A música "Lithium" é uma canção comovente que fala sobre uma questão importante. Ela é uma inspiração para as pessoas que estão lutando contra a depressão e a ansiedade, e mostra que é possível encontrar a cura. Aqui estão alguns versos específicos da música que ilustram esses temas: "I'm being consumed from the inside out I feel like I'm in a dream" Esses versos descrevem os sentimentos de isolamento e desespero que a pessoa está experimentando. Ela se sente como se estivesse presa em um ciclo de tristeza e ansiedade. "I'm taking lithium It's helping me to cope But I'm not okay" Esses versos mostram que a pessoa está tentando encontrar ajuda, mas ainda não encontrou uma solução definitiva. O lítio está ajudando, mas ainda não é suficiente para curar sua depressão. "I'm tired of suffering I'm tired of being lost I'm tired of being alone" Esses versos expressam o desejo da pessoa de encontrar a cura. Ela está cansada de sofrer e está disposta a fazer qualquer coisa para se sentir melhor. Espero que tenha apreciado esta interpretação!
Sim, é uma ótima interpretação, mas eu acrescentaria que ela está tomando Lítio, mas ele a imobiliza de certa forma de alguns sentimentos que ela não queria esquecer como é senti-los, em alguns versos da música Sim, essa música é muito potente para mostrar como é a luta contra uma doença mental, e, é surpreendente o alcance dela, demonstra que não estamos sós, e muitos também a tem, ao redor do globo.
Ea letra da uma certa interpretação de que ela está usando o lítio (que é um metal muito usado em baterias devido a sua alta eficiencia no armazenamento e condução de carga elétrica) como uma especie de remédio pra tratar essa depressão, quase como se esse metal fosse uma especie de entorpecente. É uma letra que define muito bem o que a depressão pode causar numa pessoa.
I was sexually abused as a little boy, by someone who shouldn’t have, my teacher. I blamed myself, my mom, the school. Why didn't anyone come to help, stop it, no one cared. It has bothered me all my life. I did get some therapy, but I still fight to deal with it. at 44, I remember it like yesterday, i was 10. It wasn't until Evanescence came on the scene, their music gave me calm, a place I could go and think, detach from my guilty and self destructive behavior to deal with my shame and abuse, the blame i told myself, it was my fault. But leaning into my Christian faith and this song, their music has given me much strength and purpose. I am doing better, but the battle continues. Thank you Evanescence.
I'm so sorry but their something that makes me feel so awesome when I realise people have found their strength to confess the bad stuff in their lives. It's amazing you've found your strength
Believe it or not. This song helped me get over a Coke addiction, 10 years ago, and when I heard it again I broke down crying. life was hard... Thank You, Amy. ...
Lembro-me como se fosse ontem... Meu irmão tinha um DVD de rock, e a primeira vez que vi esse videoclipe, fiquei em pé parada, em frente a TV; assombrada com tamanha beleza da cantora e como seu som era genuíno. Pois nunca tinha visto algo similar antes, e tudo parece mais intenso quando você é uma criança ou um adolescente. Essa é minha música favorita certamente, o clipe é uma arte gótica e já tive experiência com o lítio.
Jesus-Christ love you my brothers and sistersss ! Come back to him ! (John 3:16) "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." He died for you ! You will be saved by believing in his name, and you will not go to hell. So, accept him with all your heart, read the Bible ! Here is the good news ! ❤🥰🥰
The thing is, this song could have been in Fallen's repertoire, but I can't conceive of this song within Fallen, its structure is more in line with TOD's sounds, since Fallen always had a more gothic atmosphere, while TOD transmitted more personal feelings. And it was a thousand times more poetic. And more symphonic. Lithium is a song that has to be handled with poetic feelings and more metallic sounds.
The haunting brilliance of the song perfectly captures a person's mind in love with sadness and the soul numbing drug that drowns her to be normal. Thank Heaven for edibles.
She is a sweetheart and she can sing real good me and my wife loves listening to this group I'm 52 and she is 54 been married for 22 years and known each other for 31 years and still going strong
This is the most powerful song I have ever heard in history. A very strong rock ballad, the vocals, the lyrics, the music.. The vocals are so felt that only someone who has experienced something similar can sing something like that. I'm sorry for my bad english
First time back at my fav song in yrs. This makes more sense now. This brings me comfort. Like someone on earth understands me. Even if we never met and maybe never will.
As someone with Bipolar disorder, this song meant a lot to me growing up, and revisiting it today made me realise how profound and meaningful Amy Lee's lyrics and vocals are. Evanescence is for life. Love you Amy.
@@007Husse sadly no I was diagnosed with bipolar two disorder, and was probably misdiagnosed my entire life. It is definitely not an easy thing to deal with. It’s manageable and hard.
I don't know for sure what her natural eye color is though I've read from multiple sources they are green and not brown. I do know she wears different colored contact lenses and that her eyes are gorgeous.
@@RHFactor100 It’s one of the side effects. That’s why they need to combine it with a good depression med. it took me awhile and 2 suicide attempts to find the right cocktail, but I’m finally there.
[Chorus] Lithium Don't wanna lock me up inside Lithium Don't wanna forget how it feels without Lithium I wanna stay in love with my sorrow, oh But God, I wanna let it go [Verse 1] Come to bed, don't make me sleep alone Couldn't hide the emptiness, you let it show Never wanted it to be so cold Just didn't drink enough to say you love me [Pre-Chorus] I can't hold on to me Wonder what's wrong with me [Chorus] Lithium Don't wanna lock me up inside Lithium Don't wanna forget how it feels without Lithium I wanna stay in love with my sorrow, ah You might also like Say Don’t Go (Taylor’s Version) [From The Vault] Taylor Swift Bring Me to Life Evanescence Going Under Evanescence [Bridge] Don't wanna let it lay me down this time Drown my will to fly Here in the darkness I know myself Can't break free until I let it go Let me go [Verse 2] Darling, I forgive you after all Anything is better than to be alone And in the end I guess I had to fall Always find my place among the ashes [Pre-Chorus] I can't hold on to me Wonder what's wrong with me [Chorus] Lithium Don't wanna lock me up inside Lithium Don't wanna forget how it feels without Lithium Stay in love with you, ah I'm gonna let it go
this is sadly such a very underrated song... i don't know why people somehow can't feel such a deep level of emotions, as well as the beauty in the song/music compositions & arrangements, as well as the beautiful artwork & scene shot in the video... it seems like people nowadays have become so numb, shallow, & superficial...& can't feel on much deeper level of emotions & soul...
Check out the (more or less) "official" acoustic instrumental. Behind the guitars and drums lies a beautiful full sized piano piece. Even without the voice it delivers so much emotion.
Niki Wonoto Haters or those who disliked never had such feelings in life.Once they have that then they will value songs like these.Anyway I can't wait to like it or hear it.It's a never ending process.
This phrase - darling I forgive you after all, anything is better than to be alone - this is so fcking true... Amy, you are a pure perfection. Please come back with new music asap
Lithium numbs the pain, but it also numbs the rest of you. That's why she wants to remember what it feels without it. The pain is awful, but it's familiar. And it makes you feel alive in a way. "Here in the darkness I know myself." it's hard because sometimes getting better means losing a fundamental part of your identity.
I'm not bipolar, but I have done battle with the beasts of depression, anxiety, and addiction. It's hard. In case no one told you today, you rock! Don't forget to be awesome!
Lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid) is one of the most widely used and studied medications for treating bipolar disorder. Lithium helps reduce the severity and frequency of mania. It may also help relieve or prevent bipolar depression. It does not numb Pain ! Your name is Ashley you are the name of any mico chemical flux . lets say Bipolar or Depression that`s not your Name .You have the privilege and right to Build your team of people ,( family ,friends and professionals that (works ) or goes along with your wellness plan . 25 something years mis diagnosed lost everything , now that I know whats up . I can learn how to mange this or at least (on My good Days ) immerse my self with as much positive Life as I can get inside of me ,AMp my faith in God .equip My tools , Go On your name is Ashley Flynn . What a gift you are too all of us. Shine even if alittle at a time .
Lithium is a mood stabilizer used for depression and bipolar disorder. It should take away the sorrow that the writer holds inside but she is not ready to let go of it. Lithium doing this by suppress feelings, puts her in a "cage" against which she resists. She has lived with sorrow so long that losing it now would be like losing a part of herself. That is what the whole refrain is about: "Lithium, Don't want to lock myself up inside, Lithium, Don't want to forget what it feels without, Lithium, I want to stay in love with my sorrow." It's about her inner feelings and she's fighting with her deamons. Lee's lyrics are often metaphorical and the words consist of double meanings.
Actually after lithium is stabilized in the body it makes you numb. You don't feel. You exist. At least she could feel the depression and sorrow - she could feel something before lithium.
Evanescence - Lithium [Chorus] Lithium Don't wanna lock me up inside Lithium Don't wanna forget how it feels without Lithium I wanna stay in love with my sorrow [Verse 1] Oh But God, I wanna let it go Come to bed, don't make me sleep alone Couldn't hide the emptiness, you let it show Never wanted it to be so cold Just didn't drink enough to say you love me [Bridge] I can't hold on to me Wonder what's wrong with me [Chorus] Lithium Don't wanna lock me up inside Lithium Don't wanna forget how it feels without Lithium I wanna stay in love with my sorrow [Verse 2] Don't wanna let it lay me down this time Drown my will to fly Here in the darkness I know myself Can't break free until I let it go Let me go Darling, I forgive you after all Anything is better than to be alone And in the end I guess I had to fall Always find my place among the ashes [Bridge] I can't hold on to me Wonder what's wrong with me [Chorus] Lithium Don't wanna lock me up inside Lithium Don't wanna forget how it feels without Lithium I wanna stay in love with my sorrow [Outro] Stay in love with you I, I'm gonna let it go
What is this that stands before me? Figure in black which points at me Turn around quick, and start to run Find out I'm the chosen one Oh no! Liiiiiiiiiiiiiii- -thiiiiiiiiiiiii- -uuuum... (just kidding)
Hey MD / resident psychiatrist here. Whenever I prescribe lithium to one of my bipolar patients I think of this song. It really is not only a beautiful and chilling song/video but the lyrics beautifully summarize what patients often experience from lithium: emotional blunting. Sadly many psychiatric medicines work this way. And sadly, lithium is still the best treatment for preventing both bipolar depression and mania that we have ever discovered. While emotional blunting/anhedonia can be dreadful, the utter, devastating destruction that mania leaves in its wake can make a persons life even worse sometimes. Like anything it is a cost benefit thing and depends on the patient. Take care and rock on 🤘
@@DirkjeA you are absolutely right! Except for bipolar disorder the 10,000 lumen light should be given at noon, and not early morning. I am aware of the literature on high-EPA fish oil for improving MDD and bipolar depression and think its all very encouraging. Once I'm own boss I actually plan on taking a multi-pronged approach to care. Medication, therapy, bright light therapy, exercise, meditation, anti-inflammatory diet, etc.
Serious question are you in Canada? Ontario in particular? Desperate to get a new understanding doctor! And if you’re a private care facility of course I’ll pay you out of pocket! Please get back to me thank you :)
i was on lithium for a year for bipolar and i miss it but cant have it because it made me drop things and go to sleep and yet still be awake.My doctor gave me a concoction that i can function on.He is very wary of giving me anything that may make me manic.Problem is that the meds are short lived so we move on.I am taking wellbutrin or wellbuteral not sure but it is mixed with other meds.He told me to let him know if i tend to get too happy.Not even close,more deppressive if anything.Iwould rather not feel anything than to just be mediocre
@leandra leo Lithium does reduce symptoms, as do other interventions, and I agree, bipolar disorder is usually a life-long illness that needs appropriate management.
LYRICS: Lithium, don't wanna lock me up inside Lithium, don't wanna forget how it feels without Lithium, I wanna stay in love with my sorrow Oh, but God I wanna let it go Come to bed, don't make me sleep alone Couldn't hide the emptiness, you let it show Never wanted it to be so cold Just didn't drink enough to say you love me I can't hold on to me Wonder what's wrong with me? Lithium, don't wanna lock me up inside Lithium, don't wanna forget how it feels without Lithium, I wanna stay in love with my sorrow, oh Don't wanna let it lay me down this time Drown my will to fly Here in the darkness I know myself Can't break free until I let it go, let me go Darling, I forgive you after all Anything is better than to be alone And in the end I guess I had to fall Always find my place among the ashes I can't hold on to me Wonder what's wrong with me? Lithium, don't wanna lock me up inside Lithium, don't wanna forget how it feels without Lithium, in love with you Oh, I'm gonna let it go
I heard this music for the first time when I was 14 years old and now I am 31 years old and I am still listening to it. I am proud to be from the generation that grew up with these musics
@@brom9305 i am from Europe, Croatia. I think no matter where are u from, europe, middle east, america, music is universal, and should connect people, specially at bitter times! nice to meet you mates.
@@peterb4143 There's always a positive side to everything, even depression. Hope you recover quick and strong and restore the will in yourself to live life to the fullest.
@@goingthedistance8659 doesn’t really matter if it’s a true statement to me, I’ve been dragging my empty body along for many years and I don’t want to suffer so much for so little anymore. I’ve had some “success” in this world and it isn’t worth anything to me. Nothing has for a while
I’ve worked through some of the hardest and most heartbreaking period of my life through this bands songs . Therapeutic cathartic and physiologically healing bringing my heart and soul into closure through the lyrics ( words were too hard to express at the time due to me being so numb shut down engulfed in hurt ) ! Thank you Evanescence & Amy Lee .
Wonderful music of the three decades.. great songs, still sing along. Great memories of my lifetime of joys, happy times, some tears. It's been a wonderful ride so far.. hope it brings memories to each and all of you.. I love it!!Best wishes to all.
Diagnosed with bipolar 5 years ago. I have stopped taking medications for more than a year now. Butttt as of yesterday, I am back on lithium :’) Day 2 and I hope I wont ever stop again. Sending love to everyone who is struggling with their disorders. Music like this really helps ♥️
Evanescence music is extremely depressing listen to Music from Roxette and you feel so happy. It's a shame Amy Lee decided to sound this way and not the sound of bands like Roxette.
That disorder is usually caused by yeast overgrowth. Please find a functional medicine doctor or naturopath to help you clear it from your system. I know someone who was healed. Wasn't easy, but he's been off lithium for almost 20 years despite having been on it since high school.
@@melaniedawn4256 wtf. yeast? the hell you arr talking about?? Don't encourage people to stop their ACTUAL treatment with medicine that ACTUALLY works, bipolar is 90% genetic and is a cronic disease that cannot be cured, we can be stable but need medicine like lithium to reach that stability. That is science and scientific evidence and beats "I know a person yadda yadda". This is so irresponsible...
@@JakeLo1991 Listening to happy music isn't going to take away the root problem of why you feel bad. Acting happy isn't going to fix you either. Evanescence helped me through my darkest periods in the past. While everyone around me was happy, she was the one who made me feel understood and made me feel like I wasn't alone. I was disgusted of happy music when I was in a dark period. Happy music is great when you're in the mood for it. "Depressing" music is great when you're in the mood for depressing music. Luckily there's so many different songs and singers, for everyone and every mood there's a type of favourite music. (Edit: I don't think Evanescence is depressing, I think it's powerful)
There is one/two smooth background voice layer in the refrain, but Amy's voice itself is pure. 2006 autotune didn't exist or was so awful. Incredible is, how her voice merge with the instruments.
@@mayday6880 I get that you're trying to add to it, I feel like you misread everything I just said. I am aware of the background vocals. It's her singing them in most cases, so what I said still applies without an editor. I said they were so flawless that they SOUND auto-tuned (even) with no effects. I think you got confused because I left off the 'even', which is my fault. Also, saying "her voice is an instrument unto itself" was my overtly poetic way of saying "how her voice merge(s) with the instruments".
