This isn’t just an instrument
It’s an escape route
a way out from sadness

It’s a chance for me to shine
and be my own star
To create the best performance
in the cages of my bedroom

To feel the strings pluck
returning my psychotic state
back into sanity

To sing a song you want
or write your own
and sing it to your heart’s desire

To sing it loudly
Like no one is home
To face away from your fears
and stand up to them

It’s a pathway to freedom
and happiness
doing something you love

The outcome of the sound
lifts your spirits
and allows you to be the same
for just a little while longer

Addicted to the feeling
and the sensation you get
from playing it
makes makes you long for a chance
to play it once more

You may think it’s just an instrument
But it’s an escape from
all of your problems