Ky Baldwin - Depression Is A Monster [Official Video]

Depression really is a monster that can happen to anyone. As with most illnesses, early awareness and intervention is key to recovery. Anxiety happens to all of us for many reasons and there are so many great health tips to help us deal with the day to day downs but if you are having anxiety or sadness for an extended period of time, about 5 consecutive days, then it's absolutely necessary to take immediate action. Also, looking out for signs from your friends and loved ones.

If you're needing some support, check out these links here:

Crisis Text Line, free, 24/7 crisis counseling. https://www.crisistextline.org/
Teen Line, teenagers helping teenagers. https://teenlineonline.org/
The Trevor Project is the leading US organization providing help for LGBTQ+ youth. https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
For more international based services, please head over to https://www.kybaldwin.com/get-support

Depression Is A Monster is brought to you by the Matthew Silverman Memorial Foundation. Matthew Silverman Memorial Foundation is a nonprofit public charity dedicated to raising awareness with the goals of preventing suicide and saving lives. http://www.mattsfoundation.org/

Special thanks to Bright Star Schools for your support https://www.brightstarschools.org/
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Listen to Depression Is A Monster:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/2tmNii...
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/depr...

Depression Is A Monster is
~Written by: Ky Baldwin
~Audio Production by: Ky Baldwin
~Mixed by: Ky Baldwin

Video
~Directed by: Ky Baldwin
~Produced by: Pacifica Films
~Cinematographer: Miles Dahl
~AC/Grip: Brian Smight, Jake Brennan
~Makeup by: Mandy Mossman, Emily Wedemeyer (Cinema Makeup School)
~Edited by: Ky Baldwin
~Artwork by: Jaden Betts @realjadenbetts, Amy Baldwin

Cast

Emily Faucret @emilyfaucretofficial
Ky Baldwin @iamkybaldwin
Gabrielle Skye Goodman @gabeskye
Michael Goodman @michaeldgoodman

Parents: Jackie Grier, Paul Grier
Art Teacher: Darren Shuster | Pop Culture PR https://popculturepr.com/
English Teacher: Amy Dunn
Counselor: Candace Yoder

School Kids (in alphabetical order):
Emmalee Abrams, Eric Baham, Nate Baham, Amy Baldwin, Jaden Betts, Connor Cain, Mia Elkins, Derion Graham, Maryssa Hayden, Molly Jackson, Mikah Kainen, Taidyn Kiggins, Amanda Ryan Knopp, Savannah Liles, Laci Monay, Savannah Paradise, Glory Joy Rose, Charity Rose, Anna Rose, Asher Rosen, Cole Sand, Jackson Schobert, Landon Schobert, Casey Simpson, Devyn Smith, Ben Zygman

Thanks to Alana Morgan (Miss Teen California United States)

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Lyrics

She was broken
not softly-spoken
she carried a pain that we couldn't see
but beneath that fantasy
she was all alone

She was faking
her heart was breaking
did I tell her she was everything to me
that I’m right here and that she
she was not alone

Depression is a monster
that takes your heart as prey
while it leaves you drowning
and takes your breathe away
now it's too late
to save the day

It could be your mothers son
It could be your fathers daughter (anyone)
the funny guy at school
the girl you thought was the one

you're more than a memory
you know you took a part of me (part of me)
You were my beautiful bird
left me with broken wings

Now I can't fly with you

She was falling
just tryna hold-on
To a world that held her promises
A broken thread of confidence
Is all she's never known

Depression is a monster
That leaves your heart to waste
while it leaves you drowning
and takes your breathe away
Now it's too late
to save the day

It could be your mother's son
It could be your father's daughter (anyone)
the funny guy at school
the girl you thought was the one

you're more than a memory
you know you took a part of me (part of me)
You were my beautiful bird
left me with broken wings

Now I can't fly with you

It's 8 months to the day
since I found you where you lay
with a note saying you were not ok
self-loathing and despair
hidden pages we were unaware
and a heart that just can't repair
Now it's too late
You've gone away

It could be your mother's son
It could be your father's daughter (anyone)
the funny guy at school
the girl you thought was the one

you're more than a memory
you know you took a part of me (part of me)
You were my beautiful bird
left me with broken wings

It's time to face the truth
I'll never fly with you

#DepressionIsAMonster #KyBaldwin