Everybody Hurts (R.E.M. cover) - Mike Massé and Jeff Hall

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Liner Notes:

I've always loved this song, and even got to hear Michael Stipe sing it in his prime-just masterful. I known this song since it was released, but don't perform it often. I think it's a hard place to go for me, lyrically. I just feel this weight from all the sadness/darkness in the world, and all the great people we've lost who were overcome with and consumed by it. I dedicate this song to three incredible vocal talents we've lost way too soon: Brad Delp, Chris Cornell, and Chester Bennington.

Sorry to get personal for a moment, but I'm no stranger to dark days. We've all had them. Some we bring upon ourselves, some just seem like random cruelty undeserved. When you're in the grips of depression, the darkness of those days and nights can seem inescapable. Sometimes the darkness seems to magnifies our own "glaring" flaws we can't but help focus on. I truly believe that God (or "life", if you prefer) will not give us more than we can handle, but will always provide a way to survive our worst times, and even help us evolve in our compassion in the process. And yes, we can make our own burdens heavier by the way we choose to react to them, whether through active or passive means. But that's no reason to beat ourselves up. As long as there's another tomorrow, there's always hope. We just need to make sure there's a tomorrow. We owe ourselves that opportunity, and we owe those who love us that hope. Like the song says, everybody hurts. You're not alone. Hold on.

If you or someone you know needs help, call 1-800-273-8255 for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. You can also text HELLO to 741-741 for free, 24-hour support from the Crisis Text Line.

A big thanks to Jeff for his contributions on bass and keyboards. The song really came together nicely.

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Until the next song,

Love,

-Mike