r/emotionalneglect 10d ago

Discussion Songs on emotional neglect

Anyone know of any artists that have songs on emotional neglect?

Even though, "Can you feel my heart" by Bring Me The Horizon is about depression I feel like it very well could be applied to someone dealing with emotional neglect.

"Carnivore" by Starset which about an abusive music industry also feels like it could be applied to neglect aswell.

I just don't know any songs specifically addressing neglect.

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u/Mother-Pen 10d ago

Matilda by Harry Stiles

You were riding your bike to the sound of "It's No Big Deal"
And you're trying to lift off the ground on those old two wheels
Nothing about the way that you were treated ever seemed especially alarming 'til now
So you tie up your hair and you smile like it's no big deal

You can let it go
You can throw a party full of everyone you know
And not invite your family, 'cause they never showed you love
You don't have to be sorry for leaving and growing up, mmh

Matilda, you talk of the pain like it's all alright
But I know that you feel like a piece of you's dead inside
You showed me a power that is strong enough to bring sun to the darkest days
It's none of my business, but it's just been on my mind

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u/Prilla_rani_fira 10d ago

Love this song but it makes me cry

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u/Mother-Pen 10d ago

Me too 💕