Don't Get So Down on Yourself
Rising Above: Finding Hope in Chris Isaak's Melodic Message
Lyrics
I got the picture, that you finally sent
I received the photograph that you finally sent
I read your letter, and I know what you meant
I've read your letter, and I understand your message
That's you and me, in Salt Lake City
Depicting a scene of you and me in Salt Lake City
You sure look pretty
Expressing admiration for your attractive appearance
Wish we could go back again
Expressing a desire to return to a past moment
And are you on my mind, every day, all the time?
Wondering if you occupy my thoughts constantly
And though you're far away, don't you know, I feel the same
Despite the physical distance, assuring that feelings remain unchanged
Oh well anyway, I just called to say
A call to convey reassurance and positivity
Everything's gonna be okay
Assuring that everything will be fine
Your friends aren't that far away
Noting the proximity of friends for support
Anyway
Regardless
Don't get so down on yourself
Encouraging not to be overly critical or negative about oneself
Don't get so down on yourself
Repeating the encouragement not to feel down
Don't get so down on yourself
Emphasizing the importance of a positive mindset
Think of me with you
Suggesting to envision the speaker being with the listener
Oh well anyway, I just called to say
A repetition of the call to convey optimism
Everything's gonna be okay
Reiterating that everything will be okay
Your friends aren't so far away
Reassuring that friends are not too far away for support
Tomorrow's another day
Highlighting the hopefulness of a new day
Don't get so down on yourself
Repeated encouragement not to be overly critical of oneself
Don't get so down on yourself
Repeating the call to maintain a positive outlook
Don't get so down on yourself
Emphasizing the importance of self-compassion
Think of me with you
Suggesting to imagine the speaker being present with the listener
Don't get so down on yourself
Reiterating the advice not to be overly self-critical
Don't get so down on yourself
Encouraging a positive and self-affirming mindset
Don't get so down on yourself
Repeating the call not to dwell on negative self-perceptions
Think of me with you
Advising to think of the speaker being with the listener
'Cause I do. I think of you
Expressing the speaker's constant thoughts about the listener
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