A Gentle Poison

Have you ever found yourself feeling hurt by someone who is supposed to be your friend?

This ballad tells my story of struggling with comparison, jealousy, validation, and the growing distance within a friendship.

"You look great."
"I'm happy for you."
"I'm worried about you."
They sound like kind words, yet somehow they leave a wound behind.

All I ever wanted was to laugh together like we used to.
I never cared about who was winning or losing.
I just wanted a friendship where I could feel safe by your side.

As social media fills with perfect smiles and carefully crafted happiness, I gradually lose myself while trying to hold on to a friendship I cannot bear to lose.

It would be easier if I could hate you...
It would be easier if I could walk away from you...
But I can't, because you are someone who once shared some of the most precious moments of my life.

This song is about the loneliness that can exist even between close friends and the pain of watching a cherished relationship slowly drift apart.

"All I ever wanted was to feel safe with you."
If you have ever known a night when that simple wish went unheard, I hope this song finds a place in your heart...