King of Pain – A Destiny Embraced
Lincoln Adams | May 14, 2008 @ 9:37 pmIt’s no secret that “King of Pain” is one of my all-time favorite songs. I consider it a signature description of my sometimes dark personality, but rather than hoping for an end to my own “reign of pain,” I’m actually at peace with it. Depression to me is not really a disease but rather a neutral state that reflects how I feel. Even then, most people don’t even realize when I’m in a depressive state because I’m always outgoing and friendly in real life, even while my soul may be currently wrenched in despair and turmoil. I think that’s why this song resonates with me: while the lyrics are truly melancholy in nature, the music itself is arguably upbeat and lively, counterbalancing the disquieting mood of depression with a more energetic appeal. It reflects a paradoxical soul at odds with itself, expressing opposing sentiments that somehow are both true and real.
So while I may have to stand out here in the pouring rain, I do so with a smile, and embrace my destiny as king of pain. 
I have stood here before inside the pouring rain,
With the world turning circles running ’round my brain,
I guess I’m always hoping that you’ll end this reign,
But it’s my destiny to be the king of pain…
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2 Responses to “King of Pain – A Destiny Embraced”
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I smile a lot too. I think I do it out of habit sometimes (don’t tell anyone). But sometimes there’s a lot more going on behind my smile. I do try to focus on the positives and my faith, but there’s times when I can’t help but get into a funk.
Funny thing is that music helps me quite often, but not anything like this song. I need to listen to something that will lift my spirits. I also refuse to watch anything on TV that will upset me even more. I pray and read my Bible too.
I pray that you don’t continue to think that being depressed is what life is supposed to be for you. You have so much to offer.
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I really hope you’re not referring to songs like “It’s a Small World After All” as being helpful.
But yeah, I know what you mean. I think ultimately praise music can lift a person out of depression more than anything else.
Psalms 42:11 Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him, [who is] the health of my countenance, and my God.
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