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“Hide my head I want to drown my sorrow / No tomorrow, no tomorrow.” quote by Gary Jules
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“Hide my head I want to drown my sorrow / No tomorrow, no tomorrow.”

Gary Jules

About This Quote

Source Song: “The River” lyrics, 2001

The speaker feels overwhelming sorrow, seeking escape through drowning, and sees no future.

In simple terms: Despair leads to wanting to drown sorrow, with no hope.

Key Takeaway

Seek help and hope.

Themes

despair suicide mental health loneliness artistic expression

Mood

melancholic poetic

Type

lyric emotional

When to use this quote

  • Therapy
  • friend support
  • creative outlets
  • crisis intervention

Key Concepts

Coping mechanisms emotional expression

Questions to Reflect On

  • What resources can help someone feeling hopeless?
  • How can art express and alleviate deep sorrow?
A Different Perspective

Escapism can worsen mental health without support.

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