Don-t Quote by Tegan Quin
““Don't bend, don't bleed, don't beg, don't scream, don't whine, don't fight, don't tell me. Don't tell me, don't tell me. Don't feel, don't tear, don't kiss, don't care, don't touch, don't want me. Don't want me, don't want me. Something's so sick about this, my misery's so addictive. I'm halfway there watching Northshore from the floor singing to you over my shoulder.””
About This Quote
Source Song: “Northshore” (unreleased), 2015
The lyrics list prohibitions, expressing emotional numbness and addictive misery.
In simple terms: Emotional numbness and self‑destruction.
Recognize and break harmful patterns.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- therapy
- support groups
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What are you refusing to feel?
- How can you replace self‑destruction with self‑care?
The refrain may glorify suffering rather than encourage healing.