File:Jaiden & Boyinaband - Empty (Official Music Video)

Thanks to Dave for approaching me with this idea and helping me step out of my tiny little comfort zone. (lyrics in description) Get the song on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/empty-single/1396093848?app=music&ign-mpt=uo%3D4

Behind the Scenes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xR3hrZS2c0A&ab_channel=Boyinaband Why I don't have a face reveal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhEATqXnXCI&t=3s&ab_channel=JaidenAnimations Support if you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline

Lyrics:

V1: Mirror mirror on the wall Tunnel vision on the flaws In the scale of things it’s unimportant So no talking but it’s still an intrusive thought

Tried hard to correct it But nothing was effective No-one else seemed so obsessed with it, things were desperate Until the voice crept in

I can help you, trust me, you’re ready

It seemed dangerous But it said to have faith in it

The secret is to just be empty

Didn’t know if it was wise to listen But what could it hurt to try?

P1: And at first it was working But then things were emerging Cracked lips and Tired eyes I’m hungry with no appetite

I’m shivering and shaking, and I tell myself it’s fine, but You can’t fool your body, you can only fool your mind, yuh

Empty I just need to be empty Hide from anybody who’ll prevent me Just fill up on water and shame No, I’m not hungry, I just ate

I’ve developed a taste for this Endure the neverending ache Convince myself I’m in control and it’s not All that voice that makes me sick

C: Inside it’s empty Ana- I know it’s wrong I’m looking but I can’t see myself

Inside it’s empty Ana- I know it’s wrong But it’s so hard to stop it alone

V2: Been getting even worse All the days begin to merge Just a blurry haze and now it’s Almost second nature to ignore the urges

Can’t trust my own nature Every calorie a failure Gotta push the intake down every day ‘Cause the voice comes back to say

You want to eat? Bite your tongue

Don’t want to stay an embarrassment just have to stomach it

They don't know what you want A tug of war against common sense don’t wanna believe that I’ve overstepped

P2: But it’s so overwhelming And I hope no-one can tell ‘Cause the numbers keep decreasing This ordeal is becoming routine, check

Arms back neck thighs Suck it in and Pinch my sides The scales are betraying me, the mirror is a lie, yeah

Numbers It all comes down to numbers I know it’s wrong but Just because you know you’re colorblind doesn’t mean you can see the colors

Fine, I admit I’m addicted But the hunger feels good, how do I quit this I know I could die, I’ve seen the statistics But the voice is with me through thick and thin

Bridge: I can reach out To someone not like me If you ask for help it doesn’t make you weak

I can reach out ignore what the voice tells me I can help my mind learn to trust my body

(dave is such a nice genuine guy i appreciate all he's done to help me. thank you dave!)