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This track tells the story of a troubled young girl who struggles with depression and selective mutism.
“Child Psychology” was the first single by Black Box Recorder. It is a combination of spoken word and a sung chorus.
[Spoken Word]
I stopped talking when I was six years old
I didn't want anything more to do with the outside world
I was happy being quiet
But of course they wouldn't leave me alone
My parents tried every trick in the book
From speech therapists to child psychologists
They even tried bribery
I could have anything, as long as I said it out loud
[Chorus]
Life is unfair
Kill yourself or get over it
Life is unfair
Kill yourself or get over it
[Spoken Word]
Of course, this episode didn't last forever
I'd made my point and it was time to move on
To peel away the next layer of deceit
And see what new surprises lay in store
My school report said I showed no interest
"A disruptive influence"
I felt sorry for them in a way
And when they finally expelled me
It didn't mean a thing
[Chorus]
Life is unfair
Kill yourself or get over it
Life is unfair
Kill yourself or get over it
[Spoken Word]
At that time, she stopped what she was doing
She stopped playing
She stared, she had the facial grimacing
And then the psychiatrist was saying
"Julie, Julie, can you hear me?
Can you open your eyes?
Can you stick out your tongue?"
And all of a sudden, Julie struck out
[Spoken Word]
The November day I came home
The Christmas decorations were already up
Spray on snow, coloured flashing lights
And an artificial tree that played Silent Night
Over and over again
My parents welcomed me with loving arms
But within an hour were back at each others throats
Normal, happy childhood back on course
Batteries not included
[Chorus]
Life is unfair
Kill yourself or get over it
Life is unfair
Kill yourself or get over it
Life is unfair
Kill yourself or get over it
Life is unfair
Kill yourself or get over it
Child Psychology was written by Luke Haines & John Moore.
Child Psychology was produced by Phil Vinall & Black Box Recorder.
Black Box Recorder released Child Psychology on Mon Jul 20 1998.