This song is Ren and Bibi talking to each other as romantic partners which they were at the time. They are talking about Ren’s struggle with Lyme Disease. The metaphor of a crutch is that Bibi will be there to help Ren through the tough time.
[Verse 1: Ren]
Maybe if I move
Maybe my troubles won't follow me
I’ve got none to loose
'Cause everything turned to dust around me
My hope it got so bruised
'Cause circumstance held me and it drowned me
I’m searching for the glue
To try and fix these broken things around me
[Verse 2: Ren]
My love if I lose
My mind I'd be so ashamed if you witnessed
I try my best for you
To try and keep my head but my god it's slipping
An unspoken truth
I feel my body dying as the clock keeps ticking
And everything I knew is painted with a fear that it's all for nothing
[Verse 3: Bibi]
Could I interrupt?
If the weight should get too heavy I'll help hold this burden
I'll walk with you my love
Into the fires of hell if it would ease the burning
But please don't lose your trust
The man I know is brave so don't you dare say you’re folding
I can be your crutch
Until we both grow old and the curtains closing
[Chorus: Ren]
Maybe if I move
Maybe my troubles won’t follow me
My love I give to you
Every single inch of my soul while it bleeds
Baby I'm confused
But I know in your arms I find relief
Baby if I loose my mind
Would you stay with me?
Crutch (ft. Bibi) was written by Ren.
Crutch (ft. Bibi) was produced by Ren.
Ren released Crutch (ft. Bibi) on Fri May 06 2016.
Ren has explained that “Crutch” is for everybody suffering from mental health problems and witnessing insecurities because of a relationship.
It is also a song for the courageous and wonderful people who support their other halves, family or friends during times of crisis.