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Songs that heal or help us cope

Oh, I wish I wish I wish I was born a man.

Oh, I wish I wish I wish I was born a man.

A love letter to the lyrics of Bloody Mother Fucking Asshole by Martha Wainwright
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Amy Charlotte Kean
I didn’t wanna see the film tonight.

I didn’t wanna see the film tonight.

A love letter to the lyrics of My Girl by Madness.
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Phil Adams
Everybody sees you’re blown apart

Everybody sees you’re blown apart

A love letter to the lyrics of Graceland by Paul Simon
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Tim LeRoy
When the world falls apart some things stay in place.

When the world falls apart some things stay in place.

A love letter to the lyrics of Levi Stubbs’ Tears by Billy Bragg.
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Phil Adams
No conversation. No wave goodnight.

No conversation. No wave goodnight.

A love letter to the lyrics of Love And Affection by Joan Armatrading.
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Phil Adams
I shook the hand of time and I knew

I shook the hand of time and I knew

A love letter to the lyrics of I Just Don’t Think I’ll Ever Get Over You by Colin Hay.
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Tim LeRoy
This sadness it never ceases

This sadness it never ceases

A love letter to the lyrics of Still In Love With You by Thin Lizzy
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Phil Adams
Save it from the funny tricks of time

Save it from the funny tricks of time

A love letter to the lyrics of Slipping Through My Fingers by Abba
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James Caig
I’m alone but I won’t be afraid

I’m alone but I won’t be afraid

A love letter to the lyrics of In My Room by the Beach Boys
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James Caig
No place to be, ain’t far from home

No place to be, ain’t far from home

A love letter to the lyrics of Why She’s Acting This Way by Townes Van Zandt
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Gavriel Hollander
Kiss me like a final meal.

Kiss me like a final meal.

A love letter to the lyrics of One Day Like This by Elbow.
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Phil Adams
Suspended in a weightless wind

Suspended in a weightless wind

A love letter to the lyrics of Scott Walker 1968–70
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James Caig
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