Anybody but Myself
Anybody but Myself
Words from Will Foote, teaching artist, to the story source of this song: “I want to say how grateful I am that you were willing to share, and for the story you told as part of our Veterans’ Project. The song has kept me reflecting on myself, and there are parts of the past 5 years that it’s really helped me process in a new, less painful way. I am grateful. Thank you.”
Song Lyrics
Got out of the service, just turned twenty one
Got into a band then things went south
They don’t know how empty I felt, wish I was anybody but myself (2 x)
Always admitted what I was on
Just didn’t know when, when to stop
They don’t know how empty I felt, wish I was anybody but myself (2 x)
She said you will die in about 6 months
I found a halfway house
She said you will die in about 6 months
So I found a safe place
In a room with people who felt like me
I could take a breath there, found my worth
They don’t know how empty I felt, wish I was anybody but myself (2x)