In 2009, actor Corey Haim and famous singer-songwriter Gerard McMann wrote and recorded a beautiful song together called “Mend Me”. The lyrics and emotions conveyed in the song are very raw and real. The song sends out a very important message that universally sparks hope into the souls of others and it deserves a lot more appreciation and recognition than it has received. Listed below are the lyrics:
Writing on my wall
All the words I used to carve in stone
Such a long list
Now I’m on my own
What if I’m ashamed
Don’t you know I know who is to blame?
You can say I’m on the floor
And still I have my faith
Only I can mend me
Only I can turn this shattered soul into a possibility
You don’t have to defend me
This time I own up to myself, this is my
This is my
Responsibility
Separate the lies
After all this loneliness that cries
It’s much deeper than you know
Deeper than I know
It’s like I’m on a wave
And something’s gonna pull me into shore
I will never wash away
That you can be sure
Only I can mend me
Only I can turn this shattered soul into a possibility
You don’t have to defend me
This time I own up to myself, this is my
This is my
Responsibility
Well I can’t wake up another morning in an empty shell
There’s gotta be a better way beyond this seamless hell
When the hardest thing to do is to be a prisoner to myself, to myself
You don’t have to defend me
This time I own up to myself
This is my
Responsibility
Writing on my wall
All the words I used to carve in stone
Such a long list
Don’t wanna be on my own
The inspiration behind the song are the tribulations that Corey Haim went through, the songwriting and recording process of the song was a way for him to heal. The message behind this song is very inspirational. With lyrics such as “only I can mend me / only I can turn this shattered soul into a possibility”, the song sends out the message that only you have the power to fix yourself and that starts with taking responsibility for all you have done. No matter how ashamed you might be of what you have done in the past, you can’t let it consume you, you can always start again. This song is so powerful and it can help others get through the tough patches life throws at them. In life we all make mistakes, some are greater than others, it’s always comforting to know that there is a song out there that encourages you to start again. Through the beautiful lyrics and guitar strings, the powerful message of never giving up on yourself is conveyed, something all of us need to hear once in a while.
Thank you Corey Haim and Gerard McMann for this powerful song.
The song is featured on the Emerging Past Soundtrack which can be purchased here.
