By\u00a0Julia Nelson\u00a0\/<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The famous singer\u00a0Lady Gaga\u00a0disclosed that she is a\u00a0chronic pain sufferer\u00a0in 2007. And, she remained at the top in news that year. As an 11-year-old fibromyalgia sufferer, I became curious about how this disease might affect her music career. There are many ways to describe the lyrics of any song. I analyzed Gaga\u2019s song \u201cThe Cure\u201d in different ways. And, every time I found that the lyrics of this song represent the struggle of a fibromyalgia sufferer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The three basic reasons due to which I consider this song as a struggle for people with fibromyalgia are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The beginning lines of the song are \u201cI\u2019ll undress you, \u2019cause you\u2019re tired\u201d. And at the end, it says, \u201crub your feet, your hands, your legs\/ let me care of it babe\/close your eyes, I\u2019ll sing your favorite song\/ I wrote you this lullaby\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to me, all these lines present the condition of fibromyalgia. This is a fact that all normal and simple tasks appear as a challenge in fibro. However, I\u2019m lucky that my pain is not as severe as it was in the past. But, sometimes a sudden pain is still unbearable. It does not allow me to do simple things like replying to mail, cooking my own food, or walking to the class. Along with this, I need my close friends and family to support me on those days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The most affected parts of my body are the back, shoulders, and neck. And I would say \u201cmassage\u201d in the days of pain would be the best gift ever. And, this song says all these things. Therefore, I think that all the people with fibromyalgia feel the same about this song.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to me, the one-line meaning of Lady Gaga\u2019s \u201cThe Cure\u201d is: \u201cSinging a song to release the pain of someone you\u2019re in love with.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The other hard thing about fibromyalgia is that it has no proper treatment process. There are medicines that help to ease the pain. Also, changing lifestyle can help to release pain. And Lady Gaga explains this by saying \u201ccan\u2019t find the cure\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s really painful to know that your loved one has to live a life with pain that is incurable. It gives me the same pain too. I believe that if there is some option to shift pain, my mother would take all my pain. She feels my pain and wants to do everything to give me relief. I\u2019ve seen my father in pain due to my pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe Cure\u201d seems like heart-warming words from my loved ones for me when I\u2019m deeply in pain. The words of the song give me comfort. And, it seems like someone is really worried about me. My support system is trying to do everything that gives me comfort. And, all they wanted for me is to be normal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The song has beautiful lyrics: \u201cI\u2019ll fix you with my love\u201d\/ \u201cPromise, I\u2019ll be the cure\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, it\u2019s also true that the pain of fibromyalgia can\u2019t be \u201cfixed\u201d. There are several ways to get some relief from the pain. But, it can\u2019t be cured completely. Therefore, the \u201clove\u201d from your support system makes you feel lucky and relaxed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s more like this song explains the importance of love and support for someone suffering from chronic illness. The other fact about fibromyalgia is that it\u2019s an invisible pain. A person seems to be normal apparently. But, in actuality, he is suffering from deep constant pain. Therefore, often close friends and family take a lot of time to understand your condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, the love of someone who believes in your paint can\u2019t heal your pain. But, it makes you strong to face the symptoms. Moreover, several studies have shown fibromyalgia people with a good support system have a better quality of life. And, whenever I hear Lady Gaga\u2019s \u201cThe Cure\u201d I smile and thank the lovely people I have. My parents are always ready to listen to me and comfort me. My best friends who don\u2019t know about this illness try their best to manage my pain. And, last but not least my fellow fibromyalgia sufferers including Lady Gaga are my source of courage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I don\u2019t know the reasons behind writing \u201cThe Cure\u201d. And, I know people will interpret the lyrics in a number of ways. Everyone takes the lyrics according to their own situations in life. But, I believe the link between \u201cThe Cure\u201d and fibromyalgia explains the importance of love for a chronic patient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Surely, this song will not \u201ccure\u201d any pain. But, it makes me realize how much love and support I have. And, this feeling will definitely soothe my pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How do you take this song? Which song gives you courage and strength? Do tell me in the comments!! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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