Curious Incidents of a Flailing Mermaid

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Soundtrack to My Life – Track twenty-six

I used to think my mum was quite hard on me and got disappointed with me when I didn’t do very well at things. Therefore, whenever I used to hear this track, I related it to my mum.

However, very recently, I realised this song had nothing to do with my mum. Yes, she was very supportive and wanted me to do well in everything. But, if I didn’t, she wasn’t disappointed WITH me; she was disappointed FOR me.

Rather, it has occurred to me that this track is all about me! Namely, the pressure I put on myself. I do not need pressure from any other source; it’s already there, in my head! Worrying, huh?

Alanis Morissette - Perfect