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As the sixth track on “a bit of a mad one” dropping with its music video (directed by Tommy Pointer) which released alongside the drop of the EP, “living proof (that it hurts)” is themed around feelings of self-blame during self-improvement, struggles with drug use, and a poignant reflection on personal growth. The composition of the song is much different to others on this EP as it contains only one verse and one chorus; the song initially holds a slow & steady build-up to an intense release of emotion at the drop – which is accompanied by distorted vocals and complex drums – and is then followed by a guitar solo.
Whilst all songs in this EP have an intense tie into glaive’s deeply personal, and raw emotions, the non-lyrical aspects of this song also follow alongside the vocals in giving the viewer a strong sense of impending katharsis. Other than the mentions of substance abuse in this song, glaive reflects on other topics: his deflective attitude towards his problems, his feelings of dishonesty to his family, the inability to overcome his shortcomings, and his unending struggle to become a better person whilst also causing himself pain in the process. Each of these give this song an incredibly intense, but defeated and upset tone.
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