charli, are you ok? (feat. Oria Star)

“Why Should I Stay?” is a cry from the edge… born from depression, illness, and the feeling of being unheard. It’s a vulnerable confession of hopelessness, when life feels unbearable and the question becomes impossible to ignore. A song I wrote, produced and recorded durning one of my lowest moments in life. It was never meant to be released, but it became this thing that I felt needed to be shared. Because there’s so many of us right now suffering through silence and feeling inadequate or invisible. That type of pain can really be devastating to one’s mental health. 

This isn’t polished or pretty — it’s a raw glimpse into despair. A song about being dismissed, overlooked, and weighed down by invisible battles that no one else seems to see.

This is For You:
For anyone who’s ever struggled in silence or wondered if their pain even matters; this song is for you. It’s not an answer, it’s a reflection of the hardest question we face: Why should I stay?

The answer is, yes, you should stay. If you need help, reach out to someone you trust and let this song be your voice.

Why Should I Stay? (Diary of the Dying)

“The Wreckage” is a delicate, soul-baring ballad about a gay man navigating identity, grief, and isolation while searching for light in the darkness. With poetic vulnerability and a Taylor Swift-inspired deep-cut bridge, the song captures the ache of not being heard, the desperation for connection, and the slow, courageous act of reclaiming one’s voice. It’s a cinematic anthem for anyone who’s ever felt lost, but kept going anyway.

Charli Thweatt

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