The line, "My old familiar friend comes down and lies next to me", referring to her depression getting worse even when she tries to cure it (even with my eyes shut tight), is such a heartbreaking part of the song because she doesn't want to be depressed, but it's still there; it's always been there. For those who have been depressed, you can relate to the song when you feel the insidious depressed feelings arise out of you and feel there is nothing you can do.
The line, "My old familiar friend comes down and lies next to me", referring to her depression getting worse even when she tries to cure it (even with my eyes shut tight), is such a heartbreaking part of the song because she doesn't want to be depressed, but it's still there; it's always been there. For those who have been depressed, you can relate to the song when you feel the insidious depressed feelings arise out of you and feel there is nothing you can do.