I Sent My Therapist To Therapy Lyrics – Alec Benjamin

[Verse 1]
In the first verse, Alec Benjamin sets the scene of a therapy session. The therapist invites the protagonist to share their thoughts, assuring them that nothing is off-limits. As the protagonist begins to divulge their struggles, the therapist starts to take notes, but the mood shifts, and the therapist's behavior becomes increasingly odd. This establishes the initial irony of the song, where the therapist, expected to be a source of stability, begins to waver under the weight of the protagonist's revelations.

[Pre-Chorus]
The pre-chorus marks the moment when the therapist's demeanor changes. This change in mood and the subsequent exchange between the therapist and the protagonist signify the turning point in the narrative, leading to the therapist's unexpected reaction.

[Chorus]
The chorus is the crux of the song's irony. The therapist admits that they are unable to help the protagonist and instead need help themselves. This admission highlights the severity of the protagonist's issues and flips the typical therapeutic dynamic, portraying the therapist as overwhelmed and in need of therapy, underscoring the song's theme of ironic role reversal.

[Verse 2]
In the second verse, the protagonist prepares to leave but is asked to stay by the therapist, who now seems desperate for someone to talk to. This verse further emphasizes the therapist's vulnerability and need for support, contrasting sharply with their professional role. The therapist's realization that they have not seen a case as challenging as the protagonist's adds to the narrative's irony and depth.

[Pre-Chorus]
The repetition of the pre-chorus reinforces the shift in dynamics between the therapist and the protagonist, highlighting the ongoing impact of the protagonist's issues on the therapist.

[Chorus]
The chorus repeats, reinforcing the central irony of the song. The therapist's continued admission of their need for help and their inability to provide a remedy for the protagonist underscores the song's main theme.

[Post-Chorus]
The post-chorus amplifies the protagonist's awareness of their own messed-up state, driving home the song's introspective nature. This section reiterates the protagonist's realization that their issues have profoundly affected the therapist.

[Verse 3]
In the third verse, the protagonist encounters the therapist outside the therapy setting, discovering that the therapist sought help from another professional. This encounter adds a new layer to the narrative, revealing that the therapist's own doctor also struggled to handle their case, continuing the chain of irony and highlighting the pervasive nature of the protagonist's impact.

[Pre-Chorus]
The pre-chorus here builds on the previous sections, showing the therapist's continued need for assistance and the ripple effect of the protagonist's issues.

[Chorus]
The final chorus reiterates the central theme, with the therapist's need for help serving as a stark reminder of the protagonist's profound impact on those around them. The repetition solidifies the song's narrative and thematic elements.