Brian Yorkey is an American playwright, lyricist, and screenwriter best known for co-creating the Tony Award-winning musical "Next to Normal" and the Netflix series "13 Reasons Why." A graduate of Columbia University, Yorkey's work often explores complex emotional themes and mental health issues. His insightful storytelling and impactful narratives have earned him critical acclaim and a devoted following in both theater and television.
You don’t have to be happy, but you should be here.
I miss who I was before I got sick.
It’s the little things that get you through the day.
Sometimes it’s hard to see the good things, but they’re there.
I promise you, there's a way through.
You’re not alone. You’re not alone.
I am the one who loved you. I am the one who stayed.
I am the one who knew you, I am the one who cared.
I am the one who’s always been there.
You don’t have to be the one who’s strong.
I’m the one who’s always been here.
I am the one who’s always been near.