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Instead, her songs became a comfort blanket for a weary year. Parks has a talent for writing intimate songs that tackle tough subjects - depression, sexuality, alcoholism, prejudice - with wisdom and tenderness. The album's first single, Black Dog, is a case in point, with its lyrics a potent depiction of a friend's struggle with depression.