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: Patenaude uses the song to describe her city as "grieving," portraying the "holes in the hearts" left by the epidemic. Advocacy and Safe Supply

The core of "Fentanyl Waltz" is rooted in real-world tragedy. Patenaude wrote the song following the loss of a close friend named Gemma, as well as the death of another friend's young daughter. Download File Marin Patenaude - Fentanyl Waltz ...

: She seeks to break the "back-alley" stereotype of drug use, pointing out that "stabilized users are all around us" and remain in constant danger due to a toxic supply. Summary of Context : Patenaude uses the song to describe her

: Patenaude has noted that witnessing a mother endure such unfathomable loss was a primary driver for the song’s creation. : She seeks to break the "back-alley" stereotype

: Through this track, she petitions for a safe supply of drugs to prevent further "poisonous" deaths.

For those interested in exploring the full album or learning more about the artist's mission, detailed interviews and the track itself are available through CBC News and Patenaude's official Bandcamp page. Fentanyl Waltz - Marin Patenaude - Bandcamp