Music Is Magic

Hello World :D I have been going through a bit of a tough time lately and have felt kinda down (which if you know me well, is very rare) and in an effort to forget the blues I have been leaning on the one tried and true medium that always boosts my mood immediately. Yes, music is amazing and I don't think I could function without it!

I won't go into why I have had the blahs because I am somewhat private but this week has been hard. Just when I get frustrated or start to feel bummed, a song that perfectly captures my mood and provides inspiration and an uplifting tone starts to play and my smile is back with a vengeance.

Kate Voegle is my new favorite love! She has such a beautiful voice and I am forever grateful to my little sister, Emma, for introducing me to her. The song of hers I can't get out of my head is, "Unfair." The opening verse is:

The city sleeps

So silently

Wish I could say the same for me

But I've got this dead ended street

To keep searching

I just love this song so much! I feel somewhat like I've hit a brick wall on the job front and a little frustrated that my dream job isn't anxiously awaiting my arrival. Another artist that I really enjoy is Matthew West and his song, "History," which I will list the lyrics in their entirety because it is perfect for my current situation.

It's been a bad day, you've been looking back

And all you can see is everything you wish you could take back

All of your mistakes, a world of regrets

All of those moments you would rather forget

I know it's hard to believe

Let me refresh your memory

Chorus:

Yesterday is history

And history is miles away

So leave it all behind you

Let it always remind you of the day

The day that love made history

You know you can't stay right where you fell

The hardest part is forgiving yourself

But let's take a walk into today

And don't let your past get in the way

Would you believe that you are history

In the making, in the making

Every choice that you are making

Every step that you are taking

Every chain that you are breaking

History is in the making

Every word that you are saying

Every prayer that you are praying

Every chain that you are breaking

History is in the making

History is in the making

History is in the making

I like to think that Matthew West chose to repeat the last sentiment three to times to add emphasis that we are writing our histories as we go and that it is a constant action. We have the power to move forward and not stay where we fell. I love that concept. I am not defined by past mistakes or missteps. I am an evolving soul that always has room and the option to grow positively. This song is so encouraging for that reason.

Music has a way of putting words to emotions that allows us less creative individuals to still be expressive in an eloquent manner. I love how iTunes always knows the exact song to play for me at the moment and it is set to shuffle always for that very reason. So in essence, music is magical. I feel better instantaneously after listening to just a couple great songs. I encourage everyone to find their songs that immediately put them in a better mood and don't allow yourself to sulk too long. Although an occasional pout is good for everybody.

My instant mood pick up song currently is: "@!#?@!" by Motion City Soundtrack. It has foul language (hence the title) but it is just set to a great beat and the sentiment the lyrics convey is a dismissal of the negative people who merely offer discouragement in our lives. It's addictive to sing along with and I can't help but tap my toes a little bit while listening! Happy toe tapping!