Throwing off everything that hinders and entangles to show the bare minimum, Leaving Only Me
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Emotion
First off, I would like to marry Imogen Heap.
Secondly, I've recently been going through a lot of my music and finding a lot of great stuff such as Imogen Heap, Ingrid Michaelson, The Civil Wars, Alexi Murdoch, Adele, Fleet Foxes, Ben Rector, Elenowen, Snowden, etc. There is a lot. I had become so obsessed recently with making music sound good or be fun and catchy that I had forgotten that there is a ton of emotion put in to these songs. It is a form of art, which makes it a place full of expression.
More on Emotion. A lot can be felt through a simple face expression or text or word. I'm not saying that this is just now hitting me for the first time, but I'm just noticing it more recently, probably because I put too much meaning into anything. "Could that girl that sent me a text the other day mean something more than what she said or should I take it literally." We've all been there. Is there a deeper meaning behind those words, that expression, those pixels. Then once it takes hold of you, emotions just flow and take you farther away than what you ever wanted to go.
Emotionally recently, I've been reminiscing through high school. I read through my senior play, Robin Hood today, I had other reasons to read through it, but I got slightly emotional because I remember playing that part of Little John with those people and being at this part of the stage during this line and it was really fun. I can't let my emotions live there. I wouldn't make any progress in the present if I let myself dwell on what has been. I've got to be myself, and sure, that means reading between the lines that are between the lines at times and assuming things in my head(similarly to Kurt in Glee if you watch Glee (except not Gay)). I'll just keep living, letting my emotions out on here and into the ears of some fantastic friends that are out there.
Funny, Imogen Heap's album which that song is taken from is called Speak for Yourself.
B.James
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First off I totally forgot about how much I love Imogene Heap. Also, props for the love for Adele and Ingrid Michaelson.
ReplyDeleteNext: Though I have found that when I wasn't happy with my life I would live in the past and reminisce on the emotions I felt back in the day. I totally understand what you are saying though. I look through old pictures, or my yearbook and just wish I could be back in that moment. I have found that as I become more sure of my purpose in life, I start to have a different insight on the world. I have learned to live, love, and enjoy the moment.
We need wonderful talks soon!!!
Great post and song, want to come see The Civil Wars at a cafe in Philly on Thursday!?
ReplyDeleteBlogger needs a like button. Sorry Lindsay, I don't think I'll be able to come. Tika, Agreed on the wonderful talks.
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