This song has been haunting me for the past few months. I wonder if the people who know my story think that I tried enough, that I did enough.
There are still days when I feel like I didn’t. Those who know me best, here and abroad, insist that I did everything I could possibly do and more.
I just have to keep telling myself that.
Every day is a long one. The good part? Every day is a new one.
I am quite grateful for the rekindled wonder for music. I’ve always known that I won’t like pop music, but lately, I’ve been surrounding myself with anything and everything I can consume.
It’s quite exhilarating really, but I know soon enough I’ll go back to my roots. For now, I’m enjoying the scouring for new things that I haven’t listened to — for a while or ever — and that’s how I chanced upon Shinedown.
Actually, I’ve been obsessed with Ed Sheeran lately, but more on that later.
I saw this Warner Studio series on YouTube recently and this tattooed vocalist immediately caught my attention. They remind me of Creed and Staind; I’m this close to calling them a hybrid of both.
But hey, I am yet to look into their body of work first before I say anything further.
Anyway, this is the song that made me extra curious about them.
Do you have any suggested Shinedown performances that I should listen to? Comment away!
I have always loved the music of Mumford and Sons.
If presented to the unknowing person, they can easily be misunderstood. But it is the loss of that person to not immediately realize and feel the profundity of every word and lyric sang.
So tame my flesh and fix my eyes
A tethered mind freed from the lies
I came across this song at a time I needed it the most. Perhaps with my current situation, it is quite apt to be reminded of the depth of faith I should have in order to get through these negative emotions.
There are no harder demons to fight than the ones within you.
But I’ll kneel down; wait for now
I’ll kneel down; know my ground
I hope this song lifts you up too.
Some time ago, a good friend invited us to an indie film fest and I saw one of the best films I’ve seen after a long time.
I clearly recall Mayohan and the laughs and tears I shared with the company I was with at the time. It was worth the trip, the trouble, the everything. I wish I can find the director or the crew and just ask for a DVD copy of that film, just so I have a permanent marker of what I had experienced.
And of course, the music.
I honestly believe this music will be included in one of those big events in my life moments. And I am so grateful to have a ton of those still ahead of me.
the salt of your skin 