Ever had those days where a particular song you listen to, takes you back to a trip down memory lane? I sometimes hate songs like that, especially when there's memories where you want to forget. But deep down, you won't forget how much that particular event made you feel. This is why sometimes we get attached to songs that remind us how we feel.
This month marked the 2nd year anniversary of my cousin's death whom I lost from suicide. I remember one night I decided to catch up on YouTube and one of my favourite bands, Boyce Avenue posted up a song called 'Briane'. Like any assumption I could've made, I thought it was going to be a song about love and boy, was I wrong.
The story behind the song literally made me cry. I didn't know what to think at that moment because I was fine when the anniversary of my cousin passed. I was unsure why I was crying until I realised why this song meant so much to me. Even though I already realised what I was feeling, I knew there was a special connection I had with the song. I believed that the lyrics could have been something he would've said to the people he loved before he went. It was just so hard for me to listen to without crying. I actually couldn't take it anymore so after I listened to that song, I just went to bed just thinking about what I just listened to.
I generally don't like sharing anything with anyone especially when it comes to my problems. Most of my friends know what I've gone through and there are times where I wish people had the time to just sit and exchange their life stories with one another. Unfortunately, not many people are open about many things that have happened in their lives and this is why this isn't possible.
If we're lucky enough, a song can explain what you exactly feel. You can play any song and that could be your life story. It can describe your journey, and what you've been through. It can be a past time memory where you want to share with someone. It can be about anything that is related to your present moment/situation.
Songs just become a part of you. It's as simple as that. I think it is absolutely beautiful that we have music. Music is something I would die without, it is like my form of oxygen. I'm sure that all of you have particular songs that take you back to memory lane. They make you feel something special that no other song can. It's extraordinary how music captivates a person and changes the way they feel. Music will always be there for you. Never doubt that it isn't because it always will be.
