I have never been accused of being the person in the room with the highest E.Q. (emotional quotient), but when it comes to lyrics, some will resonate with me until the day I die and stir feelings I barely knew I had. It seems as if I could compile a list of lyrics from favorite songs that would completely tell my life story, and describe my outlook/life perfectly.
But, it is what is. None of my favorite lyrics were written specifically about me; merely they are the result a simple fundamental fact in action. We are all products of biological processes and part of the human condition. We endure similar emotions (maybe for different reasons) and can empathize when another individual speaks of these feelings. Even when we suspect we are outsiders and continually fighting against the status quo, there still exists a desire to, at the very least, know there are others out there with similar feelings.
As this song describes me nearly perfectly, stubborn, independent, solitary, it is still comforting to “know we are not alone”.
Here is and excerpt:
“Free”
by the Street Dogs
The world keeps telling me
To get a grip or I won’t last
Got to break away from solitude
And let go of my past
I’ve never found it easy
To change my stubborn ways
Or to gain perspective
Throw away those soulless days
We have struggled
We have braved
We’re still searching for something more
We have struggled
We’re still brave
We’re looking for the chance to be free
Our music is a shelter
Where we know we’re not alone
We sing the words of our favorite songs
The bring us home
We find little comfort
A little piece of mind
Say goodbye to being left out
Hello friend, please come on in
If you would like to listen.
