Music Matters

(Source: some-things-dont-change)

I didn’t realize how intense last night was going to be. As I was standing third from the front, the first opening band came out. BOOM. Slammed against the person in front of me and beside me. The pushing from either side pushed me in line with the middle of the stage. We The Kings came out and it went off! Everyone was jumping, pushing up against each other and singing our lungs out. The fact that the hot buff guy behind me decided to lean on me was just a bonus. Travis called us sexy motherfuckers and the screaming continued. It was hot, sweaty, smokey, and intense. You couldn’t move if you tried. When the crowd pushed you from either side, you went with it. I fell over three times with a bunch of people on top of me and underneath me. When the crowd jumped, you jumped. It felt like a giant family. And that’s what we were called for the rest of the night, we weren’t fans, we were family. When it was finally Simple Plans turn everybody pushed forwards. I had no idea where my sister is and the same for her. As they started playing we started singing, screaming and jumping. It was indescribable. I’d do it all again of I could. Half way through their set I started to black out. I couldn’t breath and everything was going blurry. I was about eight to ten rows back but thankfully the girl and the guy next to me (thank you kind strangers) lifted me up on top of the crowd to get to security. in order to do so, I had to crowd surf (check that of the bucket list). I went and found my sister who got out before me an we sat and watched the show in the seats. Looking down at pit that I’d been in, I realized how dedicated the fans were. All you could see was a see of hands raised in the air. It was at that moment that I realized we were all there for a reason, the music. We had all found safety and meaning in their music. We had found purpose. Now, still lying in my bed, swollen knee, bruised arms, legs, back and ribs, I’m smiling. I’m grateful for everything that I have and for the things that I’ve been through. I’m so thankful to everyone that has helped me through difficult stages in my life. I’m smiling because I know I’m not alone. :)

Tonights the night!
I’m going to forget about the world, forget about everything that’s ever gone wrong, forget about everything that’s hurting me, forget about everything that I’ve screwed up, and just enjoy myself. Stand in the crowd listening to two of my favourite bands singing my heart out, jumping until I can feel my legs, and just have a great fucking time. I’m feeling really blessed today, and no one’s going to take that away from me! :)

Off to Sydney with the sister for the weekend!! :D so excited to see Simple Plan and We The Kings tomorrow night!! :D bring it on!