My All-Time Favorite Lyrics

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(My beautiful and creative friend Donita suggested this one, and I instantly wanted to post it, even though I doubt most of you will want to read it. I hope you enjoy it anyway.)

Music has always been my saving grace (original, I know). But it has. When I was going through family stuff growing up, it was my main solace; I didn't feel like I could voice my feelings to anyone else, but I could always relate to a lyric in a song.

Sociologically, that's kind of what music is for. Most bands write for their audiences, and even if it's only a part of the reason they're writing said lyric, it's still a reason. And maybe that takes the magic out of it, but maybe it doesn't. When I relate to a lyric, I am extremely aware that I am projecting my personal feelings onto it. And I've always enjoyed that. I like to know that lyrics can take on so many different meanings; they can be whatever you want them to be, whatever you need them to be, and that should be something to celebrate.

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The lyrics I love are pretty cliche, I'm the first to admit, but I am forever a cynical and angsty teen, reciting The Catcher In the Rye over and over in my head and reading into conspiracies, so sue me. These are for me. Maybe you'll make them for you. Please do.

"I'm trying to find truth in words, in rhymes, in notes, in all the things I wish I'd wrote."

-The Format, "I'm Ready I Am"

I think this quote embodies what I wrote above. I want to be introspective and I want to place meaning and personal truths in things that don't belong to me. This lyric (from my favorite band) pops into my head a lot and it really calms me down when I'm feeling a little overwhelmed. Don't ask me why.

"We don't all need a home, but just a place to sleep."

-Mayday Parade, "Ocean and Atlantic"

This one is corny and I know it, but when we moved a lot when I was younger, this lyric helped me feel grounded. I never felt like I had a home, and the home I did have was in Connecticut and only accessible for me for a few weeks or months over the summer. Mayday, this song, and this lyric specifically made me feel like I wasn't the exception but the rule when it came to not feeling like home was a place I went everyday.

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"When the leaves start to turn there is so much to learn from the freeway."

-Sherwood, "The Town That You Live In"

I love long car rides. I like the views and the quiet and the hours of being trapped in my own head. Thus, I like this quote.

"So read your books, but stay out late some nights."
-Jack's Mannequin, "Bruised"
I like this one for exactly what it is. Sometimes it's difficult to remember that you don't have to be all or nothing. Balance is key.

"If I find my way through the darkest of days, will I laugh about the things that kept me awake?"

Daphne Loves Derby, "Cue the Sun!"

Take this one at face value. You'll make it through, and when you do, everything weighing you down won't seem as heavy or as important, and you'll try to remember why it felt like that in the first place.

These are the ones I can think of off the top of my head, and I think they're a good little start. Maybe if you guys like this post, I'll do an updated or a part two. 

I honest to God want to know your guys' favorite lyrics, so please comment them below!

xxx