"Unstoppable"

"Unstoppable"

So, so you made a lot of mistakes
Walked down the road a little sideways
Cracked a brick when you hit the wall
Yeah, you've had a pocket full of regrets
Pull you down faster than a sunset
Hey, it happens to us all
When the cold, hard rain just won't quit
And you can't see your way out of it

[Chorus]
You find your faith that's been lost and shaken
You take back what's been taken
Get on your knees and dig down deep
You can do what you think is impossible
Keep on believing, don't give in
It'll come and make you whole again
It always will, it always does
Love is unstoppable

Love, it can weather any storm
Bring you back to being born, again
Oh, it's the helping hand
When you needed it most
The lightouse shining on the coast
That never goes dim
When your heart is full of doubt
As you think that there's no way out

This song has a powerful meaning behind it and I think that’s why I like it so much. It connects to me and my life in multiple ways. I have had made my share of mistakes and this song makes me think of them. Some were so dumb that I wonder how it even happened, while others are bigger mistakes. These are the mistakes I don’t want to look back on. Everyone makes mistakes and the lyrics to this song lets you know that it’s okay to make those mistakes sometimes.

I definitely have a pocket full of regrets. In all honesty I wish I didn’t have those regrets but I do. I have to live with them now because I can’t go back and change them. But like the song says, “Hey, it happens to us all.” In some sense, we are all in the same boat. We all make mistakes and have some regrets. That’s just human nature.

“When the cold, hard rain just won't quit, and you can't see your way out of it.” These lyrics particularly hit home for me. In the last year, I’ve had quite a few challenges thrown my way. I didn’t know if I could get through some of the challenges. I was in the hospital a few times in the last year and before getting the diagnoses of my heart condition, I felt hopeless and like the situation wasn’t going to get any better, but thankfully it has.  I’ve also lost two people that I was extremely close to in the last couple months. I felt like the “cold, hard rain,” was never going to go away.

My faith has very much been shaken and I feel like I’ve found it again. I’ve always had faith but all the challenges lately have taught me to rely on it more. I believe you can always do what you think is impossible. You can do anything with love. It can be love from a friendship, family members or a boyfriend or girlfriend. Love is unstoppable.

"Find Out Who Your Friends Are"

“Find Out Who Your Friends Are”

You find out who your friends are

Somebody's gonna drop everything

Run out and crank up their car

Hit the gas, get there fast

Never stop to think 'what's in it for me?' or 'it's way too far'

They just show on up with their big old heart

You find out who your friends are

Everybody wants to slap your back

wants to shake your hand

when you're up on top of that mountain

But let one of those rocks give way then you slide back down look up

and see who's around then

Being surrounded by good friends is one of the best feelings in the world. Knowing that they will always be there for you and do anything that you need is a good feeling. When you have good friends surrounding you, you always have a support system when times are tough and you always have a shoulder to cry on or just someone to give you advice.

                Starting in middle school, I always had trouble making new friends and trusting the ones I had. They would either do something to lose my trust or make other friends. I would go from friend to friend and not really feel like there was a friendship with any of them. That continued through freshmen and sophomore years of high school. At times I felt lost because I never had that one friend I could tell everything to or do, “girl things” with. I was always jealous of my sister because she has had a best friend for years.

                

The last two years of high school were different. At this time Bre and I were friends, but not as close as we are now. Junior year we became a little closer and then senior year we became close enough to call each other best friends. Especially in the last year, she has been there for me in more ways to count. We have been through a heck of a lot together, and as I look back on those times, she was always been by my side and a huge supporter. I go to her with all my problems and I can honestly say that she gives the best advice. We tell each other everything and now I have someone I can do, “girl things” with. I trust her more than anyone. Just like the song says, “Somebody’s gonna drop everything,” and Bre definitely would for me. Even though the lyrics to this song do not exactly fit, the main point still gets across. The song also says, “Need a floor, need a couch, need a bus fare,” I know she would help me out in any situation.

                I am thankful for our friendship because I honestly would not know what to do without her. Like I said before she has helped me get through some pretty tough things. Going through middle school and some of high school without having loyal friends was tough, but I can now say Bre is truly my best friend. Throughout the last couple years I have definitely found out who my best friend is.  

"Like My Mother Does"

“Like my Mother Does”

People always say

I have a laugh

Like my mother does

Guess that makes sense

She taught me how to smile

When things get rough

I've got her spirit

She’s always got my back

When I look at her

I think, I want to be just like that

When I love I give it all I've got

Like my mother does

When I’m scared, I bow my head and pray

Like my mother does

She sees everyone

For who they really are

I’m so thankful for her guidance

She helped me get this far

My mom and I have always been really close and yes, we have had our ups and downs. As I've grown up, people always look at me and say, “Yup, you are your mother’s daughter, you act just like her.” People say that to me fairly often. When I was little, I never thought anything of it and quite frankly thought it was annoying. At that time, I didn't understand, but now that I’m older, I am thankful when people say, “You are just like your mother.”

The lyrics of this song describe our relationship perfectly. Just like the song says, “She taught me how to smile when things get rough,” my mom has definitely done that. We have been through a lot together and she’s always the one saying, everything will be OK even when she knows it might not be. She has shown me how to be strong and how to keep moving even when times are tough. My mom is my number one supporter and she’s been there for me no matter what and she always will be. She’s basically my cheerleader and has never left my side.

I wouldn't be who I am today without her love and guidance. It has helped shape me into the person I am today. She has taught me all about faith and just like the song says, “When I’m scared, I bow my head and pray, like my mother does.” I do exactly that because I grew up watching my mom do that. She is one of the strongest people I know and I’m grateful for her loving spirit. She taught me how to laugh and to always keep smiling.

As I grew up I looked up to my mom. I thought she was the best mom ever and she is. She has taught me more things about life than everyone else has. The part in the song where the lyrics say, “When I look at her, I think, I want to be just like that.” I think of that all the time. Now when people say to me, “You are just like your mother,” I won’t get annoyed, but I’ll be thankful to hear that. 

The Soundtrack to my Life

Music has always been a big part of my life. As a child I always remember having the radio blaring or one of my parents favorite CDs playing in my dad’s suburban . Usually a country station was on like, The Moose, 98.1 or a station that played “the good ones,” as my dad would say. The country stations were my favorite and still are to this day.

 As I got older, I would actually listen to the lyrics of the songs playing on the radio. I started to understand and connect with them. As a child I would just sing and dance to them, but as I grew up, I realized how important some lyrics are. Some songs are cheerful and put me in a better mood when listening to them, but there are also meaningful and heart felt songs that can help me understand a sad time or a past experience I’ve been through. It’s easier for me to just sit and listen to music; let the music speak to me rather than talking about what I’m feeling at a certain time. 

I believe there is a country song for every situation. I have a playlist that I play over and over because I relate to those songs. The lyrics speak to me in a way that nothing else can. Music is inspirational and encouraging. During happy and sad times in my life, music has always been there. Sometimes it’s words that I didn’t know how to say. Other times it’s a song that I can just sing to at the top of my lungs while driving home after a long day at work. I don’t go anywhere without my music or my earphones. I listen to music everywhere I go, whether it’s a long road trip or just down the road for a joy ride.

             

The reason I chose to write about music is because it is something that is relatable and has helped me through many different phases of my life. In a way, it is like my best friend because each lyric has a meaning. Each week I will pick a different song that relates to my life and write about how it connects to me. Music has always played a big role in my life and it always will. Country music has always been the type of music I've listened to and I don’t think that will ever change.