Disclaimer: Celine Dion is obviously a great singer, however I was blown away by this cover and while watching the show my eyes literally opened up and my jaw dropped a little. Maybe I’m a terrible music critic because Glee isn’t supposed to be the place where great performances come from, but.. yeah this was pretty solid.
Disclaimer pt2: I don’t know why I’ve been posting only Glee songs. No I am not that addicted to it, but I feel like the other songs I’m listening to aren’t necessarily related to what I want to write about.
This episode of Glee was about the end of the road (in terms of school) and I think that relates so much. School is ending for me and it’s just so crazy. I’m going to be a senior, someone people might want to look up to. Is that weird? Totally. I still want to be a freshman, exploring my interests, meeting tons of potential role models, and being able to make mistakes. I can’t do those as much anymore. It’s time for me to grow up and I think that’s a big theme in this season of Glee. Another idea that this episode reminds us about is the crazy diversity (all types, not solely race) that this group has and how well it works together.
Anyways, this post isn’t about one person and I’m 100% sure my interpretation of this song is way off because the Celine Dion video is about her bf/husband dying and Celine wishing he was back. However, I think this is semi-relatable with something so major in my life right now. The Boston College Class of 2012 is graduating. I am already feeling so gloomy about the prospect of not having people look after me anymore. Essentially my take on this song’s theme is reminiscence. That is exactly how I am feeling. These seniors have not even graduated yet, but I am already missing them.
It was such a struggle to locate memories in my brain for my senior appreciation speech. I don’t know why, but maybe it’s a defense mechanism (or just bad memory). I didn’t want to remember it because that means it’s the past and you guys are leaving. I don’t want you guys to leave. Now that I know you read my tumblr, know this: I will miss you so much. I think you know who you are. Your advice has been so instrumental in my development. Your kindness and positivity has truly moved me. I still look back to freshman year with the classic “no hands”, unforgettable DTFCP, mysterious lip ring. These are things that I am not exaggerating about.
I remember e-board meetings with people getting upset, a certain someone’s hatred of heat and her reaction to it was her lips swelling up. I remember such hard work being dedicated to Museum X. I remember a crazy person at the first general meeting asking people to go with her to other club’s events. I remember when all three of you stood up for me at the beginning of this semester. And although I had to buy a few of you food for our lunch dates, I totally did not mind because you were there for me when I needed you the most. I’m hoping there is still enough time to GT, though I’m going to be leaving for a few days this week. I wish you guys didn’t have to leave, but as a great leader once said, sometimes you have to let people go to let them develop and grow into even greater people. Yeah, some of you are really ready to just get out of here and move on to bigger things in life. But I just hope you never forget that your actions have had a huge effect on so many others, not just me.
I’m hoping I will be able to have this effect on underclassmen when I graduate, but I don’t know that I will. I just hope that we can all stay in contact. It has honestly been a struggle for me in the past. I am a selfish person. But you all make me want to become a better friend all around. Let’s gchat just like during my boring hours at my internship, just like when you were in Spain, and just like when I’m at work in Campion.
I think I’ve figured it out. It’s hard for me to always remember our memories together because there are so many of them that are important to me. So to the Trifecta, you guys are so much better than the Triforce. We failed. Despite your ups and downs, you are still awesome. Did you ever think I’d dedicate a tumblr post to you? Hahaha. If any three of you ever need anything of me, I will be there. Especially for Lisa of course =D Even though you always shaft me, treat everyone else better than me, yell at me, tell me to shut up, tell me to sit down, etc, I still think you are magical (especially your hugs). And by magical I mean extraordinary. Seeing your stank face makes my day every time. Kaisi, I shafted you SO hard freshman year with the rock and no hands, but honestly, showering me with that attention boosted my confidence SO much. It was hilarious and I can’t ever forget how welcoming you always are. People may get upset with you, but I know that you do it because in your heart it’s the right thing to do, and honestly I think it is too (most of the time). Naomi, I really hope you find happiness wherever you end up. I feel like we are very similar. I like small groups, I like dancing (except you’re so much better than I am), I like singing at karaoke (except I’m actually the worst), and I like being real. And if there is one way I can describe you, it’s the fact that you are real and so down to earth.
You guys are the best. I hope you guys actually read this or else I will be so sad ahaha.
Kids, back in 2012, your aunt Robin wanted to do something more with her life. So she took her love of guns to an organization called S.H.I.E.L.D and fought alongside the Avengers.
Now, your Uncle Barney and I took it pretty hard; she was getting to spend a lot of time with another billionaire playboy, this guy named Tony Stark. Your Uncle Barney almost went crazy when he found out the guy had a metal suit.
“It shoots fireballs, Ted! He looks like a freakin’ storm trooper!”
Then your uncle Barney decided to fight back.
And Lilly showed up and was like, “I’m in a Joss Whedon thing too.”
Glee Cast - How Will I Know (Whitney Houston Cover)
This is a great song about trying to figure out if someone likes you or not. I think this is a struggle for everyone who is single. People tend to give mixed signals, I don’t know why. It’s really annoying. I purposely do not give any mixed signals to anyone. I don’t want someone to be all over me if I am not attracted to them. I guess I have some morals. However, there are definitely people, especially those in college who I guess love attention and need others to like them. If you like someone, go for it, if not, stop wasting their time. I think it’s very clear when people do things.
I think something I’m just waiting for is someone who I can be genuinely happy with. I don’t mind getting into fights sometimes, they are healthy and necessary. I was once told by a wise old man (3 years older haha) that I need to meet ‘the one’ in college. I don’t know if that will happen, but I wish I just knew who it was going to be and roughly when I am going to meet her. I hate uncertainty and this definitely constitutes as such. Maybe after college it WILL be easier to meet people. It is definitely more straight forward: going on dates, getting to know each other, etc. In college, you have to worry about what other people think of you (peer pressure), if you’ll see the person on campus, and personally knowing other people that that person has dated. I still think dating is a primary way to get to know someone really well. I don’t really want to date a friend. I think they’re a friend for a reason. Does this make me a guy with a friend ladder?! I don’t know. However, I do know that I make it relatively obvious when I am interested in someone. It’s hardly a surprise.
So dear annoying people, stop giving mixed signals. It’s messed up. No one wants to deal with it. Just flirt and be happy. Life will be good if you stick with that. Maybe other people like playing games, but it’s not necessarily what I want. I don’t even know if I want a relationship at this point seeing that my past relationship was a weird joke that some kind of divine power played on me. So dear divine power, I forgive you, but just leave me alone for a little bit. Getting played is not a great feeling.
The episode of Glee that this song is from is related too because it deals with cheating. Yes, it is a gay relationship, but that doesn’t make it different than a straight one. Flirting with someone while still being in a relationship is cheating. Frankly, it’s a disgusting thought. No, a person should not completely avoid talking to people of the opposite sex (like i did..mistake), but the person should know their limits. Sometimes things just don’t make sense. No one wants to be a back up plan and no one wants to be given the shaft, but it does happen and it needs to stop. You made a promise, stick with that ish.
I posted so many things about Glee. It is honestly a pretty good show. No, the acting isn’t the best and the songs aren’t supposed to be BETTER than the originals, but just a different sound. The themes are really good though. They go through so many different feelings and emotions. It’s so refreshing and it disappoints me that people can’t get into this show. I feel like everyone can relate to this stuff. It’s based in high school, but so many of the problems in this show translate to college.
Solid cover by Boyce Avenue. Can’t ever get enough of them. The lyrics to this song are just so meaningful, and something I didn’t expect from a Katy Perry song, especially after ‘I Kissed a Girl’.
There has recently been this one person in my life that has never been able to see herself for who she is, an amazing person. I think she has so many great qualities and I’m just sad that no one has given her a chance. There was a time when I gave her a chance, then I also immediately ruined it, which is sad, but that’s how life is sometimes. If I could go back in time and change things, my entire life right now would be different. Honestly, I wish I could though. The past year or so, I always had her in the back of my mind. Everyday I am saddened that she may be getting self image issues.
I have dealt with people that had self image issues. Sometimes even I feel like that. But I have noticed that anyone with those issues also often have to do things to prove themselves. This includes going crazy at parties, plexing all day, needing people around them constantly to convince themselves they have friends or are wanted, and other things like that. It’s depressing sometimes. There was a time were I thought I was seriously unattractive and totally undesirable. And then I realized I don’t really care about what other people think of me that much. Great friends have reminded me that my humor is actually humorous and that I have strong values. And because of that, I don’t need to worry about what I physically look like. No, I don’t think I’m ugly, and neither should anyone else. Everyone has at least one great thing about them that stands out. I don’t know how funny I actually am, but I do think that my morals are strong. I am a faithful person who would never physically harm anyone unless I am defending my family.
But there are definitely those that rely on other’s “love”. What is love and why is this word so powerful? Whoever created such a trivial term must have been a hopeless romantic. According to my dad, who although I never listen to, is usually right, there is no such thing as love anyways. It’s all about marrying someone you can get along with (aka a best friend). I don’t know if I want to believe this right now, but it may be true. Anyways, if this IS true, then I think it’s crazy that people need to hear the word “love” in order to feel better about themselves. It’s definitely a self-esteem booster, but how many people TRULY mean what they say? Probably not too many. So as a result, I have started hating those that use the word love loosely. Dating someone for a month does not constitute the word love. However, I might just have these opinions now because I am a bitter soul. Or I can now have them because I have been disillusioned. Either way, I don’t see the point of it. If you really believe in love, show it by doing the little things, and occasionally some bigger ones. The word is becoming ever-increasingly meaningless, which is sad.
So to get back to the main point, don’t doubt yourself. I wish I could give her the attention that she deserves, but morally I cannot do that, at least for a long time. So I’m really sorry that I screwed some things up in the past with awkward misunderstandings and me just being a noob. I think a friendship in this case is much better than I would have anticipated from last year anyways. This is a new stage in my life though, so we’ll see what happens in the future.
After recent unfortunate current events that have transpired over the last few weeks (days?) of my life, I am finally reverting back to my roots: poppy-rock/emoish music. YES. It’s actually my favorite. I just wanna listen to this stuff all day without someone nagging me on the side that this isn’t what I should be listening to. Life is all about doing what makes you happy, while of course not harming anyone else in the process. Listening to great music from bands like Mayday Parade brings me back to a happy place. I don’t know why people stopped listening to this stuff and moved on to rando dubstep/club music. The only thing that actually makes me sad is that not too many people like this genre anymore, so I can’t find new songs/bands. Luckily, Facebook is the best and let me know that Mayday Parade had a new album. If I didn’t lose my voice so easily, I would easily grow my hair out and start screaming into a mic. I mean, if people listen to dubstep, my voice can’t sound THAT bad..
This song is all about acting a certain way to hide your true feelings. I am not going to take the lyrics literally because my experiences don’t completely align with what these guys are singing about. However, I do believe that I did “take one straight through the heart” and it’s definitely “not easy to talk about.” I sometimes wonder why bad things happen to good people. I don’t think I’m an angel, not close, but I do believe that I have very good values that I learned from my parents. One of my weaknesses is that I always give others the benefit of the doubt. I want to give people chances because I think I can see people in ways that others cannot. Why do I do that? I think it’s a great thing to do, but it never gets me anywhere. Being the nice guy just leads to being taken advantage of. Furthermore, it leads to not getting the girl, or at least that’s how the media portrays it. I don’t know though. I have been in 3 relationships from being a nice guy. The last 2 ended in unexpected ways.
So then where does that leave me? It’s tough to change how I am, and it’s worse to try to change others to fit a fictional mold that I created. I think for now I just need to go with the flow, but do it in a positive way, by not dwelling on the past and maybe eventually (long time) forgiving people. I think I tend to hold grudges, or at least want to spite others when I am wronged. So in that sense I will drop all grudges. I never forget major events in my life (even though I forget an almost infinite number of non-major events), so don’t expect anything radical like that. I will never see you in the same way again, and any thoughts of you will still result in a sudden urge to vomit, but I will not stoop to a crazy low level (your level) and spite you. But good luck with your newly found endeavors. Deception tends to lead to bad things. And from what I have been told, what comes around goes around.
The last few days, and weeks even, I have realized how great the people around me are. I really thought I was an insignificant pixel in a 1080p video (why am I using such a dorky analogy? I don’t know). And though I don’t love being in the center of the rumor mill, it led to tons of satisfaction of things maybe finally working out. I’ve been really happy recently because I have reconnected and have gotten even closer with so many people that I drifted from. I’m also meeting so many new people, it’s amazing. Meeting people is such an important part of college. Hopefully as an upperclassman (wow), I can be a good role model for some of these younger guys, though I’ll never refer to any of them as “my freshmen”. I hate when people say that. We’re only a few years apart. Instead, they are my friends, and hopefully I can be someone who they look to for advice. My dad would be proud of me, I think. He is all about giving life lessons and advice to whoever will listen, and I think that’s why I (and I guess my brother, also) do it too. I try not to BS anyone, I just tell people things the way they are. I tend to not try to “win” people over by saying what they want to hear. I think I may have done that long ago in high school when I didn’t have any real best friends. I definitely have some amazing friends now. This is why I love BC so much, and yes Father Leahy, I will donate money back to BC down the road, just not until I actually get a job.
So for any of you people who actually read my verbose posts (i’m guessing extremely few, if any), if you ever are feeling down because of any series of unfortunate events, I got your back. I have learned (not through any RA training) how to talk people down because so many people have done it to me recently. No, this isn’t me pitying you, it’s me trying to develop a deeper connection with you. And hit up some emo music, it makes you feel better sometimes haha. Positivity is still key! I have realized that learning to overcome pettiness will help me become a better leader and role model to all those around me, and that’s what I am trying my best to do.
Man. I haven’t watched Glee for two months. It’s been great catching up today. Sometimes you just really need to chill out and relax. Gotta get away from CSOM and just live this other life for once. That’s why TV shows are so popular. Yes, sometimes they’re funny, but usually it’s because of our tendency to be someone else. We want to forget our problems and be like someone else for once. Sometimes I wish I was a character in a show, but then I realize that life is only that way in the show because it’s scripted. That stuff could never really happen. We want to believe it could though. Sometimes shows give us hope for something new. I think that’s what everyone wants, something new. No one (except me sometimes) likes living a routine. I realize that sometimes I’m scared of change. I just don’t want to deal with it. It’s easier to just accept what we have, to not take any chances.
This song is all about reflection and looking back in our lives. I think this next year is going to be totally about changing and stepping out of my comfort zone. I have been chosen to direct a group of people in a new department. It’s going to be crazy and I’m so excited for it.
There were also pretty substantial losses in my life this year. Losing loved ones is the worst, but with it comes new beginnings. I think this next chapter of my life is important and it’ll be all about friends, namely bros. Sorry girls, but sometimes bros are more important. This song is just a bunch of bros singing such an emotional song and tribute to the great Michael Jackson. I don’t necessarily want to sing with a bunch of guys, but I need to bring myself back to how I was in the past: a good friend instead of someone who disregards my friends for someone else.
Christmas was mistletoe-less and expecting no New Years kiss, but it’s totally fine. Spending time with family should be more important in any of that stuff. Seeing so many smiles on my little cousins’ faces as I tickle them to death puts a bigger smile on my face.
Making a stand, and what better way than to have a great song to listen to as this? Focus on me. A friend of mine gave me a great piece of advice: if you’re positive, great people will be attracted to you. I completely agree. The past semester I was so negative, oftentimes not even trying to put myself in a better situation.
Boyce Avenue - Best Of You (Cover of Foo Fighters)
“I’ve got another confession to make.. I’m no fool.”
This is a great song that I’ve known about for a while. I just discovered this cover though during my lengthy Spotify sessions with straight up Boyce Avenue. This guy has got some serious talent. He needs to get signed to a major record label and start singing some great songs. I wish I had a natural talent like that. For me though, I have to work so much harder for what I have, and I don’t even have that much. I’m not extremely good at anything, though I do think I always have potential to do great things. I’ve seen some motivational videos recently. Sadly they’re usually right before I go to sleep, and they’re about not sleeping to be successful. Am I lame? Oh well. The one thing I always thought I was good at was being a good listener. I used that skill in all of my relationships: bros, female friends, girlfriends. I think people confide in me because I can often relate to them. I’ve gone through some experiences that people go through often, so I understand.
This song starts off one way and ends another way. First, “I’m your fool”, then “I’m no fool.” I like that a lot. I didn’t even realize until I heard the slower, more intimate cover by Boyce Avenue.
Relationships are crazy though. I described my studying for Corporate Finance as a strugglecoaster. Relationships are even worse. You do your best and it just doesn’t really work out the way you want it to. I’m not even looking forward to find out whoever #4 is because it’s a bad luck number. Crap. I automatically lose before I even know who it is. It’s cool though, I think I need some time to just chill. Even though having my own room would seem to be like such an amazing feature of my life, it actually doesn’t do anything. It has actually been worse than having a roommate. I was happiest freshman year, before any girls really started affecting me. Again, like the rest of my life, people have potential, but just never really reach it.
There are some people who have true value in one’s life. There are tons in my life, mostly having a small value, but still a lifetime impact. Just think about it, how many people will you remember 10 years after college, or when you are about to get married. There aren’t going to be that many people. There are so many people that you think about now and you think they’ll be around forever. People are selfish though, I’ll admit to it, I definitely am. I fight it though, harder than anything else. I try my best to be as generous and nice as possible because I see people, even freshmen, who are just so kind and seemingly genuine. I used to be pretty rude, and though I am still blunt, I really think twice before saying anything anymore. To those people who helped me do this, thank you. To those who should have had an impact on me, but really didn’t, I’m sorry. I should have tried harder for our relationship. Everyone has such a great story, except me of course, my life is pretty average, but because of their stories, everyone makes a strong case for me to try to befriend them. I like knowing things. I like learning, and gaining experience in life, and the way to do that is by talking to others and truly learning from them.
If only everyone was able to appreciate that though. Some people just want to expand their horizons, so we never get to truly have that bond that could be had through conversation. Talking is just so great, I actually really enjoy hearing people’s backgrounds and their opinions on either heavily debated topics, or even something as subjective as sports. Happiness is achieved, contrary to popular philosophers, through communication. Even if someone is mute, if they can communicate their feelings with others, and have that communication reciprocated, life would be good. Finding a close friend to really just talk about random things with. Great feeling.
I apologize to all of my friends who I have majorly shafted this past year. As mentioned above, I am a selfish person. Priorities should be more obvious, and for me they were not. I realize how easy it can be to lose a friend. How? Lack of communication. I think everyone should just really get out of their comfort zone and try their best to make a new friend this new year. I mean, it can’t hurt and it’ll just be a nice gesture, something I’m really learning forward to doing. I feel like these underclassmen need a role model, and who better than one that lives so close to them? I have plenty of advice, all of it subjective and completely biased, but advice nonetheless. One thing about me, is that I am not afraid to give advice, much like my dad has done to me. Except he repeats the same things over and over, and I have listened to it all my life. It’s probably why I am such a guru (with so little actual knowledge).
There’s so many wars we fought There’s so many things we’re not But with what we have I promise you that We’re marchin on We’re marchin on
For all of the plans we’ve made There isn’t a flag I’d wave Don’t care where we’ve been I’d sink us to swim We’re marchin on We’re marchin on
This is a great video. Sadly, it was created before the final Harry Potter movie. However, at first people think this song is about love. And yeah, songs can be interpreted however one wants to interpret them. I think it’s mostly about life. In the video, it starts with a lot of love. Friends hugging each other, significant others kissing each other, and tons of people smiling. Then it moves onto just growing up, maturing, and dealing with so much crap that we as college students and wizard-wannabe’s go through. We all have friends, enemies, and frenemies. There is a ton of solidarity with these characters, but there are also low points where they are unhappy. Things happen, people do embarrassing things, but we keep marchin on. Isn’t that essentially how we are? Other than the obvious fantasy-related dreams we all have, people like harry potter because they can relate to the non-magical elements of the books and movies. JK Rowling is a genius in that way, along with her clear talent for writing.
I think people see this song as about love because it totally seems like it is. So many wars that we fought, so many things we’re not. But with what we have, I promise you that we’re marchin on. This sounds like even though a couple is fighting, possibly because they just aren’t that similar, they should just take it the way it is and keep fight FOR each other rather than AGAINST each other. Marching is something we do, more or less, for war purposes. It’s about discipline and staying together. An armies marches in unison, many pieces making a unit. That is a struggle people have in their relationships. Sometimes they’re just not together. They lose track of how to be one unit instead of two people. I think relationships are the strongest when there is communication, care, and trust. Humor can come and go, but without these three other qualities, a relationship won’t last. If you evaluate your relationship, do you have these three characteristics? The second part of the chorus talks about sinking us to swim. That is an interesting line. I believe it is talking about how one must sacrifice a little bit (or a lot) to really get back to that place where you have those three qualities. It could mean breaking up, taking a break, or just not seeing each other for some time, but no matter what, it hurts like hell and it’s for the sake of the relationship. It’s hard as hell to sacrifice what you’re used to. It’s impossible to contain your emotions every time you sacrifice, but if you think it should work, it will. How much time will you spend thinking about how to show the other people you appreciate them. Yes, there always needs to be recognition. A key benefit of a relationship is a boost in confidence. Why? Because it makes you feel great, and your significant other should enjoy doing so. No one is always right, so you gotta be open minded and willing to change. One person can’t do all the changing. It has to be a joint effort to be able to swim again.
In regards to the life, man life is nuts. Academics, friends, relationships, the future? How does one really handle it? The same interpretations can be made of the chorus: keep your head up and keep marching on. Overcome all of the crap that life puts in front of you and just keep living life. Put one foot in front of the other and just go with it. You can’t make excuses for yourself either. You need to really try to be the best you can be. I have had so many short comings in my life, and they have impacted me in various ways, but I just try my best to find different ways to be happy. Can’t win them all and I hope that this great and inspiring song can help others move on too.
