Song Spotlight #2 - Kelly Clarkson's "If No One Will Listen"
Whoa. Okay, this one JUST came up on my iTunes, so I put it on repeat until I finish this post.
I've loved this song since the first time I heard it - it's beautiful, it's emotional, and it is POWERFUL. And today it just sort of struck me. For two reasons.
One, it sounds like things my girl used to say to me. =/ All of it does. Not sure if she still feels this way, so for this reason, it hurts to listen to it.
But then I think that... it sounds like things Davey has told me, and even some of my lj friends to a lesser degree, over the last few days as well, and I still feel like breaking down. But this time out of gratitude to everyone who is still willing to stand behind me when I'm at my lowest.
In case you guys can't tell, music is most definitely my life and my therapy. I'm moved by the simplest thing sometimes.
Maybe no one told you there is strength in your tears
And so you fight to keep from pouring out
But what if you unlock the gate that keeps your secret soul
Do you think that there's enough that you would drown?
If no one will listen
If you decide to speak
If no one's left standing after the bombs explode
If no one wants to look at you
For what you really are
I will be here still
No one can tell you where you alone must go
There's no telling what you will find there
And, God, I know the fear that eats away at your bones
Screaming every step, "Just stay here"
If no one will listen
If you decide to speak
If no one's left standing after the bombs explode
If no one wants to look at you
For what you really are
I will be here still
If you find your fists are raw and red from beating yourself down
If your legs have given out under the weight
If you find you've been settling for a world of gray
So you wouldn't have to face down your own hate
If no one will listen
If you decide to speak
If no one's left standing after the bombs explode
If no one wants to look at you
For what you really are
I will be here still
If no one will listen
If you decide to speak
If no one's left standing after the bombs explode
If no one wants to look at you
For what you really are
I will be here still
I will be here still
I've loved this song since the first time I heard it - it's beautiful, it's emotional, and it is POWERFUL. And today it just sort of struck me. For two reasons.
One, it sounds like things my girl used to say to me. =/ All of it does. Not sure if she still feels this way, so for this reason, it hurts to listen to it.
But then I think that... it sounds like things Davey has told me, and even some of my lj friends to a lesser degree, over the last few days as well, and I still feel like breaking down. But this time out of gratitude to everyone who is still willing to stand behind me when I'm at my lowest.
In case you guys can't tell, music is most definitely my life and my therapy. I'm moved by the simplest thing sometimes.
Click to viewMaybe no one told you there is strength in your tears
And so you fight to keep from pouring out
But what if you unlock the gate that keeps your secret soul
Do you think that there's enough that you would drown?
If no one will listen
If you decide to speak
If no one's left standing after the bombs explode
If no one wants to look at you
For what you really are
I will be here still
No one can tell you where you alone must go
There's no telling what you will find there
And, God, I know the fear that eats away at your bones
Screaming every step, "Just stay here"
If no one will listen
If you decide to speak
If no one's left standing after the bombs explode
If no one wants to look at you
For what you really are
I will be here still
If you find your fists are raw and red from beating yourself down
If your legs have given out under the weight
If you find you've been settling for a world of gray
So you wouldn't have to face down your own hate
If no one will listen
If you decide to speak
If no one's left standing after the bombs explode
If no one wants to look at you
For what you really are
I will be here still
If no one will listen
If you decide to speak
If no one's left standing after the bombs explode
If no one wants to look at you
For what you really are
I will be here still
I will be here still