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Soundtrack of my life
I went to her first gig at 16
Brixton academy, the new "emo" scene
I didn't know what to expect
But everything about the night was perfect
When she came on stage I was at the front
The awe I felt has remained untouched
I sang my heart out, jumped and "moshed"
The memories forever in my head and heart
I was a changed person after that night
I had found my community, being her fan felt right
I became "obsessed" as teenagers do
Vest tops and ties, straight hair and black eyes
I saw her again many times over the years
Met her 3 times, my name she remembered to my surprise!
Her music has been the soundtrack to my life
Everything I went through, her music my guide
I saw her again a few months ago
For 16 year old me the night was owed
I sang my heart out, but the jumping slowed
When I looked in the crowd I saw we all had got old
But it didn't matter, our lives aren't defined
By the age of our body, it's what in the mind
Middle age is almost here, she's now old too
But "what the hell" has never been more true
The people I met, the things that I did
All started that night, a life fulfilled
No matter my age, I'm still a "rock chick" at heart
Her music made me right from the start
Whenever I feel down or blue
Her music I play and sing out of tune
Moshing is done, I now need a seat
But life without passion is incomplete
When I play her music my mind is at ease
The inner child in me feels free
Life is for living, old age comes to us all
Just don't jump then trip and fall!
The girl in the mosh pit had it right
Laugh and sing as if it's our last night
To 16 year old me I say thank you
You chose the music that got us through
To the singer I say I would have died
But the music you made saved my life
I know it's cliche, but it's true
Her music is why I made it through
Things will change, things will slow
I guess that's part of getting old
Her music makes me feel young, it's part of my story
I'll still be rocking out when I'm 40!!!!!
Copyright ©
Gogster Dw
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