2 posts in 2 days.. pretty crazy for me. Can you tell Craig is gone? :) He'll be back tonight.. he's been traveling for work. Relax... the title is misleading... but it gets better.
Anyway, so I have a big obsession with music... probably an even bigger obsession with lyrics. Many songs are easy to love because they're fun or they have a good beat or something abstract like that. But I've found (with me anyway) that I really love songs that I can relate to. One song that I find myself really listening to everytime it comes on (and for some reason, XM radio loves to play it) is "Already Gone" by Kelly Clarkson. It's pretty common for people to listen to a song and sing along, but I really started paying attention at how in tune I am to this song.. it's like listening to a brand new story every time. I think it's because the lyrics are so relatable(pretty sure I just made that word up) and it's about something that many go through.. a break-up.
Most break-up songs are angry, or incredibly sad.. and I've overplayed many of them over the years, relating it to my various situations that you go through as you grow up. But this song is so different. It's about a break-up that she's initiating. That[initiating a break-up] in itself is a difficult thing to go through, and more often than not, break-ups are unfortunately full of anger because the other did something to hurt him or her to cause the initiation. But that's where this song is different. The girl (in this case) seems completely heartbroken at the mere thought of the havoc of what she's going to say to the guy, will bring. She knows the relationship isn't going anywhere and breaking up is unavoidable, but she is dreading breaking the news to him. To me it seems like she's deduced that they were predestined to never be "forever" and it never would've worked regardless.
How often does this happen? Like I said, more often than not, break-ups are angry and hurtful, but with this one, she seems completely sure and at peace (as much as you can be) with her decision. Not only this but she reminds him that nothing he did caused it, that he did nothing wrong and loved her just as much as she knows was possible for him to love her. But she needed more, and obviously, something else. She also puts the "But I know you'll find another, That doesn't always make you want to cry.." As I go through and read the lyrics, I realize that it's not the lyrics alone that makes this song what it is. Her voice perfectly illustrates her pain for having to carry through with her decision. "I love you enough to let you go.."
I've been there. It's an incredibly difficult thing to go through. But knowing that you're doing what's best for both of you, knowing that you could be happier, and that the other person could be happier as well... it's worth it in the end. It may not feel like it for a while, and you cry and cry.. and wonder if you've completely screwed up by breaking his/her heart.. especially if you fear that it was a mistake. But once you reflect and look back at what it was and where you are now (hopefully).. you find peace that you made the right decision. And not even just because you're happy, but because the other person is too. Always trust your instincts. Your mind can often cloud your judgement, but you have to trust your heart. If you know yourself and you know how to trust yourself, the heart won't lie.
I'm sure you've already heard the song, but just in case you've never really paid attention..
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Remember all the things we wanted
Now all our memories, they're haunted
We were always meant to say goodbye
Even with our fists held high
It never would have work out right, yeah
We were never meant for do or die
I didn't want us to burn out
I didn't come here to hurt you now I can't stop
[Chorus]
I want you to know
That it doesn't matter
Where we take this road
But someone's gotta go
And I want you to know
You couldn't have loved me better
But I want you to move on
So I'm already gone
Looking at you makes it harder
But I know that you'll find another
That doesn't always make you wanna cry
It started with the perfect kiss then
We could feel the poison set in
"Perfect" couldn't keep this love alive
You know that I love you so
I love you enough to let you go
[Chorus]
You can't make it feel right
When you know that it's wrong
I'm already gone, already gone
There's no moving on
So I'm already gone
Ahhh already gone, already gone, already gone
Ahhh already gone, already gone, already gone
Remember all the things we wanted
Now all our memories, they're haunted
We were always meant to say goodbye
[Chorus]
You can't make it feel right
When you know that it's wrong
I'm already gone, already gone
There's no moving on
So I'm already gone
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