Thursday, January 31, 2002

How'd she get into my head like that?

Every so often I hear a song and the lyrics are the exact description of what I'm feeling right then...and it's kinda creepy and kinda cool at the same time. Point in case: Alanis Morissette's song "That I Would Be Good." Here's most of the words and then I'll continue my rambling:


That I would be good
Even if I did nothing
That I would be good
Even if I got the thumbs down

That I would be good
If I got and stayed sick
That I would be good
Even if I gained 10 pounds

That I would be loved
Even when I'm not myself
That I would be good
Even when I am overwhelmed

That I would be loved
Even when I was fuming
That I would be good
Even if I was clinging

That I would be good
Even if I lost sanity
That I would be good
Whether with or without you


That could be me talking and it blows my mind that someone else has had those exact thoughts. Searching for acceptance in a sea of judgemental people is probably a common theme in a lot of alt-rock music, but those words are a perfect description of someone who is trying to be happy with who they are regardless of public opinion. And I love her for writing my thoughts so perfectly. Thanks, Alanis.

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