Urgency

I've been reading a really good book lately. Dealing with issues of the heart. While i was reading tonight something hit me and i felt inspired to write something, i would like it to be a song, but we'll see. I've been listening to alot of have heart lately so i guess you could say the overall attitude of the song is have heart inspired aswell as being inspired by the book im reading.

"Strength"

I need the strength to resist
Everything inside of me
That will try and bring me down
I need the strength to break myself apart
And expose every scar and every seething wound
That has been buried deep inside my heart

I’m screaming out, I’m asking myself
And anyone who will listen
Where do I find my strength?

I have been stabbing myself in the back for too long
I’ve been spitting lies about my life, about my heart
For too long!

And now the time has come to swallow all of my pride
To lay to rest
Everything Inside of me that strives to fit into this world

I’ve realized true strength
Comes from the truth inside of my heart
I needed to see myself for who I really am
And not for what this world would have me think I am

I’m learning what it feels like to be free
What it means to hear the voice of truth inside of me
Screaming “I’m taking back control, I’m taking back control”

"I Can Read The Pain In Your Eyes"

I learned "Picking Up The Pieces" by Go It Alone on the guitar the last couple days, i dont think ive ever been this stoked on learning one song. i had been listening to it for probably close to 18 months and i love the guitar in it, its fairly simple, but its the little things that count. If you've heard this song you know what im talking about, if you haven't you should really go check out Go It Alone's Vancouver Gold E.P. Take the innovation of Reserve 34 and add more intensity and really raw heartfelt vocals. And if you havent heard Reserve 34 do so, it's worth it.

I've been really getting into the Allegiance full length "Overlooked" it was released last summer on Rivalry i think. This song is one of my favorite off of that album, i can really relate to it

"Don't Tell Me"

I never thought it would've been you - Standing out in the cold - Just to get away from yourself - Hide the truth behind a lying smile - Remember when you were fucking strong? - You'll live to see another day - And outstretched arm and I'll grab hold - Seems like every time I get close - You shut your eyes - And back away - I know you better than this - I scream do not let it back in - Don't tell me you're fine - I can read the pain in your eyes

Strike Anywhere/Ignite/Modern Life Is War

This show was alot of fun, The crowd was a little weak for Modern Life Is War, which was dissapointing. I thought i was going to miss them since they were opening and we were running late. i was having a bit of a hard time coming to terms with that fact, but we ended up making it on time and my rampant worrying was all for nothing. There was only like 5 or 6 kids really into them which sucked, and then they blew an amp during the intro for "By The Sea" their second last song, so they stopped. It sucked but it was nice to see them again their music means alot to me.

A Global Threat played next, i'm not really into them so we didn't stay for their set. Then came Ignite, They were amazing, Zoli's voice is beyond impressive. I think "Who Sold Out Now" was my favorite song they played, i love the chorus. Their was alot of energy throughout the set, a constant circle pit which you dont see all that often, there was an inordinant amount of street punk kids there. I don't remember them being so violent.

Strike Anywhere were flawless like they always are. They played a nice mix of old and new stuff. During "Sunset on 32nd" They told everyone to get on stage. Maybe 30 people made it up, it was awesome, im sure their will be pictures it was probably quite the scene. I always enjoy seeing Strike Anywhere Thomas is so sincere and you can tell hes giving it all he has.

On a side note Sarah bought a Ignite hoodie she's never gonna hear the end of, and that is probably going to be the last show even remotely associated with hardcore music she ever geos to. it's a tragedy.

Restless Nights.

I was in British Colombia this past week, Vancouver and Victoria are both beautiful cities. I wanted to catch a show while i was in Vancouver but i didnt stay long enough. I wanted to stay until tomorrow, Blue Monday's final show with Betrayed, The First Step, and Allegiance. That would have been awesome.

I found some pictures from the Gorillia Biscuits/Comeback Kid show i was at a few weeks ago.

I think this was during "Changing Face" thats one of my favorite songs by Comeback Kid, you should be able to tell by my expression.