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[momtorturedthecat]

5 Times I Resonated with a Song…

Hey Everybody, it’s Spaz here, and I’m gonna tell you about 5 times I resonated with a song on a personal and emotional level. I’ll try to keep this within rock and metal culture, but my music tastes stretch further than that—everything from modern pop to 40s jazz music.

In case you’re feeling insecure about being a metalhead, punk, or goth and still liking mainstream music or some dusty stuff from grandma’s magic trunk, remember: these subcultures are rooted in moral beliefs, not just music.

As long as you’re anti-violence and discrimination like a metalhead, against corruption like a punk, and accepting like a goth—and you listen to the music—then who cares if you need a switch-up sometimes?

Listen to whatever the fuck you want!

Here we go!

1. “Scars” - Papa Roach (2004)

Lyric:

“I tear my heart open

I sew myself shut

And my weakness is

That I care too much”

“Scars” by Papa Roach is a deeply reflective song for me. Just like the lyrics suggest, I tend to be the type of person who cares about others a lot. I value friendships and laughter and do whatever I can to keep them going. I never forget the people who’ve been kind to me. But sometimes, I care about others at the cost of myself. Being around people 24/7 can wear me down, but I keep going because I feel like, if they were there for me, I need to be there for them. It’s caused me anxiety at times, feeling like I need to respond 24/7. This lyric reminds me that it’s okay to have an off button and that I need to strengthen myself, not just for others, but for me.

2. “Vienna” - Billy Joel (1977)

Lyric:

“Slow down you crazy child

You’re so ambitious for a juvenile

But then if you’re so smart tell me

Why are you still so afraid?”

“Vienna” by Billy Joel is a song I hold close. It’s perfect for when I need a break. The reason it’s so personal is that it feels like it’s written about my life. Achievement after achievement goes by, but I still feel pressure. There’s always a voice saying, “Will I be able to support myself when I move out?” or “Will I be successful?” or “Have I done enough to make my mom proud?” Lyric: “Slow down you crazy child Take the phone off the hook and disappear for a while It’s alright, you can afford to lose a day or two (oooh) When will you realize, Vienna waits for you?” These words speak to my desire to succeed but also my need for rest—a break from the expectations that exhaust me inside and out.

3. “Dance with My Father” - Luther Vandross (2003)

An honorary mention.

Lyric:

“If I could get another chance,

Another walk, another dance with him

I’d play a song that would never, ever, ever end

How I’d love, love, love

To dance with my father again.”

My dad passed away the day after my 6th birthday. Sometimes this song just pops into my head, and I start to miss him again. He was an amazing man.

4. “Redemption Song” - Bob Marley & The Wailers (1980)

Lyric:

“Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery

None but ourselves can free our minds.”

I relate to this song because it aligns with my belief that we’re often mentally enslaved in today’s world. This comes in many forms: trends we participate in, social media, the way we view ourselves, how we think society views us, and more. Bob’s message reminds me that self-liberation is key.

5. “Stripped” - Rammstein (Depeche Mode cover) (1998)

Lyric:

“Let me hear you make decisions without your television.”

This song hits home because we, as a society, have become a hive mind. We no longer value differing opinions. Instead, we bully them into hiding. Everyone wants to be right, but no one wants to understand. We’re heavily influenced by what we see and hear, and when the masses believe something, it becomes harder to think for ourselves.

There you have it!

Five songs that resonate with me on a deep and emotional level. Music, regardless of genre, has the power to reflect who we are and what we’re going through.

[cool-rocks-official]

unofficial cool rocks post ::::3

i, a rock collector, had to go to the ER yesterday because of a gallstone attack, here is how my father messaged me

thanks dad

[fairhz]

“when u needed me” .. 👣🎸🦷

[themetalverse]

ALBUM REVIEW: Anthology By @carcosabc Genre: Deathcore Carcosa's debut album "Anthology" starts of with a melancholy sounding yet beautiful intro track directly into the EXPLOSIVE "Hypnos" which is one of the most brutal tracks off of the album. "Descensus" begins with a neat electronic intro that makes the growl vocals seem even more intense when they kick in. This song really perfects the buildup and climactic elements before the heavier parts and it has a pretty great breakdown. Then into "Vermin" which utilizes multiple separate styles of vocals back to back making it very intriguing. The chorus is quite melodic, with sing/screaming and is a nice touch. "Devoid" was a surprise with multiple breakdowns, fast paced riffs and even a piano. "Present: Precursor" is a short track that packs a lot of punch and even features @taylorsuffers . "Vanta Black" is a unique track that sounds quite a bit different from some of the others and features @iamrickyhoover . "Our Scars" has a sick breakdown featuring @kyleofsacrifice . "My Plague" is Carcosa's top track and rightfully so, with a powerful breakdown and the highlight being outro, with an eerie choir, and an electronic synthesizer creating really filling melodic sounds. The final track of the album is "Absent: Post" which really threw me for a loop when the clean female vocals by @charliepsmusic came in followed by her growling, the song then slows down and gradually fades out with an acoustic guitar. Please check out @carcosabc 's latest album deathcore and metal fans will love it! - - - #metalcore #deathcore #metal #heavymetal #deathmetal #modernmetal #numetal #newmetal #modernmetal #altmetal #alternativemetal #blackmetal #creepy #dark #macabre #musicblog #metalblog #metalmusic #rocknroll #rockblog #heavymusic #blog #instablog #indiemetal #indie #indieartist #indiemetal #newmusic #spotify #altrock #heavyrock #carcosa https://www.instagram.com/p/CSxwbFqLhfl/?utm_medium=tumblr

[alxander-turner]

Alex Turner, 2008.

[cool-rocks-official]

first post-

official cool rocks post!

my friend told me that her boyfriend got her a super cool rock while they were on vacation together and you would not BELIEVE my disappointment when i realized she was talking about her engagement ring

[collinmcgee]

Music is a form of expression. A way of bringing your dreams, passions, and ambitions to life. Keep on dreaming, keep on playing, keep on living. Bring it to reality. #guitarist #ambition #musician #heavymetal #vocalist #longhair #longhairmen #longhairmenfeed #longhairboy #guerillaguitars #deathmetal #progressive #musicianlife #musicianblog #rockblog #rocknroll #passion #expression https://www.instagram.com/p/B4i0bQXAJfw/?igshid=112dwu5xgegkp

[blackmetalcarachangren]

▪ Under a toxic blood red sky, ghostly clouds quickly passing by.

"Please! Can someone set me free! I'm being held in a nightmare. I'm kept in purgatory!" ▪

[rocknightout-blog]

Goldenvoice x Rock Night Out presents Grandson - The Roxy - Thursday, Feb 8th

[cool-rocks-official]

official cool rocks post!

pride flags i made by color picking from these rocks! you rock! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

source

[piriyeofficial]

No time like the present 💥 LINK IN BIO • • • • #visionandvibes #musicblog #blogger #submitmusic #musicartist #hiphopblog #rnbmusic #rnbsinger #ainger #rapper #trapsoul #hiphopculture #musicmemes #popmusic #rockblog #spotifyplaylist #spotifycurators #beatmaker #producerlife #linkinbio👆 #memes https://www.instagram.com/p/BzoFf-iniaO/?igshid=101uvib39iaxh

[shakesetoile]

"Non c'è niente di più bello dell'essere sinceri con se stessi. I'm a deejay, i'm what i play." Summer is a state of mind! 🎧🐻🤘Let's ROCK! #followtherockfather 😉 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ #shaketherockfather #therockfatherdj #rocknrolldj #rockdj #rockabillydj #djset #party #discjockey #followforfollow #summer #rocknrollheroes #rockblog #kilt #vinyl #pinup #rocknrolldjset #inked #dancewiththerockfather #headphones #longliverocknroll #rocknrollforever #rockmusic #rock #12inch #technics #rockstar #7inch #rockinandrollin #rockmusic

[cool-rocks-official]

official cool rock post!

An extraordinary Acheulean handaxe knapped around a fossil shell circa 500,000-300,000 years ago.

The maker appears to have deliberately flaked around the shell to preserve and place it in a central position. As a result this handaxe has been described as an early example of artistic thought.

From West Tofts, Norfolk.

Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, University of Cambridge, Courtesy Alison Fisk

[themetalverse]

Vermin By @carcosabc "Vermin" is Carcosa's brand new single, I have covered them before and they are a fairly new deathcore band that has found lots of success so far. "Vermin" is no different, it has incredible sound quality and is composed equally well. Carcosa creates an impressive atmosphere and has made a song that remains intensely brutal, yet manages to add a very melodic chorus which most deathcore songs do not include. Overall "Vermin" has a very unique and appealing sound, check out @carcosabc 's music and show them your support! *Spotify Playlists in bio! - - - #metalcore #deathcore #metal #heavymetal #deathmetal #modernmetal #numetal #newmetal #modernmetal #altmetal #alternativemetal #blackmetal #creepy #carcosa #macabre #musicblog #metalblog #metalmusic #rocknroll #rockblog #heavymusic #blog #instablog #indiemetal #indie #indieartist #indiemetal #newmusic #spotify #altrock #heavyrock #alternative https://www.instagram.com/p/CSflfT3Lj0J/?utm_medium=tumblr

[akitania]

wild how “the moon wants to kill us because Transhumanism Machine Broke” is a plot twist i’ve experienced twice in the last, like, month

[stevonnie-archive-2]

I bought pearls!!!!!!!!! They are beautiful and I can finally say I own a maroon pearl for real.. I love them