When Words Fail, Music Speaks

Never in my life have I felt like I related to a quote more than I do in this moment right now. Music has always held some sort of impact in my life. From a young age, I was always humming some tune or singing some nursery rhyme. Throughout my school years, I was always involved in some vocal activity. The majority of the time it was choir, but when I couldn't be in choir, I was constantly doing the school musicals.

Music is the main way (besides writing) that I have been able to fully express myself. I can recall times where my Daddy has told me that he's never seen a more emotional singer in his life other than those professionally. Being in middle school at the time, I didn't understand what he meant. Being older now and having sang songs in choir concerts that I have been able to relate to a line or two, I completely see what he means now.

Sometimes when I find myself feeling trapped or freaking out over something, I plug in my headphones & drown out the world around me. Because in that moment, I'm able to completely escape into my music. It's almost like I can feel the artist's feelings as they sing in my ears. Music has been the only thing that has ever truly been there for me.

Yes, friends have been there for me whenever I needed. Same goes to my family. But it's just something is different when the music starts playing. And then I remember: "When words fail, music speaks".