Thank you, Boys Like Girls

I have been a fan of Boys Like Girls since the very, very beginning; back in the days of MySpace and their first demos. They’ve been my heroes when nothing else in my life went right, they helped me in the transition from child to teenager, and they’re continuing to help me in my transition from teenager to adult. I believe in them like people believe in a religious figure, always giving me something to look forward to, always giving me something to smile about. I went to see them live for the first time on July 17th, 2009. I was 13 years old, and struggling with self harm, depression, and a dysfunctional family. Seeing them live, being so loyal to them and waiting for them to get on stage… little 13 year old me was in the same room as her heroes. I sang along to every song, I cried tears of pure bliss.

Fast forward a bit. More family problems, more self harm, added anxiety and the overall pressures with being a teenager, work, school, relationships… everything coming at me all at once. I get a text from a very close friend saying “I know you’ve been having a hard time.. but Boys Like Girls is coming to Utica… want to go?” I immediately bought my ticket. September 16th, 2012. I was 16 years old. The All American Rejects, The Ready Set, and my heroes, Boys Like Girls, all in one place. The show was absolutely incredible. My friends and i were second row the entire time. During the show, I got half the AAR setlist, and Paul DiGiovanni’s guitar pick. (which is now one of my prized possessions, and is always behind the battery cover of my phone.) I cried once again, being in the same room as the band that saved my life more than once… and it was beautiful. I was sweaty, squished between a ton of people, and we were all there for one reason.. After the final song, Martin Johnson told us that the band would be staying after the show to do meet and greets… and he came off stage right in front of us.. there were a couple girls in front of me, and even before I got to him, I could barely breathe. When it was my turn, I just looked him in the eyes and said “Martin… Boys Like Girls saved my life” and I couldn’t help but cry. He pulled me in for the best hug of my entire life, and kissed me on the cheek. I was still crying, and I kept thanking him and the band for being my rock, my reason to stay alive… and I told Martin and Morgan that I wouldn’t be here without them, and Boys Like Girls means more to me than anything in the entire world. Martin looked me in the eyes, and gently said “You are such an amazingly loyal fan, and we all love you. All four of us. It means so much that you’ve stuck with us all these years, and I’m so glad we’ve made an impact on your life”. I couldn’t speak for a few seconds, but I managed to choke out “Thank you so much,.. i’m so grateful” and I took a picture with Martin. That picture.. that night.. that conversation.. will forever be the greatest moment of my life. Boys Like Girls… thank you so much. thank you thank you thank you. You’ve kept me alive for seven years. I owe you every single bit of respect and gratitude in the world. 

Thank You Rowland S Howard

When I first heard Teenage Snuff Film by Rowland S Howard, that was a pivotal moment. I’d been into music but it became an obsession, an addiction, and it’d been manageable up to that point. “You’re bad for me like cigarettes, but I haven’t sucked enough of you yet”, the opening lines to Dead Radio. It became a crusade, to convert everyone who hasn’t heard of Rowland into a fan. Just as I was starting up my own project, Neurotic Wreck, I heard that he’d died just as he was about to make the comeback. Not a great way to ring in the year. Thanks Rowland for showing me it can matter, for being a guitar icon who never fell into the trap of being predictable or cliched blues-rock riffing or style over substance shredding, for a million more things. Just a shame I’ll never get to tell you.

Thankyou music, for making 2011 the best year of my life.

Thank you, All Time Low

Thank you for always being there when I needed a “pick-me-up.” i would’ve have never been able to get through high school if it wasn’t for these 4 boys. And now that I’m in college I need them more than ever. Things are extremely stressful right now, but I always know I can count on All Time Low to be there for me. They’re songs are inspirational and amazing. I love them so much. And I so appreciate everything they’ve ever done for me (even if they have no idea they’re doing it).

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Thank you to that band

Thank you for helping me up, for encouraging me and comforting me in the darkest hours. Thank you for always being there for me. 

Thank you for all that wonderful melodies and lyrics. I treasure every one of your music creations. They replaced the pain with hope. Thank you for the words that made me smile despite the tears. Even when you are obviously the one that got hurt, you comforted us instead. You cared more for us that yourselves. Thank you for your trust and belief. Thank you for always being yourselves no matter what.

I would try, just as what you do, to not lose myself in the process of growing up. To remember all the small little things which touched me and continue to be touched by them. I hope one day I could meet you personally and thank you for everything you have done. 

Thank you, for you are the band that shone light into my life, illuminating it and colouring it, making it beautiful.

Thank You Simple Plan for the Perfect World

Pierre Bouvier, David Desrosiers, Jeff Stinco, Chuck Comeau, and Sebastien Lefebvre those five men have changed my life so much for the better. I have been in love with there music since 2005 the song that really helped me was “Perfect World” that song has so much meaning behind it for me. When i was feeling down and alone that song i would play to make everything better for me that song has made me cry so much. Today i love Simple Plan so damn much. Ive been to 2 of their concerts so far and i can’t wait to go to more. When they play live i just loose it so much talent in there songs. I will forever and always be a ASTRONAUT

Thank you, Marshall Mathers

I would like to take a moment to thank my hero and role model, Marshall Mathers, or as you may know him by, Eminem. It may seem silly to thank a rapper, but I can’t even begin to explain how much this man has helped me. So; Thank you, Marshall. Thank you for not being one of those rappers who’s raps are strictly about drugs and sex, but about you and your relatable problems and family. Thank you for having those fun songs like Without Me or Just Lose It, inspiring songs like 25 To Life or Till I Collapse, and songs like Mockingbird and When I’m Gone that really let your fans see who you really are. Thank you for inspiring me to be whoever the hell I want to be, and ignore anyone who tries to get in my way. You have taught me to care for the ones I love, stand up for what I believe in, and to keep working at my dreams and prove anyone who doubted me wrong. You taught me that no matter how much I fuck up my life, I can turn it around if I choose so; that mistakes can be fixed, and if they can’t, they weren’t meant to be. You have truly made me feel like someone, whether or not you really know me, cares. Someone knows, understands, and can relate. Thank you for saving me, Marshall. I’ve been through some rough patches and thought about ending my life and harming myself many times, but one day I made a decision. I swore to myself that I will die by my own actions without meeting Marshall Bruce Mathers III. Everytime I think about suicide, I remember that. “No, no, I can’t. I haven’t met my hero yet. My superman.” 

So, thank you, dearest Marshall. Thank you for saving me. I love you.

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