Ever since I heard Rolling in the Deep on the radio I fell in love with her. The passion in which she sings, the emotion she puts into the lyrics, everyone of her songs gives me chills. I relate to her songs, not because my heart has been broken, but for other reasons.
Today, I came home from an 8 o'clock practice and went back into my room. I got into bed with the full intention of watching netflix until I was forced out of my room, and that plan has been going well, until one particular song showed up in an episode of Parenthood. I wasn't really paying attention to the episode, something on my phone proved to be more interesting, until I heard "Make You Feel My Love" start to play in the background. You know those moments when you hear a song and its what you really needed to hear? That's exactly what just happened.
When the rain is blowing in your face,
And the whole world is on your case,
I could offer you a warm embrace,
To make you feel my love.
Lately, a lot of unexpected storms have been showing up in my life, as well as my friends' lives. Anything from as small as not doing well on exams, to losing their friends to what started as a simple misunderstanding. I have seen people crumble under the pressure of the expectations that have been cast upon them. When I see that happen my heart breaks. No one should have to go through something like that, not alone at least. I want to be there to help, to remedy the situation anyway I can.
When the evening shadows and the stars appear,
And there is no one there to dry your tears,
I could hold you for a million years,
to make you feel my love.
Its at night when people feel the most lonely. The time when people really start to think. Some say that you start to become deep and emotional after 10. This is all too true. There have been nights when I lay in bed thinking about what I might have done to drive away the friends i have lost. That is the worst feeling, and anyone who feels that way deserves to know they are not alone. Seeing someone cry because they feel alone and like there is no one there for them I want to wipe away their tears and hug them until they feel better.
I know you haven't made your mind up yet,
But I could never do you wrong.
I've known it from the moment that we met,
No doubt in my mind where you belong.
College decisions are haunting a lot of us right now. Where should we go? Who are we going to room with? Should I rush? What about my friends at home? After graduation I am leaving this town behind. I want to go out and make new memories, but I'm also leaving a lot of people that I care about. Two of my best friends will still be in palatine next year while I am down south. They both like to remind me what I'll be missing when I'm gone. I'm not worried though, they mean too much for me to let them go. People come into your life and leave an impression, that no matter what will never go away.
I'd go hungry; I'd go black and blue,
I'd go crawling down the avenue.
No, there's nothing that I wouldn't do,
To make you feel my love.
I give 100% to what i do. I don't know a lot about "gray areas", its either yes or no, all in or all out. For the people I love I give 110%. I love with my whole heart, sometimes it gets me in trouble, but I believe that the people in my life are here for a reason so I should give them all I got. It physically hurts for me to see my friends in pain. I'll drop anything to listen to you rant, or to be a shoulder to cry on. If you're sad I will tell you a joke to see you smile again. If your sick I'll bring you ice cream even if it means going to the store 10 minutes before it closes. I always want to make people happy.
The storms are raging on the rolling sea
And on the highway of regret.
The winds of change are blowing wild and free,
You ain't seen nothing like me yet.
My goal, the whole reason for this blog, is to change the world. The world is a scary place, it's full of disasters, and sickness, and poverty. Everyday people are suffering with things that they shouldn't have to be. I want to help those people, I want them to see a better life. I don't know exactly how I am going to do it yet, I'm not even sure where to start, but I am going to make the world a better place."You ain't seen nothing like me yet."
I could make you happy, make your dreams come true.
Nothing that I wouldn't do.
Go to the ends of the Earth for you,
To make you feel my love.
Recently, I've struggled with believing in myself to make my dream come true. When I heard this song come on today I was reminded of all the great things in my life: my friends, my family, the opportunities I've had. I owe it to the world to give back. I want to make people happy, make them feel loved. Most of all, I want the people I have lost touch with the past few months to know that I still care about you, no matter what I will still want you to be happy.
Thank you, Adele, for giving me what I needed to hear.
-Michelle
