Either Way

Funny thing happens when you can't stop listening to a song on repeat. For some reason I've been completely captivated by this song, "Either Way" by Guster. Doesn't seem to make any sense, simply put this song has captivated me. No matter how long I listen to it on repeat it doesn't seem to get on my nerves or grow tiresome. I don't think it has any specific meaning in my life, no memory or emotion which binds me to it. The melody/harmony of the track isn't by any means incredible, in fact it's average at best, but yet it continues to entrance me. I think the reason for this is in its simplicity. A simple song to provide a pause, a break in the day, something I can use to escape the recent turmoil I have experienced. But besides everything else, it puts a smile on my face. Listening to it for the 324th time I smile and think, "have I lost my damned mind, why am I still listening to this song?" A welcome lighthearted mood that now provides me the ability to reflect upon so many things. While everything I cannot explain, I have reached certains conclusions.

Sometimes the mind's ambition can exceed the heart's capability to endure the trials and tribulations which are present upon the path chosen. While it is all too true that one should guard their heart, for it is the wellspring of life. At times, leaving it unprotected exposes it to the calamity of the world which makes life so long. Allowing your heart to be subjected to such devices can be destructive, better yet it can be devastating, at least in regard to the person who you've tried to become thus far.