While I was driving downtown yesterday, I figured it was
about time to check out the radio stations to pinpoint my favorites and program
them into my car. After hitting the scan and listening to clips of a few talks
shows, some hardcore rap, one or two sports newscasts, regular news, and a blow
out your speaker’s screamo band, I finally settled on a station. Within minutes of my selection,
Coldplay’s ‘Fix You’, came on…and I instantly blasted my stereo as loud as the
little thing could go. This song
has always been a particular favorite of mine, ever since seeing them in
concert. The electricity up on the stage during this particular performance
forever changed the way I listened as well as thought of this song. (If you
want to find out why, go to a Coldplay show, and you’ll find your answer).
I’ll never forget the weeks following this performance, I
had such a high about Coldplay, and literally talked about it to everyone who
crossed my path. That was until I
talked with one friend whose opinion about the lyrics, struck a nerve with
me. Always having such great music
taste, I was in utter shock that he didn’t find this song appealing to say the
least. His interpretation of the lyrics left me dumbfounded for over a week.
“People cannot be fixed,” he stated.
People cannot be fixed…
People
cannot
be
fixed....
Could somebody be fixed? Or was this all just some jingled
up hoax that happened to have a good rhythm and fall on the lap of a best
selling artist?
Up until yesterday, this whole conversation was buried deep within my mind for well over a year now. Yet thanks to the touch of a dial, all these thoughts instantly resurfaced, causing me, yet again to sit and stare this topic directly in the eye.
Up until yesterday, this whole conversation was buried deep within my mind for well over a year now. Yet thanks to the touch of a dial, all these thoughts instantly resurfaced, causing me, yet again to sit and stare this topic directly in the eye.
Obviously you’ve already built a castle around you…and I don’t blame you. Once your burned why fall back in the fire? Pretty stupid right? But then what is more stupid…living a solace life, where you cover yourself with every sort of pad and cushion possible? Or feeling alive again…with a chance of getting burned? I mean "If you never try, you'll never know ....right?"
I guess this all may sound redundant. To be fixed? Or not to be…it’s all a matter of perspective, of choice…of whether or not you want it. Maybe my friend is right, maybe there are people out there that can’t be fixed. Maybe they don’t want be. Maybe they are content in their windowless tower. And maybe, that works for them. But maybe, just maybe…there are people who do. Who want to feel that electricity once again.
I mean, pain is inevitable. Instead of fearing it, why not look it in the eye, dead on?
What do you think? Can people be fixed?
Now Playing: Coldplay's "Fix You"
4 comments:
Hey Alex, my first time reading something you wrote. I'm in an inquisitive mood today so I thought I'd give it a shot.
Can people be fixed?
Absolutely. I do not believe in fate. Rather, we create our own. Every decision we make is the next step towards the fate that we have chosen. If you don't enjoy where you are going, then change. That's more easily said than done, depending on the situation, but we all have the choice. The choice is difficult, but it's there.
Can OTHER people fix you?
Hell no. I've been guided before, but the actual change happened within myself, as it does with everyone else. Every change in your life is for yourself whether you want to admit it or not. Every other change for someone else is with half of a heart.
I don't want to downplay the roles of those guides however. I probably would not be the man I am without my family and friends. They've never changed me, but have absolutely influenced every change I've ever experienced. Without their support, the pain that comes with change is often too much.
Having said that, I liked your last comment.
"I mean, pain is inevitable. Instead of fearing it, why not look it in the eye, dead on?"
That is the best attitude anyone can take about life. Life is out there, it sucks, and it's painful, but it seems a whole lot better if you can laugh if it's face.
A long time ago when I was going through a particularly hard time in my life one of my best friends gave me something with an inscription on it. I was going through a lot of change, and pain, and I was petrified about the uncertainties in my future. His inscription was.
"Operor non vereor ut quod vos can non parco."
It's latin for, "Do not fear that which you cannot avoid."
It's stuck with me ever since. I'm not fearless, but the inevitable is something I try not to worry about. I'll take that quote to my grave, with a smile on my face.
Have a good one.
Ryan- Great insight! And thanks again for sitting through my endless rant on this topic :] Made my afternoon!
I guess what you laid out, was exactly the point I was trying to get at. Only you can allow yourself to be fixed, because while other people can try their hardest, it has to come from within. I do think though, that the people you surround yourself with have a lot to do with the changes that you go through (like you said)!
Thanks again for that quote, I'm jotting it down in my quote book :)! Hope you are doing well!
I'm glad I got some time to catch up on your blogs. I love to read your writing. It always has flow and meaning. :) I'm so happy you have many new adventures to inspire you!
Shawna-your comments always have the ability to make any gloomy day of mine, brighter! Thank you! :) I love reading your poetry and writings as well. You have talent girl, keep on keepin' on !! MISS YOU!!
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