Soundtrack To My Life
As someone who finds themselves reminiscing on core memories at least once a day, I found that most of those memories intertwine with a specific song. I have subconsciously begun to attach myself to these songs, and I now associate them with some of the most extraordinary moments in my life! Such connections may be apparent for others, so I figured I’d write about mine. This 2019 realization has led me to make a playlist, as most do; “Soundtrack To My Life.” It consists of all of the songs that hold weight and reside near my heart. Doing so allows me to find comfort in my past experiences while making sure that I never forget any moment of my happiness, no matter how small.
One of the songs that I am wholeheartedly and utterly attached to is called “Somewhere Only We Know” by Keane, and it has been my favorite song since 7th grade. At that age, I never fully understood the meaning and just found joy in its chorus and instrumental aspects. Many more years of life, love, and loss allow my connection to this song to strengthen. Though I am one to embrace change and endless uncertainty, having somewhere or someone as a constant to cling to brings me unimaginable peace. The band has hinted at the meaning in interviews, but they never gave a concrete explanation. Since this song came out in 2004, many different interpretations emerged (mental illness, heartbreak, grief). Personally, the lyrics remind me of the magical experiences that I share with a specific person with which I am no longer in contact. For instance, the words “I knew the pathway like the back of my hand” and “is this the place we used to love” lead me to long for reconnection to have the safety of that relationship while staying content with the distance between us.
On another note, I sang this song with my best friend, Cat, before every band competition. The harmonies and piano accompaniment we created left me with nothing but a smile. Though my initial interpretation of this song was of a past significant other, the possibilities for relation are endless. I love that about music; anyone can connect, interpret, etc. I find it so cool that music is involved in every aspect of my life, and probably yours too! Think about it!
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| Here is a photo I took last summer, and though you cannot hear audio through Blogger, the sound from the live photo has "Somewhere Only We Know" playing in the background! :-) |
This is so well written and I really enjoyed reading about this connection to the song. I'm not going to lie, I just looked up the song and listened to it and it is a really magical sounding song. I can understand why it holds memories and emotions of yours. Music has the ability to tell stories but also hold stories and experiences that you have throughout your life. These special songs have the ability to bring back the feelings you had in a specific moment, allowing you to almost relive those emotions once again. My favorite songs are those that I have a connection with and an emotion tied to. I often listen to these songs to reminisce in the past and how I felt during these moments in my life. Some of these moments are minor but others are major and these songs hold much more power and control over my mind.
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