Nerdy writer that I am, I have been keeping books of quotations since I started college. But I've noticed as I look back on them that 95% of the words I find inspiring are not from renowned authors or philosophers, but from popular songwriters. And this morning, mid-hair straightening, it dawned on me as if by divine mandate that I should share these lyrics on a blog.
So here it is: a virtual lyric book of other people's words, from me to you. I'm excited about this project and hope to post (almost) daily. Sometimes I'll offer you my thoughts, other times I'll just post a simple lyric. Please don't expect me to post only cool indie bands, lord knows iamnotcoolenough. But I will offer you quotes that I find beautiful or sad or funny ranging from Joni Mitchell to Ke$Ha. Enjoy.
For day 1, a classic:
"Your heart won't heal right if you keep tearing out the sutures"
- The Postal Service
I don't know how many times I have to remind myself of this. It brings to mind something a wise friend once told me: "Nostalgia is an ugly fat whore who doesn't leave your room long after you've paid her."
While it can be nice to spend our thoughts on past happiness, it blinds us to the present. We can't dwell on what used to be or what might have been; we have to live with what is.
LOVE that this is your first lyric :)) so weird that you used this one, I posted this one on my tumblr recently too hahah....
ReplyDeleteprecisely why I am so glad you started this blog, because your words are my thoughts and I love every single lyric/quote you post in your book.
So excited!