You know how it is when songs seem to mirror your life? Back in the day I’d sit there and wallow in my teens listening to depressing music thinking that it was a true reflection of my teen angst. Of course, in hindsight, the angst from the Cure, Joy Division, NIN, et al probably wasn’t a true reflection of my suburbian life in Toronto.
Many people have defined their lives based on their music and I wouldn’t say that’s a false statement in my life. I chose to listen to certain genres and artists based on how they made me feel. Generally the feeling was euphoria, anger, sadness, all required in the rollercoaster of life.
I digress though. Lately, the songs I hear seem to be related to situations in the here and now. As in right now! Yes NOW!
The other day, it was a surreal subway ride in while listening to “Atmosphere” by Joy division. A normally mundane commute became a strange journey where things seemed to slow down and people seemed to drift in and out of vision. Woah, what a trip, and no magic mushrooms to be found.
Today, as I’m walking down the street, a homeless man is running in the opposite direction. Clutching a bike with a pained expression. As he gets closer to me, he’s screaming in anguish. On my iPod at that exact moment? “I’m afraid of Americans” by Bowie/Reznor. Nuff said.If I hear a song tomorrow about some impending apocalypse, I’m going to run and hide.
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