Showing posts with label Jack's Mannequin. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jack's Mannequin. Show all posts

2.10.2010

la vie est bonne

"You're a brave girl
It's a strange world, where girls can get so broken-hearted
I'm sorry that in your condition the sun shine's been missing
Be happy. This world can be ugly, but isn't it beautiful?
It's not the end of the world"
(Jack's Mannequin, There, There Katie)

When I heard this song, I thought Andrew McMahon had wrote a song for me. After a long day (actually week) of school, hearing these words made me feel all the better. It was a sympathetic call, strength to carry on and a reminder of things I do live, love and hope for. Surprisingly, today has been a really good day. Even with my early morning wake up call. Even with my test. I am grateful for the little things in life. It's easy to get caught up with the worries of the world, but if you take a step back and truly look, you will find that life is good and beautiful. 
enthusiasm for:
ABC paper cups and designs for inspiration
a boy who said hello to me on President's Circle 
e-mails that make long distances seem a lot shorter
three day weekends
frozen yogurt and water
twitter updates from musicians 
(especially Brooke Fraser and Mat Kearney)
humanitarian efforts and trips

10.04.2008

The Glass Passenger

Andrew McMahon from Jack's Mannequin described his album's theme as surviving through another day. To me, The Glass Passenger is about being along for the ride and finding what we're looking for. We're all vulnerable in one way or the other and we discover ways of getting past this. The Glass Passenger is another Jack's Mannequin masterpiece filled with meaningful metaphorical lyrics. Also, heart felt notes played out on the piano along with the rest of the band make this an inspiring album. Fans of Jacks Mannequin will definitely enjoy this new highly anticipated album.