Music and memory

 1. During my times in middle school, I found this super cool singer I fell in the love with. She helped through very tough times with her music. Even if I don't listen to her at all, some of her songs brings me back to the times I didn't have to worry about too much (only thing I worried about was if my crush liked me back).  I get emotional because I start to think how much I've grown up and how mini me would be proud of the person I have become, even if I had always fought for my happiness with certain things. The one song I truly love most from her is "Primadonna" by Marina and the Diamonds. Yes, I know this might be a little "cheesy" but I was also a very cheesy and cringy kid. I would always sing this in my room when playing my games (or crying). This would also play in my headphones in the car when my family and I would go on trips and look out the window like I'm in a cheesy coming of age movie.

2. The next song I fell in love with is "Purple Rain" by Prince. This gives me nostalgia of my dad taking me to school in middle school. He has always loved Prince and this gives a deeper love because I can share my love of music with someone so important to me. Princes other songs are amazing, but this one has a special place in my heart. The vibe it gives off is super soothing to me (even if it has a deeper meaning to the actual song) and makes me feel safe like my dad does. My dad has been such a huge part of my life, whether supporting me or lecturing me and helping me become better. While my mom does that as well, I have something I can relate to my dad with. 

3. Last but definitely not least... "Fade into you" by Mazzy Star is one of my all time favorite songs. This has been the song I have been wanting to be played at my wedding since I first ever heard it. It makes me tear up every single time I have heard it. This song is so beautiful to me and I would love to slow dance to it. While it isn't connected to a specific person, it is connected to the time in my life I was uncertain and scared of change, even if it was inevitable. I have never been sure of something in my entire life but this song is something that I am certain I will forever love. I also love the way you could fall asleep to this song (totally not saying I have). I think the first time I heard this song was when I was in the car with my family and it was nighttime. I immediately focused in on it and requested it be played over again.