Harmless - Chris Martin
So I heard you say,
I got your getaway.
I'm on a second trail,
As clear as crystal.
But it was harmless,
It couldn't hurt you.
Oh you were helpless,
I know you'll get through.
many, many cultures the world over perform solstice ceremonies. at their root: an ancient fear that the failing light would never return unless humans intervened with anxious vigil or antic celebration.
shortest day of the year was today. in sixth grade we had to read a midsummer's night dream and i positively loved it because all of the characters go temporarily insane as they unknowingly slip into a parallel fantasy world and assume roles alongside gentle, albeit mischievous, spirits.
tres cool, in my opinion. rye and i have spent each solstice since our discovery in search of some sort of mystical entrance... alas... my sidekick is currently in the carribbean, kicking back with a pina colada and a couple of chicks, so instead this afternoon i slept, read, poorly attempted to practice, felt too tired for someone who did essentially nothing today, made popcorn, watched cold mountain.
and listened to coldplay. they're the perfect music for a dismal winter solstice.
it's christmas vacation. i'm actually close to done with all my shopping. usually around this time of the year i'm excited to wrap gifts and conceal them inside the confines of my closet, only to be revealed in all their wrapped glory under the tree at nana's. instead they sit in their paper and plastic bags in the corner of my room - completely prone to peeking! - with pricetags still on and nary a sheet of tissue paper in sight.
let me out. fucking i need a vacation. i wish i could go (go) back (back) to cali (cali)
For You - Coldplay
If you're lost and feel alone
Circumnavigate the globe
All you ever have to hope for too
And the way you seem to flow
Circumnavigate in hope
And they seem to lose control, with you
Everyone of us is hurt
And everyone of us is scarred
Everyone of us is scared
Not you
Your eyes closed
Your head hurts
Your eyes feel so low
Everyone of us is scared
Everyone of us is hurt
Everyone of us has hope