on my way

07 April 2007

Today, at hall 7, I was spacing out when suddenly, music filled my ears. I'd heard the song several times, but it never really got my attention until then. This is one of the rare occasions where the lyrics hit me as hard as the score. It makes me recall that group of people known as 4 Versatility, class of 2006.

Not necessarily happy memories... but I don't know, they give me confidence now when I compare the past and present. I was different. I didn't even try to be different. I was different from everyone else. Differences brought out the worst in me. But you have to remove the dirt and soil to get to the treasure, right? Wipe away the grime that's keeping gold from shining the most brilliant? I really have to thank 4V for shaping me into who I am today. And I'm not being sarcastic this time...

Kelly Clarkson - Breakaway

Grew up in a small town
And when the rain would fall down
I’d just stare out my window
Dreamin’ of what could be
And if I’d end up happy
I would pray

Trying hard to reach out
But when I tried to speak out
Felt like no one could hear me
Wanted to belong here
But something felt so wrong here
So I prayed I could break away

I’ll spread my wings
And I’ll learn how to fly
I’ll do what it takes
Till I touch the sky
I’ll make a wish, take a chance, make a change
And break away

Out of the darkness
And into the sun
But I won’t forget all the ones that I love
I’ll take a risk, take a chance, make a change
And break away

Want to feel the warm breeze
Sleep under a palm tree
Feel the rush of the ocean
Get on board a fast train
Travel on a jet plane
Far away and break away

Buildings with a hundred floors
Swinging round revolving doors
Maybe I don’t know where they’ll take me but
Gotta keep movin’ on movin’ on
Fly away break away

I’ll spread my wings
And I’ll learn how to fly
Though it’s not easy
To tell you goodbye
I gotta take a risk, take a chance, make a change
And break away

Out of the darkness and into the sun
But I won’t forget the place I come from
I gotta take a risk, take a chance, make a change
And break away, break away
Break away...

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