Pit Sit

I've been in the pit since 7:30 this morning with Meret studying for my first major test of the year.  Eek!  It's at 12, and I'm about to head to my 9:30 class.  Luckily I'll have more time to study at 11.

On another note... I love rediscovering artists that I always knew I loved but had just kind of forgotten about.  This time, its Jack's Mannequin. His piano and his lyrics just get me, swallow me...I can seriously get lost in his music.

((Not to mention the fact he's survived leukemia, which I believe adds that maturity and depth to his songwriting))

"Dear Hope,
Attach it to the end of your rope,
A rope that wove ambition in with sorrow,
Distancing tomorrow, tomorrow's come and passed...

Dear Jack,
Wherever you are hold tight;
Wherever he is, shine light right there;
Be strong I dare!
I know it's hard but I will wait,
I will wait, yeah.

You were the fighter,
I was the kid against the world.
I heard there's nothing gonna hold you down.
I'll use a lighter so you can see what isn't there.
We'll swing at air,
Swinging off; eventually you're bound,
You're bound to the ground.

I, I had songs for you.
I had all your music written out.
The words came when I heard you screaming.
I, I, I, I had plans for you
Until the plans fell through.
Now there is no turning back, my dear Jack..."


((from my new favorite, "Dear Jack."))