SBTS

i love knowing the story behind the song. it just gives the song more depth and even if i don't personally know the people involved in the story or haven't been in the same situation suddenly the song is so much more personal. knowing the writer's heart the moment they penned the words that will probably be stuck in my head on countless occasions and doodled on the edges of my notes during boring work meetings could probably be added to my list of favorite things. it's like seeing behind the scenes of a theater production, to some people it ruins the magic. to me, it makes it even more special.

i was just at a concert where the frontman shared the story that fueled a song of heartbreak.
apparently, after coming back from being out on tour the frontman was dumped by his girlfriend (as someone who has dreamed of marrying a rock star since she was 12 i find this completely unfathomable.) after he and his ex had been broken up for just a couple months he saw a picture of her on instagram wearing an engagement ring. ouch.

since then, i haven't been able to stop listening to the song. when the line, "a photograph is all it takes" i can't not imagine a picture of a girl complete with engagement ring. and when he sings "oh everybody knows i didn't want it end" my heart aches at his vulnerability.

if you wanna listen to the song:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KD_TnbPvOU

in response to the song i have crafted a short note to express my appreciation:

dear will anderson (frontman of parachute),
i'm sorry this girl broke your heart and flaunted her engagement on social media but i love the song that came out of your personal tragedy. thank you for sharing your story on stage and wearing your heart on your sleeve because yikes that has to be scary. also, i know this girl who would love to get coffee with you the next time you come through minneapolis (it's me.)
xoxo

xo