However, there is one artist who quickly comes to mind.
Aurora.
I first stumbled onto her music through a random YouTube recommendation. 'Running with the Wolves' was the first song of hers I heard. There was just something about her voice that captivated me. I quickly became a fan and listened to the whole album. 'Lucky', was the first song of hers that made me cry. I was probably already in an emotional state because of her vocals. You can feel the emotion when she sings. But then I heard the line that stood out to me. ‘And I feel the light for the very first time. Not anybody knows that I am lucky to be alive.’
At the time, I had only recently decided that I was not going to try to kill myself again. And that line hit hard, because I hadn't really shared that struggle with anyone yet. And nobody knew just how lucky I was to be alive.
I said the first time. That was the first time her music made me cry. Every album since then has resonated with something that I've been through. And they've all brought me to tears. But they also make me laugh, make me smile, and so many other things. The main takeaway is that her music makes me feel. And I will always love her for that. If you haven't heard her before, you should give her a listen.
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eminerale:
Thank you for sharing. I think Runaway is one of the most beautiful songs I’ve ever heard, and I’ve cried to it a lot. When that electronic arpeggio kicks in in the chorus I get chills all over. Thank you also for sharing your story of survival. Well done for winning that battle.
wolfwood1203:
@eminerale It really is, but I'm a big fan of all of her stuff. Which is funny considering I've always been more of a metalhead. And thanks, I'm glad I'm still here, surprisingly.