The Good Life

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RedA1Wc0vA

I know this is kind of old news, but it is a song that I really love. When I first heard it, I was in a really low point in life, (not like drugs or anything) but it really made a difference in my attitude. The upbeat sound with the whistle in the background would perk me up even in the worst of days. Even though the lyrics are about how the band kind of struggles with touring and being away from home, it says to live in the moment and appreciate things, even if they suck. I can see myself being in one of those sad sappy movies where there is someone crying and then they think of something or they are told something and all of a sudden there whole philosophy on life changes. That is how I feel about this song. It is so uplifting to me.
"Sometimes there's stuff that don't work now,we are god of stories but please tell me what there is to complain about." That is the story of my life. Sometimes you have too much homework or you broke your leg or someone you love passes, but there are so many worse things you could encounter. Say starvation or being homeless or living in a shack with no running water. And this song really reminds me to think of all the good I have in life, rather than focusing on the negative. This is one of the few songs that even though it was over-played, I still feel really moved after I listen to it. Like seriously, what is there to complain about? I am sitting on my own computer, getting an education, writing about my music preference and I get a grade for it? I mean hello? We have it pretty damn good. And I know this was kind of like a therapy session rather than how I feel about music, but all the things I talk about are emotions that are brought on by this song. This single song. The Good Life by One Republic. If a single song can create this much emotion and reaction while maintaining a good message and beat, that is a great song.