Recently I’ve been listening to this song on repeat. It’s funny because I used to skip it without a second thought now it’s my favorite track on the album. I love when life does silly things like that. Whenever I hear it, it sends me to a place of comfort. It breaks down an experience we all share, no matter who we are or where we come from.

At some point, we’ve all felt lost and far away from ourselves and sometimes even far from God. We get so caught up in society’s projections and the intentions people place on us that it fogs our lens. It becomes hard to see ourselves clearly in the mirror of our souls. This track reminds me to let go of the grip that people’s words can have on us. Words cannot physically hold us back; they only reflect how far others can see and that has nothing to do with us.

We have to remember that nobody knows us the way we know ourselves. We have to stop taking everything so personally and instead look at words as learning tools: listen with an open mind, but take nothing that doesn’t resonate. Take control of yourself and your destiny. No one should ever steer you away from your passions and natural callings. Walk in your God given rhythm.

She says, “but deep in my heart the answer, it was in me.” Such a beautiful line. We forget how deeply connected we are to ourselves, and how much we can accomplish when we stay true to who we are. With that being said, never let go. Hold onto the things you love. Create your ideas. Love people. Use things. Admire the details within you I promise they’re there for a reason.

Yours truly,

Starr Mesa