a couple weeks ago I was listening (again) to midnights by taylor swift. an incredible album filled with keys and catalysts that open the gateways to one’s memories and lets you explore alongside taylor the paths life has guided us through.  while listening to the album’s track five i felt the cathartic powers of the lyrics and melody that were transmitted by the song… and so I had an idea. could i rewrite or adapt “you’re on your own kid” to my own experiences in life? this is the result: 

(disclaimer: melody and lyric credits are taylor’s i just rewrote and adapted some of the lyrics as a cathartic exercise.) 

you’re own your own kid (vic’s version)

We’re moving once again, what language will I learn?
“Ich bin nicht cool”, but I’ll find my way
I wait patiently, soon they’ll talk to me
Suddenly got the best of friends

Anyway

I try to shoot my shot; I don’t know what to say
And I realize there is something else
I didn’t choose this way; I’m sure it’s just a phase
There’s just no one who can make me stay

Through all my days

From swim pool splashes to inner clashes
I don’t know why life feels like a maze
I told my brain to adapt and train
And to catch real quick how a “man” behaves

You’re on your own, kid
You always have been

I see the great escape, designing it my way
I picked the petals, still nothing came
Something different bloomed, you flew down to my room
The whole world changed when you touched my hand

I’m still afraid

From sleepless nights filled with fireflies
I finally found how’s it’s ‘posed to feel
My ego bolt, kissed and also told
Just to lose the one meant to seal the deal

You’re on your own, kid
You always have been

From sleepless nights through internal fights
I kept my secret, an oath to me
Another heart came, ignited red flame
Felt safe and sound, burned it to the ground
Missteps, regrets blew holes through my chest
My mom and dad don’t know what to say
I looked around with the curtains drawn
Tapping both my heels to be flown away

Cause there were drives I made where I found my name
Everything you lose is a step you take
So laugh it out with friends, give the moments a chance
You’ve got no reason to be afraid

You’re on your own, kid
Yeah, you can face this

You’re on your own, vic
You always have been

(I’m moving once again, what language will I learn?
“Ich bin nicht cool”, but I’ll find my way)

didoofcarthage:

Interior of the Jupiter Temple (Mausoleum) in the Palace of Emperor Diocletian in Split by Charles-Louis Clerisseau 

French, 1757

pen and Indian ink and brown wash, brush and brown and grey was

State Hermitage Museum

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iriswestallen:

I’m always gonna love you.
I’m always gonna love you too.

La La Land (2016), dir. Damien Chazelle

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