Follow the long, twinkling guitar riffs far into the distance, and into the trap where sirens call you with Metric’s “Speed the Collapse.” Let the riffs embrace you as you lie taking in the blue above. Take off running as Emily Haines lifts you high at the end of the path with her hopeful vocals. “Out of my way!” should be the words that emanate from your throat, and into the crowd’s ears as you fight to the end of the week, with fire shooting out of your palms. Don’t crash beneath the storm that falls in the coming weeks.
And when you’ve finally cut through all the bamboo chutes of midterms, take a breather and build yourself a “Lego House” with singer Ed Sheeran. Focus on something closer to you, your dream and your passion. Refer to the myriad of colors holding up your foundation in your search for what gives you your value. Don’t lose sight of the things that are most enriching to your soul. Observe Sheeran’s vocal delivery in the relentless rush to recover from defeat.
Emulate. Make yours.