Oh, here you go.
It’s a song.
I wrote it recently and so far, have only played it for my pop. He seemed to like it very much. But he seems to like most of what I do. It’s the things that I don’t do that he seems to not like as much. Like when I don’t vacuum my room. And when I don’t turn off the fan in the bathroom when I leave. Something that I haven’t forgotten to do in a very long time, you’re welcome, pop.
Oh, but this song. It’s called change everything. It’s about art and my perspective and how important the act of making art is to me. It’s about how the world isn’t black and white; I’m sorry, it’s not. And part of that realization has helped me understand that people can do terrible, hurtful things to each other and still love each other. That the two aren’t mutually exclusive, though to hurt someone isn’t exactly being loving, don’t get me wrong.
But we are all many different layers and complexities and yes, let’s try to keep it simple, please, but let’s also realize that sometimes we’re trying our best just to give each other the benefit of the doubt even though the last guy was a total douchebag. And sometimes we’re learning how to walk and we stumble and we fall down and as we do, we accidentally hit each other on the way to a hard landing on the ground. Or maybe it’s not an accident. But either way, not much is black and white when it comes to our hearts and our responses and our views. When it comes to us.
And so here I am. I respond to life by making art and it helps me immensely. I am not sure if that is selfish, but I am sure it’s necessary.
Oh, and I am aware that I do some strange things when I sing. Like hand gestures. But what are you gonna do, I guess.
Very nice! I like it. And haha yousaiddouchebag.
Well that makes sense that this is actually Jase and I know i didnt say you-know-what-ERD, but i suppose douchebag will have to do!
ok ok ok Lyric must have commented from my computer at one point. That was me not Lyric! (Ha it would be funny if Lyric called you out on that.)
It is great! I love it!
Thanks, Rachel! That’s so sweet!
beautiful!!!! i am so glad that you have art as an outlet..in so many different forms..it’s healing for you and for the people who get to hear you or see your art!
Thanks, Sarah! I’m grateful for people who wanna listen–and i know I’ve said this before, but I really don’t know where I’d be without art…
Great song Jess! I think it’s funny that you took down the wolf picture so it’s just leaning against the wall now but it still made it in your video…I think deep down inside you must really like that picture : ) I know, I’m very intuitive : )
Oh i know! That wolf
Picture that i got rid of from
My room must be very inspirational to me, so I just had to play my song next to it…mom and pop would be so proud…;-)
Hey, Jess~ I love the new song!
And, of course, you use hand gestures—-you ARE Italian!
Good point mom–and ps thanks for making me Italian! I’m proud of my roots!:)
You = cute.
why, thank you:)
I like the song, Jess, and I love that you are able to pour your life (the good and the bad) into words and music and movement. I don’t think it’s selfish at all…it’s healing and helpful…certainly for yourself, but others, too, who are blessed to hear and see it. I think of Sariel and your songs and they are beautiful, moving, inspiring…how does that not change the world? Perhaps not on a grand scale (yet), but if it helps someone through something difficult, comforts or encourages, emboldens or inspires, or is used by God in some other way to help or bless someone, isn’t that changing the world? I think it is. I thank God for you, for your artful gifts, and for your generosity of spirit. You are a blessing.
beautiful comment, Kathie. thank you so much–it means a lot:)
Has someone made you self-conscious about making gestures when you sing? I can’t think of anyone who really feels what they’re singing who doesn’t emote a bit with their hands or something… it’s a very genuine thing to do, when it’s genuine that is… and you are obviously as genuine as it gets. Really pretty song!
actually, somebody did used to make fun of me for hand gestures when I sing…but it’s okay:) and thanks–yes, I can’t really not express what I feel through movement too–even when I am supposed to “just” be singing. thanks so much, emily–I really appreciate what you said about me being genuine:)
I know the post is inspirational as always and everything, but I’m just stuck here giggling cause you said douchebag..cause really I’m like a 15 yr old, I only pretend to be 27..
hehehe
Seriously though, great song…and don’t worry about hand gestures, it’s an Italian thing…I’m Irish-Italian, so you can just imagine the types of hand gestures I use daily…
hahahahaha I think I can imagine the hand gestures that you may frequent, J9!!! And, I know: douchebag. It just felt right saying it, for some reason:)