Snow Patrol: Fallen Empires Live Tour in Manila August 09, 2012 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
All I wanted just sped right past me, while I was rooting fast to the earth. I could be stuck here for a thousand years without your arms to drag me out. (Signal Fire)
I am certain with songs I listen to. It depends on the lyrics, tune and relativity of it to my mood or emotions. Mainstream or indie band it's the song that matters. It is rare that I learn to love most of the songs of a certain artist and band. But I found one band whose songs make me cry, reflect and fall in love every single time, like it's the first time I've heard it.
SNOW PATROL, you are the only resolution and the only joy.
And it all made sense, I've waited here for you forever, I've waited here for you forever. (In The End)
Last summer, the news already broke that they were coming here in Manila for a concert! I have savings from allowances and graduation gifts. But I told myself it will be on August, I can save up again when I get a job. But getting a job wasn't as easy as people expected from me. I may have outstanding grades and leadership background as an advantage, but with all honesty, I was at my lowest moment these past 5 months finding a decent job. I have bags of stories of my job hunting adventures but in the end, nothing seems to be easy.
So, I made a promise with my good friend/job hunting partner, who loves Snow Patrol as well, that when we get hired before August, we will watch the SNOW PATROL concert. We take this concert as a challenge that we will exhaust a lot of effort in finding a job, not just solely for the concert's sake, but because we as individuals need to get employed soon. Also, the concert would be the ULTIMATE REWARD for all the physical, mental and emotional stress and exhaustion we had for the past 5 months.
We just wanted to hear our favorite band, especially Gary, to perform live our favorite songs from their band - and there are a lot of 'em!
Just give me a sign, there's an end not beginning to the quiet chaos driving me mad (New York)
Just last week, I got hired by a large and well-known company and had a position that I am forever grateful. This Monday was my first day at work. So, it's days before the concert, since I stopped believing in sign, I guess God must have answered my prayers - this is what I deserve. I want to believe that I deserve this concert. And even my partner got a job a week ago.
YAHOO! We were supposed to buy our tickets last Monday - Upper Box B only though. But because of the heavy rains, we postponed it and decided to buy on the venue on Thursday instead. But least we and the entire Filipino community expected that night is the start of the one of the most horrible calamity to happen in our country.
More than 70% of Metro Manila (National Capital Region) and provinces in Luzon are extremely flooded, thousands of families lost their homes and are forced to evacuate; stranded cars and hungry individuals in unsafe areas; and as I type, more and more people are dying because of disease, landslide and drowned in flood - all caused by this southwest monsoon rains.
Why would I sabotage the best thing that I have. Well it makes it easier to know what exactly what I want with my HANDS OPEN (Hands Open)
I have read in the tweets of the band esp with the lead vocalist's account that they are very much aware of the awful situation in our country. I am glad they are sending their concern and love for us Filipinos. They are foreigners and they have this strong sympathy, what more do I, as a Filipino, feel for my kababayans?
Just hours ago, handful of cities declared they are in state of calamity. This is definitely heartbreaking. Anyone would sympathize and empathize by just reading tweets of rescue or watching 2 hour news focused only on this.
We are listening, we are not blind. This is your life, this is your time. (Called Out In The Dark)
It's my conscience that can't bear spending more than a thousand for a concert, shouting and having fun for my heart's desire while people are at their roofs hugging themselves for heat. That is way too selfish.
I am not saying those who will watch are selfish, they have bought their tickets and it would be a waste of money to give it up. Maybe it's coincidence or what, but the bad weather last Monday that stopped me from buying my tickets is a wake-up call to see the worst and best things in life. This tragedy is the worst that could ever happen to someone, and me being safe and dry at home during these times is the best blessing. And blessings are supposed to be shared.
Snow Patrol Concert here in Manila may come once in my lifetime, they might never record a new album and go back on tour BUT there are thousands of lives who need help now more than ever. I am sure the two thousand pesos can go along way.
Give me chance to hold on, give me something to hold onto (You Are All I Have)
I wont lie, I shed a tear when we finally decided not to push through with tomorrow. It's not easy to sacrifice something you have long wanted and waited for, and to let it go when finally had the chance to is just heartbreaking. I think I am allowed to be sad tonight til tomorrow night and lock myself in my room as their songs play in my iPod. But that doesn't mean I am half hearted with my intentions to give it up to help others, the fulfillment and joy after doing those is more than what a concert could bring.
This is the power of my name - HOPE - I will still have the "Watch the Snow Patrol Concert Live" on my bucket list because I am positive that maybe, someday it will happen. And by that time, our country has risen from this devastation, we are stronger than ever and are already jumping while singing their songs.
And for that, I believe this is their song for me or reply for my post. HAHA
BTW, these are just some their best songs. I love themmmmm ♥
Do the things that you always wanted to,
without me there to hold you back, dont think, just do.
More than anything I want to see you girl,
Take a glorious bite out of the whole world
- YOU COULD BE HAPPY
