Let’s Hear It For The Underdogs
Well, yesterday I woke up feeling like a cold was hitting me. Such a bummer. Apparently my immune system just isn’t in a great place right now. I did every lilttle thing I know to do. Ate an orange, drank hot tea with honey, had chicken noodle soup… relaxed as much as I could, slept in til after noon today, and then proceeded to watch Glee most of the day in my pj’s. I never watched the show when it was on, but a friend loaned me the DVDs and it was perfect for sick day!
Something about the idea of the kids in this Glee club reminds me of our band. Just a couple days ago we were talking about how we feel like we’re the band for the underdog. Or for the people who think they’re the underdog, even if they really aren’t. That could sound rude, like I’m insulting our fans. But it’s the furthest from that really. Our fans are the kids who were picked on in school. They’re also the kids who picked on someone and years later realized how damaging their actions were in someone’s life. Our fans were dorks in high school. And the cool kids who decided not to use their popularity for anything but good. But when it comes down to it, weren’t we all underdogs at some point, or at least in our own minds at some point? And I must admit, I’m a huge fan of the underdogs. They people who didnt just use their looks or their position in some popularity game to get through. They are the smart kids, the sweet kids, the girls who felt ugly and unnoticed, the boys who weren’t athletic enough to be cool bc of a sport. Our fans are moms and dads who want to give their kids something positive to listen to, to help them through the awkward years, the dating years, heartbreaks and peer pressure. Girls who made it through depression and cutting and questions of their sexuality, and say that we helped them on that journey somehow.
And every night, I stand on that stage in front of all of you, and am humbled that I have been some small part of your lives and your kids lives. And I see crowds of people who come maybe needng a reminder that life is short and precious. That they are special and unique and there is a plan for their life. That their choices affect the world and they can be a hero in somone’s life. And I am honored to be a part of it. Every night. Even when I feel so sick I think I might pass out. ; )
I’m off to take Nyquil and sleep friends. Hope you’re all happy and healthy tonight.
Hugs
Trish
I was priveleged to be able to attend your concert in Cheyenne, WY on October 7th. Despite your cold, you were inspirational. I’m 55 years old and attended with my 19-year-old daughter. It was truly amazing to be in a roomful of teenagers who knew the words to your music and were swept away with emotion. My daughter and I cried all the way through “Still Here” because we lost her dad, my husband to a brain tumor just 2 months ago. We bought all of your albums, adopted a child through Compassion and have found some healing through this event. It is my dream and goal now that I’m without a husband that I can do some mission work through groups such as Compassion International. God is pointing me in that direction and I’m sure your concert was another sign of His will for me. Thank you
Comment by Kathy — 10/19/2010 @ 3:34 pm
You know, you are all so amazing… I listen to you very often as is, but all I have listened to today was Still Here.my aunt is dying and I’m just so depressed… I’ve already lost both of my parents and my best friend is really sick to and I just don’t know what to do… But last night, well one this morning, I woke up for a few minutes and on the radio Still Here was playing and it just gave me this feeling like omg it really will be okay… So thank you so much!
Comment by Aerie — 10/22/2010 @ 8:58 am
Yup Indeed you are very important part of my life. There isn’t a lot of music for the forgotten, unoticed or those who feel unimportant so the motivation that comes from you music is important- especially to me. You guys rock!
Comment by Amalia — 11/7/2010 @ 4:27 pm
And thank you for being a small part in each of our lives! Every single day I wake up and start out with the CD i have of yours (Beauty from pain). I’m a young teen and I totally love all you guys! Your music helps me move on from all the horrible things happening in my life, life’s around mine… and even the terrible stories I hear on the news. It makes me cry every single time I hear those stories. But when I hear your music it reminds me that there is a God and that he does everything for a reason… even if it hurts our hearts, we just need to remember that. But that’s not even all of the things you help me with. Here’s one of the amazing stories you saved a life. And i cant thank you enough for! My best friend was a cutter I found out a month ago… and when I did find out I gave her one of your CDs. She loves all the music I listen to so she listened to all of your CD. I dont even know what happened but, it changed her SO much! I just want to say thank you SO MUCH! Now she is the most religious person I know. I’m so sorry I am commenting on this so late! but I was on facebook and saw your SUPPERCHICK! and I thought that was funny! But I’m so thankful of all of you guys! I hope I will get a chance to be like you someday I love to sing and I want to change peoples lives towards God. I know I wrote a ton and you guys get a lot of stories about this type of stuff but i know a lot of your stories have a bad ending and I just wanted to show you a good one! Luv you guys! Keep on rockin! <3
Comment by Nikki — 12/28/2010 @ 10:32 pm