Bittersweet Symphony

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The Verve, "Bittersweet Symphony", one of my favorite songs of all time. It never had that much meaning to me until yesterday I was watching the Official video and was fascinated how Ashcroft walks down the streets of London, totally oblivious to his surroundings, absorbed in his own mind, and bumps into people without even noticing.
This idea of being totally unaware and bumping into random people had me thinking. Maybe we aren't so different from this oblivious man? Maybe some of us walk through life and crash into people without a thought of the impact. In the video, you may notice he walks into a woman and she falls over. He doesn't look back at her or help her, he just walks on, carelessly.
It makes me think that some of us aren't so different... metaphorically speaking too. We meet (and bump into) thousands of people in our life, and we don't always realize the impact that we have on these people- even if we've only met them for a second. For some people, everyone else is just another average human. They're so stuck in their own minds, self absorbed world, that there's no thought for anyone else.
The lyrics of Bittersweet Symphony ring true for some.

"'Cause it's a bittersweet symphony this life
Trying to make ends meet, you're a slave to the money then you die
I'll take you down the only road I've ever been down".


Most people on earth need money, or want money to survive. Sometimes they have to step on others to get there- and in the end, they're feeling so empty when all they have is money and no love. Everyone has a purpose in this lifetime, and maybe even the next. Money has nothing to do with it. Our impact on the people around us is what matters; and not by stepping on people, hurting them, or bringing them down. The impact should be memorable and positive, so that one day you can reflect on those who had an impact on you, and remember their names for a good reason.

"No change, I can't change, I can't change, I can't change,
but I'm here in my mold , I am here with my mold
And I'm a million different people from one day to the next
I can't change my mold, no, no, no, no, no"

I've never really liked the word change- to change means to alter yourself, and that's not healthy. However, 'to grow'- that is different. It's positive, and most certainly achievable. When you begin to grow, you lead a different journey, following your dreams and reflect your positive outlook onto everyone you meet- making a great impact on those who you encounter.

I think that's the deeper meaning behind Bittersweet Symphony- it's a beautiful song because it's lyrics are so true. We do bump into people without care, but it's our impact that matters most. How you impact upon someone is entirely up to you. I'm going to make sure that my impact matters, for all the right reasons. :)