Yesterday marked one year since the saddest day of my life, and ironically, I celebrated it by playing ‘The Scientist’ at the @openmicgalway. Let me explain this bittersweet feeling.
November 3rd. Life is so unpredictable. Exactly at the same time I was on stage yesterday, my grandfather passed away a year ago. A whole year has gone by. I promise I still don’t believe it. I think I’ll wake up and he’ll still be here, with his advice, his laughs, his jokes, and his silly things that I love so much.
November 3rd. I adore the song itself and it went pretty well, a little mixed up with the lyrics but nothing serious. That said, I still lack confidence when playing in public. I remember being nervous, my voice was shaking a bit and I couldn’t quite get it out perfectly. But little by little, I’m learning to control those nerves. Other times everything passed by fast like a movie, but yesterday I consciously remember scenes. I remember looking people in the eyes, smiling a little, and loosening up a bit more. Without a doubt, I’ll keep exposing myself, messing up, and improving next time. And when time passes and I’m shining, goofing around on stage, joking and fully enjoying myself, I’ll look back and smile 😊
November 3rd. The thing is, yesterday I wasn’t really in the mood to play, but it was important to do it. It’s important not to sink when you’re sad. It’s important to look sadness straight in the eyes and say you accept the damn challenge, that you will get up and give your best one more day, with an unbeatable smile. That it doesn’t stand a chance because you are number one. And hell yes, I had someone to dedicate ‘The Scientist’ to. My biggest fan, who always supports me and encourages me, from whom I learned that with effort and passion I can achieve anything in life.
Mr. López, as always, especially this song goes out to you, raise a glass for me wherever you are! ❤️🎵