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The vocal stride of this track is perhaps its greatest talking point. Christina shows her skill as a singer in a different way from the rest of album. She swings her voice around and hits beats in a fun way which we see in pieces of other songs, but with more emphasis in this one.
This song has a similar message as I Only Miss You When I Breathe, and comes from the same well of pain. It presents more in terms of its rhyming effect and musical presentation though, which is good at least. Also, Christina hits some killer notes in this song.
I have little to say about the flank of this album in general. I think it has an incredibly strong front third, and a solid middle as well, but the last couple tracks (the Side B ones, especially) are underwhelming and leave the album, which has an overall strong and empowering meaning, on a distasteful note.
I care a lot about Christina and her music, which is why I am being so harsh. My criticsm is not exclusive to her. I am always hardest on things I care about the most, but my high opinion of her does not blind me to the places where she is lacking. I criticize these things so harshly because I know she can do better.
Second, and I am choosing to quote this one directly as I lack the forwardness to extrapolate correctly, is King on the subject of our temperament when approaching the craft of writing:
To do otherwise because of the judgment of a few is both cowardly and intellectually dishonest. If you want to get away with books with no vulgarity, you either must write-in some extraneous reasons to the story as to why, or consider a career in middle-grade writing (Not a condescension, an actual recommendation).
Or how her favorite animals were cows, her favorite candy was starburst, she had a bad habit of chewing her fingernails, and she named her keyboards after Ness and Lucas from Earthbound/Mother. Which, naturally, are also the names she would have given to her two sons if she could have had them.
Or how you managed to take a Drake song and completely recompose it for a nation-wide audience, casting it in a much more fulfilling tone and meaning than the original track. This one still blows my mind a little.
Or how you broke down in front of us on multiple occasions. Like when Pikachu was crying over Ash in Pokemon The First Movie, or when you went online just to encourage any of your fans who struggled with eating disorders or low self-esteem.
Or when you were interviewed and they asked what your parents thought of their fifteen-year-old daughter putting music on Youtube and your mom was horrified that some strange man would come and hurt you.
You know, I have weird thoughts sometimes. I often wonder what was going through your mind after that first bullet hit you. I have thankfully been spared most of the visceral details (though my cursed imagination has done a swell job of filling them in for me), but we know you were hit multiple times, at least one of which was in the skull. You did not die until over an hour later. Somewhere in that miasma of pain and unconsciousness, how aware were you of the situation?
I like to think your heart was breaking as you realized that, if you died in that moment, your best friends would be heartsick on their wedding days, because you would not be there to celebrate it with them.
You were his Player 2, his life partner. You were his inspiration. What is your family supposed to do now that you are gone? Christina, you were their world. They dropped everything in support of your dreams.
After you passed away, Mark said something else on social media. He wanted everyone to know the last thing you were doing before you got attacked. To Kevin James Loibl, the man who would be your murderer, you welcomed him with arms wide and inviting. Some critics will say that was a sign of naivety. Those critics do not understand the power of unconditional acceptance.
Something about your innocence and genuineness made me want to protect you, which is terrible, since that was kind of impossible. So at first, I prayed a lot, and that was the extent of my protection.
All across the internet there are stories of people who never knew Christina, but are coming to the Lord through her testimony and life. There are people with broken hearts being healed, and even more are finding strength and inspiration to make more of themselves than they would have done otherwise. People from Europe, Australia, Africa, and beyond. So congratulations, Christina. You did it. In only twenty-two years, through living, and in dying, you have changed the world.
While signing autographs for her fans, Christina was approached by a lone gunman and shot multiple times. Mark, her brother, immediately took down the assailant before others could be harmed. In the midst of the struggle, the gunman managed to take his own life.
In addition to Stacie, Christina notes Christina Aguilera as a primary vocal inspiration, as well as many other artists ranging anywhere from Twenty One Pilots to Metallica to Skrillex to Switchfoot. Earlier this year, she concluded a tour with well-known popstar Rachel Platten.
At this point, everyone knows who Christina Grimmie is. Most of us followed her on Youtube before she was a famous, strong, singing machine on "The Voice." Seeing a familiar face on a well known TV show instead of our computer screens was one of the best moments of our life. Christina was then known all around but we knew her way back when her video quality was poor and her signature look she accessorized with was a black glove. A cover uploaded without it was plain weird.
If you grew up around music as a kid, Youtube was your best friend and listening to covers of popular songs recorded by talented unknown artists online was a must after school. We know these talented artists who started on Youtube, such as Megan Nicole, Tyler Ward, Boyce Avenue and Tiffany Alvord, but the moment we stumbled upon Christina's Youtube channel we were hooked. What drew us most to her channel was the edgy look she had. She had the typical side bangs and dark eyeliner that most of us had as well. It was dark but beautiful on her. She wasn't afraid to be herself and she made sure we knew that it was okay to be who you are because being the same was boring. She was different and embraced it, and I admire her for this unique quality.
Christina's voice will live on forever and she is an artist who is irreplaceable. You don't find a voice every day that can range from Adele to Lil Wayne while managing to add in their own flare to make it entirely their own. Not only is that difficult to find, but to find someone who can sing covers with such power and soul is remarkable. Christina was one of a kind and was definitely going to make it to the top with her music career. It moves me how much passion she had with singing and being on stage. It was impossible taking your eyes off of someone who performed so vibrantly.
Living in a world without Christina is a world we couldn't imagine living in. Listening to someone's voice on repeat almost every night becomes addicting. Her music was deep and from the heart, which made it so relatable. The thought of never seeing a 30 second preview of her next album is mind boggling. She won't upload a cover of today's biggest hit and that small change is hard to accept. Nothing was more heart breaking than reading a tweet sent out saying, "The end." Her story may be over but it's one I won't forget. Growing with Christina Grimmie as a fan was indescribable. She succeeded in ways most people won't get the chance to do. Her ambition was motivating, and I'm proud to say I idolized her after all these years.
While these are my 25 favorites, there are quite literally 1000s that could have been included. The Beatles' body of work is massive and there is something for everyone. If you have been living under a rock and haven't discovered the Fab Four, you have to get musically educated. Stream them on Spotify, find them on iTunes or even buy a CD or record (Yes, those still exist!). I would suggest starting with 1, which is a collection of most of their #1 songs, or the 1968 White Album. Give them chance and you'll never look back.
The best superpower ever? Being invisible of course. Imagine just being able to go from seen to unseen on a dime. Who wouldn't want to have the opportunity to be invisible? Superman and Batman have nothing on being invisible with their superhero abilities. Here are some things that you could do while being invisible, because being invisible can benefit your social life too.
Small towns certainly have their pros and cons. Many people who grow up in small towns find themselves counting the days until they get to escape their roots and plant new ones in bigger, "better" places. And that's fine. I'd be lying if I said I hadn't thought those same thoughts before too. We all have, but they say it's important to remember where you came from. When I think about where I come from, I can't help having an overwhelming feeling of gratitude for my roots. Being from a small town has taught me so many important lessons that I will carry with me for the rest of my life.
Sometimes traditions seem like a silly thing, but the fact of it is that it's part of who you are. You grew up this way and, more than likely, so did your parents. It is something that is part of your family history and that is more important than anything.
When tragedy strikes in a small town, everyone feels obligated to help out because, whether directly or indirectly, it affects you too. It is easy in a bigger city to be able to disconnect from certain problems. But in a small town those problems affect everyone.
Along the same lines as #3, everyone is always ready and willing to lend a helping hand when you need one in a small town and to me that is the true meaning of community. It's working together to build a better atmosphere, being there to raise each other up, build each other up, and pick each other up when someone is in need. A small town community is full of endless support whether it be after a tragedy or at a hometown sports game. Everyone shows up to show their support.
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