It’s Safe To Just Let Go
Oh fans…what a sad day it is for us.
Unfortunately, I had a feeling the end was coming. And I’ll say up front I do not blame any of the guys for taking a break. I have four very good friends who are in a band and have been working part time jobs and taking any opportunity to build their careers for probably eight years now at the expense of everything else in their life: money, relationships, family, friends, etc. It’s an understatement that it’s hard. Loving something so much that you put everything you have physically, mentally, emotionally in to it, and not having the true success you want, not being able to continue to do that thing you love, I can only imagine how horrible that feels.
I started this blog because I thought the end was coming. Foolishly, I thought I could do something to change the course of things.
I debated writing this post because frankly I’m sick of people calling me a Valencia “fan girl” or making me feel insignificant because I truly believe this band saved my life. That’s such a loaded statement, and trust me I’ve rolled my eyes a time or twelve when I’ve seen other people write that. So I’ve continuously stopped myself from truly gushing over this band.
Guess what? I don’t fucking care what people think anymore.
Really, Valencia just empowered me. The music deals with really, truly difficult life situations in such a positive way, how could it not? I’ll never truly be able to put into words what this band means to me, and no matter what, will continue to mean to me.
Two years ago, I had “Believe” tattooed on my foot. Not because I wanted to impress the band or other fans or anyone. We All Need A Reason To Believe made me realize that I needed to believe in myself, and I wanted a constant reminder of that. I can’t come close to saying that now, I always believe in myself 100%. But I know when I put any Valencia album on, it will take me to that place.
In my humble opinion, this band IS one of the best around. They don’t fall to the trends of the music business. They are talented musicians and lyricists. They are absolutely some of the nicest people I have ever met.
When I’m 80 years old, I will play Valencia’s music for my grand kids (even if they think it’s uncool). I will play their music at my wedding. If the band decides to record again, I will be the first person in line to buy ten copies of it. I bought tickets today for the show in Philly, even though I live in North Carolina. I’ll figure out a way to get there, that part didn’t matter. All I knew is that if this is the last time that Valencia plays live, I must be there.
This could go on for pages and pages, and I’d never fully and truly say all that I mean and want to say. I will always celebrate and support Valencia, whether they are on hiatus, broken up, or together. I wish all the guys in the band the absolute best of luck, and will continue to follow them in their separate music ventures. And I will shout from the rooftops if they decide to record again. I hope you will all do the same.
Jennifer
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