The Explanation

The other day I was asked about my recent obsession with The Beatles and wether or not it would ever end. I simply stated, not anytime soon. As I was laying in bed that night, listening to them, I got to thinking... why am I obssessed with them? I do listen to other music, in fact, I have actually discovered new music because of them. But there is something about the Beatles that really hits home (Figuratively speaking of course). 

I guess I will start from the beginning. I am not exactly sure when the love started. I guess you could say it was around the beginning of November. I had just recently lost my job and was basically feeling blank. I guess thats the best way for me to put it. I honestly don't know what made me want to suddenly start listening to their music, but I think it had something to do with someone I follow on Twitter. I went onto YouTube and found a whole bunch of videos and started watching them. I started to look through my old cd collection and found a whole bunch of their albums that had belonged to my dad. I went through them and put them on my computer and my iPhone. It was at this point that I finally sat down and started listening to them. I couldn't believe that I had missed out on this. I instantly started to find songs that fit in with my (then) current situation. I had read...later on....that the Beatles really had a song for every situation and moment in life. It never rung so true.

Fast forward a few weeks later. End of November. My now ex-fiance calls me up to tell me he doesn't want to be with me anymore. Unless you have gone through a similar experience, you can only imagine how I was feeling. Of course after a few days I felt like I had had an eye opening experience. I continued to listen to the Beatles because I felt like their music was more than just... music. I had then gone to a meditation class where my teacher told me very sincerely that I was being pulled in another direction. (Career wise and relationship wise). At the moment I felt free. I felt liberated and eager to see what was out there for me. I was happy inside. 

Well my love for the Beatles continues to grow in profound ways. I have been reading a biography recently on one particular Beatle by the name of John Lennon. He was so amazing in every aspect of his life. Such an inspiration. After my breakup, I decided to put on Rubber Soul. I instantly fell in love with all the songs. I felt like I really could relate to all those songs. But at the same time, I felt like the songs were a sign for me to open up my heart for newer and better things. 

This story does not have an end, as I hope it doesn't end. My love for the Beatles will continue to grow for as long as I am around. And yes, I will listen to other music, but my boys from Liverpool will forever and always hold a special place in my heart. 

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