Passion and Housekeeping

 Everything I've ever done, I've always been passionate about it. Artistically speaking of course. I'm not very passionate about cleaning a bathroom, which I did many times when I was employed as a cleaning lady at the Marriott. Different tale, though. Anyway, there is a lack of sincerity in art these days. Which puzzles the shit out of me. How is it that what you're creating isn't out of passion? Music is something people profit off of to no end. Labels, Management firms, producers, engineers and of course the artist. Sometimes. With companies making so much cash off of someone else's art it eventually gets the musicians upset, and a problem to the companies. So here comes the lack of passion. Rockstars (popstars) created out of thin air by the industry to create money flow, with out a care that they are destroying any opportunity for musicians that dedicate there lives to the art. It's unfortunate, like having to clean up after two drunken wedding parties at 4:30 when you're supposed to be off work at 5. Sorry, flashback.

 I love sitting around with my best friends, recording take after take until my throat is bleeding. Then taking this recording and combining it with some great cover art done by another (probably poor) artist that really understands what I'm doing. Then attempting to re create those songs on stage for whoever will listen. Sometimes at midnight at an awful cowboy bar in San Bernadino, CA. Without passion, nobody would do that. 

I remember in 2007 I would play at The Alley in Fullerton quite often in my band Seenless. Honestly, It seemed most bands that we played with had no intention of being creative with their art. Just chugs and straightened hair. And pissed about their set time. I remember thinking, If that's what it takes to be a rockstar then I'm out. haha. And I've been a happy unpopular musician ever since. Because fuck what everyone else is doing. Life should be about passion. There is so much art without passion out there. And it's heartbreaking because people buying it are convinced that it's the best that's is out there. 

 I think everyone should call in sick and go to the zoo. I had a friend that inspired me and showed me how to truly think for myself, and live without concern for what others think of an abstract mind. She loved her life. Live your life. Make the art that you want to make. 

  I wrote this song for the people that are ready to give up on their craft.  Whether it be because nobody is listening, nobody is buying, or people just don't get it. Who gives a shit. Be creative, be strong and fucking believe in what you're doing. That is the only way to move forward.