so as far as my friends would know, i have been a huge fan of paramore for years, since seventh grade to be exact. and last year was finally the time for me to watch them live. that night was too amazing to be put down into words, needless to say, it is one of what people call "times when you feel so alive". i wish they could have played Looking Up though. but anyway, i was really, really disappointed by a thing by which i was surprised to find myself become so angry with the crowd and i cant hold this back within my mind.
concerning i am not near the hype as i had back in 11th grade of paramore, the moment i landed my feet within the crowd in the middle, i was TOTALLY okay, because:
1. i indeed did not manage to line up for the first row
2. because people in front of me were shorter than me so i could clearly see the stage and perceived the band members too
but then it was damn thrilling the second the band was up on stage and playing the first song because people in front of me started lifting their hands up WITH THEIR PHONES. i would swear i could not even see AN INCH OF HAYLEY from my spot. and that was the first time i felt so annoyed by the atmosphere of a gig.
i mean, i paid a million worth of money to see my favourite band playing a live show, not through your phones' screens. like seriously, what are you guys up to? stories for that highlight feature on instagram? of course i know its people's choices and no one can be in charge for telling what to who. i am just saying, it is so sad for those who come all the way here to truthfully enjoy the music yet they end up looking at phone screens and flashlights rather than the band itself.
as if this is ever going to be some famous last words:
put your devices down and feel the reality of every second of the life itself. (for this case; gigs or any events for that matter) live it now. you might miss the true pleasure. or even worse, you might push off the true pleasure from anyone else who is seeking it.
