I don't need to fight to prove that I'm right. I don't need to be forgiven.

Title above: Baba O'Riley. 
Song here:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8_Pf144Qmg&feature=related


Mood: Relieved
Music: The Who - Who's Next


I fucking LOVE LOVE LOVE The Who. Grew up listening to them, they were one of my father's favourite bands, though to be fair I didn't really appreciate their music until I reached my mid 20's. Baba O'Riley (aka Teenage Wasteland) has got to be my favourite Who song, followed closely behind by 'Behind Blue Eyes'. Unfortunately because of Keith Moon's death, the band hasn't been the same. He is known as one of the best drummers of all time, and if you don't believe me, listen to the Who's music. He died in 78 of complications from an alcohol overdose. Music hasn't been the same since. RIP Moon the Loon. 


The title of today's blog entry comes from that song and it describes my current domestic situation perfectly. In fact, it describes my view on life in general pretty accurately. My interpretation of this line is pretty simple: It's about knowing WHO you are and what you stand for. Sure, I've pissed people off. Sure, some people hate me. Sure, I've done and said some shitty things. So have YOU. But at the end of the day, I'm pretty sure I'm not all bad and I'm pretty sure I've done some great things for people. I'm pretty sure that as an overall, general person, I'm not awful. I think I've done far more good than I've done "bad". So when a supposed good friend of mine becomes pissed off at me and stops talking to me for reasons unknown (I can only speculate), it effects me, but not in such an earth shattering way. I know that I haven't done something so awful to warrant this type of reaction. I know this person is just pissed off at me for being me. He's said to me in the past that he's not so fond of my strength and independence, so I can only speculate that he is pissed off at me for...well....being me. And I will not apologize for that. True friends accept you for who you are, no apologies are necessary. Thus the phrase above: I don't need to fight this person to prove that I am right, I don't need him (or anyone for that matter) to "forgive" me. My life goes on perfectly without people's "approval". 


Granted I'm pretty sure the song isn't about acceptance or forgiveness, in fact, its about how drugs sort of took over in the late 1960's - mainly things Townshend witnessed at Woodstock. But the Who is known for politically charged statements in their music. I think a lot of bands back then were. Fuck, look at Bob Dylan.  The great ol' U S of A was a shitshow back then. I have always wished I were alive back then to appreciate the music, culture and people of the 60's and 70's. Instead, now I just listen to the music and put up with being made fun of by my close friends for being "a crazy old cat lady". Glad they've accepted me for who I am and I'm glad they don't feel the need to grant me approval or forgiveness. Believe me, it makes life ALOT easier for them :)


Rock On \m/