My name is Emma. I live in Scotland. Out of the 17 years of being on this planet I've been listening to Mars for 4, yet this band is my entire life. I've never put how I've felt in writing before, so here I go. This isn't everything I want to say, but it's a start.
I saw a few seconds of the video for From Yesterday in 2006-ish (I think) and loved it on sight. It was late 2007 when I saw The Kill on TV, and to be honest didn't like it at first. But then it grew on me and I realised it was the same band whose video I had fallen in love with a year before! I was in. I couldn't believe my luck when it was announced the band would play a one-off show in Edinburgh before Give It a Name '08. I remember squealing in a packed school corridor when I got the text to say the tickets had been bought. It was the most amazing gig of my life. Every single moment was pure magical. I was so depressed after seeing Metallica because they weren't better than Mars. And I love Metallica.
I never knew that one word could mean so much to me: Echelon. I can't put what it means to be Echelon into words, I'm not sure the right words exist, but it's my everything. I have met some amazing people because of Mars and I'm always smiling when I talk to them. I'm so honoured to be friends with such amazing folks. In my experience, with all the Echelon I've spoken to for the first time it's like we've known each other for ages. Weird.
In terms of my own experiences, I doubt I would have made it if it wasn't for Mars. For (extremely difficult) exam revision I always had s/t playing in the background and I had the motivation of another Mars concert to keep me going when I felt worn down, especially when my parents separated. Mars brought me out of my shell. I used to be so shy, but now I want to fight. This Is War represents a lot to me because I'm not a pawn, I'm a friggin' soldier.
This year, it came full circle. I was finally going to see Mars again. Another night I will remember forever. The proudest moment of my life was when the curtain came down and thousands of people screamed THIS IS WAR, and I was front row at a show for my favourite band.
Mars is something that is present in every aspect of my life. And I love it.
So this summer, I'm journeying to the homeland of Mars, California, and I'm going to get my first tattoo and it's going to be a Mars one. My small way of paying back what they have given me.
All of the things I've spoken about were summed up that night in February and Attack was played. I suddenly realised just how meaningful the lyrics were and it damn near broke my heart. I was screaming the words out with tears running down my face. I'm crying and shivering again as I write this because it was the most perfect moment of my life.
I've never been lucky enough to meet the guys, but someday I hope I'll be able to say thank you for everything. Here's to many great Mars moments in the past and many in the future.
When things get tough remember that if the door is locked then you can create your own door, and surrender to nothing.
Friday, May 14, 2010
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I actually cried reading that towards the end. 30 Seconds To Mars is one of the most amazing bands ever. I've never actually properly listened to a band as much as I listen to 30 Seconds to Mars. Their everything to me.
ReplyDeleteAnd I've been lucky enough to meet them, backstage at their gig in Dublin and trust me, they are amazing people with big hearts. Hopefully one day you'll meet them too.
It was very emotional to write...thanks for reading!! And thank you, I'm happy for you that you met them, hopefully be my turn soon :)
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