For almost 7 years emo has become a staple of my life. I’m able to relate to lyrics, rock out my anger, all while fine tuning taste in some damn good musical talents. Pierce the veil was the first band in this genre I ever heard. King for a day was my first song, and I hated it to my core. Over time though, their songs grew on me, and I found myself having king for a day on repeat. Then I found the rest of their discography and the rest was history. Fast forward to this year where I’m working a few days before my birthday and I see this tour announced. Finally in college, on my own, and with some birthday money, I could finally go to my first emo concert! Even better, my favorite band ever! For the next two months, I re-listened to all their music, and was introduced to one of my new favorite bands I’d never even heard of before( I love you so much used). Then the concert came. Whooowee boy I was excited. Me and my best friend, who got into PTV at the same time and bonded over it with, we’re going together. We drink a couple beers, pack some joints, and get to the concert. I was scared for the openers but they blew me away. Hearing hard rock or whatever that was live was awesome, even not knowing the songs. Seeing the energy of the pit blew me away, and I regretted not getting those tickets. But my sadness was quickly overcame when Pierce the veil came out. It’s all still slowly coming back to me because I was just screaming and crying the whole time. They played nearly all my favorite songs and TBWCF (it almost feels like it was meant for me). The whole time the bands were shouting my name because of the city we were in, which made it more personal for me. “We love you Austin” “I wanna hear you even louder austin!” I was a little sad when PTV said “one more song” bec it did feel a little short, but again, that sadness was quickly replaced when I just remembered what I just got to experience. Then the used came on, and OH MY GOD! It was one thing expecting how fun PTV would be, but to then be blown away by the Used just topped the night off. Now, when I listen to the songs they played, I remember those moments and the memories come back to me. I start crying and get that big stupid smile on my face. Everyday when I remember those memories, I get that big stupid smile. And now I’m hooked. I’m going to a beartooth concert next week and I’m just as excited. I’ve really found myself in the world. I can say I finally feel happy with my life. I’m finally happy. so thank you, Pierce the Veil. (And The Used!) I love you all so much. TLDR: emo fixed my big sad