Growing up (as if I'm not still doing that lol), I realized that people couldn't relate to me as much as I could to them. I learned to adapt my personality to them so I wouldn't be isolated. Honestly, I thought everyone was pretending like that, and when I'd get frustrated or have really negative feelings, I'd think about not wanting to live. I'm talking elementary school. And I thought it happened to everyone. Later, I learned that wasn't the case, blahblahblah.
So, fast forward to finding your music. I know you get the "tøp saved my life" story a lot. You didn't save mine. I'm alive thanks to my family, even though they are just as unrelatable as the next guy, they have never ending patience with me. You did, however, flip my world upside down by 1) giving me music I connect to 100%, something I hadn't experienced before with anything, and 2) getting me back in touch with my relationship with God. I'm not sure if your lyrics mean what I think they mean to you, but I'm gonna tell you right now, I consider you guys modern day Jesuses (Jesi?) Don't read too much into that comparison though. It's mainly because, despite not sharing the same views as a lot of your fans, you guys really do save them in a lot of ways & keep the message clear without preaching. Idk, I haven't seen that happen, not even with like pastors & stuff. With the image God has these days, I was surprised to find a band that gave me that kind of support.
I'm babbling about religion & I don't even know if you guys actually come from that at all haha sorry. Well, the point is, thanks to your music, I'm dealing pretty well with a psychiatric diagnosis that's gonna take a couple years of treatment to get past. I don't know what state I'd be in if I didn't have the clique & God keeping the flame alive. OK I'm not as eloquent as Tyler, metaphors are not my thing haha But I'm in the weirdest life rut because I'm supposed to be stress free but living so stagnantly is driving me crazy and your music seriously keeps me focused on getting through the day and not obsessing over the future (I had to drop out of college one semester in). Heck, the only productive thing I've been doing is practicing the uke! So thanks for that inspo too.
I'm sorry this is so long! When I panicked back at your Milwaukee '14 show, I ended up talking to one of the venues security guards just to calm down. I'm glad now that Josh didn't come out because I would've kicked myself for missing the chance to talk to BOTH of you. I barely managed to squeak out an "It's for you!" to Tyler (I laugh about it now with my sister but omg mortified). I'm just gonna say right now you're both huge role models, obviously from a fan's perspective. Tyler, your inspiration is in itself inspiring as heck and Josh, your fitness like how the heck do you drum so much without cramping up. You both seem incredibly sweet & respectful! Tyler & Jenna are goals, no lie. Joshua, you are goals in like every way, your genuineness, generosity, empathy, and ngl your legs. Boy, how even? Tyler, your consideration for others and your authenticity are cray. I would never be able to handle being held to impossible standards. Your parents must be proud and I hope you guys are proud of your parents. And of yourselves, a two man show that legit could not be more ALIVE. So So dedicated. Sweet bread, I was blown away. Okay, back to talking about you guys as if I know a damn. I could be wrong about y'all but I only know so much. Even if you aren't as you seem, that idea of you guys as those people is still something to aim for. For that, and for reading this endless note, I thank you. I hope you guys find total peace of mind & have a crazy great tour :)
So, fast forward to finding your music. I know you get the "tøp saved my life" story a lot. You didn't save mine. I'm alive thanks to my family, even though they are just as unrelatable as the next guy, they have never ending patience with me. You did, however, flip my world upside down by 1) giving me music I connect to 100%, something I hadn't experienced before with anything, and 2) getting me back in touch with my relationship with God. I'm not sure if your lyrics mean what I think they mean to you, but I'm gonna tell you right now, I consider you guys modern day Jesuses (Jesi?) Don't read too much into that comparison though. It's mainly because, despite not sharing the same views as a lot of your fans, you guys really do save them in a lot of ways & keep the message clear without preaching. Idk, I haven't seen that happen, not even with like pastors & stuff. With the image God has these days, I was surprised to find a band that gave me that kind of support.
I'm babbling about religion & I don't even know if you guys actually come from that at all haha sorry. Well, the point is, thanks to your music, I'm dealing pretty well with a psychiatric diagnosis that's gonna take a couple years of treatment to get past. I don't know what state I'd be in if I didn't have the clique & God keeping the flame alive. OK I'm not as eloquent as Tyler, metaphors are not my thing haha But I'm in the weirdest life rut because I'm supposed to be stress free but living so stagnantly is driving me crazy and your music seriously keeps me focused on getting through the day and not obsessing over the future (I had to drop out of college one semester in). Heck, the only productive thing I've been doing is practicing the uke! So thanks for that inspo too.
I'm sorry this is so long! When I panicked back at your Milwaukee '14 show, I ended up talking to one of the venues security guards just to calm down. I'm glad now that Josh didn't come out because I would've kicked myself for missing the chance to talk to BOTH of you. I barely managed to squeak out an "It's for you!" to Tyler (I laugh about it now with my sister but omg mortified). I'm just gonna say right now you're both huge role models, obviously from a fan's perspective. Tyler, your inspiration is in itself inspiring as heck and Josh, your fitness like how the heck do you drum so much without cramping up. You both seem incredibly sweet & respectful! Tyler & Jenna are goals, no lie. Joshua, you are goals in like every way, your genuineness, generosity, empathy, and ngl your legs. Boy, how even? Tyler, your consideration for others and your authenticity are cray. I would never be able to handle being held to impossible standards. Your parents must be proud and I hope you guys are proud of your parents. And of yourselves, a two man show that legit could not be more ALIVE. So So dedicated. Sweet bread, I was blown away. Okay, back to talking about you guys as if I know a damn. I could be wrong about y'all but I only know so much. Even if you aren't as you seem, that idea of you guys as those people is still something to aim for. For that, and for reading this endless note, I thank you. I hope you guys find total peace of mind & have a crazy great tour :)