Today's Song of the Day

Doll Parts, Hole, 1994

I let myself shut down yesterday. I sat with the numbness in silence. I wanted so much to find the right soundtrack for the day but it just didn't come. I know, shocking. I don't ever remember being so beside myself that music couldn't comfort me. I expected to wallow in the darkness at least all weekend but you know what? My psyche is obviously done with all that nonsense because [my] Courtney (Love) is shaking me awake by reminding me I am indeed Doll Parts.

It's OK to not be OK. This song helps me understand that I am more than meets the eye. I am not someone else's perception of me. You know what I mean? Sure, I am doll eyes, doll mouth, doll legs but I ache. This song teaches empathy, y'all. You look at me and you may not see past my exterior shield. You don't know my struggles. Perhaps, I'm guilty of doing the same with you. Trust me, we are the same -- someday you will ache like I ache. It's inevitable. It's a universal truth of the human condition.

I love that I'm starting this day anew with Courtney -- it is absolutely a Live Through This day. I don't care who you are or if you feel a certain way about Courtney, Hole is a great band. Just listen and see for yourself. This, my friends, is unequivocally a great song. And, despite my flaws, I am a great person. You are a great person, too.

Now, go fight for that cake.