Life For Rent

The first time I heard this song by Dido, it was one of those "ah-ha" moments and it really struck a cord in me. It gave me goose bumps the first time I listened to the lyrics. It was a kindred spirit type song that I could completely relate to. And it still gets to me all these years later. It's one of those songs that makes me ponder my life's choices.

Did I make the right ones? Is this the way my life was supposed to be played out? Am I really living it the fullest?

Everyone has their own opinions on what a song is really about, because let's face it, these days you never really know what a song's really about. Life For Rent makes me think of venturing out of your comfort zone. I get so set in my ways, I refuse to leave my safety bubble. That I don't take enough chances to live my life to the fullest; that I'm borrowing my life, not taking it.

But if my life is for rent and I don't learn to buy
Well I deserve nothing more than I get
Cos nothing I have is truly mine

While my heart is a shield and I won't let it down
While I am so afraid to fail so I won't even try
Well how can I say I'm alive

These are my two favorite lyrics and yes, I realize I'm sappy, but I'm really okay with that. This song makes me think and then I realize my life is exactly how it's supposed to be, and I'm okay with that.