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Back in University, I went to a Weakerthans Concert…it was probably the best and most meaningful concert I have ever been to in my life (and I’ve puked in the pit at an Anti-Flag show). It was one of those moments where I was acutely aware that I was happy and it was a moment that I thankfully shared.

If you were at the concert I hope that one was special to you, too.

It makes it even better that they are a Canadian Punk Band. Not just a punk band but a literary punk band. If that doesn’t make sense read the lyrics (after the jump).

The Reason is a great, pretty song that is pretty meaningful to me. The older I get, the more the line(s): “How the time is never now, and we know who we should love, but we’re never certain how” makes sense to me.

Enjoy.

Lyrics:

How I don’t know how to sing. I can barely play this thing.
But you never seem to mind, and you tell me to fuck off when I need somebody to.
How you make me laugh so hard.
How whole years refuse to stay where we told them to, bad dog, locked up whining in a word or a misplaced souvenir.
How the past chews on your shoes, and these memories lick my ear.
How we waste our precious time marching in the picket lines that surround those striking hearts.
How the time is never now, and we know who we should love, but we’re never certain how.
I know you might roll your eyes at this, but I’m so glad that you exist.

And yeah, I am glad you exist. But you already knew that.
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