I know it's become a bit of a standing joke at the moment regarding my Lucy Spraggan 'obsession' among my friends and family! But why do I admire this lady so much, what is it about her that catches my attention?
I first fell in love withLucy in 2012, when she auditioned for xfactor! Her original song, last night (beer fear!) was so quirky and different, I could see she had talent and a voice that is totally unique! She wasn't trying to be somebody else, she wasn't trying to follow in the footsteps of a star, she was just herself, she was just Lucy and I respected that! She refused to conform and I loved that about her, she knew exactly who she was, she knew her style, she knew what she wanted and no one was going to force her into a box to fit what they wanted her to be instead.
I was so gutted when she left the xfactor for health reasons, I really wanted to see her win, but I knew she would go far, and go far she has!
Lucy's songs read like stories, they speak from the heart, to the heart. I find her lyrics so relatable. I don't hide the fact I was raped, or that I've suffered with mental health issues, I've battled depression, anxiety, PTSD, and there's something in Lucy's songs that just connects with me.
Imagine when I found out that Lucy herself had battled with anxiety and depression, that this amazing, talented lady once felt so low she almost ended it all herself. And yet here she is singing live on tv to millions, giving interviews, looking totally calm and collected and so confident and at ease. I looked up to her, I wanted to be able to turn my life around the way she did, and I did. When I feel low I listen to some of Lucy's songs, uninspired, papercuts, lighthouse, someone, and now, fight for it, and they remind me not to give up. Speaking out about mental health isn't easy, it's such a taboo subject and a lot of people just don't understand the issues you face on a daily basis. How some days getting out of bed can be a struggle, leaving the house impossible, it's those days I crank up some music and I blast the dark clouds away.
How can you not admire and respect the person, who without even realising it, helped you leave the dark clouds behind and find the sunshine? I really can't pinpoint one specific thing that makes me love Lucy's music, but without sounding corny and without completely understanding why, it just connects with my soul and makes me feel that bit better than I did before. X
Love yourself Always x
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