Oftentimes, song lyrics are a form of comfort for me, especially when the going gets tough. I recently experienced something rather unpleasant, and while it was difficult for me to grasp at first, I’m already recovering swiftly thanks to a fabulous support system and some smarter, less emotional thinking on my end. I told myself, I’ve already experienced much worse in my life, and I’m still here. I won’t let something less significant hold me back from moving forward. Maybe when I’m 100% ready, I’ll tell the story, but for now, that’s all I can and will say.
人は生きていると、良いこともあれば、どうしても嫌なこともあります。私はそういう時に、自分の気持ちに一番響く曲を聴いて、歌詞に心が癒されます。つい最近、辛いことがあり、その現実をすぐに受け止めることができなかったのですが、私のことをちゃんと想ってくれてる友人や家族に支えられ、そして、感情だけに流されず、冷静な考え方や判断のお陰で、徐々に回復しています。これよりももっと辛いことを味わってきて、まだちゃんとここにいるじゃん。一度しかない人生、これくらいのことでつまづいてはいられない。そう自分に言い聞かせてます。心の準備ができたら、いつか話せたらいいなと思います。
Anyways, back to lyrics. I’ve probably mentioned this many times on my blog, but it’s true when I say I can’t live without music. As one who studied classical piano most of her life, I appreciate songs without words (oh, Mendelssohn), I find myself relating my experiences much more with song lyrics. The power of words can do wonders, as it has for me over the years. I’ll listen to a song on constant repeat until I can fully grasp the meaning of what is sung, because there’s always a reason why the words were written in the first place, like poetry. It’s like a revelation when I can finally relate to and understand the song.
とにかく、歌詞ですね。ブログで何度か既にお話ししたかもしれませんが、私は本当に音楽がない人生なんて考えられません。ずっとクラシックのピアノを勉強していたので、無言歌ももちろん大好きですが（ああ、メンデルスゾーンが懐かしい）、やはり歌詞が添えられた歌の方が共感しやすいです。言葉の力っていうのは不思議なもので、私は今まで何度も救われたことがります。ハマった曲を歌われている言葉が身にしみるまで、完全に理解出来るまで何回も聴きます。だって、詩のように、その歌詞が書かれた理由が必ずあると思っているからです。曲の意味を理解出来ると、感動するし、自分もこういう詩を書きたい！ってなります。
Despite the heavy blow, I’m thankful for the life lessons it’s taught me, one of them being “no pain, no gain.” Hey, the truth hurts but what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger and wiser. I learned more about myself in such a short amount of time that I otherwise would have let slide. I’m ready to dedicate the rest of this year and on to shut out the negativity and to love and treat myself better than ever before. Like The Beatles once sang, “You say goodbye and I say hello,” I say hello to a brighter future ahead.
新年早々の出来事ではありましたが、貴重なライフレッスンになりました。「痛みなくして、得られるものはない。」真実は辛い時もありますが、what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger and wiser。この短い期間で、自分のことをより深く理解することができた気がします。今後は、ネガティブなことをもっと上手に受け止めて、自分のことを更に大事にしたいです。ザ・ビートルズが昔歌っていたように：「You say goodbye and I say hello.」私はもっと明るい未来を迎えます。
Desigual coat, Uniqlo turtleneck, Madewell jeans, Aldo boots, zeroUV sunglasses, epoi bag.
All photos by Viktor Farkas.
51 comments
Deddeh Howard
You look so stylish and I’m loving the all black look. Love your hair beautiful.
Shaine
Such stunning place! Loving your look and your sunglasses is cute 🙂
Charissa
Oh babe, reading this made me a bit anxious… Hope that you’ll find the strength to get over it, whatever it is that happened to you.
Listening to music can be really comforting, so again.. hope it will help you. Lots of love!
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Jenelle
Quite happy to have The Beatles playing in my head after reading your blog title. All the best with what you are dealing with. Staying positive is the best thing we can do.
xx Jenelle
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Anak Super
great shots
and love your look
lot of smile,
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Floortje
You look great dear! hope you had a great start of the new year
Xx,
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Mariann yip
I love your pictures as always! And I definitely agree that music has a profound role because everybody can relate to some type of song or lyrics. I know there are certain songs that bring me back to a specific memory and time in my life.
Thomas Falkenstedt
This is a beautiful post, Samantha. Whatever it is you’ve gone through you have my full support and love! Barely 30 minutes ago I got a call telling me a beloved family member had passed away and of course I feel sad about it. It is at times like this music really is therapeutic to me, just as it is to you.
I’ll have to choose my playlist carefully though so I won’t end up in depression. 🙂
Love,
Thomas
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Samantha Mariko
Awww Thomas… my deepest condolences go out to you and your family. Yeah, agreed. Be careful too! 🙂 <3
annie lee
it’s amazing cos that’s totally how my year 2016 was like. you looking fabulous as always samantha 🙂 long time no see!
Stephanie
I’m so sorry to hear you’re going through a challenging time, but I can tell how strong you are and what a badass you’ve been to handle the situation, whatever it is, so beautifully. You’re a picture of grace and a total girl boss, and I admire you so much. Love these fierce shots of you, babe. Keep slayin’!
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EVA LAKO
Hello Samantha!!!
Lyrics is good also for pregnant womans because relaxe their baby.:)
Nice dark look as always.Love thise sunnies babe.
xx
Eva
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Jo
I can totally relate to your connection with music and how it can help access your emotions as well as go through events that aren’t easy. I hope that any sort of negativity around you will pass soon. Keep your chin up and stay fabulous 😉
xoxo, Jo
Jen
Hardships and struggles will always make you stronger! Hang in there and always find a good group of trusted friends who will support you no matter what!! That is also why I love being a singer because you use words to communicate your music!!
Maggie
Hope you’re ok! It’s true that music has the power to unlock certain emotions that nothing else in the world can. It can be for better or worse depending on the lyrics, so you gotta be careful.
xoxo,
Maggie S.
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Lena
Ah yes, what doesn’t kill us only makes us stronger. That’s just the reminder I need today. I hope your new year is off to a great start Samantha, you always inspire me with your writing and laudable fashion sense, so I can only see great things coming your way in 2017! Stay wonderful, stay strong, stay beautiful dear! 🙂 xo~ Lena
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Sofia
I love listening to music when I’m upset.
You always look so amazing!!
camille
I think this is one of my favorite looks of yours, so chic!
Open Kloset
Hey Dear, I hope everything okay with you but reading your Words you are a Very strong Person and I totally Agree with you, What Doesnt Kill You Makes You Stronger!
Sending you Positive Energy:)
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Sharon Wu
Those sunnies look so so chic on you! I want a pair just like it. Hope you’re having a great week so far beauty xo, sharon
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Jennifer
Great pics! I’m totally the same when it comes to music. I listen to the same song over and over again until I grasp the true meaning of it.
Amazing post as always. 🙂
Jennifer
Great pics! I’m totally the same when it comes to music. I listen to the same song over and over again until I grasp the true meaning of it.
Amazing post as always. ?
Annis
This outfit is so chic! And I love those sunglasses!
emily suresh
Sorry to hear about your troubles, but it sounds like you have the strength and determination to get through it! Sending hugs!
x Emily
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Lux G.
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marcy
LOVE the pictures babe, looking so great as always!! I didn’t know you know how to play piano.
I want to take classes love this instrument but don’t know if its hard.
xoxo
Marcy
Aldora
Hi Samantha, sorry to hear that you are experiencing something unpleasant as I’ve hit a rough patch at work and in my life lately too which I decided to take a long break from social media. I think bad things happen to polish us like stones so that we can shine bright like diamonds. And OH wow, we’re pretty similar on music. I tend to listen to soothing Christian songs to calm myself down and it’s fun you actually listen to lyrics on repeat! Hope everything goes well for you babe 😉 sending hugs to you from Singapore.
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Renia Jaz
This look is amazing!! You look breathtaking!! 🙂
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Cece Lam
I feel you 100%! Do you know that in addition to sounds/songs you hear, smell is another sense that leaves a distinct feeling/memory in your brain! Totally rad so I get you!! Xoxo
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francesca
I really love your hair! It’s super bad ass. Also great post girl, whenever something hard happens there is always a lesson in life to be learned! hope everything ok!
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diana
This shades look so awesome! Love music too without words. I barely listening any normal music where people sing, unless it is very old retro from 70s-90s. I don’t even like modern music, their words don’t have any sense. Love your outfit as always!
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A Very Sweet Blog
Sam, whatever was said and whoever said it…don’t let it discourage you! I was watching the new season of America’s Next Top Model, and model Stacey Mckenzie said she was rejected left & right. She was called all kinds of names etc. Do you know Jean Paul Gaultier said he wanted her in his show and then ALL OF A SUDDEN everyone did. It only takes one person! Stick it out (if the problem is modeling). It only takes the capture of someone’s eye. Anything else, it will work out. Praying foryou. Keep your chin up.
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Helen Chik
I’m so sorry to hear about your bad experience hon and really glad you bounced back quickly from it! Remember you have a great support system here if you ever need to chat! I’m only a Facebook friend request away!!
As usual your images are always rocking and I love hearing how passionate about music you are! It’s truly inspiring lady!
Helen xx
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Miki
Loving your detailed jacket. You look gorgeous. Sorry you had a bad experience recently. Imagine it as a learning experience and like a great model, shrug it off and continue walking. 🙂
Other than travel, music is such a great form of, dare I say, therapy. I used to play the violin, so sometimes no lyrics has worked wonders for me. But I actually love lyrical music that just really describes how you feel. I’ve embarassingly screamed music inside of my car or sang walking around the house quite a bit. 🙂 Hoping you have a great weekend!
Xo,
Miki
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akiko hiramatsu
まりこさん、元気になってよかったです！！
こういう時、家族や友人たちのありがたさが身にしみますよね。
ビートルズの歌詞もじーーーんときました！！！
akiko
Darlene
HI Sam! Hopefully you’ll feel better soon. I don’t know what is going on but I feel like it is something very heavy deep down. We as your readers would love to hear about this if it helps you feel better. but if not its okay too! Sending you a big big virtual hug!
x
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Candace
Some song lyrics resonate with so many events and times in my life and I find myself not being able to live without it either. It’s one of the way I meditate as well!
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Yasmin
Love this all black look and those super cool frames. You have a very high fashion look with that bob. Sorry to hear about your recent troubles. To quote another musician, “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger” so hopefully you’ve come out ahead after whatever pain you went through. Happy Friday babe!
xx Yasmin
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Amy
Hope everything is ok and glad to hear you are feeling better! I find classical music to be incredibly healing as well – I practiced my entire childhood and it fills a gap nothing else is able to! Sending you lots of well wishes and thank you for sharing.
xx, Amy
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Jordan Chapman
Definitely agree with your take on music!! I can’t decide if I like music with or without more, but I always used to choreograph to lyrics when I used to dance!! Music is so powerful and love hearing how it’s impacted you!
Jordan xx
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Sammy Scott
I’m so sorry to hear you have been having a hard time, I really hope things get better for you really soon <3
Fab outfit as always xoxo
Christine Kong
The lyrics and this killer look go hand in hand. I too love listening to the lyrics of songs wondering what happened for someone to write these words, what inspired them, or what hurt them. People say goodbye for a reason, but you’re right, it opens a door for more hellos for you. This look is fierce and powerful and I love the all black, moody vibe. xoxo, Christine
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josie
First of all I love this look. I’m also happy to know you’re seeing the brighter side after what you went through and that you are coming out of this stronger! I can relate to you regarding music. I love connecting with the lyrics of a song and when I do it makes me so emotional and I can’t stop crying. Music has an important place in my life and I could not live without it!
Bisous, Josie
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yuka
I hope you are ok Samantha! I love you and I’m here for you if you ever need to talk <333
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Gina Diaz
this is a beautiful post sweetie! I play piano too and I love music so much. I love this look on you, the sunnies are so chic and fabulous! Xx. Gina
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Jenn Hanft
Aw I’m so sorry you recently went through something so hard, but fall down seven – stand up eight! Each experience makes our lives richer. I’m glad that you are able to recover and look to music as a passionate outlet to help you cope. Lyrics can sometimes be extremely deep, which is probably why people can always relate so well to it! Stay strong! Sending love.
XO Jenn
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Linh Dao
I hope whatever it is you are going through you will find a way out of it! I love your attitude towards the situation! Always so positive which is what we all need! And yes no pain no gain is so true! I love that music helps us through tough times! Hope you’re okay and you look fabulous!
Linh
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Michelle
Sorry you’re going thru such a tough time. Sometimes life just hits you in the gut and you need a little time to get back up and brush yourself off. And I find music cathartic as well. Hang in there babe!
I also wanted to mention that I love your style – you always have such fun and thoughtful details 🙂
XO
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Joanna Joy
You look Stunning in this All Black Outfit. Your brocade jacket is everything and your shoes are perfect with this outfit. I love reading lyrics and breaking down the meaning of songs. A song can have so many meanings because it can mean something different for everyone. I love Mendelssohn too! That’s so awesome!
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gracie
You are so right, what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger !!! And you may dear are mighty strong. Love your style, you always inspire !
xx, gracie
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Belle
Those sunglasses are outrageously cool!!! I love this mod look!
xx Belle