AHH! REAL MONSTERS
Life is full of horrors. There are the immediate threats, the experiences that make your hair stand up. Jump scares and momentary thrills exist in front of you. Their power lies in grabbing your attention immediately. Then, there are the fears that seem to follow you like a shadow. These subtle fears are the ones that give life to anxious thoughts and find strength in insecurity.
I think some of life’s greatest monsters tend to gravitate towards our most basic needs. Human connection is an essential part of understanding ourselves and our existence. To live well with others is a constant balance of sacrifice, courage, and selflessness. It’s also a balance of self-respect, discipline, and emotional intelligence. The many sides of love make up a million monsters.
I set out to create a playlist of songs that seek to define, explain, and even conquer some of those monsters. Desire, doubt, isolation, and more than anything, the overwhelming sense of care for someone.