You're so cold, keep your hand in mine...

Breaking Benjamin - So Cold

Crowded streets are cleared away, one by one
Hollow heroes separate as they run
You're so cold, keep your hand in mine
Wise men wonder while strong men die

Show me how it ends, it's alright
Show me how defenceless you really are
Satisfied and empty inside
Well that's alright
Let's give this another try

If you find your family, don't you cry
In this land of make-believe, dead and dry
You're so cold but you feel alive
Lay your hand on me one last time

Show me how it ends, it's alright
Show me how defenceless you really are
Satisfied and empty inside
Well that's alright
Let's give this another try

Show me how it ends, it's alright
Show me how defenceless you really are
Satisfied and empty inside
Well that's alright
Let's give this another try

It's alright...

Around this time a year ago, I was scouring the US charts for some new music when I came across a (relatively) little-known band called Breaking Benjamin. This was the song that got me hooked onto the band. Even from the beginning, this song stood out from all of the other stuff I downloaded. Needless to say, they've quickly become one of my favourite bands, if not my actual favourite out of the whole bunch of stuff I flood my ears with. And so, I've decided to post this as kind of a reminder of where I was this time last year, and as a testament to the band's staying power, in terms of constant iPod earplay.

On a more serious note, I'd also like to offer some semblance of remembrance for everyone who lost their lives four years ago, and those still living with the aftermath of 9/11. I can remember exactly where I was and what I was doing the minute the breaking news showed up on my late-night TV (computer room, just finished doing Year 8 Geography assessment). May the future be filled with the happiness that the past ripped away seemingly oh so long ago. May they rest in peace. Anyways, later days.

- marty..

EDIT: Dang, 38 seconds too late.

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