What a lucky happenstance. I decided to go see Rose Melberg tonight at BLIM, even though she's playing next Saturday as well and I have every intention of going to that show anyway. For a few minutes I thought about bailing, staying at home and staring at my phone that never rings, but I convinced myself this was all part of my plan for the year, to get out and do stuff by myself if I want to do them.
Good thing.
Rose played some of her favourite Softies songs, most of which she hasn't played for about 7 or 8 years. She mentioned that she has been trying to get Jen to reform for one-off shows, but Jen is terrified of playing the old material cold so it hasn't happened. But Rose really wanted to revisit some of the old stuff, and she told me that since she's playing next week, too, she wanted to do a different set than she usually does to mix it up a bit. So...
I had to stop myself from squealing with delight. For a minute I considered singing Jen's part, but then realised that I haven't actually sung in public for a while and my voice might be lacking a certain je ne sais quoi, and maybe people don't really want to hear me sing. I listen to the Softies when I either want to cry into my pillow all night or hold hands with a boy who will give me gentle kisses on the tip of my nose. I like the times it makes me feel sweet and hopeful.
She played the one song that makes me miss the friend who introduced me to the Softies the most. It was surprising to find that the songs I love the most are also her favourites. Makes me feel more of an affinity towards her.
"But you can't send true love through the post. It's fragile."
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