Music Monday: Unity

This week's Music Monday is "Unity" by Shinedown.

This is another powerful song from one of my favorite bands. I've done posts about their songs "Bully" and "Fly From The Inside". They are a band much like Our Lady Peace that I could do a lot of posts about their music.

A lot of their music is positive and "supportive". I really feel a connection with their message. They are a band that I always feel is there for me. Much like OLP, their music really "feels" like it's written for me.

My favorite line of the song is:

So have you ever been caught in a sea of despair?
And your moment of truth
Is the day that you say "I'm not scared"

Another line that really connects with me:

If I told you that you're not alone
And I show you this is where you belong
Put your hands in the air
One more time

This song is sort of a tribute to their fans and how they feed off the band and how the band feeds off of them. It's not an overly heavy song. It will probably play over several different kinds of radio stations because it could fit a lot of different formats. Take time to pay attention to the lyrics. Also know that the live footage is great because they put out a ton of energy. (notice early in the video the kid in the wheelchair crowd surfing.) I have seen them live once and I can't wait to see them again.

Enjoy!

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