Originally Posted by MaryElizabeth
(Post 455277)
So, yesterday was arguably the best day of my entire life.
It really just started with the meet and greet before the show. My hands were shaking and I was so nervous because I was going to meet All Time Low. All Time Low, guys. They finally came out into the room where the show would be, Jack saying, "WHAT'S UP CANADA?" of course to about fifty laughs and nervous giggles. My sister and I went over to Alex first, and he was pretty nice (a lot taller in person, FYI), and he let me give him a hug---which was just...awesome to physically wrap my arms around the person who has done so much for me.
I was too nervous and shy to hug the other guys, but my sister told Jack about how it was my first concert, and he said, "Really? That is cray-cray! Your ears are gonna be ringing tomorrow." I just said I wouldn't mind, and he said giving me a thumbs-up, "Awesome!"
A while later, You Me At Six opened and my sister and I were in the crowd. I could kind of see around all the people, though we were all sweating and pushing each other around. When Mayday Parade came out, some assholes got more aggressive. I had to pull people off the ground so they didn't get trampled twice; one short girl seemingly having a blast was just punching and pushing for her own circle, another huge girl (just very round and short) was throwing her weight around, apparently tired of their shit, but I was the one to take the shoves while she tried to push them back. (It was still awesome when Vic jumped on stage to cover Somebody That You Used To Know with them. I went nuts when I saw him.)
My sister was afraid I would get too dehydrated, so we went to get water before Pierce the Veil came out, and we moved to a space just above the crowd, a bit farther back, but we could see much better and there was more space.
Pierce the Veil started with their absolutely fantastic production, with black lights and spinning wheels. Jaime went completely apeshit, bouncing around the stage like a maniac, absolutely loving it; Mike was playing the drums really enthusiastically; Tony was playing like it was the last day of his life; and Vic was just so passionate about it. He kept smiling when we sang along, saying it was the craziest concert they had in Detroit--but I know they probably say that at every show they have, just switching out the name. When they played Hold On Till May, I just felt so much better, forgetting about the school day. I held the water bottle tight to my chest, trying to remember the moment. Later, they were playing Bulletproof Love (I think, can't remember), and the confetti shot everywhere, and I watched it fly around the lights while they performed...and it was like all of my worries had flown away with it. It was an unforgettable feeling.
I was disappointed when they left, but All Time Low came on, and they were just fantastic. I loved singing along, and they looked so glad to be there. Jack, of course, was great at performing and all. They're such wonderful people. I know I shouldn't assume just because I watch interviews, but I do it anyway. Therapy was really emotional for me to sing along with, just like when Pierce the Veil was on. I just felt so grateful that I had that to hold on to. And I knew that my sister probably felt the same.
I was completely exhausted, and still am (my mom let me stay home today). We got home around 11:30, and I had to shove dinner down my throat before going to bed, but I just felt so happy. I was too tired to keep smiling as much as I did at the concert, but I wrapped the blankets around me and just tried to make sure that the memories stayed with me. I couldn't ask for anything more.
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