A Legend Gone Too Soon
I didn’t want to listen to any Whitney Houston songs when I found out she died because I knew it would hurt. I actually teared when I couldn’t avoid listening to her tribute in the car this morning. Almost every single one of her songs took me back to a part of my life. I used to play & even quote lyrics from, “I Will Always Love You” when my first relationship had finally took its’ toll in 2008. It might sound silly, but even to this day, I really do hope life treats him kind & that he has had all he dreamed of. I even truly wished my ex joy & happiness, & even above all THAT…. love. And it worked. That song helped me make one of the most promising wishes & now my ex is happier than ever. It’s like I wished upon a star. One of the most beautiful stars in our universe… but you know what I hate? I absolutely hate it when people assume that we (as in anyone who acknowledge someone’s death) only care about celebrities when they die.. I think that’s straight up ridiculous.. people have obviously NOT heard her voice before. I mean, are you serious? Get out of here! Everyone has said it & I’m going to say it again, but Whitney man, WHITNEY HOUSTON is one of the most iconic singers of ALL TIME. & I’m going to be honest here.. I didn’t care AS much for Michael’s death. & that’s the truth.. because I never really listened to his songs & most of them never really touched me as deeply as Whitney’s. All I hear is nothing but good things about her & her songs. I know she died from something drug-related, but I suppose some celebrities are trapped in their own fame.. it happens. I’m not personally only speaking for Whitney, but that was her life. Whatever that was happening on in her life, was her own to deal with.. But that really doesn’t matter because she is, hands down, undoubtedly one of the greatest singers ever. Rest in Peace Whitney, you have truly touched me & my happiness with your music. & your voice, YOUR VOICE has & always will be an inspiration.
