I'm listening to some old tracks by The Strokes now. They were huge back in the early 2000s, but you don't hear much about them these days. Still, I've got a soft spot for their music, especially their early stuff. I think enjoying music goes beyond just the tunes themselves; it's about what it brings to your life. Whenever I hear someone claim that music is the most important thing, I can't help but think they're a bit too entitled and shallow.

But don't get me wrong, I'm a huge music fan myself. Sometimes I struggle with these conflicting feelings. When I look back at my younger years, I realize that music was my way of escaping reality. Now, though, I know I need to confront my present instead of dwelling on the past.

It reminds me of those lyrics from Badly Drawn Boy: "Dwelling on the memories is such a waste of energy. It's simple when you see it in front of you, on walls, in bedrooms.