Owl City fans are the happiest people that I know. J I mean, honestly, I couldn’t even refrain from putting the smiley in just there!
I’ve recently discovered about 15 songs of Adam’s that are just instrumental. I’m very pleased to report that even just the melodies of his songs ignite smiles. Combine those melodies with his lyrics, and Owl City fans are ready for a giddy twirl around the room. Personally, my cupcakes and pralines probably wouldn’t be the same if I cooked without music playing.
I think another factor that sets Adam apart from most artists is his view of his success—he doesn’t believe he’s famous. That endearing humility only make his listeners(and fellow dreamers)respect him even more fervently. So often you can see overloaded egos and rancid attitudes, so a sweet and adorable guy is looked upon with both surprise and affection. He credits his happiness to God, and his music reflects that faith. I myself was actually once intimidated by Adam’s faith, believe it or not. I was raised Episcopalian (Catholic lite) and schooled Lutheran for 11 years, and still go to church regularly, but I have to admit my admonition of uniform religion. I won’t go into great detail on my reasonings, but I take comfort in my mother’s remark that there is such a thing as being spiritual instead of religious. I believe in God, Jesus, and that we have a Heaven waiting for us, but I find that I feel closer to Him when I simply look at the sky or water than in church. One day I’ll look up at night and see all of the stars He made us, not just the few the shine through our city lights.
I’m not intimidated by Adam anymore because I’m secure in my Faith, and he’s secure in his. There had been a time when I wasn’t secure and a bit lost, and I partly credit his music with guiding me here. I truly believe that I would follow no other North Star farther than I’ve followed my God.
So I find myself now, happy, hopeful, and faithful. I’m proud of myself for not stopping before I made it here, because I’ve never had more reason to be thankful. So I thank God, Mom, Sarah, and Adam for walking with me, and filling my heart till it burst, because now I can share the love flowing out of it.
