But I'm Starting To Think That I've Been Here Before- An Ode To Lissie

                                      Pursuit of Happiness (Kid Cudi Cover) by Lissie

          In my opinion, Lissie is one of the truest artists of our generation. She sounds just as good live as on her records, if not better. Her energy is nearly unrivaled, compared to the auto-tuned songs that plague this generation. The first time I fell in love with her was when I listened to her live cover of the popular Kid Cudi song, "Pursuit of Happiness." Once you not only listen to this song but watch the video of her live performance, you will understand my obsession. Just ask any of my friends. I was so obsessed, they all thought I was crazy. Without knowing any of her other music, I bought tickets to see her live at the 9:30 club in Washington, DC. For the next month, I listened to her on repeat and I fell in love with every single one of her songs, which, as we all know, is not an easy thing to do. Honestly, I am almost at a loss for words when talking about her music. Whenever I do try to fully explain, it comes out in a garbled mess. Her songs have such a relatable truth to them and the rawness behind her voice and her lyrics reminds me of a different time. Her effortlessly powerful voice brings me back to similar sounds of the 70s. Even though you have probably never heard of her, Lissie has quite the underground following. This was made perfectly clear when I started googling her (as part of my obsession) and when I saw her live. The raw, natural energy behind her performances is so "pure," not in the normal sense that you think when hearing the word, but when compared to a lot of popular songs today. She is a rarity in today's world, which makes me appreciate her all the more. I could probably talk about her for hours, ranting and raving about every song and how they make you feel. How you can just turn the volume up and easily tune out the rest of the world, entering your own private world. But, I think I'll just let the music speak for itself.

"Danger will follow me
 Everywhere I go
 Angels will call on me
 And take me to my home
 This tired mind just wants to be led home."
- Lissie