Natural Mystic
Last night we went to The Wailers concert at the zoo. (as in BOB MARLEY and The Wailers-minus Bob.) It was incredible. I have loved Bob Marley for more years than I can remember. I never in my lifetime thought I’d see his songs preformed so true to his style in a voice that was identical to his. It was incredible. A couple weeks ago Mick told me The Wailers were going to be playing at the zoo- which is one of our favorite things to do during the summer. It didn’t register at first who The Wailers were until he said it several times. I’ve been counting down the days for this concert and it was so worth it. The boys and I packed up all the picnic stuff, chairs, blankets, usual sumer zoo concert stuff. Even though we had to wait in line we still ended up getting a great spot luckily-because tickets were sold out within the hour. We met Mick at the gate with his ticket about an hour before the concert then I made sandwiches and we settled in to watch the band. An opening band started- they were good (but it was like that fake chocolate you get at Easter. You eat it- but you know full well that there are MUCH better things in the basket-like REAL chocolate but you just can’t wait.) Then The Wailers started- I missed the first few minutes cause I was in the bathroom- but came out just as it truly started. The boys and I ran down to the ‘dance’ area in front of the stage and pushed our way to the center. Music started and I immediately recognized the song- Natural Mystic. My all time favorite Bob Marley song. I could NOT believe it. It is not a very common Marley song and not well known like some of his others. It was so awesome to be in front watching The Wailers on stage and hearing this song live. Everyone was dancing and several people singing a long. When my favorite part of the song came up I was completely over come with emotion. It was one of those moments that is so hard to explain unless you experience it. I looked around and noticed a few other Marley die hards had been brought to tears as well so i didn’t feel quiet so silly. Like I said, I can’t really explain this feeling- but it was amazing. After the song the boys wanted to go back to our seats cause it was pretty cramped. Graham and I danced for pretty much the rest of the concert. It was truly amazing. Something I will never, ever forget.
My senior quote:
Things are not the way they used to be,
I wont tell no lie;
One and all have to face reality now.
though Ive tried to find the answer to all the questions they ask.
though I know its impossible to go livin through the past -
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Natural Mystic
Theres a natural mystic blowing through the air;
If you listen carefully now you will hear.
This could be the first trumpet, might as well be the last:
Many more will have to suffer,
Many more will have to die – dont ask me why.
Things are not the way they used to be,
I wont tell no lie;
One and all have to face reality now.
though Ive tried to find the answer to all the questions they ask.
though I know its impossible to go livin through the past -
Dont tell no lie.
Theres a natural mystic blowing through the air -
Cant keep them down -
If you listen carefully now you will hear.
Theres a natural mystic blowing through the air.
This could be the first trumpet, might as well be the last:
Many more will have to suffer,
Many more will have to die – dont ask me why.
Theres a natural mystic blowing through the air -
I wont tell no lie;
If you listen carefully now you will hear:
Theres a natural mystic blowing through the air.
Such a natural mystic blowing through the air;
Theres a natural mystic blowing through the air;
Such a natural mystic blowing through the air;
Such a natural mystic blowing through the air;
Such a natural mystic blowing through the air.