Addie McDowell

This is one of my favorite places to be with some of my favorite people

My friends are some of the most important people in my life, and I don’t tell them that enough. Instead of telling them to their faces, I wanted to use the art of song lyrics to show them how much they mean to me.

proud of me -Alexander Stewart

“Cause little did we know what life would throw us at our feet”

While this song was originally written about him and his sister, I think of you when I hear this lyric. I think of how much we’ve both been through but how, in the end, we always have each other. No matter what’s thrown at us, we’ve eventually made it through. You’re one of the strongest people I know, and I’m proud of you. Always remember that I love you.

The Story -Conan Gray

“And I’m afraid that’s just the way the world works, / It ain’t funny, it ain’t pretty, it ain’t sweet/ And I’m afraid that’s just the way the world works, / But I think that it could work for you and me/ Just wait and see”

It was kind of hard to find a lyric for you. I haven’t been close with you for long, but it feels like I’ve known you forever. You struggle a lot, and I do, too. I want you to know that it will work out not just for you, but for me too. It’ll be okay in the end. I know it’s hard right now, but it’s going to be okay. I feel like I can tell you anything and everything, and I want you to know you can tell me too. I hope you know I’m proud of you, and I hope that you never forget that. 

Invisible String -Taylor Swift

“And isn’t it just so pretty to think, / All along there was some invisible string / Tying you to me?”

Listening to the lyrics, I couldn’t choose just one song. It’s no surprise that I chose “Invisible String” for you. I believe this song truly represents us because I met you at the perfect time. It was when I needed you the most. You’ve been there for me since the moment I met you, and I appreciate that forever and always.

Sun to Me -Zach Bryan

“Sweetest of the sunflowers, yeah, you’re the sun to me”

 I chose that specific lyric of “Sun to Me” because I feel like you could truly never do me wrong. You’re my best friend, and I don’t know how I’d survive without you. I am so proud of you, and I love you. Even though I tell you that every day, it’s never often enough.

You’re On Your Own Kid -Taylor Swift

“Everything you lose is a step you take / So make the friendship bracelets, take the moment and taste it / You’ve got no reason to be afraid”

I chose this lyric for you because you’ve been through a lot. I want you to always remember that everything that’s happened to you means it’s another obstacle that you’ve made it through. Even though you go through so much, you always make sure to be there for me, too. Just know that even if it doesn’t seem that way right now, one day, everything will be worth it. I’m so incredibly proud of you, and I love you.

These four people are some of the most important people in my life. I hope they all know how much I love them and how proud I am of every single one of them. Thank you to these four people, and you are so loved.