Anyone who knows me, knows that I am a music addict. I am willing to embrace nearly any genre and any band, and along the way I have become a dedicated fan to a handful of artists who mean the absolute world to me.

A band named La Dispute is one of these.

A few years ago I was recommended this band who's wikipedia page reads the following; "La Dispute is an American post-hardcore band from Grand Rapids, Michigan, formed in 2004. The current line-up is vocalist Jordan Dreyer, drummer Brad Vander Lugt, guitarist Chad Morgan-Sterenberg and bass guitarist Adam Vass."

Ever since my ears have been blessed with their sound I have been completely hooked. They're one of those "saved my life" bands. No joke. If it weren't for them, their inspiring quotes, and their rad guitar riffs, I probably wouldn't be here today.

I've yet to afford concert tickets to see them live, but one day man... one day.

Meanwhile, I have compiled a list of quotes from various La Dispute songs that hit home for me, either personally, or emotionally. Regardless, these are all quotes that one day, my arts and craft side of myself will embroider onto a pillow. One day for that too I guess. Enjoy!

1.) These scars will fade away but never disappear my dear.

2.) If my fear has kept me here; only my fear can set me free.

3.) Can I still get into heaven if I kill myself?

4.) You still cross my mind from time to time; and I mostly smile.

5.) I am transparent. I am a greenhouse filled with ghosts.

6.) Everybody has to let go someday.

7.) Fill your heart with what’s important and be done with the rest.

8.) If I can’t love you as a lover, I will love you as a friend.

9.) I know I knocked the table over because I watched the jar break ( and I’ve been trying to repair it every single stupid day).

10.) But when I leaned close to kiss you, you kissed your fear instead of me.

11.) The past is a liar, the future a whore.

12.) You were stitching up the seams of every broken promise your body couldn’t keep.

13.) It’s not the petty imperfections that define us, but the way we hold our heart.

14.) Were you told as a child how cruel the whole world could be?

15.) But the truth is, you were never there. You won’t ever be.