Last week my family and I attended a P!NK concert in Atlantic City! She put on an incredible show, packed full of dance numbers, props, costume changes, and many shoutouts to her own family, who were also in attendance. Like any good artist, she connected to her fans in a way that made us all feel united.
As I looked around at this audience, I noticed the variety which made it up. There were children, young adults, fully grown adults, and elders. Groups of girlfriends came together, moms and dads brought their daughters and sons, aunts brought their nieces, and groups of guys enjoyed themselves to the fullest. Different ethnicities and backgrounds could also be seen. It was quite a realization, but it also didn't matter at all.
People from all walks of life gathered to watch this show and everyone in that audience became friends. It was beautiful. It got me thinking, why does this artist have such a huge, dedicated, and unique fan base? The answer wasn't hard to figure.
When listening to P!NK's music, several aspects can be pointed out. Many recognize her voice is outstanding. One may notice that she likes to swear. Another may find that she writes about love and personal experience whether it be heartbreak or simply what's on her mind.
Regardless of these observations, it stands true that P!NK's lyrics are honest, never fabricated, as raw as it gets. She pours every ounce of passion, anger, and truth, through the highs and the lows into her music. People respect this. They want to listen to a person who has been right where they have before. Don't you?
Through the vulnerability that can be found in her songs also comes a message. As P!NK's fans, we are encouraged to love on one another and to accept all people, even those different from us. This is why everyone loves P!NK because everyone feels like they belong when listening to her music. We are encouraged to give it our all in "Try," to love ourselves for who we are in "Perfect," and to walk away when we've had enough of the things that stress us out in "Blow Me (One Last Kiss)."
And of course, there are songs for break ups, make ups and losses. P!NK is someone just like us, as crazy as that sounds. She's a rockstar, a mom, an advocate, and a true entertainer. That's what makes her so appealing. So, let's raise our glass to the one and only P!NK! Party on, be you, and have no regrets!
