If anyone has ever seen me driving around by myself, you probably were very confused. Normally, I'm a fairly shy, reserved person. But, when I'm driving by myself, a forgotten part of myself emerges. That part of myself is my 'inner rock star.' This whole different side of myself typically only emerges when I'm alone driving around in my car. I sing, I dance, I perform. I should start charging people whenever they happen to witness this mobile performance driving around.
Being a pop/rock star in my free time has it's struggles though. Here are a few of the struggles that I experience in this career choice. Maybe you can relate to a few of them.
People don't understand why you're totally fine (even a little bit excited) to drive by yourself.
When you do have a solid group of friends though, you're not embarrassed to let loose. Together you create the world's most amazing singing group that ever was.
There's no better feeling that finding a group of people you can jam with. When you guys actually sound pretty good together, it's just a bonus. You start considering trying out for some reality singing contest for a minute. Your harmonies are just so spot on.
You've got a playlist in your phone specifically for songs to sing in the car.
It's a tough job filtering through all of those albums, all of those songs to find the perfect ones that you want to just belt out. Once you've got that playlist made though, you're ready. Every time you get into your car, you immediately go to that playlist and get ready to give the performance of your life.
Your performance stage isn't the most conventional one, so sometimes you get some weird looks.
Often those weird looks are similar to:
But these poor people don't seem to realize that they are in the presence of a star. It's okay. You're more than willing to enlighten them. Brush off the weird look, make solid eye contact with them and follow Jesse from Pitch Perfect.
He's not ashamed at all. You shouldn't be either! By the end of the movie, Jesse and the person he was serenading actually ended up dating too. So really if you don't seize the opportunity to belt out a few notes to this unsuspecting bystander, you might be missing out majorly.
You don't really get the recognition you probably deserve because you don't just sing while you drive. You perform.
You know exactly where all of the cameras are in your car as you film your music video. You've got your perfect "fierce" face on. Your dance moves are somewhat limited because you're driving, but you're willing to work with what you've got. Bring on the screaming fans, the back up dancers, the whole deal. You're ready.
Soon people are going to start realizing what a star you are. And you're not sure you can handle that kind of attention.
Blending in is hard when you're an icon. Or a future icon. It's only a matter of time before some famous singer or music producer spots you through your tinted car windows, putting your heart and soul out there. They'll undoubtedly recruit you and your life will change. For now, your content to perform to your air freshener and old water bottles in the back seat.
Sometimes when bad things happen, the only thing that can really make you feel better is going for a drive and just singing your heart out.
The best therapy is some alone time, tears, and a great soundtrack to sing along to. Sometimes you just need to belt out all of your feelings in song. That's nothing to be embarrassed about. Everyone does it. You're a star, so it's your right.
No, but really.
Singing in the car isn't just something you do. It's a hobby. It's a lifestyle. Don't be embarrassed or afraid to embrace that part of yourself. Let your inner pop star free because sometimes you just need to let loose and have fun. Music is a beautiful thing and you should enjoy it in all of it's capacities.
