This time I’m really speechless. I’m well aware people die everyday. But, this hit home. As a fan, or even a casual reader of tabloids, the news of Amy Winehouse’s death, an apparent overdose, isn’t shocking. We knew we were on borrowed time with this one. Even her mother said it was only “A matter of time.” Still this kills me because Amy’s music gave me life. When that asshole cheated on me and broke my heart, Amy was there. During those intense sessions of back to back tree, Amy was there. When life just felt like shit, Amy was there. The allure that surrounds the 27 club is all about the what ifs. And I’m racking my brain thinking of the good music were missing out on.
Excuse me while I go back to black.
He can only hold her for so long
The lights are on but no one’s home
She’s so vacant, her soul is taken
He thinks what’s he running from
Now how can he have her heart
When it got stole
So he tries to pacify her
‘Cause what’s inside her never dies
- from “He Can Only Hold Her” by Amy Winehouse
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