make exceptions

I remember one time in 404 when Weston lived with us, we were in the living room listening to music on Weston's massive speakers. And Elliott Smith came on, and Weston, Jess, and I all share this love for Elliott fucking Smith. So we were listening and I guess Angelica didn't share the love because she just laughed when he cussed, and you could see the three of us just stop and look at her. Don't laugh. Because his voice can get you through the worst of times, if just to know that someone else is fucked up and singing the words for you.

situations get fucked up and turned around sooner or later
i could be another fool or an exception to the rule
you tell me the morning after
"Say Yes"

Is it destruction that you require to feel
like somebody wants you, someone that's more for real
sunshine, been keeping me up for days
there is no night time, only a passing phase
and i'll feel pretty, another hour or two
"Pretty (Ugly Before)"

This is not my life
It's just a fond farewell to a friend
It's not what i'm like
It's just a fond farewell to a friend
Who couldn't get things right
"Fond Farewell"

If there's anything I have learned in the last three years it's this:

If you try something, and it doesn't come out right or if it doesn't make you feel better the first time, then bet your ass you better do something different the next time.

It's necessary to change in order to achieve your goals. Sometimes you gotta suffer through the means to get to the end, it's the only way.

Don't give up.