I have noticed that my favorite part of quite a few songs happens around the 3 minute mark. Maybe it’s the solo that comes in, the beat takes a different turn, or the chorus kicks in. Whatever it is, it’s the part that you wait for the most. Don’t believe me? Check yourself. It’s not like some unexplained phenomena and when you think about it makes sense. Most songs are about 4 minutes long. They start slow and build up to the finish. Well, actually they build up to the 3 minute mark and then it tapers off to the finish.
Anyway, I’m bringing this up because I think life has a way of imitating art. As we navigate through our own lives we may wonder when things get better. We may like how life is going, got no complaints, but maybe we’re still waiting for something big to happen… that 3 minute mark. It could be a promotion, vacation, birthday, holiday, some get-together, or any kind of a fishing/shopping/spa/golf trip. Whatever it might be, it’s the moment that gets us through the days and weeks of monotony.
But maybe you don’t like how things are going. Life isn’t easy and you’ll find yourself in stretches of bad songs. The good news is the track your currently on will have an end and a new one will begin. It may not be as easy as hitting a button, but you do have some control over the soundtrack of your life.
So wait for it… the 3 minute mark is right around the corner. And when it comes, enjoy it. Still don't believe me?
Coldplay - Fix You
3rd Eye Blind - The Background
Tim McGraw - Live Like You Were Dying
The Killers - Human
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