I Cried The Other Day

A good friend of mine made me cry.

Don't worry they were happy tears.

Story time:

I'm currently living in Norfolk, Virginia. We have a saying, “if you dont like the weather, stick around, it will change" Weather here is pretty crazy. Its currently winter, but the other day it was in the 70s and sunny. Beautiful day. I randomly invited my friends to hang out downtown, by the river. I didn't really have anything special planed, just wanted to enjoy the day. I encouraged them to bring, instruments, Frisbees, snacks, and speakers to play music to dance to. A good number of friends came out. It was fun. After the sunset, we walked over to the more populated area of downtown. We got some food "to go" then sat on benches eating. I started playing my guitar. I did my usual warm up covers, "Sunday morning" and "Pompeii"then began singing my song "Metanoia". Not sure how familiar you are with my music but it goes...

"home.

someone tell me wheres home.

because its not where I've been

and its not where I am.

I

someone tell me who I am.

because hes not who I was

and not who you see

they say where words fail, music speaks

so listen... to me.

*guitar picking*

About 40 seconds into playing, I noticed that my friend Ben was singing along. He knew the words!!!

I cried.

That song, "Metanoia"was written when I was at a crossroads. I was processing some things, some feelings, some past issues that I had been carrying for years. Looking back, I think I just wanted to know who I was, be heard and be accepted as me.

As, I heard Ben singing MY words, as cliche as it sounds, I felt heard and accepted. I wasn't the same boy I was when I first wrote that song. Sure, I don't have my life all figured out yet. However, I have a better sense of who I am. I'm Joshua Purnell, a singer song-writer.

I've never really sought fame or fortune. I don't sing to make a profit. I sing because its how I process life. So when people enjoy listening to me, or get something out of my music. It just makes me feel... good. Good enough to cry.

Sincerely,

Joshua Purnell

Singer/Songwriter