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This song always reminds me of the first time I visited Chicago. Specifically a moment when I was wearing my favorite dark orange lace tank top and denim shorts, waiting on the train underground, feeling very alive and very present. I remember this exact moment with this song playing in my ears through white wire earbuds as the train whooshed by, sending a jolting breeze. It was summer of 2017. I had just started traveling the US. I backpacked to Chicago with my little brother via Megabus. Little did I know I would move here years later… when I lose sight of the magical feeling Chicago once gave me, I like to put this on and remind myself of that magic that gripped me all those years ago. Reminding myself I can tap into it. Reminding myself of my independence too, I think.
Jun 26, 2025
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this year was filled with a lot of making it up as i went along and reminding myself that i do, in fact, have plenty of time. i was figuring out where, who, or what felt right and what to do and how to do it etc, etc, and this song was just a calming anthem to return to. i also have fond memories of listening to it (maybe a little too much) during the summer, and i really miss those sweaty firefly filled nights. this was one of the first summers i’ve ever missed; i usually despise the heat. so, i feel like that stands for something.
Dec 30, 2024
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I remember listening to this a lot during my senior year of college with my big winter jacket & boots on, walking around campus.
It made me feel like I was in a weird mystery coming of age movie. Weirdly nostalgic now. I wish I could listen to this album for the first time again. <3
It made me feel like I was in a weird mystery coming of age movie. Weirdly nostalgic now. I wish I could listen to this album for the first time again. <3
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Been on a TV On The Radio kick since I discovered their Tiny Desk a few days ago.
Fun story:
When I was 18, I flew out to Chicago with my dad for the day to take a tour of Columbia. We rode the L on the way into the city from the airport (orange line from Midway), and I was listening to TOTR. A young man in a suit caught my eye because he was really into his music.
We take the tour and head straight back to the airport. No idea why we didn’t make a weekend of it. Again, I’m listening to TOTR. Again, I see the same young man. I knew this is where I’d be moving to. That was 2007, and I’m still here baby!!
Fun story:
When I was 18, I flew out to Chicago with my dad for the day to take a tour of Columbia. We rode the L on the way into the city from the airport (orange line from Midway), and I was listening to TOTR. A young man in a suit caught my eye because he was really into his music.
We take the tour and head straight back to the airport. No idea why we didn’t make a weekend of it. Again, I’m listening to TOTR. Again, I see the same young man. I knew this is where I’d be moving to. That was 2007, and I’m still here baby!!
Jan 5, 2025
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🦖this is hilarious to me because my parents forbade me from watching it for a while because I would have an absolute meltdown
he’s super nice!
he’s super nice!
Jul 11, 2025
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i wanna write love letters and kiss ‘em for my crush too
also seeing this in person, reading it in person… what a trip. my favorite part of the exhibition at the art institute
also seeing this in person, reading it in person… what a trip. my favorite part of the exhibition at the art institute
Jul 10, 2025
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