I was struggling to write something today, and returned to this song, Rocket Science, by Mary Cigarettes, just because it tends to have a restorative effect upon me. I found Mary’s introduction to the song made total sense, so I’m quoting him below. It’s a good description about the role of songwriting in general perhaps, helping us to express what “an epic movie this life really is”.

“there's certain things you learn to do when you get older to stop yourself from going nuts. the main thing is you try not to over think every single stupid thing. you give yourself some healthy distance from tricky situations, so you can protect yourself ,and see the wood from the trees.... acceptance becomes a big idea....you stop banging your head against brick walls like a cry baby just because life isn't turning out like you planned.... instead you strive for a bit of clarity.... once all this is in place you get a sense of what an epic movie this life really is. .....Because for all the sadness, and heartbreak, for all of life's supposed injustices, this really is a special and colourful trip we're on.

and that dear friends is what this song is all about....”