A Truth Universally Acknowledged: How Could It Be Any Better Than This?

What do I have to do
To try to make you see
Trying to be like you
Isn’t good enough for me

I wont let you go
I wont let you down
I wont give you up

Don’t you give up on me now

Some people wonder why Lifehouse is my favorite band. Lifehouse's lyrics make me think, and their music always matches their lyrics. It's not thinking just in a logical mental state, but also in a relational way. Their music makes you think about relationships from the inside and the outside. God is logical and emotional. Indeed, He is much more than that. I think it's hard for us to be both at the same moment. I might be logical one minute and super crazy the next. God's world, however, is beautiful and complex all at the same time.
    Researching where Jason Wade (lead singer and song writer for LH) came from puts much more meaning into each of his songs. His songs are his reactions and ideas revolving around his most important relationships. Indeed, they tell the story of his life in an abstract way. I think a good composer is able to tell a story with their songs. Jason's stories have been some of the best encouragements to me, and that is why I will always be thankful for Lifehouse.
   Jason's parents were missionaries when he was younger. It wasn't till their divorce, which really affected him, that he turned to poetry and music for support. He lived in Portland, then moved to Washington, then finally to Los Angeles. It was in LA where he met his bass player Sergio and started a worship band called Blyss. Blyss eventually evolved to Lifehouse, with Rick playing the drums. Over the years Lifehouse has changed. The band had a breakup with Sergio. Rick, however, is still there rockin' and being as goofy as ever. Bryce, awesome Canadian bass player, joined the team, and their latest member is Ben, who is a great Australian guitarist, mate!
    No Name Face was their first CD, and it was a huge success. The songs off that album are really straight from Jason's soul, expressing his frustrations and his faith in God. Jason writes music hoping others will be able to relate to it and be encouraged. He doesn't write music to force ideas down someone's throat. It used to bug me that he wouldn't talk more about God, till I realized the impact his family's breaking up had on him. Still, his songs all have incredible messages, and I think that is how he communicates his worldview the best.

Lifehouse's definition of Love is interesting. Some of the main themes running through their songs are:
Holding on, not giving up
Changing for the relationship
Believing in second chances

Jason has been married to his wife Braeden for ten years. He says that they try not to be apart for more than two weeks at a time, which is tricky since Jason is on the road most of the time. He brought her on his last tour, and he says they are childhood sweethearts, best friends, and still madly in love. Now they're thinking about having kids. :)
     As for Lifehouse, currently they have 5 CDs released, and are still touring around.
I've seen them three times in concert. Amazing every time. Did I mention I have their autographs, pictures, posters, shirts, and have talked to them?

I'm not obsessed, just in love.