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Concert of a Lifetime

“The world may be filled with hate but keep erasing it now”; the sentence that changed my life. These words still echo in my ears. It was the first time I went to a concert and what better option than my favorite, Ed Sheeran. He debuted in 2011 with the release of his album ADDIN ZOTERO_ITEM CSL_CITATION {"citationID":"jkMnvcfm","properties":{"formattedCitation":"({\\i{}Ed Sheeran | Biography & History | AllMusic})","plainCitation":"(Ed Sheeran | Biography & History | AllMusic)","noteIndex":0},"citationItems":[{"id":99,"uris":["http://zotero.org/users/local/WKtM8IGm/items/NYLKAAZC"],"uri":["http://zotero.org/users/local/WKtM8IGm/items/NYLKAAZC"],"itemData":{"id":99,"type":"webpage","title":"Ed Sheeran | Biography & History | AllMusic","URL":"https://www.allmusic.com/artist/ed-sheeran-mn0002639628/biography","accessed":{"date-parts":[["2020",1,23]]}}}],"schema":"https://github.com/citation-style-language/schema/raw/master/csl-citation.json"} (Ed Sheeran | Biography & History | AllMusic). I always listened to him and wondered what it would feel like to be present as he performed. So, I finally managed to make it happen and decided to go with my friend. I just love his innocent look and blonde hair. He takes inspiration from all genres of music and then makes them his own ADDIN ZOTERO_ITEM CSL_CITATION {"citationID":"99XbXo4r","properties":{"formattedCitation":"({\\i{}Ed Sheeran | Biography & History | AllMusic})","plainCitation":"(Ed Sheeran | Biography & History | AllMusic)","noteIndex":0},"citationItems":[{"id":99,"uris":["http://zotero.org/users/local/WKtM8IGm/items/NYLKAAZC"],"uri":["http://zotero.org/users/local/WKtM8IGm/items/NYLKAAZC"],"itemData":{"id":99,"type":"webpage","title":"Ed Sheeran | Biography & History | AllMusic","URL":"https://www.allmusic.com/artist/ed-sheeran-mn0002639628/biography","accessed":{"date-parts":[["2020",1,23]]}}}],"schema":"https://github.com/citation-style-language/schema/raw/master/csl-citation.json"} (Ed Sheeran | Biography & History | AllMusic). The crowd was cheering, the lights were bright, and it was an ultimate beginning to a great night to come. “It is so electrifying,” I said to my friend who has had the experience of concerts before. “Wait and watch”, he told me looking at the expressions on my face. The roar of the crowd became deafening as Ed stood in the spotlight. He started singing all his famous numbers and I sang along as I know them all by heart. It was an experience like no other. “I am gonna remember this forever,” I said to my friend who was jumping around with excitement. But then something happened that was quite unusual. A tune played and I had no idea what song it was. Maybe it was a song he recently wrote that I had never heard. But it surely left a lasting impact on me. The first line you see of the essay, still stays with me. It is wonderful to watch artists express real-world problems so beautifully with lyrics. Sometimes, it feels like the world is full of hate, where people are busy on their own with no motivation to help others. It is the behavior of one person that can change many, as Ed says, “Keep erasing the hate somehow.”

As the song ended, I was in a state of awe. Everything combined made the experience historic for me. “I told you, you would have a great time,” my friend said. “Ahan!”, I exclaimed with joy. Then, it was time for the final song. “I am in love with the shape of you please, please!”, I prayed and there it was. I couldn’t stop cheering. With that, the curtains fell and we all started to leave. My friend and I stopped at a fast-food joint to have some burgers. Then I bid him farewell and went home. As I lay in bed that night, the noise of the crowd, the mood of the people, and everything came back to me. A simple night changed my feelings about so many things. But remembering that song made me think a lot. It would great if all the people in the world dedicated themselves to making others smile. There is no need for big favors or help. A friendly gaze and a smile is all that is required. That day I decided that I would do my part to make the world a better place to live in for the people. I found myself more relaxed than I usually was. This made me realize how others affect our mood and leave an impact.

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ADDIN ZOTERO_BIBL {"uncited":[],"omitted":[],"custom":[]} CSL_BIBLIOGRAPHY Ed Sheeran | Biography & History | AllMusic. https://www.allmusic.com/artist/ed-sheeran-mn0002639628/biography. Accessed 23 Jan. 2020.