Dear John... (Cady's Version)

 

When I took the time to listen to all of the songs from the Speak Now album, for the first time; I remember Dear John didn't really catch my attention. Maybe because it was a long, slow song; and I often prefer more upbeat songs like, for example, The Story Of Us or Better than Revenge.
 But actually, Speak Now is my favorite TS album, not only because of the sound, but also because of the lyrics.

 People have been mean to me, and I know someday, I'm going to live in a big old city. A few years ago, I had a small crush and I remember I felt enchanted to meet him, but then... the story of us started to look more like a tragedy.  I am the careful daughter of, sometimes, a careless man. And even though I'm innocent, and it's like I'm still a child and I never grow up; there is nothing I do better than revenge. 

So basically, I see sparks fly whenever I smile   feel any emotion. This album defines me. But I couldn't really grow a connection with Dear John, until recently.

A line that I've always liked about this song is, "the girl in the dress cried the whole way home". Because as I've explained before, I like songs that I can relate to. And I can relate to that line.
 Being young, feeling vulnerable, wearing a cute dress that makes you look like a doll, and you're excited for everything... but then someone destroys you. And you ask yourself "am I really that stupid, living life like it's a fairytale, feeling like a princess?". You feel like an idiot, as if you had been the problem all along, because the world is harsh, and you're dumb for still having a light in your eyes.

But then you realize, that that's your strength. You're not stupid or weak. You're shining like fireworks, because you're not afraid of feeling; while the other person is living in an empty, grey town. And I bet that makes them feel like an adult.

This is my cover (Cady's Version) of Dear John. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6tBOgRzDQM

I see it all now that you're gone.

and since you've read all this, I'm going to use all of the deep stuff that I wrote, as an excuse for the horrendous quality of the video: the 2010 quality makes it feel more personal. Yeah, let's say that.