Introduction: Let’s rewind to 2020—the world went quiet, but my playlist got louder. In the middle of isolation, uncertainty, and Zoom fatigue, music became more than just background noise. It became therapy. This is the story of how music kept me sane when everything else felt like it was falling apart.
Body:
1. From Chaos to Calm
When the world shut down, I was left alone with my thoughts—and they weren’t always kind. But one morning, I dusted off an old speaker and played a familiar song: “Bohemian Rhapsody.” For those five minutes, I forgot about everything else.
2. Daily Soundtrack
Each day began to revolve around music. Morning coffee came with acoustic playlists. Afternoons meant upbeat pop to stay productive, and evenings were for jazz and slow indie tracks to unwind. Music created structure when life had none.
3. The Power of Lyrics
Certain songs hit differently during hard times. I remember listening to “Let It Be” by The Beatles on repeat. The message felt tailored for the chaos I was experiencing. It was like hearing advice from an old friend.
4. Learning an Instrument
With time on my hands, I picked up my dusty keyboard. At first, it was just to pass time, but it turned into a passion. Learning to play “Clocks” by Coldplay gave me a sense of purpose I hadn’t felt in months.
Conclusion: Lockdown was hard, no doubt. But music gave me an outlet, a friend, and a form of healing I didn’t know I needed. It helped me survive, and in many ways, thrive. And now, I’ll never take a good song for granted again.