As I mentioned in my previous
post, even though my day over in Brooklyn was quite eventful already, the day
wasn’t even over yet. After Brooklyn, my friend and I had to go back to
Manhattan to catch the One Republic concert. We wanted to get there earlier but
there was a problem with the MTA as usual. Fortunately the delays were not
super long and we were able to get there in time to have a decent spot in the
crowd. We were literally just a few rows from the front and I was glad we were
able to be so close because being able to experience One Republic that close
was simply electrifying. There is just no other word to describe it. I’ve
watched plenty of concerts this year alone and this concert without a doubt
makes it in my top 4 concerts. It was everything I ever expected and wanted a
concert to be. Ryan Tedder’s energy reminded me of Chris Martin’s energy when I
watched Coldplay perform last December. Ryan Tedder used the entire stage,
jumped around, and really connected with the crowd. I was in awe.
They opened their set with a song
called Light It Up from their new album Native and even from behind the white
curtain, I felt all their energy especially Ryan Tedder’s. I know I seem to
just focus on him but I can’t help it! Seriously. Since when did he get so...unf??
There were a few moments in the concert wherein my friend and I thought he was
Ryan Gosling. With his rolled up skinny jeans, grey V-neck shirt, and leather
jacket...he looked like the epitome of a rock star, which he is. I couldn’t
take my eyes of him. Wherever he went on stage, my eyes (and my camera) would
follow him. I didn’t want to ignore the other members because they are equally
as talented but my goodness did Ryan Tedder steal the show that night
especially when he climbed the side of the stage. I nearly lost it. And when he
sang the infamous Apologize with just him playing the piano...I felt a chill in
the heart and bones. No matter how many times I hear that song, I always get
chills but hearing him sing it live, I almost got a fever from it. It was so
beautifully haunting and with the freedom tower in the foreground, it became
more haunting for me at least.
I’m sorry if I’m not making any
sense anymore. I’m still having a fan-girl moment. Watching One Republic by the
Hudson River with the skyline of New Jersey in the front and the skyline of
Manhattan in the back was truly spectacular. And when they closed the show with
Life in Color, I knew that in that moment I fell in love with the city of New
York once more. It was the perfect setting and the perfect way to end the
night. My mission that day was to rekindle the fire and bring back the feeling
that I had when I first moved here. While I have to admit, I do not think that
feeling would ever be back; the fire is definitely burning a fire red and no longer blue. So thank you New York and
thank you One Republic especially Ryan Gos...oops...Tedder for making me fall.
New York, I love you and I always will.
