-No one understands

I've always been the friend with different taste in music. In 8th grade I was crazy for Reggaetton while all my friends like hip hop and rap. Now I'm into Operatic Pop while everyone seems to think I'm crazy. Well, it doesn't bother me. I like being different in this aspect. Fitting in isn't something I want to do if it jeopardizes my taste in music. This is something I enjoy and brings me peace. When times are tough, it's nice to hear something without curse words or the N word thrown out after every sentence. This is some classical stuff. It's that good good. Il volo!

-To the rescue

We all have bad days. Lately, I'm having a little too much of those. Whether it's issues at school, home, or even with myself, I have found something that can always keep me at ease: music. I used to have a stage where I would listen to sad music when I was upset and only listened to energetic music when I was happy. Now I've learned that I was looking at it the wrong way. I must learn to find something that keeps me happy and relaxed. As I've mentioned, I can listen to the same songs over and over. Il Volo has truly been a blessing. Laying down in my bed listening to their music has been the most peaceful part of my day. And even though it's not the best music to pump me up at a gym, it's the best for controlling my emotions.

-"This time" lyrics

[GIANLUCA:]

After all the empty stars

And beautiful illusions

How can I be sure you're even here?

Maybe I'm too cynical

To fall until it's proven

Or maybe you're my year after year.

[IGNAZIO:]

Tell me you're in

Tell me I'm home

Promise you'll stay

And don't let me go.

[GIANLUCA:]

I'm waiting for a sign

So tell me that it's real this time.

[IGNAZIO:]

Open up the curtains

And clear off all the tables

I'm hoping we can change my history.

[GIANLUCA:]

'Cause who am I to recognize

The truth from a fable.

[ALL:]

And you're the one I wanted to believe.

[PIERO:]

Tell me you're in

Tell me I'm home

Promise you'll stay

And don't let me go.

[GIANLUCA:]

I'm waiting for a sign

So tell me that it's real this time.

[PIERO:]

Let me in

kill this doubt

'Cause from this high it's a long way down.

[GIANLUCA:]

Break my fall catch me now.

[IGNAZIO:]

Tell me you're in

Tell me I'm home

Promise you'll stay

And don't let me go

[GIANLUCA:]

I'm waiting for a sign.

[IGNAZIO:]

Tell me it's real this time.

[GIANLUCA:]

I'm waiting for sign

I need to know it's real

After all the empty stars

And beautiful illusions

How can I be sure you're even here?

Maybe I'm too cynical

To fall until it's proven

Or maybe you're my year after year

[IGNAZIO:]

Tell me you're in

Tell me I'm home

Promise you'll stay

And don't let me go

[GIANLUCA:]

I'm waiting for a sign

So tell me that it's real this time

[IGNAZIO:]

Open up the curtains

And clear off all the tables

I'm hoping we can change my history

[GIANLUCA:]

'Cause who am I to recognize

The truth from a fable

[ALL:]

And you're the one I wanted to believe

[PIERO:]

Tell me you're in

Tell me I'm home

Promise you'll stay

And don't let me go

[GIANLUCA:]

I'm waiting for a sign

So tell me that it's real this time

[PIERO:]

Let me in

kill this doubt

'Cause from this high it's a long way down

[GIANLUCA:]

Break my fall catch me now

[IGNAZIO:]

Tell me you're in

Tell me I'm home

Promise you'll stay

And don't let me go

[GIANLUCA:]

I'm waiting for a sign

[IGNAZIO:]

Tell me it's real this time

[GIANLUCA:]

I'm waiting for sign

I need to know it's real this time 

-I want more!

Some teens like Justin Bieber or One Direction. I like Il Volo. And even though I have two CD's and am constantly following them online, I feel like it's not enough. I don't know if I'm the only crazy fan who makes up scenarios in her head, but I sure feel like the only one. I want to be their friend, want to know them, need to meet them. As I've mentioned, I'm obsessed. I really have learned to revolve myself around them. I've played the CD my friend gave me twice. I feel like a little kid listening to them. I put on my scarf and glasses and get fabulous. They're perfect :3

-Teaching others about Il Volo

I went to the gym with my best friend yesterday and told her how another friend gave me an Il Volo CD. She didn't know who they were! What I love about her is that she's open to all my interests, especially since we have different tastes in almost everything. She asked me to look them up on Pandora so she could hear them. I warned her that the music is too relaxing for a workout and better for the cool down but she insisted. She thinks they're cute. She asked "why do they sound so old?" and I answered by saying that they're vocally mature, if that makes any sense. She didn't question it. I'm sure she won't be obsessed with them like I am, but at least she can agree that they're peaceful and beautiful. Maybe I can turn her into an Il Volover one day.

-Early Birthday Present

Every now and then you realize why you have friends. Whenever you're down or want to vent, they'll be there. I'm a loner, but always appreciate good friends. One of my followers from class is definitely one of those good friends. I walk into class and she calls me over. She handed me the new Il Volo CD, Mas Que Amor. I was screaming with joy and gave her the biggest hug! She's awesome. I'll admit she didn't buy it for me, she said she had it at home and doesn't know how it was there. She asked her mom and she didn't know either. It was my early birthday present. I now have two Il Volo CD;'s without buying them. I heard it as soon as I got home. It's beautiful. That was the brightest part of my day. When I was becoming saddened by anything I just remembered that I had the new CD. And that made all the difference.

-Wishing I was in D.R.

Now that the North American tour has ended, my boys are moving on to a more exotic part of the world. Latin America. Right now they're in Mexico, and by the pics on Instagram it looks like they're having a lot of fun. On one of their trips they'll be going to Dominican Republic which is already sold out! I'm amazed. From where I'm from, the most popular form of music is Bachata, Merengue, and Dembow. Who knew there were people that enjoyed classical music over there? I know it sounds insulting, like I'm saying they have no class. But 1-I'm Dominican so I can insult my people and 2-that's not the case. I don't know everyone there, and there are wealthy people in D.R. that would very much enjoy my babies. Il Volo is truly changing things up and it makes me love them more <3 I only wish I was there.

-Follow on Instagram

With the advances in social networks, there is always a way to stay updated about your favorite artists. I recently made an Instagram to follow my friends and share photos. I looked up Il Volo and found everything I was looking for. They post pictures almost everyday from concerts and even my boys being silly. They have so many followers but are only following three people; their personal accounts. As you might assume, I'm following them. I'm even following some fan clubs that love Il Volo as much as I do. No lie, my Instagram feed is always full of their pictures. You can follow the group too @ilvolomusic or follow them individually @barone_piero @gianginoble11 and @ignazioboschetto you'll need to go nowhere else for the ultimate Il Volo experience :3

-Here are the lyrics

Here are the lyrics to the song that make me melt every time. Painfully Beautiful. Along with a link of where you can hear the song. In the link you'll see other videos of songs. Check them out for yourself to see how amazing these guys truly are. Enjoy.

Every morning, watch you walking

Sunlight on your skin

Stand there staring, my hand shaking

My heart caving in

You walk by on the street

Take my breath from me

You're out of my reach

You're all that I see

Painfully beautiful, so beautiful

It breaks my heart

Shamefully beautiful and I

I can't look away

It makes my heart ache

You're painfully beautiful

In the evening, I'm there waiting

For one look at you

See your shadow in the window

You come into view

I can't think, I can't speak

Steal my heart from me

You're out of my league

I fall at your feet

Painfully beautiful, so beautiful

It breaks my heart

Shamefully beautiful and I

I can't look away

It makes my heart ache

You're painfully beautiful

I, I would die for one kiss

But you don't even know, I exist

You're out of my reach

You're all that I see

Painfully beautiful, so beautiful

It breaks my heart

Shamefully beautiful and I

I can't look away

It makes my heart ache

You're painfully beautiful

You're painfully beautiful

You're painfully beautiful

http://www.musictory.fr/musique/Il+Volo/Painfully+Beautiful