Without even referencing who articulated the sentence quoted above, a great number of people throughout the world would recognise these ten words as the essence of the heroic character living his eternal youth, Peter Pan.
The message is one that millions wish for once they hit adulthood, that carefree adventure of juvenescence. Where occupations, parenthood, fiscal commitments and any other mature responsibilities have little to no impact on our existence. It is fundamentally a “dream life” we can only imagine, unless a pathway to “Neverland” is one day discovered and citizenship to this paradise becomes a possibility. Although, the first five letters of this region’s name more-or-less confirms that unlikelihood.
Unquestionably, our options are limited. However, what people can do is “recapture” their youth. They can attempt to discover a means to return to that “kid” version of themselves – that almost careless and free way of life, and arguably one of the most wonderful avenues to achieve this is through music.
MAY the FOURTH be with you; what a flawlessly befitting date for a grand event of this nature to land on. Montreal’s emo-pop-punk luminaries Simple Plan grasped this opportunity and soared with it in their X-wing starfighters that were fuelled with emotional rock.