Imagine Dragons. Imagine That.

I’ve had the highest mountains, I’ve had the deepest rivers. You can have it all but life keeps moving. I take it in but don’t look down. ‘Cause I’m on top of the world, I’m on top of the world, waiting on this for a while now, paying my dues to the dirt. I’ve been waiting to smile, been holding it in for a while, take you with me if I can. Been dreaming of this since a child. I’m on top of the world.

When I found out three months ago that Imagine Dragons was coming to Newcastle, I jumped at the chance to see them. Although they are a relatively new band, I've grown to become completely obsessed with their music over the summer. I knew I love a band when I love every single one of their songs, which was the case. They were right there with me as I went for a run around my neighborhood. They were there when I was waking up and getting ready for work. They were there when I felt bored and lonely, just waiting for something and everything to start. They are even here as I write this!

So you can imagine (ha, ha) my amazement and thrill when I was in the same room as them and they were EVEN BETTER live. I didn't even know that was possible! Their performance was so energetic, and they seemed truly grateful for the recognition they received as they blew up in popularity this past year. There's just something about being in a venue surrounded by people who love the same band as much as you do and just appreciate music. The drunk middle aged guy sitting a couple rows away from us who kept standing up to dance and fist pump then got stopped by security definitely appreciated music (or was just really drunk). Either way, everyone had an amazing time. I am pretty sure I had a stupid grin and it didn't leave the entire night.