Outta My Mind (Anthem Lights/Joey Stamper)

"Lord! Hold me, pull me just alittle bit closer. I don't want to lose this moment. You're love has covered me. And now I can't get over You, I can't get over You, I can't get over You, I just can't get over You..."

The song Closer by Anthem Lights ran through my ears like a sweet symphony. The crowd along with such dignity it made me grin from ear to ear. We all swayed back and forth with our arms in the air swaying along with us. You could just feel the power throughout the room running through each body.

"I can't get over You!" The crowd sang along.

The song ended and everyone cheered for Alan Powell, Chad Graham, Caleb Grimm, and Joey Stamper. The quartet was truly extroardinary. Their voices inherent like they were born with such amazing vocals. I had always wanted to be a singer. Something just drew me to it. I wanted to be as good as they were. Of course I was comparing myself to four guys. Their songs were so uplifting. I wanted to be like them. I wanted to have fans with an awesome name and to sing songs that inspired people.

The one boy in this band that caught my eye was Joseph Stamper aka Joey or Joe. His facial features so soft and at ease. He looked as if he had no cares in the world. That all he needed was right there in front of him and around him. All he needed was his bandmates and God. The fans were just a plus. I believe he just sang because of the love for it. He had once said that his inspiration for becoming a singer was because of his older brother who sang and he wanted to be like him. I thought that was cute.

My favorite song came on and a smile climbed its way up my face even more. The song Outta My Mind started to beat through the speakers. Their voices harmonized together. It was perfection. I couldn't help but sing along with them. I raised my hands up and danced along with the song while also trying to touch one of their hands. This was possibly one of the best nights of my life. It couldn't get better than this. Well, besides the fact that there was a signing after this.

"Gotta try not to say,"Oh God, what about me?" Cause I know thats not the way I'm suppose to be. Get me outta my mind and into your heart! It's not about me! It's not about me! So I'm gonna start playin' my part in your design! Now is the time! Get me Outta my Mi-i-i-ii-i-i-i-ii-i-i-i-i-ind! Outta my Mi-i-i-ii-i-i-i-ii-i-i-i-i-ind!"

I stared at Joey almost like I was hypnotized. I watched how his mouth would move. I wanted to figure out how to sing better. I thought to myself like something was stinging in my brain. I had seen something earlier about soemthing. What was it? Singing Lessons! Chad would do singing lessons over Skype! That could be an opportunity. I could try to see if he would help me, but he must be so busy. Worth a shot. I could ask him at the signing!

"Get me outta my mind." They sang the last verse and I think my heart skipped a beat.

It seemed as though Joey had looked at me? Really? No. He wouldn't look at me. There are much more girls he would rather lay eyes on. Pfft. I shrugged and carried on with the concert.

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I was in line waiting to get my stuff signed. I had come here alone. I lived in an apartment by myself. I had driven my red Toyota Rav 4. I had a little bit more than just the general necessities. I managed to gather enough money to go to this concert after working a ton of overtime at Smoothie King. The line inched forward. At this rate I would be lucky if I even got there at all. Sooner or later they are going to have to cut off the line to clean up the place.

"How many more?" A man looked at a woman dressed in a suit.

"I'd say about 10 more and then we close up shop. We have to prepare for church tomorrow." She stated.

Yes, they were performing at a very large church. The man started counting us off. I prayed to God that I would get to mee them. This was my one chance to even see if I could get vocal lessons from Chad.