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MSC Honors Dead with Rachel Platten’s “Fight Song”

By t.u.kulele , in Campus Life , at February 18, 2020 Tags: , , , , , ,

Over the years, many songs and poems have been written that move Aggies to tears. Consider the rousing words of the Last Corps Trip, Granger Smith’s moving anthem “We Bleed Maroon,” or the echoes of the War Hymn filling Kyle Field. But, few lyrics are capable of touching Aggie hearts like those of Rachel Platten’s 2015 hit “Fight Song.”

My power’s turned on

Starting right now I’ll be strong

I’ll play my fight song

And I don’t really care if nobody else believes

‘Cause I’ve still got a lot of fight left in me.

“My dad and granddad were both Aggies who served in the military, and it’s really cool to see them honored with our Memorial Student Center,” said Daniel Earl, a sophomore political science major and Squadron 12 member. “Sometimes I just sit in the Flag Room and reflect on their service. Hearing SiriusXM’s The Blend play ‘Fight Song’ every day as I walk through the MSC really gets me emotional.”

As we draw near to midterm season, think of those who came before you, thank them for their success, and, when you get discouraged, remember this:

You may only have one match, but you can make an explosion.

 

— t.u.kulele