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submission from kickahoe:

As most craved fans are, I drool over Gym Class Heroes. Not because I find them to be “Rock-Gods,” or even “Sex-Gods” for that matter, but for their music as a whole. No matter what my mood is, there’s a song for it.

I recently went to their concert at LeMoyne. I have waited for that moment to scream at the top of my lungs, and to look up at Travie McCoy himself for literally years. I’m not saying I’m their number one fan - there has to be girls who are more crazy about them.

My obsession for the GCH hits closer to home. First off, I met my best friend (that also attended the concert with me), also in gym class. I had secretly started cutting around the same time the song ‘Papercuts’ came out. I was depressed, and down on myself, then ‘Pretty Girls’ and “Stereo Hearts’ joined my collection. When I was contemplating suicide, or pill taking, ‘Pillmatic’ was my soothing theme song. Life was getting to be too much, with an abusive boyfriend lined up to the same time as ‘The Fighter’. And so many more match ups like that.

Ah, as we’re talking about ‘The Fighter’, before it played at the concert, the dedication made me cry. That was defiantly my breaking point for everything that was expected from me. My boyfriend and I had a fight a week previous about the concert - he didn’t want me to go. I knew I had to go; I’ve waited too long not to go. Plus, I wasn’t going to let this be another thing he controls over me. 

Gym Class Heroes, to me, is much more than just a band. As Travie said ‘When your down, either your boyfriend makes you feel shitty, your depressed, or your anxiety kicks in. Put our albums on repeat, and just think that we’re singing to you.” I literally do that. Every time my mood is lower than desired, GCH is on shuffle and repeat. GCH gives me hope, a purpose to keep walking, a purpose to pursue the rest of my college degrees, a reason to continue on, a sense of comfort, motivation, strength, and so much more.

I wasn’t able to meet Travie, Sashi, or any of the rest. Do I wish I had? Of course, what sort of fan doesn’t? Am I fine that I didn’t? Yes, ma’am! Even though there we’re 100+ people around us, it still felt like they were playing in my headphones, just like they were a few hours before. If the opportunity ever did come about to meet them, I wouldn’t turn it down. Will it happen; on a realistic note, probably not. I accept that, and stay a devoted fan. With wishful thinking, if there was ever a chance of uniting could happen, i would give up the world for that. 

On that note, this devoted fan leave this note in hopes someone can read it, and understand these words, and possibly relate to them.  

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FYTM response - Wow. Reading this actually brought out tears! First off thank you for sharing….I know that a lot of times it’s not easy to tell complete strangers something that personal….but I think that a lot of fans not only of Travie and Gym Class Heroes…but of other bands can relate to everything you said. I don’t think bands/musicians really understand sometimes the impact that their music has on fans. It can get you through so many of life’s shitty moments. Gym Class Heroes/Travie music has got me past a lot of shitty moments in life and it is very comforting to know that it has gotten you and other fans through things in your lives too.

I know that meeting Travie and the rest of the guys is something that can’t be duplicated….But I would like to send you a Polaroid from Travie for sending this and being awesome! 

Please send me a message with your Full name/address and pick a number 1-30 (#’s 7, 19, 17, 14, and 24 are taken). 

Again….thank you for sharing! Keep your head up and always remember to stay strong through everything life throws your way!

DUB