How I Accidentally Became A Fan Of 5 Seconds Of Summer
Start writing a post
Entertainment

How I Accidentally Became A Fan Of 5 Seconds Of Summer

Lemme tell you, I didn't plan this, OK?

50
How I Accidentally Became A Fan Of 5 Seconds Of Summer
irwinsource

It's kind of funny when I think about the first time I heard about 5 Seconds of Summer. It was about three years ago, and I was perfectly fine living the good life in my One Direction phase, belting out the lyrics to their songs and always attempting to hit that infamous high note that only Zayn Malik could hit. And then out of the blue, I saw everybody tweeting about the new opening act for One Direction's tour.

I mean, I was naturally curious about just who this band was, and so was my best friend Janie. We were both going through the "Who the heck is this band everybody is talking about?" phase, and yet, we didn't think to ever, you know, Google them. But alas, the confusion didn't last for long, because Janie later searched all the tweets and discovered who the mysterious "5SOS" was and shared the newfound information with me, of course.


Janie found out just who exactly the guys were and listened to the available songs on their YouTube channel and instantly grew a liking to them. And when she decided to share the pictures of the band and the links to their YouTube videos with me, I immediately said no. I mean, I was already wrapped up in the music of another band, how could my emotions (and my wallet) deal with becoming a fan of another?! The answer (at the time)? There was no way it could ever happen. But Janie was persistent with getting me to listen to their songs, and she never gave up.

So I decided do to what any sensible, allowance receiving, fangirl would do...I caved in and listened to their music. Biggest mistake ever.

OK, I'm actually lying. It wasn't the biggest mistake ever, their music was fantastic, and I immediately grew to love it. Their music was different than One Direction's, which was surprisingly shocking. It sort of shook up my music taste in a way. They put not only their own style of music into their songs, but they mix up the styles of their idols and blend it all together. They introduced me to artists I never even really considered listening to, which I'm thankful for...because it broadened my way of seeing music genres.

And as it normally goes, I immediately found a fandom for the boys on tumblr, and before I knew it, I was immersed into the world of the 5sosfam with Janie and a million other strangers who share something in common: Love for the music and the quirky band behind it all.

Three years later and here I am, still listening to 5 Seconds of Summer and still supporting their music. The tweets used in this article actually popped up onto Janie's Timehop the other day and she sent them to me. We laughed about how stubborn we were about not wanting to listen to this new band because we couldn't emotionally (and literally) afford to like another band. But yet, here we are. In fact, on July 18th and July 20th, Janie and I will be attending two of their shows on their "Sounds Live Feels Live" tour.

All in all, though I didn't really intend on getting involved with another fandom, I'm actually pretty happy that Janie did find out who they were and made me listen to their songs. Because now I've got new songs I absolutely love and something new to bond with my best friend over. Not to mention, I get to experience going to two concerts that are only days apart. And all of this is possible because I decided to listen to a song sung by four dorks from Sydney, Australia...


Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Student Life

Waitlisted for a College Class? Here's What to Do!

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

57671
college students waiting in a long line in the hallway
StableDiffusion

Course registration at college can be a big hassle and is almost never talked about. Classes you want to take fill up before you get a chance to register. You might change your mind about a class you want to take and must struggle to find another class to fit in the same time period. You also have to make sure no classes clash by time. Like I said, it's a big hassle.

This semester, I was waitlisted for two classes. Most people in this situation, especially first years, freak out because they don't know what to do. Here is what you should do when this happens.

Keep Reading...Show less
a man and a woman sitting on the beach in front of the sunset

Whether you met your new love interest online, through mutual friends, or another way entirely, you'll definitely want to know what you're getting into. I mean, really, what's the point in entering a relationship with someone if you don't know whether or not you're compatible on a very basic level?

Consider these 21 questions to ask in the talking stage when getting to know that new guy or girl you just started talking to:

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

Challah vs. Easter Bread: A Delicious Dilemma

Is there really such a difference in Challah bread or Easter Bread?

37171
loaves of challah and easter bread stacked up aside each other, an abundance of food in baskets
StableDiffusion

Ever since I could remember, it was a treat to receive Easter Bread made by my grandmother. We would only have it once a year and the wait was excruciating. Now that my grandmother has gotten older, she has stopped baking a lot of her recipes that require a lot of hand usage--her traditional Italian baking means no machines. So for the past few years, I have missed enjoying my Easter Bread.

Keep Reading...Show less
Adulting

Unlocking Lake People's Secrets: 15 Must-Knows!

There's no other place you'd rather be in the summer.

958882
Group of joyful friends sitting in a boat
Haley Harvey

The people that spend their summers at the lake are a unique group of people.

Whether you grew up going to the lake, have only recently started going, or have only been once or twice, you know it takes a certain kind of person to be a lake person. To the long-time lake people, the lake holds a special place in your heart, no matter how dirty the water may look.

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

Top 10 Reasons My School Rocks!

Why I Chose a Small School Over a Big University.

191726
man in black long sleeve shirt and black pants walking on white concrete pathway

I was asked so many times why I wanted to go to a small school when a big university is so much better. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure a big university is great but I absolutely love going to a small school. I know that I miss out on big sporting events and having people actually know where it is. I can't even count how many times I've been asked where it is and I know they won't know so I just say "somewhere in the middle of Wisconsin." But, I get to know most people at my school and I know my professors very well. Not to mention, being able to walk to the other side of campus in 5 minutes at a casual walking pace. I am so happy I made the decision to go to school where I did. I love my school and these are just a few reasons why.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments