Whenever you enter a bar, the first thing that strikes you are the different types of people who come in. They come from all walks of life and some come alone or in pairs or in groups. The drinks may vary from a simple beer to the most exotic drink in the house. No matter who they are or what they are drinking, one is sure: that they are all there to unwind and forget about life's pressures and their own personal frustration. The song "Piano Man" by Billy Joel really illustrates what people think and feel when they're at the bar.
When you listen to this song and picture the people in it, you can identify yourself with them because even during merry occassions, people still have that feeling of "silent desperation" inside of them which often drives them to the counter and order a drink. Whether you're the dead-end guy, the traveling salesman or the struggling waitress, you all have your own issues that often put a damper on your moods. Sometimes a drink isn't enough and people attempt to connect with others in the bar just to get it off their chest. One thing's for sure when the piano man plays, everybody stops what they're doing and listens as the song helps take their mind off their troubles.
We all have our reasons for going out and spending sometime at our favorite watering holes. Whether it's to celebrate something good or simply chase the blues away, sometimes a bar stool and counter is better than a shrink's sofa. Just remember don't do it in excess and as much as it gives you relief, it won't solve what you're struggling with. Still, we all need a break when things get too hard, it's good to unwind once in a while. It gets better when piano man plays cause he makes us feel all right.
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