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I was coming home from town this afternoon and I heard a song on the radio that I could relate to. I’ve heard that song many a time, but today the words really hit me. It was “Broken Wing” by Martina McBride. Anyone else heard songs lately that they can relate to?
Warning – I’m kind of in of a black and angry mood, the exact opposite of light beams, so I’ve been replaying a movie scene in my head. Parental advisory on this one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGiQsM2xmEg&feature=related
Guess which character I identified with?
And this song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D97OxHZzBeQ
Maybe I’ll be in a better mood tomorrow.
Oh Ann, you’re a sensitive soul. Stunningly articulate choices.
I’ve been playing “You were a kindness” from The National’s HIgh Violet CD. It’s an ironic title. I particularly like the lyrics (you can google to get them), for example “there wasn’t any way for you to settle in, you made a slow disaster out of me”. Youtube has lots of clips of the band playing it.
But there’s lots of Leonard Cohen, flowing in my veins, too, Ann. I’m 55. I remember the old guys too.
hang in there, tomorrow is another day.
It will be better,
Diane.Well, Diane, it appears that we have similar tastes in music. Yeah, the lyrics of “You were a kindness” are so heart breaking. Damn. So sad. Right now, I’m feeling better. Must be the the connections of how we are relating. Here is another classic that is really resonating now: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fk2prKnYnI
B.B. speaks to my soul.Oh my, Diane. Jennifer Warnes’ Famous Blue Raincoat is a mesmerizing interpretation of Leonard Cohen. I’m glad I didn’t pull it out when I was at my lowest…might not still be here!
I think that having songs that express the darkness/grief/anger etc that we feel is how we open up to the light. They are catalysts for us to get in touch with our feelings, give them voice, and then be open to what comes next.
D.I related a lot to Eminem and Rhianna’s “Love the Way You Lie” last spring/summer when things fell apart. Now? A line from the Katy Perry “Fireworks” song sometimes. The part asking, do you ever feel like a plastic bag floating on the wind. Not uplifting at all. Need to connect to more happy songs.
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