I shared this with my work group last week because it's been running through my head non-stop. Most of my colleagues are much younger, so I suspect they've never been treated to JCM like this: I was shocked to see that this song debuted in 1992. (It should be noted that … [Read more...]
We Are the Rain King
I've been listening to "vintage" music on my iPod lately and "Rain King" by Counting Crows came on and I've always loved it. I listened hard to the lyrics maybe for the first time. When I think of heaven Deliver me in a black-winged bird I think of flying down into a sea of … [Read more...]
Songs That Stab Me in the Heart: “Watching the Wheels” by John Lennon
People say I'm crazy doing what I'm doing Well they give me all kinds of warnings to save me from ruin When I say that I'm o.k. well they look at me kind of strange Surely you're not happy now you no longer play the game Like most songs from the Beatles et. al., this one … [Read more...]
Come On All You Starbucks Lovers
I like my version of the lyrics better. "Got a long list of ex-lovers" may be relatable, but so is coffee. Okay, so I'm not exactly a Taylor Swift fan (my friend Michelle will tell you how much I hate hate hate hate hate her song "Shake It Off") but you can't turn on the … [Read more...]
Songs That Stab Me in the Heart: “Say Something” by a Great Big World Featuring Christina Aguilera
This song has been out for a while and I've wanted to post it for months but I've been feeling good and not dwelling on sad songs. Every time I hear it, though, all of the sadness from all the times comes back in a powerful wave. It is a beautiful song. It is a funeral march … [Read more...]
