Lyrics & Life

You know how there is that question, “Does life imitate art or does art imitate life?” For me, I think the answer is usually that life imitates art. Do you ever listen to the radio or a CD or your Ipod and you think “This song is totally my life right now!” or “That is EXACTLY what I’m thinking/feeling.” And to me it’s kinda funny ‘cuz I could’ve heard the song 1,073 times and for some reason today, right now, the song totally hits home. And actually, it’s not even that the whole song applies….it usually is just part of the song – one verse or the chorus, ya know? Anyway…these thoughts have been kinda mind consuming for me lately so I thought I would just write a little and then just stick in some of the lyrics that have been hittin’ home lately.

“I can’t do the talk like they talk on the TV and I can’t do a love song, like the way it’s meant to be. I can’t do everything, but I’d do anything for you…I can’t do anything ‘cept be in love with you. And all I do is miss you and the way we used to be. All I do is keep the beat and bad company. All I do is kiss you through the bars of a rhyme. Julie I’d do the stars with you any time.”
-Dire Straits, Romeo and Juliet

“I've heard it said that people come into our lives for a reason, bringing something we must learn and we are led to those who help us most grow, if we let them and we help them in return. Well, I don't know if I believe that's true but I know I'm who I am today because I knew you...Like a comet pulled from orbit, as it passes a sun, like a stream that meets a boulder, halfway through the wood...Who can say if I've been changed for the better? But because I knew you I have been changed for good.”
-Wicked, the Musical, “For Good,” Kristin Chenowith

“If you could only see the love that you're wasting. I can love you better than that! I know how to make you forget her. All I'm asking is for one little chance 'cause baby, I can love you, baby, I can love you better. I'm gonna break the spell she's got on you. You're gonna wake up to find I'm your desire, my intentions are true .Hey babe, I know in time you're gonna see what you mean to me. So, open up your eyes 'cause seeing is believing - I can love you better than that.”
-Dixie Chicks, I Can Love You Better


“These fancy things will never come in between. You're part of my entity, here for infinity.When the war has took it's part,when the world has dealt it's cards, if the hand is hard together we'll mend your heart. Because when the sun shines, we'll shine together. Told you I'll be here forever. Said I'll always be your friend. Took an oath, I'mma stick it out 'till the end. Now that it's raining more than ever, know that we still have each other. You can stand under my umbrella.”
-Rihanna, Umbrella

“Suck it in suck it in suck it in if you're Rin Tin Tin or Anne Boleyn. Make a desperate move or else you'll win and then begin to see what you're doing to me. This MTV is not for free it's so PC it's killing me so desperately I sing to thee of love, sure, but also rage and hate and pain and fear of self. And I can't keep these feelings on the shelf - I've tried...well no, in fact I lied. Could be financial suicide but I've got too much pride inside to hide or slide. I'll do as I'll decide and let it ride till until I've died and only then shall I abide by this tide of catchy little tunes, of hip three minute ditties. I wanna bust all your balloons, I wanna burn of all your cities to the ground! But I've found I will not mess around unless I play then hey, I will go on all day! Hear what I say - I have a prayer to pray. That's really all this was and when I'm feeling stuck and need a buck I don't rely on luck because the hook brings you back. I ain't tellin' you no lie. The hook brings you back...on that you can rely.”
-Blues Traveler, Hook