Lyrical

Music is a way of life for many of us. We use it as a soundtrack for our lives, background noise for studying, meditation, relaxation, dancing, during celebrations and ceremonies, and just for fun. With so many different varieties of music out there...how can one choose just one category or type to enjoy?!

Given the fact that it's Christmas time...the usual Holiday music has been playing around the house. I love the classics...Carol of The Bells, Silent Night, Joy To The World, We Three Kings, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen. Then there are the obligatory Christmas movie soundtrack songs...Rudolph, Frosty The Snowman, Holly Jolly Christmas. Anyway, this list could go on FOREVER! Most of these songs bring back some great Holiday memories!

Have you ever taken the time to really listen to the lyrics of a favorite song? Many times lyrics speak to us on several different levels. It is not often that one gets to sit down and ask their favorite musician what exactly they were writing about when they jotted down that favorite tune about love, hate, anger, or laughter. So, we often create a meaning for ourselves. A song's lyrics may speak to you about your current life situation, your past, your feelings, your future, hopes, dreams, or fears. Whatever meaning a song & it's lyrics have for you, keep singing along & enjoy the music.

Here are some random lyrics that caught my attention:

• "I'm doing the best I ever did, I'm doing the best that I can, I'm doing the best I ever did, Now go away!" ~ Godsmack "Whatever"
  
  
• "Who are you-and what do you do, that makes you think you are above me, but have you walked in my shoes, the pedestal, you put yourself on, well since I'm breaking it down now, it's gonna collapse and be gone" ~ Fergie "Pedestal"
  
  
• "You got to know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em, know when to walk away and know when to run." ~ Kenny Rogers "The Gambler"

• "Who are you to wave your finger? Ya' must have been out your head..." "Soapbox, house of cards, and glass, so don't go tossin' your stones around." ~ Tool "The Pot"

• "Seems like nowadays, ain't nothin' meant to last. One day you've got it all, and then it disappears so fast." ~ Jonny Lang "A Quitter Never Wins"

• "We're kissing without kissing...got it down to a fine art. Love's supposed to keep you young and frisky...we grew up and wide apart." ~ Imogen Heap "Loose Ends"

• "Can't talk to a psycho like a normal human being." ~ Poe "Trigger Happy Jack"

Well, those are some lyrics I like. Feel free to share your favorites!

Have a musical day!