I firmly believe that no matter what your situation is in life, "lifes what you make it"... I cant stand when people whine and cry about stupid shit when there are so many people who have problems they cant change, but these people live with the problem and deal with it in a positive manner because... LIFES WHAT YOU MAKE IT!

This song makes me very emotional, sometimes I will seriously cry. Which is why I only listen to it sparingly.

Well, she's walking through the clouds,
With a circus mind that's running wild,
Butterflies and Zebras,
And Moonbeams and fairy tales.
That's all she ever thinks about.
Riding with the wind.

When I'm sad, she comes to me,
With a thousand smiles she gives to me free.
It's alright, she says it's alright,
Take anything you want from me,
Anything.
Fly on little wing.

Because I wanted to be there. And I am.:

Don't you want to be there? Don't you want to go?
Where the light is breaking and the cold clear winds blow?
Don't you want to be there, in the golden glow?

Don't you want to be there? Don't you want to fly?
With your arms out, let a shout take you across the sky
Don't you want to be there when the time's gone by?

Times there was love all around you
Times you were strong and alone
Times you believed love had found you
And you fell through time like a stone

And those you have wronged, you know
You need to let them know some way
And those who have wronged you, know
You'll have to let them go someday

Don't you want to be there?
Don't you want to cry when you see how far
You've got to go to be where forgiveness rules
Instead of where you are?

Don't you want to be there, don't you want to know?
Where the grace and simple truth of childhood go ?
Don't you want to be there when the trumpets blow ?

Blow for those born into hunger
Blow for those lost 'neath the train
Blow for those choking in anger
Blow for those driven insane

And those you have wronged, you know
You need to let them know some way
And those who have wronged you, know
You'll have to let them go someday

Don't you want to be there?
Don't you want to see where the angels appear?
Don't you want to be where there's strength and love
In the place of fear?

tinaz said:

I firmly believe that no matter what your situation is in life, "lifes what you make it"... I cant stand when people whine and cry about stupid shit when there are so many people who have problems they cant change, but these people live with the problem and deal with it in a positive manner because... LIFES WHAT YOU MAKE IT!

Totally agree. Great message (and an oldie-but-a-goodie!).

Okay, this song seriously hits home and makes me cry when I hear it, but I love this song!

When things get me down, I have to tell myself that I am beautiful inside, and to just keep going.

Batdance

kpowers said:

Batdance

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tinaz said:

I firmly believe that no matter what your situation is in life, "lifes what you make it"... I cant stand when people whine and cry about stupid shit when there are so many people who have problems they cant change, but these people live with the problem and deal with it in a positive manner because... LIFES WHAT YOU MAKE IT!

I agree

paniuroczy said:

kpowers said:

Batdance

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That's why I get all the women

OK

this is cheeeeeeeesy....maybe not meeting your request for the thread. The song, imho, is terrible, but to those who like it...to each their own.

well anyways...we pulled one of those "Cosby Anniversary" things for my mom for a christmas gift. My pops is a man's man...he don't go around dancing and singing and pretending he's a performer or in a music video.

My mom LOOOOOOVED this song and was always listening to it in her car...LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOed...I mean LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVED this song.

So my pops rounded me, my bro and himself up and we learned the lyrics(not difficult....we'd don heard it so many times by then.... Well, we learned the lyrics, made some "dance" moves a la The Temptations....me my bro and my pops were dancing a routine, snappin fingers and beeing foolish in general. My ma broke into tears(the good kind fortunately).

so luckily, I turned a terrible song into a wonderful memory the my mother as well as me, my pops and my bro can share 4evah

[Edited 7/11/11 18:34pm]

BobGeorge909 said:

OK

this is cheeeeeeeesy....maybe not meeting your request for the thread. The song, imho, is terrible, but to those who like it...to each their own.

well anyways...we pulled one of those "Cosby Anniversary" things for my mom for a christmas gift. My pops is a man's man...he don't go around dancing and singing and pretending he's a performer or in a music video.

My mom LOOOOOOVED this song and was always listening to it in her car...LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOed...I mean LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVED this song.

So my pops rounded me, my bro and himself up and we learned the lyrics(not difficult....we'd don heard it so many times by then.... Well, we learned the lyrics, made some "dance" moves a la The Temptations....me my bro and my pops were dancing a routine, snappin fingers and beeing foolish in general. My ma broke into tears(the good kind fortunately).

so luckily, I turned a terrible song into a wonderful memory the my mother as well as me, my pops and my bro can share 4evah

[Edited 7/11/11 18:34pm]

Aw that sounds really sweet.

I didn't think I had any song that was meaningful but after reading BobGeorge's post I remembered that once as kids with our parents in our living room were dancing to 'The Mashed Potato' so I guess that would qualify that as a meaningful song. My dad wanted our mom to show us that song from the old days because we had never seen that dance. lol I don't even know if I remember that dance though.

BobGeorge909 said:

I turned a terrible song into a wonderful memory the my mother as well as me, my pops and my bro can share 4evah

That's a nice story. And I don't think the song is terrible at all (I really like it!).

BobGeorge909 said:

OK

this is cheeeeeeeesy....maybe not meeting your request for the thread. The song, imho, is terrible, but to those who like it...to each their own.

well anyways...we pulled one of those "Cosby Anniversary" things for my mom for a christmas gift. My pops is a man's man...he don't go around dancing and singing and pretending he's a performer or in a music video.

My mom LOOOOOOVED this song and was always listening to it in her car...LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOed...I mean LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVED this song.

So my pops rounded me, my bro and himself up and we learned the lyrics(not difficult....we'd don heard it so many times by then.... Well, we learned the lyrics, made some "dance" moves a la The Temptations....me my bro and my pops were dancing a routine, snappin fingers and beeing foolish in general. My ma broke into tears(the good kind fortunately).

so luckily, I turned a terrible song into a wonderful memory the my mother as well as me, my pops and my bro can share 4evah

[Edited 7/11/11 18:34pm]

OMG!!! I HATED that stupid song! But I love this story! Go dad!

Mariah's "Can't Let Go"

This was the song I was listening to back in 1991 when I was going to consumate my relationship with my Boo. Whenever we were going thru issues and I would play that song or I heard it on the radio, he'd always call me within hours after I heard the song. It's kind of a magical song for me. And perfectly describes my feelings for him in a nutshell.

Phyllis Hyman "Meet Me On the Moon"

Again, describes my love for him in a nutshell. The lyrics speak for themselves.

Phyllis Hyman "Prime Of My Life"

I'm turning 40 in a few weeks. I've been going thru a lot of changes (some good, some not so great) and I'm actually excited about turning 40. I listened to this song over the weekend and the lyrics hit me hard and really spoke to what I'm feeling right now. I'm ready to finally lay claim to what I'm entitled to. I'm in the prime of my life and there's nothing I can't do, growing stronger everyday, moving mountains standing in my way.

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I also have a special memory for that song. My current best friend, once boyfriend allways sung that song to me or played it when I was at his place. I loved it.

paniuroczy said:

This song makes me very emotional, sometimes I will seriously cry. Which is why I only listen to it sparingly.

Well, she's walking through the clouds,
With a circus mind that's running wild,
Butterflies and Zebras,
And Moonbeams and fairy tales.
That's all she ever thinks about.
Riding with the wind.

When I'm sad, she comes to me,
With a thousand smiles she gives to me free.
It's alright, she says it's alright,
Take anything you want from me,
Anything.
Fly on little wing.

Lately, it's been:

"So Fine" by Mint Condition

This song in so many ways I feel describes me as a woman. I listen to it often when I'm feeling down and it lifts me up and reminds me of the valuable young woman that I am and that one day I'll meet the man who will look at me in the same way.

"Someone To Love" by Mint Condition

This song totally describes what I'm wishing to have in my life.

many thanks to Del, cause without him or this song my org name could be I dunno "Copacabana" "DiscoDuck" or something... run for the hills!!

[Edited 7/12/11 7:36am]

wildgoldenhoney said:

Please share!

You always start the most thought-provoking, meaningful threads.

One of the songs that stands out as most meaningful, as it relates to my life today, is "Vincent" by Don McLean. A very, very dear friend of mine named John (who knew me better than anyone in the world - even my Mom) started telling me years ago that this song reminded him of me. I've bolded the parts of the lyrics that he specifically pointed out to me. John passed away on July 18, 2010 - exactly a year ago this coming Monday (on the same day that my oldest nephew passed away as well, thousands of miles apart in an unrelated incident). My buddy John was 71.

Starry, starry night.
Paint your palette blue and grey,
Look out on a summer's day,
With eyes that know the darkness in my soul.
Shadows on the hills,
Sketch the trees and the daffodils,
Catch the breeze and the winter chills,
In colors on the snowy linen land.

Now I understand what you tried to say to me,
How you suffered for your sanity,
How you tried to set them free.
They would not listen, they did not know how.
Perhaps they'll listen now.

Starry, starry night.
Flaming flowers that brightly blaze,
Swirling clouds in violet haze,
Reflect in Vincent's eyes of china blue.
Colors changing hue, morning field of amber grain,
Weathered faces lined in pain,
Are soothed beneath the artist's loving hand.

Now I understand what you tried to say to me,
How you suffered for your sanity,
How you tried to set them free.
They would not listen, they did not know how.
Perhaps they'll listen now.

For they could not love you,
But still your love was true.
And when no hope was left in sight
On that starry, starry night,
You took your life, as lovers often do.
But I could have told you, Vincent,
This world was never meant for one
As beautiful as you.

Starry, starry night.
Portraits hung in empty halls,
Frameless head on nameless walls,
With eyes that watch the world and can't forget.
Like the strangers that you've met,
The ragged men in the ragged clothes,
The silver thorn of bloody rose,
Lie crushed and broken on the virgin snow.

Now I think I know what you tried to say to me,
How you suffered for your sanity,
How you tried to set them free.
They would not listen, they're not listening still.
Perhaps they never will...

PDogz said:

wildgoldenhoney said:

Please share!

You always start the most thought-provoking, meaningful threads.

One of the songs that stands out as most meaningful, as it relates to my life today, is "Vincent" by Don McLean. A very, very dear friend of mine named John (who knew me better than anyone in the world - even my Mom) started telling me years ago that this song reminded him of me. I've bolded the parts of the lyrics that he specifically pointed out to me. John passed away on July 18, 2010 - exactly a year ago this coming Monday (on the same day that my oldest nephew passed away as well, thousands of miles apart in an unrelated incident). My buddy John was 71.

For they could not love you,
But still your love was true.
And when no hope was left in sight
On that starry, starry night,
You took your life, as lovers often do.
But I could have told you, Vincent,
This world was never meant for one
As beautiful as you.

Now I think I know what you tried to say to me,
How you suffered for your sanity,
How you tried to set them free.
They would not listen, they're not listening still.
Perhaps they never will...

Thanks but I can't take credit since this was asked of me.

Interesting choice... watching the video, is the song originally about Vincent Van Gosh as the video is showing all his paintings?

That is awsome... so your friend John perceived you as a good and beautiful person. Very nice!

I Wanna Be Your Lover

Nov. 7 1979

The day I became a Prince fan.

Vicki Renee Winborn. The girl that made me a Prince fan.

I was crazy about her but I didn't have a car, I just had a job.

We were supposed to ride to school together. I couldn't wait to call her that morning.

There was a local radio station would play the same song every day at 7 a.m. for a month.

This month it was Prince. I already knew the song, but when I kept calling and getting a busy signal I heard Prince talking about how I was feeling. After work I bought the 45. After listening to the B side, I wanted the album.

Adore - Prince

This became 'our' song, the day I bought the CD home. We were listening to the album together.

'Adore' went straight to my heart.

It's still 'our' song even though he's deceased.

One song that won't be heard on the day I marry.

4 The Tears In Your Eyes cuz its a song 2b played when eye leave this earth 4 something better..

SUPRMAN said:

After work I bought the 45. After listening to the B side, I wanted the album.

What's a 45? (...just kiddin', I've got a stack of them in the closet going back to the 1960's - my big sister kept up with all the hits. One of the last 45's I personally bought was probably "Lover's Holiday" by Change or "JoJo" by Boz Scaggs. Feels good to hear someone else mention them though, lol).

SUPRMAN said:

Adore - Prince

This became 'our' song, the day I bought the CD home. We were listening to the album together.

'Adore' went straight to my heart.

It's still 'our' song even though he's deceased.

One song that won't be heard on the day I marry.

wildgoldenhoney said:

PDogz said:

You always start the most thought-provoking, meaningful threads.

One of the songs that stands out as most meaningful, as it relates to my life today, is "Vincent" by Don McLean. A very, very dear friend of mine named John (who knew me better than anyone in the world - even my Mom) started telling me years ago that this song reminded him of me. I've bolded the parts of the lyrics that he specifically pointed out to me. John passed away on July 18, 2010 - exactly a year ago this coming Monday (on the same day that my oldest nephew passed away as well, thousands of miles apart in an unrelated incident). My buddy John was 71.

For they could not love you,
But still your love was true.
And when no hope was left in sight
On that starry, starry night,
You took your life, as lovers often do.
But I could have told you, Vincent,
This world was never meant for one
As beautiful as you.

Now I think I know what you tried to say to me,
How you suffered for your sanity,
How you tried to set them free.
They would not listen, they're not listening still.
Perhaps they never will...

Thanks but I can't take credit since this was asked of me.

Interesting choice... watching the video, is the song originally about Vincent Van Gosh as the video is showing all his paintings?

That is awsome... so your friend John perceived you as a good and beautiful person. Very nice!

Yes, the song was always about Vincent Van Gogh.

And yeah, John was originally a co-worker of mine in Los Angeles from over 20 years ago. Through the years he became something of a mentor of mine, and ultimately a very dear friend. He saw and understood me in ways no one else did. Although the last time we actually saw each other was in October of 1992, when he moved to Hawaii and I moved back to New York. But we never lost contact with each other. In fact, in the last 10 years or so, we spoke on the phone every single night for at least 2 hours! He guided me through some of the darkest times in my entire life, and I really miss not being able to run things by him since he left last year.

This is why Don McLean's "Vincent" came to me the second I saw your thread. May Big John be resting peacefully, he was the coolest guy I've ever known.

tinaz said:

I firmly believe that no matter what your situation is in life, "lifes what you make it"... I cant stand when people whine and cry about stupid shit when there are so many people who have problems they cant change, but these people live with the problem and deal with it in a positive manner because... LIFES WHAT YOU MAKE IT!

Love that song.

One is Forever In My Life, because it perfectly explains what I think true love should feel like. Its unbreakable hope, looking to the future, letting go of one's past in order to be with your love forever in your life. The simple beat and the perfect singing makes it even more sincere. It's a perfect song.

The other song (right now) is Pretty Wings by Maxwell.

It's important to let go of something/someone you love if you have to, even if you don't want to. You have to accept and live with the mistakes you made and you have to accept that people around you also make mistakes. Sometimes you do things for other people, even if that might hurt yourself.

Time will bring the real end of our trial
One day they'll be no remnants
No trace, no residual feelings within you
One day you won't remember me

Your face will be the reason I smile
But I will not see what I cannot have forever
I'll always love you, I hope you feel the same

Oh you played me dirty, your game was so bad
You toyed with my affliction
Had to fill out my prescription
Found the remedy, I had to set you free

Away from me
To see clearly the way that love can be
When you are not with me
I had to live, I have to live
I had to leave, I had to live

If I can't have you, let love set you free
To fly your pretty wings around
Pretty wings, your pretty wings
Your pretty wings around

I came wrong you were right
transformed your love into like
baby believe me I'm sorry I told you lies

I turned day into night
sleep till I died a thousand times
I should have showed you
Better nights, better times, better days
I miss you more and more

If I can't have you, let love set you free
To fly your pretty wings around
Pretty wings, your pretty wings
Your pretty wings around

[Edited 7/13/11 3:48am]

Dedicated to my friend Jeremy who died 05/05/09...



I miss him so much.

.

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