Were You There? This African-American Spiritual, first published in 1899, it well, it digs deep at the heart of the matter: from sorrow and anguish and darkness...to...The Light. “Were you there when they crucified my Lord?Were you there when they crucified my Lord?Oh! Sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble.Were you there when they …
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Lyrics Post: “The Next Right Thing”
From Frozen II. Inspiration is everywhere; even in the darkness. "The Next Right Thing"(from "Frozen 2" soundtrack, as performed by Kristen Bell) I've seen dark beforeBut not like thisThis is coldThis is emptyThis is numbThe life I knew is overThe lights are outHello, darknessI'm ready to succumb I follow you aroundI always haveBut you've gone …
I’ve Been Here Before
Sitting in the old truck. It’s the afternoon. There’s water slowly streaming down the windshield. It’s been raining for a while. Grey afternoon light pours in. I’ve got the local jazz radio station, KCSM, dialed in. I’m thinking about my dad. As some of you know he’s been gone a couple years. Listening to jazz …
Lyrics Post: “The Champion”
Sometimes you need a fight song to get your through the thick, help you pull out of the rut, and move yourself forward. It's cliche for a reason: being a champion comes from within. Anything else is a lesser substitute. The fight, the fire...it's inside. Keep going. You'll see. A champion comes in many forms. …
Lyrics Post: “Pokémon Theme”
Over and over I listen to this with my son. It’s kinda catchy. (originally by Jason Paige) “I want to be the very bestLike no one ever wasTo catch themIs my real testTo train themIs my cause(Ooh)I will travel across the landSearchin' far and wideEach PokémonTo understandThe power that's inside(Power inside) PokémonIt's you and meI …
Lyrics Post: “Baba O’Riley”
A LONG time ago I was introduced to this band. An old friend who I'm in touch with still today -- though admittedly, not as frequently as I'd like -- was the one who opened my eyes. Since then, I've seen "for miles and miles...", and so still appreciate the energy and creative sound that …
Lyrics Post: “Stairway To Heaven”
My dad said he liked this song back when we were in high school. He knew Led Zeppelin! Reason Number 1,1936 why he was a cool guy. My dad. Written by Jimmy Page and Robert Plant “There's a lady who's sure all that glitters is goldAnd she's buying a stairway to heaven.When she gets there …
Lyrics Post: “Loser” by Beck
Anything but, that's what Beck is. Not everyone's cup of tea, but the dude has brought the creativity with critical acclaim over the years, over the decades. I LOVE these lyrics, not for the meaning, but maybe because there really isn't any clear thread of meaning -- just a good groove and play after play …
Lyrics Post: “Súbeme Al Radio” plus Bonus Throwback: “Higher Love”
I heard about this song on NPR a while back, and always trying to expand my awareness and appreciation, gave it a go. Well worth it, even if I don’t understand what’s being said. 🙂 "Súbeme La Radio (Sean Paul Remix)" (feat. Sean Paul) [Enrique Iglesias & Sean Paul:] Súbeme la radio Sunshine in the …
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Lyrics Post: “Territories” by RUSH
A bonus second lyrics post today, another from RUSH, another tribute to Drummer and Lyricist, Neil Peart, who passed away last week. These lyrics are from the sam period, same album that “The Big Money” was recorded. The words spoke to me in a special way at the time, when my sense of local and …
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