Parachute

This week’s song choice is a dedication to a couple friends of mine who are making big, life-changing decisions. Good luck ladies!

Guster is one of my all-time favorite bands. I find their music funky, fun, inspiring and smart. Though I love so many of their songs, "Parachute" is at the top of that list. Not only is the music great, but the words are perfect. They fill me with strength and security.

Not only is Parachute the name of a song, it’s also the name of the album. Wikipedia states, “Parachute was the first album released by the band Guster. The album was mostly recorded in 1994…” The group was in college at the time, and they wrote these songs in their dorm rooms. For more information, go to wikipedia.org or Guster’s website at guster.com.

What do the words say to you? You may have to read them a few times–there’s so much there!
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Parachute by Guster

There we stand about to fly.
Peeking down over land
Parachute behind.

What was that moment for which we live?
Without a parachute about to dive

I find myself convincing.
Blindly falling faster
How easy!
Know the place I’m leaving
And the rest just is gone!

Oh the adoration!
But how much strength does it take?
For exploration?
For split decision?
Or are you stronger to remain?

I find myself convincing
Blindly falling faster
How easy!
Know the place I’m leaving
And the rest is just gone!

It crept up on me–
Ignored all my pleas
Begging to leave
No justice to name me.
Fell out of the sky
Cease it to be
Without a reply
Gravity fails me!

And when I awoke
I knew what was real.
Hope to convince you.
Lies they all torture me.
Opened the door
Knew what was me.
I finally realized
Parachute over me!

Parachute over me!

*Lyrics provided by www.azlyrics.com
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What/who is your parachute? Where do you feel comfort and support–is it a place, with a loved one, or doing something on your own? Do you remember a time in your life when things seemed scary? Or thrilling? Do you like the song?

This week’s challenge: Do something exciting! You don’t have to go sky diving, but try a new restaurant, or go on a road trip, or attempt a new sport. If you already have too much excitement going on in your life, then attempt to be someone else’s parachute this week.

To hear the song, click on the link from YouTube below: