Well, it’s been two weeks since my last post. My most humblest apologies to all of my readers…all five of you. But this week I bring to you a fun, funky modern indie rock song that is sure to have your brain a’bubblin!
This week’s song is called “Does Your Cat Have a Mustache” by The Format.
Here is some information on the band from Wikipedia: “The Format was an indie pop band formed by Arizona natives Nate Ruess and Sam Means [2001]. The band announced a hiatus on February 4, 2008. Their style can be considered a mixture of indie, alternative, punk and folk music, with elements of 1960s and 1970s pop music. … The Format chose their name to make fun of the music industry's inclination towards a cookie-cutter ‘format’ for a hit.” You can find more information at www.wikipedia.org or www.theformat.com. The chosen song is from their 2007 album “B-Sides and Rarities.”
I have no history on the meaning of this song, so this will be fun! No right or wrong answer or interpretation (not that there ever is). It’s just a fun, quirky song that you like more with every play.
So as you read the words below, keep your mind open and free. It may sound like nonsense to you. Or it might be confusing. Or maybe it’s trying to tell a story. I don’t know, you tell me!
______________________________________________
Does Your Cat Have a Mustache by The Format
I want it all.
Even the raindrops won't fall in my way.
I'm parting the seas.
I'm setting the standard for living a dream
By staying awake
And counting the days.
I'm falling in love by the side of the road.
Mrs. Math do you always count to thirteen?
Holding sunsets
Voting on pieces of string?
Wishy-wash, tabletop, one, two, three.
Does your cat have a mustache?
Does it remind you of me?
I want it all.
Even for me the autumn leaves stay green.
And all of the clams that is holding your hand
Could never, ever take the place all like me.
But now forget the time.
It's a crime
That the pearl of a girl
Has been waiting to be set free...
Mrs. Math do you always count to thirteen?
Holding sunsets
Voting on pieces of string?
Wishy-wash, tabletop, one, two, three.
Well, does your cat have a mustache?
Does it remind you of your cat with a mustache?
Does it remind you of...
The ships that sail towards the west
The largest guard the treasure chest.
The water never harms the mast.
It's the clouds that fool the sun to set.
…
Cover your eyes.
Try and walk a straight line.
I dare you, the darkness is robbing us blind.
And although I can't see your heart
I can still hear it beat from your breast.
It's like a lighthouse.
It's like a lighthouse.
I'm gonna find you.
I'm gonna find you.
I'm gonna find you.
I'm gonna find you.
*Lyrics provided by www.songmeanings.net
_____________________________________________
What do you think this song is saying? Does it NEED to say anything? Do you like songs like this that don’t seem to necessarily go anywhere, or do they just annoy you? Did you like the song? Does your brain hurt?
This week’s challenge: Do something JUST for the fun of it! Cook marshmallows over your stove top. Ask to walk a friend’s dog for no reason. Write a silly song or poem of your own. Just find a way to get creative and enjoy the silliness and spontaneity in life!
To hear the song (and trust me you do), click on the YouTube link below:
Showing posts with label music. Show all posts
Showing posts with label music. Show all posts
Sunday, September 6, 2009
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Take it Like a Man!
This week’s song choice is for the ladies (but men should read it too)…
Upon reviewing my last few blogs, I realized the songs I’ve chosen lately are inspirational, positive and encouraging. Perhaps that’s because I’ve always been a somewhat chipper, optimistic person. However, I don’t want to ignore the fact that it’s also okay to be frustrated, burnt out, or exhausted. Life is full of ups and downs and music can be so cathartic, helping you tap into those inner emotions and really experience repressed feelings. So this week I wanted to devote a song to those of you out there who may feel a little lost, tired or just down right annoyed.
My mind took me to the old joke, what do you get when you play a country song backwards? Answer: your wife back, your dog back, your house back and your job back. Yes, it’s cute. But I grew up listening to country music, so I also know of all the great songs about love, redemption and strength. In it’s most basic function, country music speaks to and for the every-man or -woman in a simple, accessible way. Many songs tell a story about a relationship—and you know, it ain’t always so pretty.
I used to be single. And I used to get frustrated with some of the guys I would meet, or date. Sound familiar? Don’t get me wrong, it’s fun to be single and I think it’s important to enjoy it as much as you can. But there were times when I’d think, “I know exactly what I want in a guy, and I’m NOT going to settle for anything less. And that may mean I never get married.” And I didn’t settle, thank goodness! Now I’m blessed to have met an amazing man who truly is my soul mate—exactly what I was looking for, and more!
But this week’s song choice isn’t about love. It isn’t about lost love or even being IN love. It’s about knowing what you want, and not being able to find it.
So, let’s get down to it! This week’s song choice is “Take it Like a Man” sung by Michelle Wright and written by Tony Haselden (a man!).
Wikipedia states, “Michelle Wright is a Canadian country music artist. She is one of the country's most widely recognized and awarded female country singers of the '90s….She followed up with her most successful album, Now and Then, in 1992. The first single, ‘Take It Like a Man,’ was her first Billboard top 10 hit and the video reached #1 on Country Music Television (CMT).” For more information visit www.wikipedia,org or www.michelle-wright.com.
Simply and boldly stated, here are the lyrics:
___________________________________________
Take it Like a Man by Michelle Wright
Boy meets girl, it’s a delicate thing.
So much time spent wondering
If what you see, is what you get.
I keep looking for a friend and a lover.
When I find one he ain’t the other.
Sometimes, I just want to quit.
One wants a maid, one needs his mother.
They either want space, or they want to smother me
And my poor heart needs somebody who…
Can take it like a man, steady and strong.
Not a lot of fuss and carrying on.
True to a promise I can ride in a storm.
Take it like a man, who knows about love
And every little thing that a girl dreams of.
Someone wise enough to understand.
If you want this woman’s heart,
Take it like a man!
I met somebody the other night,
Started thinking he was Mr. Right…
Wrong!
I might have never known
If a friend hadn’t brought it to my attention.
He’s got a wife he forgot to mention!
Girl, leave that fool alone.
I keep hoping and telling myself,
Somewhere there’s one good one left
’cause my poor heart need somebody who…
Can take it like a man, steady and strong.
Not a lot of fuss and carrying on.
True to a promise I can ride in a storm.
Take it like a man, who knows about love
And every little thing that a girl dreams of.
Someone wise enough to understand.
If you want this woman’s heart,
Take it like a man!
*Lyrics provided by www.tsrocks.com
________________________________________
Do you know what you want, and can’t find it? Did you settle for less due to frustration or fear? Or maybe you’re looking for something right now—a job, a significant other. Did you ever date Mr./Ms. Wrong?
This week’s challenge: Don’t give up! If there’s something you want, wait until it’s right. Make a list of what it is you’re looking for in a spouse, a job, or a goal. Stay true to yourself and don’t compromise your principles, but keep in mind that sometimes our priorities and expectations change.
Whatever you do, don’t settle for less.
Click on the YouTube link below to see the music video:
Upon reviewing my last few blogs, I realized the songs I’ve chosen lately are inspirational, positive and encouraging. Perhaps that’s because I’ve always been a somewhat chipper, optimistic person. However, I don’t want to ignore the fact that it’s also okay to be frustrated, burnt out, or exhausted. Life is full of ups and downs and music can be so cathartic, helping you tap into those inner emotions and really experience repressed feelings. So this week I wanted to devote a song to those of you out there who may feel a little lost, tired or just down right annoyed.
My mind took me to the old joke, what do you get when you play a country song backwards? Answer: your wife back, your dog back, your house back and your job back. Yes, it’s cute. But I grew up listening to country music, so I also know of all the great songs about love, redemption and strength. In it’s most basic function, country music speaks to and for the every-man or -woman in a simple, accessible way. Many songs tell a story about a relationship—and you know, it ain’t always so pretty.
I used to be single. And I used to get frustrated with some of the guys I would meet, or date. Sound familiar? Don’t get me wrong, it’s fun to be single and I think it’s important to enjoy it as much as you can. But there were times when I’d think, “I know exactly what I want in a guy, and I’m NOT going to settle for anything less. And that may mean I never get married.” And I didn’t settle, thank goodness! Now I’m blessed to have met an amazing man who truly is my soul mate—exactly what I was looking for, and more!
But this week’s song choice isn’t about love. It isn’t about lost love or even being IN love. It’s about knowing what you want, and not being able to find it.
So, let’s get down to it! This week’s song choice is “Take it Like a Man” sung by Michelle Wright and written by Tony Haselden (a man!).
Wikipedia states, “Michelle Wright is a Canadian country music artist. She is one of the country's most widely recognized and awarded female country singers of the '90s….She followed up with her most successful album, Now and Then, in 1992. The first single, ‘Take It Like a Man,’ was her first Billboard top 10 hit and the video reached #1 on Country Music Television (CMT).” For more information visit www.wikipedia,org or www.michelle-wright.com.
Simply and boldly stated, here are the lyrics:
___________________________________________
Take it Like a Man by Michelle Wright
Boy meets girl, it’s a delicate thing.
So much time spent wondering
If what you see, is what you get.
I keep looking for a friend and a lover.
When I find one he ain’t the other.
Sometimes, I just want to quit.
One wants a maid, one needs his mother.
They either want space, or they want to smother me
And my poor heart needs somebody who…
Can take it like a man, steady and strong.
Not a lot of fuss and carrying on.
True to a promise I can ride in a storm.
Take it like a man, who knows about love
And every little thing that a girl dreams of.
Someone wise enough to understand.
If you want this woman’s heart,
Take it like a man!
I met somebody the other night,
Started thinking he was Mr. Right…
Wrong!
I might have never known
If a friend hadn’t brought it to my attention.
He’s got a wife he forgot to mention!
Girl, leave that fool alone.
I keep hoping and telling myself,
Somewhere there’s one good one left
’cause my poor heart need somebody who…
Can take it like a man, steady and strong.
Not a lot of fuss and carrying on.
True to a promise I can ride in a storm.
Take it like a man, who knows about love
And every little thing that a girl dreams of.
Someone wise enough to understand.
If you want this woman’s heart,
Take it like a man!
*Lyrics provided by www.tsrocks.com
________________________________________
Do you know what you want, and can’t find it? Did you settle for less due to frustration or fear? Or maybe you’re looking for something right now—a job, a significant other. Did you ever date Mr./Ms. Wrong?
This week’s challenge: Don’t give up! If there’s something you want, wait until it’s right. Make a list of what it is you’re looking for in a spouse, a job, or a goal. Stay true to yourself and don’t compromise your principles, but keep in mind that sometimes our priorities and expectations change.
Whatever you do, don’t settle for less.
Click on the YouTube link below to see the music video:
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Welcome and First Entry
Hello everyone! Welcome to Sing to Me—a new weekly blog that explores music lyrics and meanings.
One of my favorite things to do, since childhood, has been to listen to the words being said in songs. And not just listen to them, but really try to digest them—break them down and listen to the stories being told. I think I must get this from my parents. Growing up, I'd get in the car with my mom or dad and they'd have a song. "Steph, I just found this song and it's so cool! Listen to the words..." (They still do that to this day.) So at a very young age, I grew up listening to everything from Patsy Cline to Pink Floyd. Broken heart ballads to antiestablishment rock songs. So when I was old enough to drive, I took on that tradition—when friends would get in my car, sure enough, I'd have them listen to a song and tell me what they thought. It's one of my favorite pastimes. Thus a blog is born...
Initial information: most entries won't be so long, I promise!
Before we go any further, I should tell you this blog will only be around until December. This is an exercise for me—preparing me for a big project next year. While going to grad school, I plan on issuing a blog about my other passion: health care. It will be a big project, interviewing various professionals, writing about what I have studied in my degrees, independent research, and discussing all types of health care philsophies. So consider this a learning exercise, and a fun one at that! Just know it won't continue after the new year.
Now the important stuff. The purpose of this blog is to take songs that you may or may not know, and discuss them. I will post the lyrics, and probably a brief history of the band. I ask that you please comment with your thoughts and ideas as to what the song means to you—if you like it or dislike it and why, or if you can personally relate to it.
One thing I do want to quickly address: this is not an appropriate place to get on a soap box on politics, religion, etc. This is just for fun—an exercise. Something to do when you have a spare moment. You may not like or agree with the songs I choose, the lyrics, etc. But that's okay, we all come from different backgrounds and like or listen to different bands and songs for different reasons. And that's a great thing! Music breaks down barriers and allows you to step into a story and just imagine. Some are meaningful, some not. I certainly can't relate to all the songs I listen to, but it's fun to listen anyway—to put yourself in another person's shoes. Again, I welcome feedback, and hope you will let me know what you think! Just respect the opinions of others, as your posts will be shown to everyone after reviewed. (I will be viewing all the posts before they are published in case you would like to leave a personal comment just for me.) Also note, when posting song lyrics I may use punctuation at my discretion.
That being said, let's begin! I plan on using songs from all different genres. If you don't like the genre one week, wait until the next and it will be something totally different. And let me know if there is a band or song that you think would be good, and I will absolutely consider it. Music is communal—it's for everyone!
Our first song choice: Teach Your Children performed by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
I dedicate this week's song to my parents.
Parenting isn't easy. Though I'm not a parent myself, I remember my childhood well and know I was quite the handful. When raising a child, there are so many questions, challenges and decisions to make.
Here is some information on the song from Wikipedia:
__________________________
Teach Your Children
by Graham Nash
You, who are on the road
Must have a code
That you can live by.
And so, become yourself
Because the past
Is just a goodbye.
Teach, your children well
Their father's hell
Did slowly go by.
And feed them on your dreams
The one they pick's
The one you'll know by.
Don't you ever ask them why
If they told you, you would die.
So just look at them and sigh
And know they love you.
And you (Can you hear and)
Of tender years (Do you care and)
Can't know the fears (Can you see we)
That your elders grew by (Must be free to)
And so please help (Teach your children)
Them with your youth (You believe and)
They seek the truth (Make a world that)
Before they can die (We can live in)
Teach your parents well
Their children’s hell
Will slowly go by.
And feed them on your dreams
The one they pick's
The one you’ll know by.
Don’t you ever ask them why
If they told you, you would cry.
So just look at them and sigh
And know they love you.
*Lyrics provided by www.azlyrics.com
______________________
What are your thoughts? Do you agree with the lyrics? What's your favorite line? Can you relate?
My challenge for this week: Think of one memory you have of either being a child or of raising your own child, and share that with a friend or family member.
Also, here is a performance on YouTube by Crosby, Stills & Nash.
One of my favorite things to do, since childhood, has been to listen to the words being said in songs. And not just listen to them, but really try to digest them—break them down and listen to the stories being told. I think I must get this from my parents. Growing up, I'd get in the car with my mom or dad and they'd have a song. "Steph, I just found this song and it's so cool! Listen to the words..." (They still do that to this day.) So at a very young age, I grew up listening to everything from Patsy Cline to Pink Floyd. Broken heart ballads to antiestablishment rock songs. So when I was old enough to drive, I took on that tradition—when friends would get in my car, sure enough, I'd have them listen to a song and tell me what they thought. It's one of my favorite pastimes. Thus a blog is born...
Initial information: most entries won't be so long, I promise!
Before we go any further, I should tell you this blog will only be around until December. This is an exercise for me—preparing me for a big project next year. While going to grad school, I plan on issuing a blog about my other passion: health care. It will be a big project, interviewing various professionals, writing about what I have studied in my degrees, independent research, and discussing all types of health care philsophies. So consider this a learning exercise, and a fun one at that! Just know it won't continue after the new year.
Now the important stuff. The purpose of this blog is to take songs that you may or may not know, and discuss them. I will post the lyrics, and probably a brief history of the band. I ask that you please comment with your thoughts and ideas as to what the song means to you—if you like it or dislike it and why, or if you can personally relate to it.
One thing I do want to quickly address: this is not an appropriate place to get on a soap box on politics, religion, etc. This is just for fun—an exercise. Something to do when you have a spare moment. You may not like or agree with the songs I choose, the lyrics, etc. But that's okay, we all come from different backgrounds and like or listen to different bands and songs for different reasons. And that's a great thing! Music breaks down barriers and allows you to step into a story and just imagine. Some are meaningful, some not. I certainly can't relate to all the songs I listen to, but it's fun to listen anyway—to put yourself in another person's shoes. Again, I welcome feedback, and hope you will let me know what you think! Just respect the opinions of others, as your posts will be shown to everyone after reviewed. (I will be viewing all the posts before they are published in case you would like to leave a personal comment just for me.) Also note, when posting song lyrics I may use punctuation at my discretion.
That being said, let's begin! I plan on using songs from all different genres. If you don't like the genre one week, wait until the next and it will be something totally different. And let me know if there is a band or song that you think would be good, and I will absolutely consider it. Music is communal—it's for everyone!
Our first song choice: Teach Your Children performed by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
I dedicate this week's song to my parents.
Parenting isn't easy. Though I'm not a parent myself, I remember my childhood well and know I was quite the handful. When raising a child, there are so many questions, challenges and decisions to make.
Here is some information on the song from Wikipedia:
"Teach Your Children" is a song by Graham Nash. Although it was written when Nash was a member of The Hollies, it was never recorded by that group, and first appeared on the album Deja Vu by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young released in 1970." For further information on the history of the song, it can be found at www.wikipedia.org.
__________________________
Teach Your Children
by Graham Nash
You, who are on the road
Must have a code
That you can live by.
And so, become yourself
Because the past
Is just a goodbye.
Teach, your children well
Their father's hell
Did slowly go by.
And feed them on your dreams
The one they pick's
The one you'll know by.
Don't you ever ask them why
If they told you, you would die.
So just look at them and sigh
And know they love you.
And you (Can you hear and)
Of tender years (Do you care and)
Can't know the fears (Can you see we)
That your elders grew by (Must be free to)
And so please help (Teach your children)
Them with your youth (You believe and)
They seek the truth (Make a world that)
Before they can die (We can live in)
Teach your parents well
Their children’s hell
Will slowly go by.
And feed them on your dreams
The one they pick's
The one you’ll know by.
Don’t you ever ask them why
If they told you, you would cry.
So just look at them and sigh
And know they love you.
*Lyrics provided by www.azlyrics.com
______________________
What are your thoughts? Do you agree with the lyrics? What's your favorite line? Can you relate?
My challenge for this week: Think of one memory you have of either being a child or of raising your own child, and share that with a friend or family member.
Also, here is a performance on YouTube by Crosby, Stills & Nash.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
Posts
