AHHHH the memories of listening to Bruce Springsteen as a kid… My mom would put his records on and my sister and I would dance around the room... Mom would sing those lyrics at the top of her lungs… She would go in an almost trance like state… The words spoke to her… And I could see that, however I could never relate to most of what he sang… All I wanted to do was just dance and sing to "Dancing in the Dark" or "Born in the U.S.A"…
It would be later in my life that I would come to realize that this was the music that has accompanied my mother through every transition in her life…Bruce has over the course of his life, written the soundtrack that is my mom's life…highs, lows, divorce, job loss... Real issues…Ok here is how he has become a soundtrack to mine… It was right after I graduated high school I gave my mom's worn out Born to Run cd a chance… As I listened I was amazed this album deals with the themes of teenage rebellion, youthful hopes and fears, escape the "death trap of a town", and longing for freedom… The album to me sounded something that was written today not 30 years ago... Ok, maybe the youth of today might not be listening to Roy Orbison anymore… But cars to many of us still equal independence... Dreams are still big… Life is still dramatic and adventures epic…. Love still feels like a matter of life and death… Every moment is filled with the possibility of something...
Now let me "bring it all home" on why I am writing this… I watched The O'Reilly Factor last night… It was about Bruce Springsteen's views on the Bush administration's handling of homeland security and the war in Iraq… Here is what upset me O'Reilly went so far as to saying Bruce was "using his music and his talent to try and persuade people that his view of the world is right, and that can be dangerous in the war on terror." He also said that "he is an influence to voters in the 18-35 age groups"… They had some man on to defend Bruce (I think his name is Kinky) and he brought up a valid point and something that I am wondering, as we "the voters in this 18-35 age group," " Have you ever met one politician who's inspired you?"
Here is my view… I have never met a polititician whom has inspired me… and the reason that we look (most of us) up to musicians, and artists is because they do just that inspire us… That is the beauty of art…Words and music are here to paint a picture, to tell a story. Sometimes the music will tell a story of the inequality, the injustice, the anger, the fear, and the struggles of every man… He tells my story… He tells my mom's story too… Politicians only tell me what they want us to hear… What their advisors tell them to say…And granted most of them have a diploma from some Ivy League school…But have they ever struggled??? Do they know what its like to have no money in the bank, work a minimum wage job barely making the bills and two kids??? Show me some pain, show me some anger, and show me that you know what its like to be me… Then maybe you can inspire me…
Bruce is not journalist or a politician… He is songwriter, he is an artist, he is a father, and is American… And the last time I checked we had this ability to speak our minds…
I would like to believe that my generation is a generation of thinkers, movers, and shakers... I would love to believe we are quite capable of making up their own minds on the issues… And interested in just listening to some good 'ole rock and roll music.
just one of them days...
Im so thankful to have such great and wonderful people in my life. Growing up I always wished for amazing friends. I use to have imaginary ones because the real ones were never as good. Plus I was a very creative child.
Now, I can honestly say that I have acquired some of the bestest friends that I could ever ask for. I would like to think that they would do anything for me as I would do for them. I know that I can always share my thoughts with them. I can always turn to them if I need help, if i need to vent, if i just need someone to play with my hair and tell me everything will turn out alright. I have friends that will let me pour out my heart and soul to them and never ask me to stop talking. I have created bonds that i can only hope will last a lifetime.
I can honestly say that I ADORE you. I ADMIRE each of your strengths, weaknesses, wisdoms, and qualities that set you apart. I LOVE how you are all different but all the same. I CHERISH my friends. I APPRECIATE having you all in my life. I believe in soulmates- i believe that we were put on this earth for no other reason than to impact one another- i believe that I have met specific people to help me in certain times. There is a reason for everything. There is a reason that I have the friends that I have. And there is a reason why those who were not meant to be in my life arent around anymore.
There is a reason why you're reading this. And though i don't have the knowledge or even wish to contemplate the capacity to what extent that reason is. I do know that somehow. I have made you think. I made you question who you are or what you are about. Ive made you think about the people in your life. In one way or another I have connected with you.
Im just starting to realize that life isnt about finding yourself, but about becoming the person you were always meant to be and I feel that by realizing that... im one step closer to understanding my place.
It's silly... but it makes me smile.
Now, I can honestly say that I have acquired some of the bestest friends that I could ever ask for. I would like to think that they would do anything for me as I would do for them. I know that I can always share my thoughts with them. I can always turn to them if I need help, if i need to vent, if i just need someone to play with my hair and tell me everything will turn out alright. I have friends that will let me pour out my heart and soul to them and never ask me to stop talking. I have created bonds that i can only hope will last a lifetime.
I can honestly say that I ADORE you. I ADMIRE each of your strengths, weaknesses, wisdoms, and qualities that set you apart. I LOVE how you are all different but all the same. I CHERISH my friends. I APPRECIATE having you all in my life. I believe in soulmates- i believe that we were put on this earth for no other reason than to impact one another- i believe that I have met specific people to help me in certain times. There is a reason for everything. There is a reason that I have the friends that I have. And there is a reason why those who were not meant to be in my life arent around anymore.
There is a reason why you're reading this. And though i don't have the knowledge or even wish to contemplate the capacity to what extent that reason is. I do know that somehow. I have made you think. I made you question who you are or what you are about. Ive made you think about the people in your life. In one way or another I have connected with you.
Im just starting to realize that life isnt about finding yourself, but about becoming the person you were always meant to be and I feel that by realizing that... im one step closer to understanding my place.
It's silly... but it makes me smile.
hope...
I woke up and called this morning, the tone of your voice was a warning that you don't care for me anymore.
I made up the bed we sleep in.
I looked at the clock when you creep in.
It's 6 AM and I'm alone.
Did you know when you go it's the perfect ending, to the bad day I was just beginning.
When you go, all I know is you're my favorite mistake.
Your friends act sorry for me.
They watch you pretend to adore me.
But I am no fool to this game.
Now here comes your secret lover, she'll be unlike any other, until your guilt goes up in flames. Did you know when you go it's the perfect ending, to the bad day I'd gotten used to spending. When you go, all I know is you're my favorite mistake
You're my favorite mistake.
Well maybe nothing lasts forever, even when you stay together.
I don't need forever after, but it's your laughter won't let me go so I'm holding on this way.
Did you know could you tell you were the only one that I ever loved?
Now everything's so wrong. Did you see me walking by, did it ever make you cry? Now you're my favorite mistake Yeah you're my favorite mistake You're my favorite mistake
~sheryl crow
My new favorite song.... someday someone will sing this to me...
She's not afraid; she just likes to use her night light
When she gets paid, true religion gets it all If they fit right.
She's a little bit manic, completely organic
Doesn't panic for the most part.
She's old enough to know, and young enough not to say no To any chance that she gets for home plate tickets to see the Mets.
Like everybody, she's in over her head, Dreads Feds, Grateful Dead, and doesn't take meds. She's a Gemini Capricorn
Thinks all men are addicted to porn.
I don't agree with her half the time,
But, damn I'm glad she's mine.
Her eyes, that's where hope lies.
That's where blue skies
Meet the sunrise.
Her eyes, that's where I go When I go home.
She got the kinda strength that every man wishes he had. S
he loved Michael Jackson up until he made Bad.
Tells me that she lives about a hundred lives, Scares me to death when she thinks and drives, Says cowboy hats make her look fat, and I'm so glad she's mine.
Her eyes, that's where hope lies. That's where blue skies Meet the sunrise.
Her eyes, that's where I go When I go home.
She doesn't know the word 'impossible
'Don't care where I've been and doesn't care where we're goin' to.
She takes me as I am, and that ain't easy.
She's beautiful. So beautiful. And sometimes I think she's truly crazy.
And I love it.
Her eyes, that's where hope lies.
That's where blue skies Always meet the sunrise.
Her eyes, that's where I go When I go home.
Her eyes, that's where hope lies.
That's where blue skies Always meet the sunrise.
Her eyes, that's where I go When I go home.
She's not afraidshe just likes to use her night light.
~Pat Monahan
I made up the bed we sleep in.
I looked at the clock when you creep in.
It's 6 AM and I'm alone.
Did you know when you go it's the perfect ending, to the bad day I was just beginning.
When you go, all I know is you're my favorite mistake.
Your friends act sorry for me.
They watch you pretend to adore me.
But I am no fool to this game.
Now here comes your secret lover, she'll be unlike any other, until your guilt goes up in flames. Did you know when you go it's the perfect ending, to the bad day I'd gotten used to spending. When you go, all I know is you're my favorite mistake
You're my favorite mistake.
Well maybe nothing lasts forever, even when you stay together.
I don't need forever after, but it's your laughter won't let me go so I'm holding on this way.
Did you know could you tell you were the only one that I ever loved?
Now everything's so wrong. Did you see me walking by, did it ever make you cry? Now you're my favorite mistake Yeah you're my favorite mistake You're my favorite mistake
~sheryl crow
My new favorite song.... someday someone will sing this to me...
She's not afraid; she just likes to use her night light
When she gets paid, true religion gets it all If they fit right.
She's a little bit manic, completely organic
Doesn't panic for the most part.
She's old enough to know, and young enough not to say no To any chance that she gets for home plate tickets to see the Mets.
Like everybody, she's in over her head, Dreads Feds, Grateful Dead, and doesn't take meds. She's a Gemini Capricorn
Thinks all men are addicted to porn.
I don't agree with her half the time,
But, damn I'm glad she's mine.
Her eyes, that's where hope lies.
That's where blue skies
Meet the sunrise.
Her eyes, that's where I go When I go home.
She got the kinda strength that every man wishes he had. S
he loved Michael Jackson up until he made Bad.
Tells me that she lives about a hundred lives, Scares me to death when she thinks and drives, Says cowboy hats make her look fat, and I'm so glad she's mine.
Her eyes, that's where hope lies. That's where blue skies Meet the sunrise.
Her eyes, that's where I go When I go home.
She doesn't know the word 'impossible
'Don't care where I've been and doesn't care where we're goin' to.
She takes me as I am, and that ain't easy.
She's beautiful. So beautiful. And sometimes I think she's truly crazy.
And I love it.
Her eyes, that's where hope lies.
That's where blue skies Always meet the sunrise.
Her eyes, that's where I go When I go home.
Her eyes, that's where hope lies.
That's where blue skies Always meet the sunrise.
Her eyes, that's where I go When I go home.
She's not afraidshe just likes to use her night light.
~Pat Monahan
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