Thursday, March 28, 2013

Lyrical Infections

The birds are singing, the sun is shining, and the coffee is hot. There has been no other sound, just the ones made from the morning routine. Grasping the elixir of sanity that is coffee in your hand, you find that comfortable place to begin the morning startup.

And then, for no given reason or outside influence, it begins.

"Boy you can say anything you want now,
I don't give a shhh, no one else can have ya.
I want you back, I want you back.
Want, want you, want you back.
Ugh!"

Where did it come from? Why is it there! Come on, there has to be another song.
But then, you find lyrics to songs constantly looping through your head. Just the same few lines, over and over again. And, no matter how hard you try to shut them out, the loop continues.

"Nobody said it was easy,
No one ever said it would be so hard.
I'm going back to the start".

You start to contemplate the meaning or the reason, is there a purpose for this? Did I just get the song stuck in my head, or is my subconscious trying to beat something into me via musical inspiration? Are they there for a reason, or are they there as an irritation?

"'Cause I'm not lost, I just want you to find me".

Are the lyrics a reminder of a time or place? That one time, stuck in the car during a traffic jam, and "your song" plays on the stereo. Suddenly, it becomes a one person karaoke dance party. Windows down, screaming out the lyrics, busting out the "seatbelt shuffle"; passengers in cars surrounding you stare and giggle, but you know they're just jealous of your sheer awesomeness.

"You gotta know to understand.
Baby, take me by the hand,
I'll lead you to the Promised Land.
You gotta know to understand".

Is it that one song that incapsulates a person in your mind? A song, that when played, instantly reminds you of someone. It's linked to a memory, a feeling, or the relationship you have. But, when that song is played, they flash into your mind.

"Goodnight, my angel, time to close your eyes
And save these questions for another day.
I think I know what you've been asking me,
I think you know what I've been trying to say".

And then, sometimes, the lyrics circulating through your mind are actually the only way your subconscious can translate the way you are feeling inside. Sometimes, trying to articulate emotion seems impossible and unobtainable. A song plays, the lyrics click in your mind, and Eureka! "YOU! You understand how I feeeeeeeeel". A way to explain and translate has been found, because someone has been able to formulate what you were unable to explain, because they have felt it too.

"You know I'd rather walk alone,
Than play a supporting role,
If I can't get the starring role".

There are so many reasons, so many opinions, and a whole heap of theories. But, most of the time, I believe it's the subconscious trying to break through and give you well needed information. And, if we take the time to just listen, we might learn something from the hidden depths of our memory library. You never know, it could be that hidden piece in the puzzle, or the answer you hadn't even contemplated.

"A little less conversation, a little more action..".

But, there is one thing I have learnt out of all of this. 

Childrens TV program songs do not at any time adhere to this theory. Ever. EVER. These songs are soul destroying and infectious, and in no way teach you anything about your subconscious...
Unless your subconscious really wants a rubber ducky... because, he makes bath time lots of fun. 

Apology time!

I have so many blog posts in my drafts, in my notes, and sitting in folders. They sit, and wait, because I just haven't had the time to edit anything. And, I keep meaning to. But, as life goes on, they sit and wait.

Oh the guilt!

I promise to write, and I never do. I'm such a rule breaker.....

So here, this is my apology. Sorry for being a shit.
I think that pretty much sums it up!

I shall start again, but I can't promise I will write.
What I will promise, however, is a piece (hopefully) each week that has meaning.
They may not be very long, but they are here.

Love to all xxx