Saturday, August 24, 2013

Talk to Me --- What's Your Favorite Song?

What is your favorite song? You know the one....it speaks to you, touches your soul, makes your spirit soar. Whether spiritual or secular (I have several of each), soft or blaring loud, fast or slow, most of us have a song that, every time we hear the beginning notes, we think, "Ahhhhh, yes! Now it's going to be a great day, because I heard THIS song." Here's one of my all-time favorites:

DUST IN THE WIND
by Kansas

I close my eyes, only for a moment, and the moment's gone
All my dreams pass before my eyes, a curiosity
Dust in the wind
All they are is dust in the wind

Same old song, just a drop of water in an endless sea
All we do crumbles to the ground though we refuse to see
Dust in the wind
All we are is dust in the wind
Oh - oh - oh

Now, don't hang on, nothing lasts forever but the earth and sky
It slips away, and all your money won't another minute buy
Dust in the wind
All we are is dust in the wind
All we are is dust in the wind
Dust in the wind
Everything is dust in the wind
Everything is dust in the wind
The wind

On the surface, this song seems pessimistic, perhaps even fatalistic. But it speaks to me....deep. Some of the thoughts are even scriptural, I think. Our lives are "but a vapor," after all. I guess it says to me that "all is vanity" and don't put your trust in your money, because nothing you can buy has any lasting value, and nothing we do on this earth is going to stand the test of time. Everything comes to an end....even if it lasts a while after you're gone (like books, songs, paintings, films...). Oh, I could say a lot more on this subject, but you get my drift. And although it's a pensive, or melancholy-type song, it makes me feel great every time I hear it on the radio (of course, to me it's musically beautiful too). I'm not sure what that says about my personality (I prefer not to delve too deeply there!), that I'm a depressing person? Maybe...but I'm so thankful that God gave us music, and that I have songs to touch my heart and soul...and fit all my moods.

So, how about you? What song speaks to you deeply (brings a smile to your face or a lump to your throat), and why? What does that say about you? Talk to me.

1 comment:

  1. I have so many favorite songs. So many bring back such fun memories. I guess I'd have to say "Annie's Song" because it was sung at our wedding 39 years ago. I still choke up when I hear it.

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