I want to wish y'all a happy new year and a wonderful future. I feel that Jason Mraz said it best in his song Have It All,
May you have auspiciousness and causes of success
May you have the confidence to always do your best
May you take no effort in your being generous
Sharing what you can, nothing more nothing less
May you know the meaning of the word happiness
May you always lead from the beating in your chest
May you be treated like an esteemed guest
May you get to rest, may you catch your breath
And may the best of your todays be the worst of your tomorrows
And may the road less paved be the road that you follow
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I find that music lyrics speak to me and help me tell my story sometimes when I can't find the right words internally. Sometimes, when I am struggling with an emotion or a thought I can't express, I will flip through my playlists, or explore the playlists on my apps, and something magical happens... an artist will come on and start singing and the words flow out that express what it is that I am trying to convey.
I have been a music lover since the days of my childhood when my father would bring out his guitar and sing us songs before bedtime rather than read us books most nights. I grew up on Jimmy Buffet, the Beatles, Rod Stewart, Bob Dylan, Led Zeppelin, Joan Baez, Billy Joel, and a whole bunch of other eclectic lyricists. I find myself drawn to lyricists who tell a story or express a deep emotion.
I love to take road trips and the first thing that happens when I get in the car is that I find the perfect road trip music. Something to jam out to while I get into the highway driving zone. Something with drums, a good tune and that I can sing along to at the top of my lungs! It really makes the miles fly by.
LOVE the song titles hidden like gems in your post!
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I have Starships by Nikki Minaj on repeat from sun up to sun down.
I completely love the way you wrote this post. I have been streaming my favourite music on Spotify. Sending love.
Great post. Music feeds the soul.