“I love music, any kind of music”.

I didn’t write that line. That credit belongs to the iconic songwriting duo Gamble and Huff, as was sung by the O’Jays. And that simple line sums up quite neatly how I feel about music.

What is it about tunes and lyrics, hearing musicians play instruments and singers sing songs, that makes many of us feel good? What makes some songs become popular? What makes some songs stay in people’s minds forever?

There are some theories.  I know there’s a mathematical formula about beats per minute that supposedly is found in many chart toppers. Certain singers have voices that are just so pure that people will listen because the vocals are that incredible. There are musicians that play their instruments so well that you can’t help but be in awe of them. But those are just theories…and there is no universal song that everyone loves. Every listener takes something out of a song, a piece of work. Everyone has music that just speaks to them.

One of my songs is “Iris” written by Johnny Rzeznick.  There is something about this song that resonates with me, and also every other Goo Goo Dolls fan as evidenced by the crowd singing the chorus at the concert I attended recently. And of course my blog sister Cynthia, who has written about this song as well.

And I’d give up forever to touch you
‘Cause I know that you feel me somehow
You’re the closest to heaven that I’ll ever be
And I don’t want to go home right now
And all I can taste is this moment
And all I can breathe is your life
And sooner or later it’s over
I just don’t wanna miss you tonight
And I don’t want the world to see me
‘Cause I don’t think that they’d understand
When everything’s meant to be broken
I just want you to know who I am
And you can’t fight the tears that ain’t coming
Or the moment of truth in your lies
When everything feels like the movies
Yeah you bleed just to know you’re alive
© BMG Rights Management

So what is it about this song? Why does it grab my attention? Seriously, other than the obvious romantic stuff (cause we all know I’m not particularly romantic), what captivates me?

And of course, what are the songs that captivate you? Which songs will always be on the playlist in her heart?

 

 

31 thoughts on “My Song”

  4. I can’t pick a favorite song I have so many, it all depends on the mood I am in, what I do love about music is its ability to take you back in time

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  5. I agree with you about music; I need to write a similar post. 🙂

    I wonder if your songs have been your favorite for a while, or if they are limited by certain ages? I like some for long periods but, like books or movies, prefer different ones as I change and age.

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    1. I have some songs that have been a part of my life forever, and then there are songs I get hooked on for short periods of time. That’s what’s great about music…it has the ability to be a lifelong friend, or the exact thing you need st that moment

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      2. Honestly, I don’t listen to just my old faves. I make new and bizarre playlists every week that have an eclectic mix of music both old and new!! But I also have what I call my mellow playlist that are songs I like to chill to, and a faves list that are songs that get me motivated, so there’s that

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      4. I don’t know how I end up picking things to put on my play list! Someone might mention Top Gun, and I might put that soundtrack on my list, which will remind me of something else, and so on!!

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  6. I have waaaaaaaay too many faves when it comes to songs and artists— but there’s a soft spot in my heart of Iris. That song is a dream to listen to. I have an eclectic taste in music so much so it’s almost easier to list what I don’t like. Still, to sum up: I love anything with a good beat, makes me either wanna sing or dance. 😄

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  9. I couldn’t even begin to tell you all the songs that move me, and the way I associate so many to people and times in my life. I love music, especially songs you can sing along to…because you can’t sing along to all of them~! But I love all genres, all types, all kinds. My itunes on shuffle is always amusing. 🙂

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