Offering this song to all the young hearts out there. Listen to the words as it soaks in for you, what is true.
What does this song mean to you?
What’s the sense in sharing this one and only life
Ending up, just another lost and lonely wife
You count up the years, and they will be filled with tears, oooh
Love only breaks up, to start over again
You’ll get the babies, but you won’t have your man
While he is busy loving every woman that he can, huh huh
Say I wanna leave a thousand times a day
It’s easier said that done, when I just can’t break away
Just can’t break away
Young hearts, run free
Never be hung up, hung up like my man and me (oooh)
Hmmm, my man and me
Young hearts, to yourself be true
Don’t be no fool when loving is all there is (oooh)
I said I don’t love you
It’s high time, just one crack at life
Who we want to live in, trouble and strife
My mind must be free, to learn all I can about me
I’m gonna love me for the rest of my days
Caress the babies every time they say
Self resevation is what’s really going on today, oooh
Say I wanna leave a thousand times a day
How can I turn loose
When you just can’t break away (just can’t break away)
Young hearts, run free
Never be hung up, hung up like my man and me (oooh)
Oooh, my man and me
Whoa, young hearts, to yourself be true
Don’t be no fool when loving is all there is (oooh)
I said I don’t love you, hmmm
Young hearts, run free
Never be hung up, hung up like my man and me (oooh)
Whoa, my man and me
Whoa, young hearts, to yourself be true
Don’t be no fool when loving is all there is (oooh)
No, yeah aaah aaah aaah
Clip from the Greek Theatre show, Michael Franti performing “I’ll be waiting for you”- with lyrics “The best things in life aren’t things/They’re living, they’re breathing.” It’s a song about being there for other people, ready to catch them when they fall.
Now, I wasn’t a Michael Franti fan…not until last night when I witnessed him in action at the Greek Theatre in Berkeley. I’ve never seen so many middle aged people boggeying on down! We were an eclectic audience mixed with former hippies, little children, older gentleman and young people and we were all dancing the night away. The way he interacted with the audience, it was clear that there was no distinction between the performers and the audience…we were whole, uniting through music and soul.
His music and lyrics were uplifting and moving. He encouraged us to hug our friends next to us and show appreciation. That’s exactly what I did…appreciating this great evening with good friends. I felt the impact Michael had on people with his music- community, unity, love, meaning…
I was thinking about impact and people…then it hit me…
I don’t have the most subscribers on YouTube…
My video views aren’t nearly as much as the video of a barfing kitty…
Nor do I have millions of hits on my blog…
but none of that truly matters.
For the 25,000 v’stars out there and counting (leading with soul and self empowerment)…I’m proud of each of you! You’re making the world a better place, by creating meaning for yourself, evolving and making a positive impact on others. What we’re putting in place…is exponential goodness and for that, makes me feel fuzzy and proud.
I guess what I’m saying is…QUALITY OVER QUANTITY!
In the same way Michael Franti’s music and spirit touched me, I hope you are inspired by his lyrics to live with meaning with everything you have- your life.
Game Dae is coming a bit early this week, as I compose an article on the 3rd anniversary of Vanae.com.
Did I ever mention that Passion Pit and Phoenix are epic roadtrip music?! Something about driving a straight road, sun beaming and rows of trees aligned on your side, driving towards a majestic mountain….rocking Phoenix music. It’s like you’re in a music video…or even better, this is the soundtrack of your life.
So now, whenever I heard Phoenix music, I think of the fantabulous RV roadtrip to Disneyland for my bday and my most recent roadtrip to Portland & Seattle with my awesome cousin, Viet.
Life is made of magical moments like these.
I want to know…what’s your favorite roadtrip music?
PS- Didn’t think a band could conjure up so many good memories. As I was going through Phoenix’s new and old tracks on YouTube, I came across this song…I’d like to dedicate ‘If I ever feel better’ by Phoenix to BT (my ex) and very good friend today. Heart of Gold. Lover of Music. He inspired me to embrace my voice, style and music. Always be thankful for those who made an impact on your life – large or small.
We all have had one or a few instances of puppy love. My very first puppy love was my high school boyfriend, Jacky. You know that intense crazy feeling between Bella & Edwards in Twilight…well, that’s what I felt (minus the fangs and vampire tendencies). It was beautiful. It was painful. It was intense. I thought it was love at that time. All that, was puppy love.
So for this week’s Game Dae Wednesdae: Who was your puppy love? Share your story!
This week’s game was inspired by this music video produced by my friend, Carl. I’m in it as well. (Trying my acting skills) Enjoy!
