Songs of the Week 2014 - Spirituality
Songs of the Week 2014 - Spirituality
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Week of 8/3/2014
Week of 8/3/2014
"You Are My Sunshine" by The Civil Wars, released as a single in 2011
"You Are My Sunshine" by The Civil Wars, released as a single in 2011
You never know dear, how much I love you
Please don't take my sunshine away...
I’m gonna miss The Civil Wars…
Retrospective Note 2019: On August 5th, 2014, a duo that Jessica and I bonded over ended their career as “The Civil Wars” to pursue their own musical endeavors. Their music, and the overall theme of their project, was always about the turmoil and pain of a romance unfulfilled, and so in a weird way, it seemed fitting for things to come to a close in such a wistful way. Their music played such a wonderful part in our dating years, and I will always cherish that notion~ 💙
Week of 8/10/2014
Week of 8/10/2014
"(I've Had) The Time of My Life" by Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes off of the soundtrack for the 1987 film, "Dirty Dancing"
"(I've Had) The Time of My Life" by Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes off of the soundtrack for the 1987 film, "Dirty Dancing"
I've been waiting for so long
Now I've finally found someone to stand by me~ 💙
Week of 8/17/2014
Week of 8/17/2014
"Man in the Mirror" by Michael Jackson off his 1987 album, "Bad"
"Man in the Mirror" by Michael Jackson off his 1987 album, "Bad"
If you wanna make the world a better place
Take a look at yourself and make a change~ 💙
Retrospective Note 2022: This is the song I always return to whenever I'm feeling down from the weight of the world and its numerous problems. It reminds me that I am capable of making this world a better place, and you are too. This song is a call to arms for all people, to realize that change starts with the individual. You don't need the power of a president to change the world, for even if you were president, there are things in place that make it near impossible to do anything incredible for the world, let alone your own nation. No, the change starts with us as individuals in our everyday lives. No matter where you work, no matter what you do or create, YOU have the power in your hands already, to make a difference. Ground yourself in love. Love others, and be sure to love yourself. In a world of hate and suffering, we need more than ever, for people to shine a light in the darkness. Change starts with me. Change starts with you. Make that change.
Week of 8/24/2014
Week of 8/24/2014
"These Days" by Foo Fighters off of their 2011 album, "Wasting Light"
"These Days" by Foo Fighters off of their 2011 album, "Wasting Light"
Your heart has never been broken
Your pride has never been stolen
Not yet not yet~ 💙
Retrospective Note 2022: Crazy listening to this song now while remembering who I once was. The naivety of the verses very much represented what I was raised to believe about life. As I get older, I start to understand the chorus even more. I remember even as a young adult listening to this song feeling somewhat put off by the tone of the chorus. I was not remotely prepared for the hardship that was headed my way in the next year and coming, so I couldn't understand what Grohl meant like I do now.
I'm stronger after what I went through, and I'm still dealing with the trauma of those first experiences with death and spiritual doubt. It's leading me in the right direction though, and making me stronger in faith, and stronger in life. I no longer hear Grohl's words as pessimism, but rather, as brutal honesty about life and living. It's how you deal with these truths that count, and I choose to let them grow me as they come.
Week of 8/31/2014
Week of 8/31/2014
"School" by Nirvana off of their 1989 album, "Bleach"
"School" by Nirvana off of their 1989 album, "Bleach"
You're in high school again...
Welp, I’m finally starting college! Took a 2 year break from school, and now I’m off to study radio/television at Collin! The lyrics are unrelated of course haha, for I’m quite excited for this new journey~ 💙
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