Favorite song lyrics

I love this song by Sting because it makes me think of Anne Rice's Vampire Chronicles, that's the intention, I think.

Moon Over Bourbon Street

There's a moon over bourbon street tonight
I see faces as they pass beneath the pale lamplight
I've no choice but to follow that call
The bright lights, the people, and the moon and all
I pray everyday to be strong
For I know what I do must be wrong
Oh you'll never see my shade or hear the sound of my feet
While there's a moon over bourbon street

It was many years ago that I became what I am
I was trapped in this life like an innocent lamb
Now I can never show my face at noon
And you'll only see me walking by the light of the moon
The brim of my hat hides the eye of a beast

I've the face of a sinner but the hands of a priest
Oh you'll never see my shade or hear the sound of my feet
While there's a moon over bourbon street

She walks everyday through the streets of New Orleans
She's innocent and young from a family of means
I have stood many times outside her window at night
To struggle with my instinct in the pale moonlight
How could I be this way when I pray to god above
I must love what I destroy and destroy the thing I love
Oh you'll never see my shade or hear the sound of my feet
While there's a moon over bourbon street

I have two songs that are really inspiring/uplifting to me and therefore are my favorites...

The first is "Sunny Hours" by the Long Beach Dub Allstars (band formed by members of Sublime after the passing of Brad--I also love most if not all Sublime songs but this one really cheers me up..) It's all about focusing on the good.

"Sunny Hours"

Well I've strolled across some dance floors
filled with girls all dressed in red
Pulled my foot from my mouth answered back to things I've said
Wandered through the valley of the shadow of the dead
Stumbled round this old sundial, there these words I read
'I only count the sunny hours, the brightest hours of day
I never count the gloomy hours, I let them slip away'
And I realize I'm away

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
I'm alright y'all, I'm alright y'all
You wanna be alright you gotta walk tall

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
I'm alright y'all, alright y'all
You wanna be alright you gotta walk tall

You gotta walk tall y'all, y'all, y'all
y, yeah, yeah, yeah
Well I woke up in too many beds with girls I didn't know
I've seen lots of brothers act tough,
and I've watched them come and go
And tell me why I'm not dead with them in the valley down below
I give thanks everyday for these words that save my soul
I only count the sunny hours, the brightest hours of day
I never count the gloomy hours, I let them slip away
And I realize I'm away

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
I'm alright y'all, alright y'all (I'm alright)
You wanna be alright you gotta walk tall
"Come on"
Its like the wise man said,
"Relax yourself
When its moving too fast you set ya down
When the going gets tough then get to going
If you really wanna speak than make the sound
Keep your eyes on the prize and realize
That the struggles gonna come in all shapes and size
But you gotta stay strong, don't let your knees buckle
Gotta keep the hustle, keep hustling"
Do it, Do it, Do it
Let the lovin', let the lovin' come back to me
Bring it, bring it, bring it, bring it, bring it back to me
Let the lovin', let the lovin' come back to me
Bring it, bring it, bring it, bring it, bring it back to me
Let the lovin', let the lovin' come back to me
Bring it, bring it, bring it, bring it, come back to me
Let the lovin', let the lovin' come back to me
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
(Everything's gonna be alright now, everything's gonna be alright)
I'm alright y'all, alright y'all
You wanna be alright you gotta walk tall
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
(You gotta walk tall y'all)
(Yeah, yeah, I'm just being)
I'm alright y'all, alright y'all
(I'm alright y'all, I'm all)
I'm all be e e, be e e be alright y'all
Its alright in the sunny time with the Black Eyed Peas,
rocking it straight down from Long Beach
I got the, ohhh
(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
I'm alright y'all, alright y'all
You wanna be alright you gotta walk tall
you gotta walk tall
Long Beach Dub Allstars, Black Eyed Peas, Will I Am
I'm alright y'all, alright y'all
You wanna be alright you gotta walk tall
When the going get tough, the tough get going
and I'm out

and the second one is Pearl Jam's "I am Mine":


The selfish theyâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]re all standing in line...
Faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by,
I only own my mind.

The north is to south what the clock is to time.
There's east and there's west and there's everywhere life.
I know I was born and I know that Iâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]ll die.
The in between is mine. I am mine.

And the feeling it gets left behind...
All their innocence lost at one time...
Significant behind the eyes, thereâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s no need to hide.
We're safe tonight.

The ocean is full cause everyone's crying,
The full moon is looking for friends at high tide.
The sorrow grows bigger when the sorrows denied.
I only know my mind. I am mine.

And the meaning it gets left behind...
All their innocence lost at one time.
Significant behind the eyes, thereâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s no need to hide... We're safe tonight.

And the feelings they get left behind...
All their innocence broken with lies.
Significant between the lines, we may need to hide.

And the meanings they get left behind...
All their innocence lost at one time.
We're all different behind the eyes, theres no need to hide.

This is one of my all time favorites by Crosby Stills Nash and Young.

Our House

I'll light the fire, you put the flowers in the vase that you bought today.
Staring at the fire for hours and hours while I listen to you
play your love songs all night long for me, only for me.

Come to me now and rest your head for just five minutes, everything is good.
Such a cozy room, the windows are illuminated by the
sunshine through them, fiery gems for you, only for you.

Our house is a very, very fine house with two cats in the yard, life used to be so hard,
now everything is easy cause of you and our la, la, la…

Our house is a very, very fine house with two cats in the yard, life used to be so hard,
now everything is easy cause of you and our

I'll light the fire, you put the flowers in the vase that you bought today.

This is another favorite of mine. I love Phoebe Snow.

Either or Both

Sometimes these hands get so clumsy
That i drop things and people laugh
Sometimes these hands seem so graceful
I can see them signin' autographs

What i want to know from you
When you hear my plea
Do you like or love
Either or both of me
Do you like or love
Either or both of me

Sometimes this face looks so funny
That i hide it behind a book
But sometimes this face has so much class
That i have to sneak a second look

What i want to know from you
When you hear my plea
Do you like or love
Either or both of me
Do you like or love
Either or both of me

Sometimes this life gets so empty
That i become afraid
Then i remember you're in it
And i think i might still have it made.

What i want to know from you
When you hear my plea
Do you like or love
Either or both of me
Do you like or love
Either or both of me

Ok One more! There are so many good ones. This is Shania Twain

Honey I'm Home

The car won't start--It's Falling apart falling apart
I was late for work and the boss got smart
My pantyline shows--got a run in my hose
My hair went fiat--man, I hate that (hate that)
Just when I thought things couldn't get worse
I realized I forgot my purse
With all this stress--I must confess
This could be worse than PMS
BRIDGE:
This job ain't worth the pay
Can't wait 'til the end of the day
Honey, I'm on my way
Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!
CHORUS:
Honey, I'm home and I had a hard day

Pour me a cold one and oh, by the way
Rub my feet, gimme something to eat
Fix me up my favorite treat
Honey, I'm back, my head's killing me
I need to relax and watch TV
Get off the phone--give the dog a bone
Hey! Hey! Honey, I'm home!
I broke a nail opening the mail
I cursed out loud 'cause it hurts like hell

This job's a pain--it's so mundane
It sure don't stimulate my brain
(BRIDGE)
(CHORUS)
Oh, rub my neck will you
(CHORUS)
I'm home, that feels much better

This is the song we played during our wedding back in October of last year. It says everything that we feel for each other and then some. I still get teary eyesd when ever I hear this song.

Love of my Live By Sammy Kershaw


You are the love of my life
And you are the reason i'm alive
And baby baby baby
When i think of how you saved me
I go crazy

I've never known love like this
And it fills me with a new tenderness
And i know i know i know
You're in my heart you're in my soul
You're all i can't resist

And i need to tell you
The first time i held you
I knew you are the love of my life

I spent a lifetime waiting
Always hesitating until you
I was lost so deep inside my shell
'til you came and saved me from myself


Now all i really know
Is i need you

And you are the love of my life
All the joy and tears that i cry
And baby baby baby
You don't have to say a word
I see it in your eyes

As we stand together
I promise forever
'til the day that i die
You are the love of my life

I spent a lifetime waiting
Always hesitating until you
I was lost so deep inside my shell
'til you came and saved me from myself
Now all i really know
Is i need you

You are the love of my life
You are the reason i'm alive

Here's a song by India Arie that I really love. It's a good reminder for those of us who get caught up in what we feel we should look like and how we should act.

Video

Verse 1
Sometimes I shave my legs and sometimes I donâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t
Sometimes I comb my hair and sometimes I wonâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t
Depend of how the wind blows I might even paint my toes
It really just depends on whatever feels good in my soul

Iâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]m not the average girl from your video
And I ainâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t built like a supermodel
But I learned to love myself unconditionally,
Because I am a queen

I not the average girl from your video
My worth is not determined by the price of my clothes
No matter what Iâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]m wearing I will always be
India.Arie

Verse 2
When I look in the mirror and the only one there is me
Every freckle on my face is where itâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s suppose to be
And I know my creator didnâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t make no mistakes on me
My feet, my thighs, my Lips, my eyes, Iâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]m loving what I see

Iâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]m not the average girl from your video
And I ainâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t built like a supermodel
But I learned to love myself unconditionally,
Because I am a queen

Verse 3
Am I less of a lady if I donâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t where panty hose
My momma said a lady ainâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t what she wears but what she knows…
But Iâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]ve drawn the conclusion, itâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s all an illusion
Confusionâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s the name of the game
A misconception, a vast deception,
Something got to change

Now donâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t be offended this is all my opinion
Ainâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t nothing that Iâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]m saying law
This is a true confession
Of a life learned lesson
I was sent here to share with y'all
So get in when you fit in
Go on and shine
Clear your mind
Nowâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s the time
Put your salt on the shelf
Go on and love yourself
‘Cause everythingâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s gonna be alright

Iâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]m not the average girl from your video
And I ainâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t built like a supermodel
But I learned to love myself unconditionally,
Because I am a queen

Out
Keep your fancy drink, and your expensive minks
I donâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t need that to have a good time
Keep your expensive cars and your caviar
Allâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]s I need is my guitar

Keep your crystal and your pistol
Iâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]d rather have a pretty piece of crystal
Donâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t need you silicone, I prefer my own
What god gave me is just fine…

Iâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]m not the average girl from your video
And I ainâ€[emoji]8482[/emoji]t built like a supermodel
But I learned to love myself unconditionally,
Because I am a queen

I'm going to break a tradition here and only write a line but i love the Rat Pack songs. I think it is in "I've got you under my skin"
and Frank sings;

"Heaven rest us, I'm not aspestos"

Isn't that just the best and most out of the blue line in the world ever.

After the death of my husband this song became my courage.

Smile

Smile though your heart is aching,
Smile, even though it's breaking,
When there are clouds,
In the sky you'll get by,
If you smile through your fears and sorrows,
Smile and maybe tomorrow,
You'll see the sun come shining through if you,
Light up your face with gladness,
Hide every trace of sadness,
Although a tear may be ever so near,
That's the time you must keep on trying,
Smile, what's the use of crying,
You'll find that life is still worthwhile,
If you just smile.

My favorite right now is called 'Heartbreaker' by Simple Plan, it has TONS of meaning for me. That, and the fact that I'm aspiring to play it on drums :rainbow:

I heard you're doing ok,
but I want you to know
I'm a dic...
I'm addicted to you
I can't pretend I don't care
when you don't think about me
Do you think I deserve this?
I tried to make you happy
but you left anyway...

(chorus)
I'm trying to forget that
I'm addicted to you
But I want it, and I need it
I'm addicted to you
Now its over,
I can't forget what you said
and I never wanna do this again
Heartbreaker

Since the day I met you
and after all we've been through
still a dic..
I'm addicted to you
I think you know that its true
I'd run a thousand miles to get you
Do you think I deserve this?
I tried to make you happy,
doing all that I could
just to keep you
but you left anyway...

(chorus)

How long will I be waiting..
until the end of time
I don't know
why I'm still waiting,
I can't make you mine

(chorus)

Here's one that helped me out of a bad period in my life...

Seal- Don't Cry :cry:

When we were young,
And truth was paramount.
We were older then,
And we lived our life without any doubt.
Those memories,
They seem so long ago.
What's become of them? When you feel like me I want you to know.
Don't cry.
You're not alone.
Don't cry,
Tonight, my baby.
Don't cry,
You'll always be loved.
Don't cry,
Tonight.
My baby.
Today I dreamed,
Of friends I had before.
And I wonder why.
The ones who care don't call anymore.
My feelings hurt.
But you know I overcome the pain.
And I'm stronger now,
There can't be a fire unless there's a flame.
Don't cry.
You're not alone.
Don't cry,
Tonight, my baby.
Don't cry.
You'll always be loved.
Don't cry oh...
Limousines and sycophants,
Don't leave me now,
Cause I'm afraid what you've done to me.
Is now the wolf.
In my bed,
In my head.
In my head.
In my head.
The challenges, we took were hard enough.
They get harder now.
Even when we think that we've had enough.
Don't feel alone,
Cause it's I you understand.
I'm your sedative,
Take a piece of me whenever you can.
Don't cry.... you're not alone.
...don't be so hard on yourself...
Don't cry.... tonight my baby
...Those tears are for.....someone else...
Don't cry.... you'll always be loved
...I hear your voice on the phone...
Don't cry.... tonight sweet baby
...I hear you feel... so alone.
Don't cry... don't cry... don't cry... don't you cry...
Cry... Don't cry...
Cause you still be loved
Don't cry
Don't cry tonight
Ohh..
My baby my baby my baby my baby my baby my baby my baby
my baby my baby my my baby my baby my baby my baby mymy baby my baby my baby
My baby....
Don't cry tonight
You'll still be loved

This was my 1st dance at my wedding

YOUR LOVE AMAZES ME (John Berry)

I've seen the seven wonders of the world
I've seen the beauty of diamonds and pearls
But they ain't nothin' baby
Your love amazes me

I've seen a sunset that would make you cry
And colors of a rainbow reaching 'cross the sky
The moon in all its phases, but
Your love amazes me

Don't you ever doubt this love of mine
You're the only one for me
You give me hope, you give reason
You give me something to believe in
Forever faithfully, your love amazes me

I've prayed for miracles that never came
I got down on my knees in the pouring rain
But only you could save me
Your love amazes me

Don't you ever doubt this love of mine
You're the only one for me
You give me hope, you give me reason
You give me something to believe in
Forever faithfully, your love amazes me.

Your love
Your love amazes me

Your love amazes me
I got down on my knees
Your love
Your love amazes me

Only you (repeat)

1 of my all time fav groups (especially for their lyrics) are the Indigo Girls.
Love will Come to You

guess i wasn't the best one to ask
me myself with my face pressed up against love's glass
to see the shiny toy i've been hoping for
the one i never can afford

the wide world spins and spits turmoil
and the nations toil for peace
but the paws of fear upon your chest
only love can soothe that beast
and my words are paper tigers
no match for the predator of pain inside her

i say love will come to you
hoping just because i spoke the words that they're true
as if I've offered up a crystal ball to look through
where there's now one there will be two

i was born under the sign of cancer
like brushing cloth i smooth the wrinkles for an answer
i close my eyes and wish you fine
(i'm always closing my eyes wishing i'm fine)
even though i know you're not this time
(even though i'm not this time)

i say love will come to you
hoping just because i spoke the words that they're true
as if i've offered up a crystal ball to look through
where there's now one there will be two

dodging your memories a field of knives
always on the outside looking in on other's lives

i say love will come to you
hoping just because i spoke the words that they're true
as if i've offered up a crystal ball to look through
where there's now one there will be two

and i wish her insight to battle love's blindness
strength from the milk of human kindness
a safe place for all the pieces that scattered
learn to pretend there's more than love that matters

Possibly my all time fav lyrics Indigo Girls - they are alwyas thought provoking!

You and me of the 10000 wars.

You and me of the 10,000 wars,
dividing life into factions of pleasure and chores -
a bed to be made and a bed to lie in,
a hand in the darker side and our sights set on zion.
The heart of a skeptic and the mind of a child,
put my life in a box and let my imagination run wild
pour the cement for my feet.
the heart and the mind on a parallel course
never the two shall meet.
and, oh, the dissatisfied with the satisfied
everybody loves a melodrama
and the scandal of a lie -
still you held your arms open for the prodigal daughter
I see my eyes in your eyes through my eyes -
still waters.
Try making one and one make one
twist the shapes until everything comes undone
watch the wizard behind the curtain
the larger than life and the power of seeming certain.
The evil ego and the vice of pride
is there ever anything else that makes us take our different sides?
I wanted everything to feed me.
About as full as I got was of myself
and the upper echalons of mediocrity
after the battle and we're still around
everything once up in the air has settled down
sweep the ashes let the silence find us
a moment of peace is worth every war behind us.
You and me of the 10,000 wars.

Here is a link to the discography of the Indigo Girls with wav files if you want to listen to them - they have beautiful harmonies!
Indigo Girls

Indigo girls are great! I saw them here which a lot of 'women' were there, very few men, if you know what I mean ,anyway, they were really good!

Here's another one of my favorites...

Don't Know Much

written by Barry Mann, Cynthia Weil, Tom Snow
sung by Linda Ronstadt and Aaron Neville

Look at this face
I know the years are showing
Look at this life
I still don't know where it's going

I don't know much
But I know I love you
And that may be all I need to know

Look at these eyes
They've never seen what mattered
Look at these dreams
So beat and so battered

I don't know much
But I know I love you
That may be all I need to know

So many questions still left unanswered
So much I've never broken through

And when I feel you near me
Sometimes I see so clearly
The only truth I've ever known is me and you

Look at this man
So blessed with inspiration
Look at this soul
Still searching for salvation

I don't know much
But I know I love you
And that may be all I need to know

I don't know much
But I know I love you
That may be all I need to know

I don't know much
But I know I love you
That may be all there is to know

That song was played at my wedding 9 years ago That, and 'A Whole New World' (from the Aladdin soundtrack). It still makes my heart swell with love for my hubby years later

I have never heard of the Indigo Girls...