Music is a ministry in itself. The lyrics you hear in your favorite songs speak to your soul, imbedding themselves in your psyche. For some reason, popular songs about begging for love strikes a chord in your heart which allows this scenario to play out over and over again in your lives because you think if its in a song, its acceptable to feel this way.
It's not.
Here is Part 1 of Smart Advice For Sad Love Songs By Women.
THE ARTIST: Mary J. Blige
THE SONG: I'm Going Down
THE LYRICS:
Why'd you have to say goodbye
Look what you done to me
I can't stop these tears from fallin from my eyes
I'm going down
Since you ain't around
My whole world's upside down
ADVICE: There are 6 billion people on the planet. Get your ass up and get over it.
THE ARTIST: Mariah Carey
THE SONG: We Belong Together
THE LYRICS:
I'm feeling all out of my element
Crying, Throwing Things
Trying To Figure Out
Where the hell I went wrong
ADVICE: Buy a new pair of shoes, set a goal for yourself and stop breaking your own stuff. That's not too smart, hon.
THE ARTIST: Tracey Chapman
THE SONG: Gimme One Reason to Stay Here
THE LYRICS:
Gimme one reason to stay here
And I'll turn right back around
Gimme one reason to stay here
And I'll turn right back around
Said I don't wanna leave you lonely
You gotta make me change my mind
ADVICE: You are begging him to convince you to stay. Really? Just go back to him already.
THE ARTIST: Etta James
THE SONG: I'd Rather Go Blind
THE LYRICS:
Something told me it was over
When I saw you and her talking
Something deep down in my soul said cry girl
When I saw you and that girl walking round
I would rather go blind boy
Than to see you walk away from me child
ADVICE: You'd rather go blind? That's pitiful. Better take a lesson from Beyonce because you can really have another him in a minute.
THE ARTIST: Whitney Houston
THE SONG: I Have Nothing
THE LYRICS:
Don't make me close one more door
I don't want to have to hurt anymore
Stay in my arms if you dare
Or must I imagine you there
Don't walk away from me
I have nothing
If I don't have you
ADVICE: You have nothing? Young lady, you have a lot. You have health, beauty and free will. Or just go ahead and have an imaginary relationship but please, STOP BEGGING HIM NOT TO WALK AWAY FROM YOU!
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Smart Advice For Sad Love Songs By Women
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