A Thousand Beautiful Things
Annie Lenox released BARE a couple years ago. As soon as I got my hands on it, I listened to it again and again for months on end. This is music I can relate to. Maybe it has something to do with being a woman. But not just that. It’s also about being a woman who has been around the block a few times.BARE is a collection of extraordinary songs that reflect genuine experience. The lyrics sometimes paint the author as heartbroken, not so much in a romantic way, but in a needy, desperate, hungry way. Other songs expose her transparent bitterness to mask the fear and pain of love. The last track is literally a beseeching prayer asking for help with the mess she’s created in her life.
Oh god
Now where do I come in?
Gone and broken everything
So I hope you'll understand
if someone needed a helping hand
It must be now
It must be now
Not since I was an emotionally volatile teenager listening to the angst-soaked lyrics of typical pop music, have I felt such empathy with music. Lenox shares a wisdom that only comes with hard earned and often painful experience. I know there are a lot of other musicians creating wonderful stuff too. However, this particular album continues to speak to me. I listened again the other day and found myself moved to tears before the end of the first track. It’s my favorite because it speaks a frequent prayer of my own.
Every day I write the list
Of reasons why I still believe they do exist
~ a thousand beautiful things ~
And even though it's hard to see
The glass is full and not half empty
~ a thousand beautiful things ~
So... light me up like the sun
To cool down with your rain
I never want to close my eyes again
Never close my eyes
Never close my eyes
I thank you for the air to breathe
The heart to beat
The eyes to see again
~ a thousand beautiful things ~
And all the things that's been and done
The battle's won
The good and bad in everyone
~ this is mine to remember ~
So ...
Here I go again
Singin' by your window
Pickin' up the pieces of what's left to find
The world was meant for you and me
To figure out our destiny
~ a thousand beautiful things ~
To live
To die
To breathe
To sleep
To try to make your life complete
~ yes, yes ~
So ...
Light me up like the sun
To cool down with your rain
I never want to close my eyes again
Never close my eyes never close my eyes ...
That is everything I have to say
~ that's all I have to say ~
posted by Theresa @ 12/13/2006 07:07:00 PM
12 Comments:
Annie and you must surely be two of the thousand beautiful things.
I am buying this album ASAP!
I liked Annie from way back when with Sweet Dreams. I need to get this album. Thanks for reminding me of an artist I enjoy.
I used to dig Annie Lennox back int he day...
Though...if you were to ever ask me in person I would deny it. ;)
Steve~
Annie Lennox rocks and is one hot chik.
Speaking of hot chiks, why is this blog named "2 hot chiks" when the only hot chik I ever see writing here is Theresa?
Maybe it's because Theresa is hot enough for two chiks? Could be! ;)
Oh Theresa...I agree...thanks for reminding my of how I used to listen to this CD over & over & over...til I was sick of it...I haven't listened to it in years because I OD'd myself on it...
I love her sense of urgency in that song...like she has to say it all right now...right now...or else lose it.
Larry, don't forget you too.
Spin, you won't regret it.
Blaze, that doesn't surprise me a bit.
Clover, if you're like me you'll need to have some tissues to listen to the whole thing.
Steven, I promise not to tell anyone, however, if it amuses me I may taunt you privately.
Dan, sadly my hot chik blogmate lost interest in this little project.
It would be nice if I were hot enough for two chiks. Then, maybe I'd get double the lovin'
Chick, I OD'd on it too. However, after such a long break in between listens, I heard a few things with a new ear. I love when that happens.
I've always loved her strength as a woman and an artist.
Lately I've fallen in love with Fiona Apple too.
All is beautiful. . .
Happy Holidays, Theresa
Theresa, you are hot enough for two! So there! :)
Pman3 - You have great taste in Chiks!
Popeye - Indeed. You make a Love Goddess proud. I can't even think of you without grinning from ear to ear.
UGenius - Merry-Merry!
Dan - You're sweet. This is why so many Hot Chiks want to hug and smooch you. XOXO
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