Persistent and determination is why I'm posting this son's song on my blog. For years he's been singing and trying to get his music out there. It's coming along slowly but surely. He's an independent artist and because he wants to be in control of how he writes, what he writes and when to write. He's got fans both here in the US and also international so he stays focus and true to his genre of music and works hard on getting songs out to his fans. I know one day, he'll reap all the hard work and efforts he puts forth for his music.
He received notification from Spotify that they've recognized him in their 'fresh finds" which is huge. This song has a catchy tune to it. He talks about ride it out, which is an implication of how he's riding the waves out of being patient with the obstacles he encounters as an artist. and here is what he has to say about that:
"On a brighter note, this latest record is entitled “Ride It Out, Run It Back”. On this record, I lightly touch on my feelings towards the lifestyle as an artist and how I do appreciate it. However, I made the decision not too long ago that I would invest myself in this for the sole purpose of making money. It’s been rough to say the least, but at this point, I’m still faithful in my pursuit- and because of the support from my loved ones and YOU, I remain with my head above water. HERE. Endurance is the name of the game and not so much speed. Although, it does feel as if I’m limited on time haha.." I know hard work always pays off. One day he will reap the rewards of his work. I love this son of mine and the battles he experiences with his career as a musician. One day soon. One day soon.
Well, what can I say about Chris Stapleton and "Tennessee Whiskey"? He makes me long to taste whiskey which is something I've never ever longed for before in my life and something else besides whiskey that I can't put a finger on. I mean, I've never tasted whiskey, wine or beer before but the way he sings about it makes it sound wickedly delicious and yummy. I can almost taste it. Like warm strawberry syrup on pancakes. Ummmmm.
Anyways, Chris Stapleton is one hell of a singer. He's unique in his style of country music and what a voice. The way he strings that guitar leaves me in awe . It's almost neurotic if you ask me. No, I won't say erotic but best believe singing about this Tennesse whiskey makes me want to run my tongue over my lips imagining warm fuzzy, sweet strawberry something.
I heard this song on my daughter's phone. She plays it non-stop throughout the day and it grew on me. Now I'm the one playing it non-stop. Chris sings with his wife as a backup singer and what a perfect mix they are. I also love his song "Fire Away"and the steel patient a man can have when a woman unleashes hell on him.
I raise my glass of water to Chris Stapleton. Thank you for giving me a glimpse on how Tennessee Whiskey would taste like. So warm, sweet and something sexy. I love it.
First heard of Lukas Graham through my son Mahonrai who is serving a mission now. One of his favorite song back then was "Drunk in The Morning". I came across 7 years a couple days ago while listening to my son's songs on Soundcloud and 7 years was promoted. Listened to it and I was hooked. Mainly because, it gives a timeline that makes me hold my breath while assessing my own life. 7 years, 11 years, 30 years and soon to be 60 years old.
How amazing all our lives are. The chance to just have lived in this world and breath. The bodies that we each have, whether perfect or not is still a wonderment on each own. That we came, we lived and then we die. Reminiscing when I was 7 years old, it seems like I lived another life. Each phase from 1 to 10, 11 to 20, 21 to 30, 31 to 40, 41 to 50 seems like different stages of a big play and we are the main characters of our own movies. In our minds we can rewind to memories that makes us smile, tear up or cringe.
While being a young teenager, I remember being so anxious to be 18. Couldn't wait to be old enough. Couldn't wait to leave home and live my own life. Couldn't wait to meet my future husband. Couldn't wait for a lot of things. Looking back, I wish I had taken time to cherish those very moments of my life instead of being so anxious for the unknown. Now, here I am and I totally miss my childhood. Sometimes I wish I can just go back to being a little girl, so safe and well loved by mom, dad and so many families. No responsibilities because life can be so harsh and if one is not strong enough, you're bound to feel defeated instead of succeeding. Sometimes.
At almost 52 years old, I'm indulging in my daily life cherishing every moment with the ones I love. Especially my two little granddaughters. Oh how much I love and adore them. Once you pass half a century old, you realize you have to make sure each moment count because you'll never know when death knocks at your door. I cherish my children and I try not to judge them too harshly for the choices that they make because I myself didn't always make the right choices.
Thank you Lukas Graham for sharing your amazing talent with the world. Thank you God for the gift of beautiful music. What a dull life it would be without MUSIC.
I know it's been awhile since I've post about a song, but what better come back then sharing another one of my son's song, "IJS Keep It 100". He's getting more and more recognition for his music and he's so much more comfortable on stage then ever before.
Every song he writes comes from his personal experience and sometimes it makes me laugh but then other times, it makes me cry. He writes with a passion and he's good at what he does. A little more consistent and persistent, he'll make it.
"I'm Just Saying, Keep It 100" has a twist of humor to it. I listened to it the first time and had to smile because only my son would write a song of complain rather then a love song. LOL. It's the story of his life. Some of the comments on Soundcloud are hilarious. One comment goes, "It's about time I sing a song like this to my lady." This is just part of the lyrics:
"...Baby, tell me what you're gonna do? When all you do is lay around, watching ev'ry drama on your Timeline. We don't need your Facebook, all of them fake friends.... I'm just sayin, Keep it one hundred babe."
On Soundcloud he reached almost 200,000 in only a couple months. He performs locally and has more request for out-of-state appearances. I'm so excited for him. Music has always been a big part of our family. I'm just glad he didn't give up on this great talent. There's always room for variety of beautiful music in this world.
I just now discovered Sam Smith. He is amazing. "I'm covering my ears like a kid... I'm turning up the volume when you speak..."
This is exactly what I'm feeling now towards one of my children. Twisted that I'm feeling like a kid but for days now we've gone back and forth, back and forth. Words, like feathers are out there and impossible to get them back. There's no way we can control what people are saying and thinking. But when we allow them to come between family, then I want to stick my tongue out, cover my ears and perhaps run naked down the street screaming "Na na na la la la la la la la........"
Music these days gets to me through my children. What they're listening to and I try to zoom in to the words and make sure they're not sexually provocative or vulgar. So I always know what they're listening to. My son Mahonrai played this song and it just hit me that this is what I wanted to do to one of my other children. I'm tired of being judged by things that I didn't say and being held responsible for how other people thinks and feels towards them.
"Enough is enough...your words mean nothing I go La la la".
I love music.
"I can't find no silver lining..." I've tried everything I can think of to mend broken fences between us, but it seems the more I try the worse things gets. All I want is to be in good terms so we can all get on with our lives. Get along for time is so so so short. We waste it on anger and criticism. Ain't nobody has time for that.
As for now, I will resolve to ignoring anything that is said concerning this matter.
"...when you spit your venom.. I hate it.... when you hiss and preach I'm gonna drown you out before I lose my mind. When I hear your speech is tiring enough is enough I'm covering my ears like a kid... I'm turning up the volume when you speak... I'll find a way to block it ....
We are all running out of time people.
My son Mahonrai played her songs while driving back from their High School. I'd like to think I've got an ear for good lyrics but never expected this one. Priscilla Renea discusses the consequences of early sex and high school drop outs in a humorous musical way in this song.
"Little Miss Mary Mack had buttons all down her back. She let Georgie loosen them up and now her belly's fat."
On the phone every day I talk to young girls around 18 years old who has already had a kid or three with no job, single and living off child support, disability or SSI. In all my knowledge about SSI I never knew that anyone below 65 can qualify. I've always thought they were for retired 65 year old people. It shocked me to know that there are so many young people living off SSI.
In the song it talks about Georgie leaving and abandoning Mary and the babies. Yes, she had a second child. Mary can't find a job because she dropped out of High School and didn't graduate. Had no college education at all. Then the struggles go on and the chain continues to the next generation. Because there is no good foundation coming from the home.
The song has a catchy tune to it and a I love this artist. Priscilla Renea is one underrated artist. She discusses issues in her music that deals with the consequences of wrong decisions. Especially when it comes to teenage sex, even safe sex and marriage. Young kids are not ready to have sex let alone get married. There's an order to everything in this life and if we try to skip we'll end up falling on our noses.
And who doesn't think of "Strawberry Wine" especially during Summer Time. One of my all time favorite is this catchy, tasty and delicious tune of Strawberry Wine by the enticing voice of Deana Carter. Sings of young innocent love at 17, banks of the river, well hidden paths and the Hot July moon. It is the first of July after all to-day and I can't sleep simply because the heat is distracting and we have no air conditioning.
At 17, most girls go through that first love that they can't quite forget when they grow old. Not that they aren't over it, but that "first taste of love" leaves somewhat of an everlasting "bittersweet" memory of the feeling itself. To some the taste and then the other is the "lost of innocence."
Isn't this how young teen age love feels like. The curiosity and the longing of a freshly discovered love. "WE found love growing wild..." It is a time of excitement and anxiousness. Anxious to know and experience more. Undecided whether to stay within the boundaries or give in and let it all go up in flame. Oh to be so young, innocent and in love. So fresh, innocent and new.
"My biggest fear was September when he had to go." Most love at 17 never works out. Too young to settle down. Goals, plans can put distance between love. Through the years though, you still REMEMBER. At seventeen, 30 seems so ancient. Now at almost 50 it seemed like so long ago and we long for 30 again. I don't know about 17 though. "Fields have grown older now...there's nothing time hasn't touch..." Life happens and we can only look back with a smile and every now and then remember what love felt like at 17. The memories always at the tip of our minds. "Funny how those memories they last."
"Year after year I come back to this place, just to remember the taste..."
In love simply with the feeling of love itself. Nothing beats the feeling of love at 17.
It's like "Strawberry Wine". I've never tasted wine and never will but "Strawberry Wine" seems to be the perfect description of love at Seventeen. Gets one all tipsy, wild eyed and willing to taste and take that daring step to the unknown. Then drift away "like the leaves in the Fall". Left with memories to go back to in this journey of life. We relive our lives in our minds. Even way back to when we were once 17. I love listening to this song. Makes me want to time travel sometimes.
