list 43 songs and the memories they conjure

Are you amazed I love to look upon your face?
So resplendent with amazing grace
Though at times you try to hide it in disgrace
I will always love you

Cause in your eyes I see a soul that longs to dance
I’m captivated by a single glance
And when you look my way, I don’t stand a chance
I will always love you

Like a mother to her child, like a husband to his bride
I want to hold you in my arms
Like a father to his son, I want to teach you—when I’m done
I want to keep you safe from harm
Like an eagle with its wings, teach you to soar, teach you to sing
So we can sail out to the dawn
You’ve got such beauty inside; I cannot help but wonder why…

Are you amazed I love to look upon your face?
So resplendent with amazing grace
Though at times you try to hide it in disgrace
I will always love you

Cause in your eyes I see a soul that longs to dance
I’m captivated by a single glance
And when you look my way, I don’t stand a chance
I will always love you

I want to sleep with you at night; you know I’m strong enough to fight
All the monsters ’neath your bed
Be your shelter in the storm, a place to go when you’re forlorn
Where you can rest your weary head

It’s a beautiful song. I wrote to him and asked where the inspiration came from, and he said a combination of love he feels for his children, his wife, and God.

It’s pretty much my favorite song right now.

These are the days of Elijah,
Declaring the word of the Lord:
And these are the days of Your servant Moses,
Righteousness being restored.
And though these are days of great trial,
Of famine and darkness and sword,
Still, we are the voice in the desert crying
‘Prepare ye the way of the Lord!’

Steubenville and the amazing time I had. Especially Adoration…

I’m gonna take you on a trip so far from here,
I’ve got two tickets in my pocket, now baby, we’re gonna disappear.
We’ve waited so long, waited so long.
We’ve waited so long, waited so long.

I’ve got two tickets to paradise,
Won’t you pack your bags, we’ll leave tonight,
I’ve got two tickets to paradise,
I’ve got two tickets to paradise.

When I was younger, I went to my first concert. Nearby, they have free local concerts and my dad really wanted to see the man that was playing down there. That man happened to be Eddie Money. It was crowded (well it was free) and I remember hearing this song playing. And I remember Eddie Money saying he loved where we lived and he liked going there. I love that guy, and he was good too.

I love the lyrics to this song and i might actually believe them if it didn’t look as if I am permanently on my broken, smashed up road – I really hope I get on the right path soon, it’s so damn exhausting!!

I set out on a narrow way, many years ago
Hoping I would find true love along the broken road
But I got lost a time or two
Wiped my brow and kept pushing through
I couldn’t see how every sign pointed straight to you

Every long lost dream led me to where you are
Others who broke my heart, they were like northern stars
Pointing me on my way into your loving arms
This much I know is true

That God blessed the broken road
That led me straight to you
Yes He did

I think about the years I spent, just passing through
I’d like to have the time I lost, and give it back to you
But you just smile and take my hand
You’ve been there, you understand
It’s all part of a grander plan that is coming true

Every long lost dream led me to where you are
Others who broke my heart, they were like northern stars
Pointing me on my way into your loving arms
This much I know is true

That God blessed the broken road
That led me straight to you

But now I’m just rolling home into my lover’s arms
This much I know is true

That God blessed the broken road
That led me straight to you

That God blessed the broken road
That led me straight to you

For that time when you KNOW that your relationship has hit the crapper but you don’t want to admit it to yourself, this song gently jostles you towards the why it should be over. And a few days after you’ve ended it, it reminds you why it should stay over.

You come home and get lost in the evening news
I wish we could talk but somehow we never do
You don’t even ask me how my day has been
Looks like one of those evenings again
We sit here like strangers
I don’t know you anymore

I knew you when you needed me
I used to make your world go round
You used to open up your heart and let me in
Why can’t you now like you did then
I knew you when

I used to see nothing but love in your eyes
Now you look at me – it’s enough to make me cry
Little by little you’re slipping away
So much is said in the words you don’t say
Don’t you remember when you were mine
Oh, there was a time

I knew you when you needed me
I used to make your world go round
You used to open up your heart and let me in
Why can’t you now like you did then
I knew you when

I knew you when you needed me
I used to make your world go round
You used to open up your heart and let me in
Why can’t you now like you did then
I knew you when
Oh, Why can’t you now like you did then
I knew you when”

Dont you know that its worth every treasure on earth
To be young at heart
For as rich as you are its much better by far
To be young at heart

And if you should survive to 105
Look at all youll derive out of being alive
Then here is the best part
You have a head start
If you are among the very young at heart

It will conjure the memory of my grandmother. She’s 83 years old and on her 80th birthday, we had a big celebration for her at one of the local restaurants, at the time. Afterwards, we went to my aunt’s house where my grandmother was treated to a video where everyone wished my grandmother well for her age. At the end of the song, “Young at Heart” by Frank Sinatra played. Tears sprang to her eyes as everyone gave her a big kiss and hug. She’s a beautiful lady, and definitely youthful for her age. It’s a song that will always make me think of my grandmother.

I’ve seen fire and I’ve seen rain
I’ve seen sunny days that I thought would never end
I’ve seen lonely times when I could not find a friend
But I always thought that I’d see you again

It reminds me of several things. A couple of years ago, when I found YouTube, I was obsessed with River Phoenix. My friend Alex had a dedication video to him, featuring this song. I wish he could still be alive, he had such potential. The next memory it conjures is my middle school health teacher. He looked like James Taylor and I would frequently sing the song in his class. Finally, it reminds me of looking at life from outside-the-body. You see good days, you see the bad. And when I feel nostalgic enough, I reflect on those days.

Fire and Rain is the most important song in my life.

I think this is a very interesting goal. Thank you Serastar for the inspiration!

There’s nothing like a road trip to help you find out the truth of each other.

Come out Virginia, don’t let me wait
You Catholic girls start much too late
Ah but sooner or later it comes down to fate
I might as well, will be the one

Well they showed you a statue and told you to pray
They built you a temple and locked you away
Ah but they never told you the price that you pay
For things that you might have done

My friend D and I were coming back from an unexpected trip to Pala and the 2 hour journey had already taken a good 3 hours cos the traffic was crap. We didn’t care though. We’d spent the afternoon at the hotel spa pampering ourselves so were feeling quite mellow.

When this song came on the radio we discovered that we’d both been to catholic school and were soon singing away at the tops of our voices. Fortunately, we can also carry a tune!

Only the good die young
That’s what I said
Only the good die young
Only the good die young

You might have heard I run with a dangerous crowd
We ain’t too pretty, we ain’t too proud
We might be laughing a bit too loud
Ah but that never hurt noone

So come on Virginia show me a sign
Send up a signal I’ll throw you a line
That stained glass curtain you’re hiding behind
Never lets in the sun

D’s stint at school corrupted her much earlier than it did me but she didn’t have nuns on the look-out.

Darlin only the good die young
I tell you only the good die young
Only the good die young

You get a nice white dress
And a party on your confirmation
You’ve got a brand new soul
Mm and a cross of gold
But Virginia they didn’t give you
Quite enough information
You didn’t count on me
When you were counting on your rosary
And they say there’s a heaven for those who will wait
Some say it’s better but I say it ain’t

I’d rather laugh with the sinners
Than cry with the saints
The sinners are much more fun

You know that only the good die young
I tell you only the good die young
Only the good die young

You said your mother told you
All I could give you was a reputation
Ah she never cared for me
But did she ever say a prayer for me?

She has already kissed a boy on a ferris wheel though and she was only 12!

Come out, come out, come out Virginia
Don’t let me wait
You Catholic girls start much too late
Sooner or later it comes down to fate
I might as well, will be the one
You know that only the good die young
Tell you baby
You know that only the good die young

We both know we’re going to live a very long time because neither of us are that good!!

Now that I know him better, I can’t help thinking he likes this because it’s a more classy drinking song!