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Post by Rick Henry on Mar 4, 2008 9:30:16 GMT -5
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Post by Ming on Mar 4, 2008 12:17:17 GMT -5
Yes I agree. We forget the good things. For example, being healthy is a good thing but we seldom notice it.
Ming
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Post by YesterdayOnceMore on Mar 4, 2008 12:40:52 GMT -5
What a great topic, Rick. There are many life-truths spoken within the lyrics of Carpenter's songs. "...Happy is the way I'm feelin' and I know it comes from bein' with you..." This passage from the song HAPPY is a truth spoken, and can be reflected in many ways - it could be said as an affirmation for your relationship with God - it can be stated for your relationship with a friend - it can be said for your relationship with a significant other. And, when it goes on to say... "....All at once my life is changin, and I know comes from falling in love with you.....falling in love with you..." This one to me goes with that significant other rather than the other two, but a life truth, indeed. I mean, isn't this the way we have heard people describe the state of being happy when surrounded by love of one kind or another? And another...."When the mornin' sunrise becomes a magic show before our very eyes, and all the sounds of life begin to harmonize...." How cool is it to catch a morning sunrise? And, if you're fortunate enough to catch one in a place that is relatiavely quiet, you can also hear the birds and sometimes other wildlife begin to make sounds, that are all in harmony with each other. How fun, and yes, how true." So many more. I'll be back. Thanks, Rck.
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Post by Rick Henry on Mar 4, 2008 18:49:45 GMT -5
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Post by smoothie2 on Mar 5, 2008 0:15:32 GMT -5
***************************************************** Superb ideals and statements... True to life statements can easily be found in many Carpenters songs especially since most of their songs are easy to interpret and understand, unlike many other artists then and now. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ It is so very true that it's hard to keep our thoughts on positive things especially with all the negative feedback the world gives us. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Very true also Ming and Tim on your statements. I must daily count my blessings because even tho there will always be health problems, I'm very glad for all the meds and treatments available that help me. The happiness of friends and family and the beauty of the world is also just as important. "THOSE GOOD OLD DREAMS"....IS an excellent example...it's a pleasant song...."no more dark horizons, only blue..." pushing the darkness away and realizing many good things are happening. HURTING EACH OTHER...."all my life I could love only you, all your life, you could love only me Tell me why then oh why should it be that we go on hurting each other....can't we stop hurting each other....gotta stop hurting each other" >>><<<>> These words can easily apply to different types of relationships either between 2 people, or even between countries.... ////////////////////////////////////// GOOD FRIENDS ARE FOR KEEPS...yet another almost self-explanatory song. "if you feel happy or if you wanna weep or you wanna warm word before you sleep ....good friends are for keeps" I think this expresses an important point....if you gotta good friend, keep things good if possible by maintaining the relationship. ___________________________________________ Guess i went on a bit long here, but I really needed to exercise my head a bit more today...ha
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Post by wisejester7 on Mar 6, 2008 8:42:48 GMT -5
"Truth" and all the shadings of what is or isn't "truth" is so ambivalent.
Karen made each song the "truth".
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Post by Rick Henry on Mar 6, 2008 10:18:05 GMT -5
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