During my shower today, an unexpected song popped into my head and wouldn't leave. Next thing you know, I'm dancing around and singing (well, to myself) -- all while keeping an eye on the door, should mister mrtl walk in and discover my antics -- and making big plans to dig out the box of tapes from under the stairs. Then, it hits me: Part of the me that I've lost is my music. When mister mrtl mentioned that he had considered getting me an IPod Mini for Christmas, my (inside) reaction was, "That would have been a total waste of money." My (outside) response was, "Maybe I'll win one on Blingo." It's so very rare that I listen to any of my CDs, and the tapes have been buried now for years. WTF?
I recently considered telling the folks and brother that they can focus on completing the China set on future gift-giving occasions; I couldn't think of anything else they could get me. Maybe I'll start collecting the silver pattern I picked out but would probably never use, either. Why do that, though, when I have a shitload of tapes that I love that could be replaced with CDs?
I'm digressing.
It dawned on me in the shower that the song I was hearing answered an old question. Huzzah! As I begin this year on a journey of finding myself, showing myself that I do love me, what better song than "Prove My Love" by Violent Femmes?
Now if you'll excuse me, I have a CD to buy.
Prove My Love
Just last night I was reminded of
Just how bad it had gotten and
Just how sick I had becomeBut it could change with this relationship
De-derange we've all been thru' some shit
And if we're a thing, I think this thing's begunOh! Tell me now -- what do I have to do?
Oh! Tell me now -- what do I have to do?
Oh! Tell me now -- what do I have to do?
Ah! To prove my love to youSpecial favors come in 31 flavors
We're out of mints, pass the Life-Savers
I'm droppin' hints, candy for candy-coated tongueYou'd be so good, so very good for me
What do you think? Tell me honestly
I'm wait wait wait w-wait wait waitin' for you to comeOh! Tell me now -- what do I have to do?
Yeah! Tell me now -- what do I have to do?
Yeah! Tell me now -- what do I have to do?
Yeah! To prove my love to youThird verse same as the first
Just last night I was reminded of
Just how bad it had gotten and
Just how sick I had becomeBut it could change with this relationship
De-derange we've all been thru' some shit
And if we're a thing, I think this thing's begunOh! Tell me now, what do I have to do?
Yeah! Tell me now, what do I have to do? -- I'd do anything
What do I have to do? -- I'd do it all
What do I have to do? -- I'd do it all for you
What do I have to do? -- I'd climb a mountain
What do I have to do? -- I'd cross the ocean
What do I have to do? -- I'd take a shower
What do I have to do? -- I'd do it all
What do I have to do?
Ah! To prove my love to you
Stupid pregnancy hormones! I actually tear up each time I read through this.
p.s. Hey Torrie, "Blister in the Sun" is great and all, but this one would be a great addition to your workout mix!
Music makes the world go round...
Posted by: lawbrat | 2006.01.02 at 07:43 PM
Go for it girl, whatever makes you happy!
Posted by: Momo | 2006.01.02 at 08:53 PM
I can always tell when I'm falling into a funk when I haven't been listening to music. (Radio doesn't count; and neither does the Wiggles!)
(P.S. This was a Snippy-Snap?? :) )
Posted by: Andrea | 2006.01.03 at 12:23 AM
lawbrat - Yes, it does!
Momo - Thanks!
Andrea - Gah! For me that would mean I've been in a funk for a long, long time. Yep, it's a Snippy Snap. I was pretty happy to rediscover this about myself today. And that's what Snippy Snaps are all about.
Posted by: mrtl | 2006.01.03 at 01:10 AM
Man, I used to know every word to every song of the VF's. This brought back some memories.
Posted by: Amy | 2006.01.03 at 08:49 AM
You definitely need to dig out your music - for the workouts if nothing else. Listening to my tunes is my favorite thing about jogging. Rock on, sister.
Posted by: kalki | 2006.01.03 at 09:03 AM
Music! Of course! Why didn't we think of that as well? It's like a tiny epiphany when moments like yours in the shower come along. Buy that cd! Buy two!
Posted by: wordgirl | 2006.01.03 at 09:55 AM
I'll have to download that one!
Posted by: Torrie | 2006.01.03 at 10:29 AM
Honey, you *so* need CDs. And what better way to rekindle your romance with music, than with the Violent Femmes? Add It Up rulez!
You know, VF's lead singer - his brother lives in Anchorage. They actually play at the Egan Convention Center pretty often, at least every other year.... I would recommend checking them out if you get the opportunity.
Posted by: Hänni | 2006.01.03 at 10:40 AM
Amy - It's been years since I listened to it. They played a festival I got to go to in the early 90's; awesome show!
kalki - You jog? I shouldn't be surprised. Yes, I need to get myself set up for working out. Maybe getting a mini isn't such a bad idea after all.
wordgirl - It will be a priority.
Torrie - The entire album is worth having.
Hänni - I'll have to check that out. Thanks!
Posted by: mrtl | 2006.01.03 at 10:50 AM
iTunes, here I come...
Posted by: cat | 2006.01.03 at 11:20 AM
cat - Go!
Posted by: mrtl | 2006.01.03 at 11:32 AM
I LOVE the Femmes! Totally takes me back, thanks.
Posted by: Ern | 2006.01.03 at 11:49 AM
Don't you HATE that? Forgetting to listen to music, I mean. And remember that iPods are good for audio books and news and stuff as well!
Posted by: Daphne | 2006.01.03 at 12:32 PM
If'n you want, email me with some requests and I'll see if we have 'em on our iTunes, and I'll *ahem* burn a CD for you. Just as a, you know, *sample* until you buy what you want.
We have LOADS AND LOADS of music. Really.
Posted by: suburban misfit | 2006.01.03 at 12:48 PM
Ern - Welcome!
Daphne - I've forgotten for years. What was I thinking? Not.
misfit - Awesome! Thanks! We have yet to dig out the box; hopefully we'll get the Christmas stuff put away today, which will entail digging out under the stairs to get into the crawl space.
Posted by: mrtl | 2006.01.03 at 01:03 PM
Oh, and I forgot to say that I got an iPod as a birthday gift and I didn't even know I wanted it until I had it.
Best.Freaking.Gift.EVER.
Posted by: suburban misfit | 2006.01.03 at 06:44 PM
misfit - The more I think about it, especially with getting some more CD's, the more I'm thinking along the same lines.
Posted by: mrtl | 2006.01.03 at 10:04 PM
Ah yes! The Femmes. Classic.
Posted by: Von Krankipantzen | 2006.01.04 at 01:16 AM
Kranki - !
Posted by: mrtl | 2006.01.04 at 02:19 AM
Ahh, an ipod woud be sooo lovely. I was drooling on them at the Apple Store a week or two ago. Until they asked me to leave (too much drool). I've needed something to replace the broken CD changer in my car for 4 years now. I have started transferring my tapes to CD though. Which is really freaking cool.
And so is our local library, which lets you borrow nearly any CD under the sun. Oh yeahhh.
Posted by: butterstar | 2006.01.09 at 11:55 PM