Before we go any further I want to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Healthy 2020
Now there are so many songs that spring to mind. I love Christmas songs. Now my favourite Christmas song is all about the strain this time of year . It by my favourite singer… altogether now Imogen Heap. And it is called Just For Now. The song is about constant mayhem within a holiday environment, in which the singer sings to set aside the disarray for a short time of peace. It is from her second studio album, Speak for Yourself (2005). Written and produced by Heap, the song was originally written for the second-season episode of the television series The O.C. entitled “The Chrismukkah That Almost Wasn’t”, but was deemed too dark for the episode. No way it just tells the truth.
In essence family stress! I love it. In fact I live it!
Then there is River by Joni Mitchell another lovely Christmas song.
River” is a Christmas folk song by Joni Mitchell, from her 1971 album Blue. Although never released as a single, it has become one of Mitchell’s most recorded songs.
“River”
It’s coming on Christmas They’re cutting down trees They’re putting up reindeer And singing songs of joy and peace Oh I wish I had a river I could skate away on
But it don’t snow here It stays pretty green I’m going to make a lot of money Then I’m going to quit this crazy scene Oh I wish I had a river I could skate away on
I wish I had a river so long I would teach my feet to fly I wish I had a river I could skate away on I made my baby cry
He tried hard to help me You know, he put me at ease And he loved me so naughty Made me weak in the knees Oh, I wish I had a river I could skate away on
I’m so hard to handle I’m selfish and I’m sad Now I’ve gone and lost the best baby That I ever had I wish I had a river I could skate away on
Oh, I wish I had a river so long I would teach my feet to fly I wish I had a river I could skate away on I made my baby say goodbye
It’s coming on Christmas They’re cutting down trees They’re putting up reindeer And singing songs of joy and peace Oh I wish I had a river I could skate away on
Female, wife, full time mother and Grandmother. I am not as happy go lucky as I used to be but I am still bubbling along on simmer! I have three handsome sons all grown and flown.The youngest married with a beautiful wife and two sons of his own. Back in 2010 I was working, running a home, driving and socializing then bang in a split second all that was gone. I had an accident at home. I broke my back, not for the first time, I had broken it 10 years previously as well. Unfortunately this time I had broken it really badly and it was truly messed up so I had to have two operations. I was told before each operation that the outcome could mean I spend the rest of my life in a wheelchair. Still as some guy once wrote "I am still standing " yes "better than I ever was " I no longer use the walking stick . I had lots of friends before the accident but when things like this happen, you loose most of them. Their lives move on and mine stood still and so they left me behind ...I know that is just the way life is but it hurt and always will. Then I looked around and saw those who were still there for me, these friends are the roses in my garden they need to be tended well. They are the diamonds in the dust. I will of been married 53yrs this comming year. I have found different ways to approach life, use my pain befriend it almost...yer right , well that is what they tell me at the pain clinic ROFLMAO ...... if only I could! I have found an outlet for my fears, frustrations and night terrors . I have started writing poetry if that name can be applied to my writing. I hope I do not come over as a moaning winger. I hope I am past all that. I also hope that you might see how the poetry is moving from very dark through the grey and hopefully in to light.
My back is no longer straight it is C shaped because of the injury and I have lost two and a half inches in height but my Pilates and Core teachers have helped me to stand up as straight and be as strong as possible. Pain and depression are still hanging on my arm but I have weapons to use against them and if I say so myself I cope well.
I have made lots of new friends, real diamonds. I am also very grateful for all the support and help I have encountered here on Wordpress. Hugs and welcome to everyone who visits.
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35 thoughts on “Song Lyric Sunday. Christmas/ Holidays/ Snowmen.”
Lovely songs, Sis!
Early Merry Christmas to you too 🥰🥰
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Lovely songs, Sis!
Early Merry Christmas to you too 🥰🥰
Thank you Sis 💜
unmistakable, what a voice.
Do you mean Imogen or Joni ? 😁
I’m not sure I heard your first before, but I know Joni Mitchell of old.
Yes Joni Mitchell is just an all time great 💜
First time I heard this was on Pentatonix’s 2014 Christmas album. Never knew anyone else had recorded it. NICE share! 👍
Merry Christmas! 😊🎄
That’s what this prompt is all about, great to hear different versions isn’t it 💜
Agreed! 👍😊
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Thanks for adding your lovely music today Willow.
My pleasure 💜💜
Definitely prefer Joni over Imogen. It took me a long time to like her…
I really love both 💜
The first one is new to me. Sounds about right as you said 🙂 Joni’s River is one of my favorite holiday songs. Happy Holidays, Willow!
Both great songs, I have always loved River by Joni Mitchell 💜
Love Joni Mitchell songs!
So do I, Happy Christmas and a healthy New Year 💜
Have fun and yes, stay healthy
Thank you 💜🌹
Lovely! These songs belong on repeat.
Yes they do, thank you and may I wish you and your family a happy Christmas and a healthy New Year
Thank you Willow same to you and your family 💕
The River is my ULTIMATE favourite one…
Yes indeed one of mine too💜💜💜
Well obviously… 😉
Lol yes silly me 💜💜
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Merry Christmas and a wonderful 2020 to you and your loved ones, my friend!
PS Ah,… The River…. 🙂 xoxo
Thank you my dear friend and I wish you the same River, such an amazing song 💜
Aw, thank you! Yes, it is!!!! ❤🌺❤
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“Blue” is such a great album.
Yes indeed, the best 💜💜
Or one of them. I couldn’t pick a favourite among the contenders.