In any relationship, quarrels, arguments, and misunderstandings are not uncommon. They are practically inevitable, but the nice thing about them is that you can always apologize, kiss, and make up. To some people, however, including myself, saying "I'm sorry" is never easy. Chicago said this perfectly when they came up with the song "Hard to … Continue reading Hard to Say I’m Sorry →

One of my all-time favorite singers is James Taylor. For those who don't know him, he's the guy who sang "You've Got A Friend", among other popular tunes. James had a good number of certified hit songs. One of my favorites is "Fire and Rain" which was released in early 1970. The song carried a … Continue reading Fire and Rain →

Last Wednesday, I got to watch a film entitled "Eye in the Sky". Briefly, the movie was about the British intelligence doing surveillance work on a suspected terrorist group. To carry out this spying activity, satellite monitors alongside other advanced equipment were used. These were literally "eye-in-the-sky" tools but we don't know they exist. This … Continue reading Eye in the Sky →

I've always been a sissy when it comes to girls. This goes all the way back to high school when I had this huge and serious crush on a beautiful girl. She was an attractive celebrity look-alike schoolmate brimming with self-confidence while I was an awkward and bumbling teenager burdened with a physical disability. For … Continue reading Is It Okay If I Call You Mine? →

Time, it's one of the things in life that we often take for granted. Yet, it's also something that we don't seem to have enough of. Even in music, several songs have been written about time and how they express the way we feel.   I should be over you I should know better but … Continue reading Lines of a Song Volume 6 →

Last June was known as Pride Month, an occasion held to highlight the positive impact that the LGBT (lesibians, gays, bisexuals, transgenders) community has made in many aspects of human life. Prior to the establishment of Pride Month, members of the LGBT community live in secret, afraid to expose themselves in public since they feel … Continue reading True Colors →

Did you know that in the US and in several other countries, a typical wedding ceremony is usually completed in 25 minutes or less? This became the basis for this song by the Danish soft rock singing group Michael Learns To Rock. Released in early 1994, "25 Minutes" is a beautiful song but also one … Continue reading 25 Minutes →

My last blog about fathers sparked the interest of one reader. It appears that the relationship I had with my late father is an experience shared by many,  This experience is far more common than I had initially imagined. So here I am writing yet another blog about fathers through this song by Luther Vandross. … Continue reading Dance With My Father →

Today, the world celebrates Father's Day. He's usually the big giuy who runs the family and implements the rules. In doing this duty though, a father is often seen as harsh, even cruel. As he sets the standards at home, a child finds himself locked in his father's world as this song aptly described.   … Continue reading The Living Years →

June is traditionally known as the month for marriages. That's because most couples tie the knot during this time of the year. In music, a number of songs have been written about marriages. One of them is this song from White Lion. Released in 1991, "Til Death Do Us Part" is ideal for those charting … Continue reading Till Death Do Us Part →