This week Helen Vahdati's Song Lyric Sunday is "Girls" and I am choosing Brown Eyed Girl by Van Morrison. How can you feel anything but happy when you hear this song?
Lyrics Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
Hey, where did we go Days when the rains came ? Down in the hollow Playing a new game, Laughing and a-running, hey, hey, Skipping and a-jumping In the misty morning fog with Our, our hearts a-thumping And you, my brown-eyed girl, You, my brown-eyed girl.
Whatever happened To Tuesday and so slow Going down to the old mine with a Transistor radio. Standing in the sunlight laughing Hide behind a rainbow's wall, Slipping and a-sliding All along the waterfall With you, my brown-eyed girl, You, my brown-eyed girl.
Do you remember when we used to sing Sha la la la la la la la la la la dee dah Just like that Sha la la la la la la la la la la dee dah La dee dah.
So hard to find my way Now that I'm all on my own. I saw you just the other day, My, how you have grown! Cast my memory back there, Lord, Sometime I'm overcome thinking about Making love in the green grass Behind the stadium With you, my brown-eyed girl, You, my brown-eyed girl.
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Lots to choose from and I feel that we are going to see a lot of variety in today’s offerings.
This one by Estelle and featuring Kanye West (2008) was one of my favorites in recent years. It’s hip hop but has great musical beat. I am not a Kanye fan particularly but I do like Estelle. She is a London born musician, now residing in New York, who was first signed by John Legend for his own music label. You can check her out on Wikipedia.
Hope you enjoy it and have a great Sunday.
American Boy
Lyrics
[Kanye West:] Just another one champion sound Yeah, Estelle, we ’bout to get down, get down. Who the hottest in the world right now. Just touched down in London town. Bet they give me a pound. Tell them put the money in my hand right now. Yes Tell the promoter we need more seats, We just sold out all the floor seats
[Estelle:] Take me on a trip, I’d like to go some day. Take me to New York, I’d love to see LA. I really want to come kick it with you. You’ll be my American boy.
He said “Hey, Sister. It’s really, really nice to meet you.” I just met this 5 foot 7 guy who’s just my type. I like the way he’s speaking, his confidence is peaking. Don’t like his baggy jeans but I’mma like what’s underneath them. And no I ain’t been to MIA I heard that Cali never rains and New York’s heart awaits. First let’s see the west end. I’ll show you to my brethren. I’m liking this American boy, American boy
Take me on a trip, I’d like to go some day Take me to New York, I’d love to see LA. I really want to come kick it with you. You’ll be my American boy, American boy
Can we get away this weekend? Take me to Broadway. Let’s go shopping, baby, then we’ll go to a café. Let’s go on the subway. Take me to your hood. I never been to Brooklyn and I’d like to see what’s good. Dress in all your fancy clothes. Sneakers looking fresh to death, I’m loving those Shell Toes. Walking that walk. Talk that slick talk. I’m liking this American boy, American boy.
Take me on a trip, I’d like to go some day Take me to New York, I’d love to see LA. I really want to come kick it with you. You’ll be my American boy
Tell ’em wagwan blud
[Kanye West:] Who killing ’em in the UK. Everybody gonna say, “You, K.” Reluctantly ’cause most of this press don’t fuck with me. Estelle once said to me, “Cool down, down, don’t act a fool now, now.” I always act a fool oww oww. Ain’t nothing new now now. He crazy, I know what ya thinking. Ribena I know what you’re drinking. Rap singer. Chain blinger. Holla at the next chick soon as you’re blinking. What’s your persona. About this Americana rhymer. Am I shallow ’cause all my clothes designer. Dressed smart like a London Bloke. Before he speak his suit bespoke. And you thought he was cute before. Look at this peacoat, tell me he’s broke. And I know you ain’t into all that. I heard your lyrics I feel your spirit. But I still talk that CASH. ‘Cause a lot wags wanna hear it. And I’m feeling like Mike at his Baddest. Like The Pips at they Gladys. And I know they love it. So to hell with all that rubbish
[Estelle:] Would you be my love, my love? Could you be mine? Would you be my love, my love? Could you be mine? Could you be my love, my love? Would you be my American boy, American boy?
Take me on a trip, I’d like to go some day Take me to Chicago, San Francisco Bay. I really want to come kick it with you. You’ll be my American boy, American boy You’ll be my American boy. Be my American boy! American boy.
[Estelle:] La la lala la lalala La la lala la lalala
Writer(s): ADAMS WILLIAM, WEST KANYE OMARI, HARRIS KEITH ERNESTO, LOPEZ JOSHUA MATTHEW, STEPHENS JOHN ROGER, SPEIR CALEB, SWARA ESTELLE FANTA, WASHINGTON KWELI EBON
I immediately thought of “At Last” by Etta James, but I opted for this version by Beyoncé when she sang it to the First Couple at President Obama’s first inauguration. It was a very moving moment for me and I will never forget it. I hope you enjoy it too.
I choose “The First Tine Ever I Saw Your Face” by Roberta Flack. According to Song Facts, this is when and why this song was written.
“Folk singer Ewan MacColl wrote this in 1957 for his lover Peggy Seeger. She was in a play and phoned him for suggestions on a song for a romantic scene. MacColl wrote this on the spot in less than an hour, playing it over the phone for his wife to use in her play. “We weren’t really getting along at the time,” Peggy Seeger recalled to Mojo magazine of the romantic epic in a 2015 interview. “After all, he was married to someone else then.”
MacColl was married to his second wife, Jean Newlove at the time. He left her for Peggy Seeger and the pair eventually tied the knot in 1977.”
Enjoy your Sunday!
Song Lyrics
The first time ever I saw your face
I thought the sun rose in your eyes
And the moon and the stars were the gifts you gave
To the dark and the endless skies
The first time ever I kissed your mouth
I felt the earth move in my hand
Like the trembling heart of a captive bird
That was there at my command my love
And the first time ever I lay with you
I felt your heart so close to mine
And I knew our joy would fill the earth
And last till the end of time my love
The first time ever I saw your face
Your face, your face
Writer/s: EWAN MACCOLL
Publisher: THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC.
Lyrics licensed and provided by LyricFind
The song I chose jumped into my head immediately because the word ‘Listen’ runs all the way through it. It is a Beatles song, by Lennon & McCartney, from the Please, Please Me album in 1963 but it was best known in England as performed by Billy J. Kramer and the Dakotas. I’m not sure he came to the USA with the British Invasion but he was a very handsome guy with a sweet style and had all the girls screaming hysterically.
I hope you enjoy it.
“Do You Want To Know A Secret”
You’ll never know how much I really love you
You’ll never know how much I really careListen
Do you want to know a secret
Do you promise not to tell, whoa oh, ohCloser
Let me whisper in your ear
Say the words you long to hear
I’m in love with youListen
Do you want to know a secret
Do you promise not to tell, whoa oh, ohCloser
Let me whisper in your ear
Say the words you long to hear
I’m in love with youI’ve known the secret for a week or two
Nobody knows, just we two
Listen
Do you want to know a secret
Do you promise not to tell, whoa oh, oh
Closer
Let me whisper in your ear
Say the words you long to h
I’m in love with you
My first thoughts were to go for the soul songs of the 60s. Sam and Dave, Wilson Picket, Otis Redding etc. but I opted for Van Morrison’s song Soul. The lyrics are his beautiful poetry …
Soul is a feeling, feeling deep within
Soul is not the color of your skin
Soul is the essence, essence from within”
It is where everything begins
It is the right choice for me.
Have a great day!
Lyrics
Soul
Van Morrison
Soul is a feeling, feeling deep within
Soul is not the color of your skin
Soul is the essence, essence from within
It is where everything begins
Soul is what you’ve been through
What’s true for you
Where you going to
What you’re gonna do
Soul is your station for the folk of your nation
Something that you wear with pride
Soul can be your vision or something that is hidden
It’s not something that you gotta hide
Soul is what you’ve been through
What’s true for you
Where you going to
What you’re gonna do
Soul can be your station for the folk of your nation
Something that you wear with pride
Soul can be your vision it can be your religion
Something that you just can’t hide
Soul is a feeling, feeling deep within
Soul is not the color of your skin
Soul is the essence, essence from within
Soul is where everything begins
This week Helen Vahdati’s Song Lyric Sunday prompt is Take or Taking.
There are many songs to choose from, some are my own favorites, but I’m trying not to be too obvious. The first one that sprung into my head was Take Another Little Piece Of My Heart by the iminitable Janis Joplin. Here it is and hope you will enjoy it as much as I do.
Enjoy your Sunday!
Lyrics Take Another Little Piece of My Heart Janis Joplin
Oh, come on, come on, come on, come on!
Didn’t I make you feel like you were the only man – yeah!
An’ didn’t I give you nearly everything that a woman possibly can ?
Honey, you know I did!
And each time I tell myself that I, well I think I’ve had enough,
But I’m gonna show you, baby, that a woman can be tough.
I want you to come on, come on, come on, come on and take it,
Take it!
Take another little piece of my heart now, baby!
Oh, oh, break it!
Break another little bit of my heart now, darling, yeah, yeah, yeah.
Oh, oh, have a!
Have another little piece of my heart now, baby,
You know you got it if it makes you feel good,
Oh, yes indeed.
You’re out on the streets looking good,
And baby deep down in your heart I guess you know that it ain’t right,
Never, never, never, never, never, never hear me when I cry at night,
Babe, and I cry all the time!
But each time I tell myself that I, well I can’t stand the pain,
But when you hold me in your arms, I’ll sing it once again.
I’ll say come on, come on, come on, come on and take it!
Take it!
Take another little piece of my heart now, baby.
Oh, oh, break it!
Break another little bit of my heart now, darling, yeah,
Oh, oh, have a!
Have another little piece of my heart now, baby,
You know you got it, child, if it makes you feel good.
I need you to come on, come on, come on, come on and take it,
Take it!
Take another little piece of my heart now, baby!
Oh, oh, break it!
Break another little bit of my heart, now darling, yeah, c’mon now.
Oh, oh, have a
Have another little piece of my heart now, baby.
You know you got it – whoahhhhh!!
Take it!
Take it! Take another little piece of my heart now, baby,
Oh, oh, break it!
Break another little bit of my heart, now darling, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah,
Oh, oh, have a
Have another little piece of my heart now, baby, hey,
You know you got it, child, if it makes you feel good.
Helen Vahdati’s Song Lyric Sundayprompt this week was “Give or Giving”. There were so many to choose from and it will be fun to see what everyone comes up with.
This Tracy Chapman song “Give Me One Reason” has always been a favorite of mine. I hope you’ll enjoy it.
Give me one reason to stay here and I’ll turn right back around
Give me one reason to stay here
And I’ll turn right back around
Said I don’t want leave you lonely you got to make me change my mind
Baby I got your number and I know that you got mine
But you know that I called you, I called too many times
You can call me baby, you can call me anytime
But you got to call me
Give me one reason to stay here
And I’ll turn right back around
Give me one reason to stay here
And I’ll turn right back around
Because I don’t want leave you lonely
But you got to make me change my mind
I don’t want no one to squeeze me, they might take away my life
I don’t want no one to squeeze me, they might take away my life
I just want someone to hold me and rock me through the night
This youthful heart can love you and give you what you need
This youthful heart can love you and give you what you need
But I’m too old to go chasing you around
Wasting my precious energy
Give me one reason to stay here
And I’ll turn right back around
Give me one reason to stay here
And I’ll turn right back around
Said I don’t want leave you lonely
You got to make me change my mind
Baby just give me one reason, give me just one reason why
Baby just give me one reason, give me just one reason why I should stay
Because I told you that I loved you
And there ain’t no more to say
Helen Vahdati’s Song Lyric Sundayprompt is Lost. I thought of Steely Dan and Ricky Don’t Lose That Number and went to Youtube to look for the video. Before doing so I did a quick search for “Lost” songs and came across this one called Lost Boy by Ruth B. It is from her debut album Safe Haven in 2016. I had not heard it before but was totally mesmerized by her voice and the poetic lyrics.
I hope you enjoy it. Have a great Sunday!
Lost Boy
by Ruth B
There was a time when I was alone
Nowhere to go and no place to call home
My only friend was the man in the moon
And even sometimes he would go away, too
Then one night, as I closed my eyes
I saw a shadow flying high
He came to me with the sweetest smile
Told me he wanted to talk for awhile
He said, “Peter Pan, that’s what they call me
I promise that you’ll never be lonely, ” and ever since that day
I am a lost boy from Neverland
Usually hanging out with Peter Pan
And when we’re bored we play in the woods
Always on the run from Captain Hook
“Run, run, lost boy, ” they say to me
Away from all of reality
Neverland is home to lost boys like me
And lost boys like me are free
Neverland is home to lost boys like me
And lost boys like me are free
He sprinkled me in pixie dust and told me to believe
Believe in him and believe in me
Together we will fly away in a cloud of green
To your beautiful destiny
As we soared above the town that never loved me
I realized I finally had a family
Soon enough we reached Neverland
Peacefully my feet hit the sand
And ever since that day
I am a lost boy from Neverland
Usually hanging out with Peter Pan
And when we’re bored we play in the woods
Always on the run from Captain Hook
“Run, run, lost boy, ” they say to me
Away from all of reality
Neverland is home to lost boys like me
And lost boys like me are free
Neverland is home to lost boys like me
And lost boys like me are free
Peter Pan, Tinkerbell, Wendy Darling
Even Captain Hook, you are my perfect story book
Neverland, I love you so
You are now my home sweet home
Forever a lost boy at last
Peter Pan, Tinkerbell, Wendy Darling
Even Captain Hook, you are my perfect story book
Neverland, I love you so
You are now my home sweet home
Forever a lost boy at last
And for always I will say
I am a lost boy from Neverland
Usually hanging out with Peter Pan
And when we’re bored we play in the woods
Always on the run from Captain Hook
“Run, run, lost boy, ” they say to me
Away from all of reality
Neverland is home to lost boys like me
And lost boys like me are free
Neverland is home to lost boys like me
And lost boys like me are free
I was so sure Helen Vahdati’s Song Lyric Sundayprompt this week would be “Keep” as it would make sense. If you’ve followed the theme you’ll know the last few weeks we’ve had Search and then Find, so it was obvious, right? I’ve had this song in my head all week ready to share and this morning and I see her prompt is “Hide/Hiding” and not “Keep”. Thank goodness “Hiding” is in the second line! My second go to song was the most obvious – You’ve got to Hide Your Love Away by the Beatles, but I knew everyone would choose that one!
Hope you enjoy Steve Winwood, (Stevie in 1966 when he still a teenager) in the Spencer Davis Group. I’ve always loved this song.
Enjoy your Sunday!
Keep On Running
Spencer Davis Group
Keep on running
Keep on hiding
One fine day I’m gonna be the one
To make you understand
Oh yeah
I’m gonna be your man
Keep on running
Running from my arms
One fine day I’m gonna be the one
To make you understand
Oh yeah
I’m gonna be your man
Hey hey hey
Everyone is talking about me
It makes me feels so bad
Hey hey hey
Everyone is laughing at me
It makes me feel so sad
So keep on running
Hey hey hey
All right
Hey hey hey…
Keep on running
Running from my arms
One fine day I’m gonna be the one
To make you understand
Oh yeah
I’m gonna be your man
Hey hey hey
Everyone is talking about me
It makes me feels so sad
Hey hey hey
Everyone is laughing at me
It makes me feel so bad
Keep on running
Running from my arms
One fine day I’m gonna be the one
To make you understand
Oh yeah
I’m gonna be your man
Make me feel so good
I wanna be your man
All right
Come on baby
I wanna be your man
You know you make feel so good
Hey hey hey…
