Music
Music is a very powerful medium, which can inspire and heal. Its effect is immediate and potent. It costs very little and is often free.
Throughout the ages music has always played an important part in the lives of people. From a barn dance in the countryside to an orchestral performance in the towns; from the simple piano accompaniment of early film to the sweeping epic arrangements we hear today.
We often remember a song that was significant at a particular time in our lives. A song can bring a tear to the eye or laughter; inspire immense pride and an instant connection to something greater than ourselves.
In fact no person alive could deny the power of music. Even the smallest child can appreciate the energy in a melody......
Creating an Uplifting Playlist
The Law of Attraction talks about how thoughts become things. What better inspiration for our thoughts than some well chosen songs or pieces of music?
Unfortunately most of us never take the time to compile music choices that will uplift us. In fact an examination of popular music reveals that the vast majority of songs tend to focus on sad and depressing themes.
Many songs that appear joyful are in fact subtly disempowering, particularly for women. Many of the most cherished women’s torch songs include negative, unhelpful and unconstructive lyrics.
The sample playlist is chosen based on lyric content, because the words we hear again and again become part of our subconscious and the subconscious drives who we are.
The lyrics contain messages and stories which are calming and comforting, often a simple phrase, can act as a portal back to a place of understanding and acceptance.
The innate beauty of words can be used in partnership with an inspired and uplifting melody, to achieve personal growth, insights and peaceful thoughts.
The listener is drawn inadvertently back toward the key aspects of their life.
Underpinning these songs is an appreciation for the human condition and the potential within all of us.
Never in history has it been so easy to access songs for immediate listening pleasure.
Playlists can easily be compiled, including songs from any genre for a small price. Itunes has completely revolutionized the whole process. You Tube is free and provides an endless array of videos showcasing some of the greatest songs ever written. These are just a few of the many sites on the internet that cater to the individual desiring to connect with music.
Naturally everyone has their own special likes and dislikes when it comes to music, and not all of the songs in the following lists will appeal to everyone. Even so I am sure they will serve as an example of how an effective list can be collated. You just need to take the songs which touch you personally and apply the same principles.
No one knows better than you what songs meant something at particular times. However, remember it is good practice to avoid angry songs which speak about resistance and repression. Feeling the inborn frustration of these pieces and focusing on their energy will only divert you from moving forward.
This advice may seem obvious, however unhelpful lyric content can be hard to pick sometimes. In fact many torch songs for women on closer examination reveal lyrics that are subtlety disempowering.
This is a very important point because the influences we are not aware of, that we think are nurturing us are of course going to get in under the radar, and have an impact we can’t see.
To illustrate the point I will share two examples:
Christine Aguilera’s song Beautiful (above)
This is a moving song which takes us to the heart of a person who is struggling with self doubt and the victim of some level of abuse or rejection. The song contains some stirring sentiments regarding self love, and the need to ignore the degrading actions or comments of others.
However, the song seems to be based on a very definite construct of a world where people are basically intolerant, tending to judge that which is different unfairly.
You might say, “Well yes that is the case, the world really is like that and we need to protect ourselves from these people by reminding ourselves we are beautiful, and their words cannot hurt us.”
Say the world is really like that; then isn't our focus on that dynamic and our acknowledgment that people like that may appear at any time a self fulfilling prophecy? If we embrace this story not just as an example of a sad story but as a reality that is likely to occur to us on a regular basis what sort of energy does that create in our lives?
Where attention is directed, energy flows. What is the difference between saying to yourself everyday 'I am beautiful' or 'I am beautiful no matter what they say'.
If we expect criticism and put downs we will undoubtedly experience them.
When I hear that song it makes me overwhelmingly sad, it paints a picture of an ugly world that good people are forced to deal with.
In the first verse we are presented with
'It’s hard to breathe', and 'I’m so ashamed'.
Immediately the focus is towards a dark place.
The phrase bring me down is used eleven times. The first phrase is very melancholy...
(these lyrics are provided for educational purposes only)
Don't look at me
Every day is so wonderful
And suddenly, it's hard to breathe
Now and then, I get insecure
From all the pain, I'm so ashamed
I am beautiful no matter what they say
Words can't bring me down
I am beautiful in every single way
Yes, words can't bring me down
Oh no, so don't you bring me down today
To all your friends, you're delirious
So consumed in all your doom
Trying hard to fill the emptiness
The pieces is gone left the puzzle undone
Is that the way it is
You are beautiful no matter what they say
Words can't bring you down, oh no
You are beautiful in every single way
Yes, words can't bring you down, oh no
So don't you bring me down today
No matter what we do
(no matter what we do)
No matter what they say
(no matter what they say)
We're the song inside the tune full of beautiful mistakes
And everywhere we go
(everywhere we go)
The will always shine
(sun will always shine)
But tomorrow we might awake
On the other side
We are beautiful no matter what they say
Yes, words won't bring us down, oh no
We are beautiful in every single way
Yes, words can't bring us down, oh no
So don't you bring me down today
Don't you bring me down today
Don't you bring me down today
before all you fans get too excited please understand that I am not saying this is a bad song as such, or criticizing Christine as an artist.
Anyone with a brain can see how talented and gorgeous she is, and on its own the song is a fantastic creative achievement.
I am merely pointing out that songs such as this might not be the best choice for a playlist which is supposed to uplift and nurture our subconscious. I am just asking you to consider the impact that these songs which have become part of the collective consciousness of women might have on the quality of our lives.
Any one who has studied the Law of Attraction knows that the mind does not understand the context of a phrase; all it might be hearing on a subconscious level when listening to this song is 'bring me down', as the phrase is repeated over and over almost hypnotically.
Pulp Fiction is widely acknowledged as a ground breaking film, an example of cinematic genius and flair, however not everyone wants to sit down and watch extreme violence and torture sequences.
We acknowledge the talent but it might not fit our purposes. You need to value you mind, it’s the only one you’ve got and the information you put into it is as important as the quality of food you put in your mouth.
Many songs are written about something which means a great deal to the artist, a story they are telling.
It can be a great song in the context of that artist’s life, however for the person on the street it can be a very sad song about waiting for an outside force to come and heal them,
about suffering and frustration, about not being able to move forward.
Phrases like I can’t, I’m not ready, I don’t know why, are repeated endlessly.
In terms of hypnotic phrases being streamed into your subconscious I hope you can see the connection.
The overall theme of a song could be great joy, but on limited terms; happiness is achieved only after waiting and being given a gift from an external place.
There is no real internal drive towards claiming joy and happiness, or acceptance of the abundance and great gifts freely available to every woman if she chooses them.
Many of the most popular songs associated with women are whimsical and needy, suggesting an inability to make decisions and lack of direction.
Others are so angry that it is clear the guilty party in the song still holds enormous power over this particular person. They are unable to let go, and in some instances are acknowledging the perpetrators skills and powers.
My Heart will go on is a great testament to Jack and Rose in the Titanic, but does it translate into living an independent life based on reality?
Don’t know why by Norah Jones is gorgeously sentimental but is it conducive to being a woman who makes decisions and follows her dreams?
Since you’ve been gone is a fantastic song about liberation after breaking up with a loser boyfriend, but is the woman in question really still tied to this guy through anger? (Thou doth protest too much)
Not ready to make nice expresses the heartfelt frustrations of one who has been judged harshly and attacked for speaking her mind, but is the theme of an inability to heal and move forward helpful?
Once again before you get all defensive about these artists who are gorgeous and talented artists, and who have other songs which I have recommended in my playlists - Please know I am merely pointing out that songs such as this might not be the best choice for a playlist which is supposed to uplift and nurture our subconscious. I am just asking you to consider the impact that these songs which have become part of the collective consciousness of women might have on the quality of our lives.
In contrast to the songs above we have a song like Simple sung by KD Lang, which contains lyrics which repeatedly state that love is simple, and will not elude you:
Flawless light in the darkening air
Alone...and shining there
Love will not elude us, love is simple
Be sure to know that
All in love
Is ours
And love, as a philosophy
Is simple
I am calm in oblivion
Calm, as I ever have been
Love will not elude me
Love is simple
Be sure to know that
All in love
Is ours...
Is ours...
That all in love
Is ours
And love, as philosophy
Is simple...
And ours...
If your mind receives this message repeatedly then I am certain Love will not elude you!
The phrase ‘All in love is ours’ is repeated five times. ‘Love as a philosophy is simple’ is repeated three times.
The strength of the lyric lies in unquestioned belief that love is a given for any person, their birthright, it cannot be eluded or escaped from.
If you doubt what I am saying about the subtle messages in these songs repeat the phrases over and over to yourself and then put your hand on your heart and see how you feel.
Do you feel sad, or uplifted?
At the very least every woman needs to become more conscious of the hypnotic suggestions she is feeding into her mind through her favourite music; and acknowledge that her programming might be an amalgam of a lot of different sources she is not aware of.
Its worth asking the question, what music do I value the most, and is it programming me for pain and a lack of authenticity?
I am a great lover of music, and I love the stories that are told through it, seeing a heartfelt performance is an unforgettable experience which should not be avoided.
The difference is whether you need to hear that performance again and again every day streaming into your consciousness.
I love the song Summertime by Ella Fitzgerald, and I would love to go and watch it performed by a talented singer. But would I want to listen to it everyday; definitely not because I feel there is a deep melancholy embedded in the song.
Would I limit myself from going to see any band, singer or performance which would be a great artistic experience, no of course not.
Would I play their music every single day, singing the words over to myself again and again; Well it would depend on the lyric content.
My mind is too precious to be toyed with.
© copyright 2010 Simone Huggins BGS.BT.
Sample Uplifting Playlist
1. Let it Grow by Eric Clapton
Comments
Plant your love and let it grow is repeated 15 times. Underpinning the lyrics is the theme that although there are challenges,
(e.g. Trying to make friends, have a fulfilling life before it is too late, knowing change is needed but not knowing which direction to head in)
we only need to ask, be self motivated, be ourselves!
Lyrics
Standing at the crossroads, trying to read the signs
To tell me which way I should go to find the answer,
And all the time I know,
Plant your love and let it grow.
[Chorus:]
Let it grow, let it grow,
Let it blossom, let it flow.
In the sun, the rain, the snow,
Love is lovely, let it grow.
Looking for a reason to check out of my mind,
Trying hard to get a friend that I can count on,
But there's nothing left to show,
Plant your love and let it grow.
[Chorus]
Time is getting shorter and there's much for you to do.
Only ask and you will get what you are needing,
The rest is up to you.
Plant your love and let it grow.
[Chorus 2x]
2. I Can See Clearly Now by Jimmy Cliff
Comments
A very powerful song;
the phrase is I can see clearly now, not in the future, now.
Today not tomorrow is going to be a sunny day.
Look all around there’s nothing but blue skies, this is very real and very immediate.
Lyrics
I can see clearly now, the rain is gone,
I can see all obstacles in my way
Gone are the dark clouds that had me blind
It’s gonna be a bright (bright), bright (bright)
Sun-Shiny day.
I think I can make it now, the pain is gone
All of the bad feelings have disappeared
Here is the rainbow I’ve been praying for
It’s gonna be a bright (bright), bright (bright)
Sun-Shiny day.
Look all around, there’s nothing but blue skies
Look straight ahead, nothing but blue skies
I can see clearly now, the rain is gone,
I can see all obstacles in my way
Gone are the dark clouds that had me blind
It’s gonna be a bright (bright), bright (bright)
Sun-Shiny day..
3. Climb Every Mountain from the Sound of Music
Comments
A song that leaves you in no doubt as to what to do, demands that you are authentic.
Underpinned by a theme that dreams come true all the time, it is reasonable and logical that forward movement will give you results.
Lyrics
Climb every mountain, search high and low
Follow every byway, every path you know.
Climb every mountain, ford every stream,
Follow every rainbow, 'til you find your dream!
A dream that will need
all the love you can give,
Every day of your life
for as long as you live.
Climb every mountain, ford every stream,
Follow every rainbow, 'til you find your dream!
4. Beautiful Day by U2
Comments
There are stories in this song, of challenge and frustration. However the very potent underlying theme is despite all of this the world is beautiful and the potential is unlimited.
There is excitement, beauty, escape.
The final verse is very important in that it reminds us that what we don’t have now need not stop us from being happy now, and moving forward now.
It’s a beautiful day is repeated six times.
The most powerful line is 'after the flood the colours all come out', suggesting new growth is always possible, especially following great disturbance.
Lyrics
The heart is a bloom, shoots up through stony ground
But there's no room, no space to rent in this town
You're out of luck and the reason that you had to care,
The traffic is stuck and you're not moving anywhere.
You thought you’d found a friend to take you out of this place
Someone you could lend a hand in return for grace
It's a beautiful day,
the sky falls And you feel like
it's a beautiful day,
Don’t let it get away
You’re on the road but you’ve got no destination
You’re in the mud, in the maze of her imagination
You love this town even if that doesn’t ring true
You’ve been all over and it’s been all over you
It's a beautiful day,
Don't let it get away
It's a beautiful day,
Touch me, take me to that other place
Teach me love, I know I’m not a hopeless case
See the world in green and blue
See China right in front of you
See the canyons broken by cloud
See the tuna fleets clearing the sea out
See the Bedouin fires at night
See the oil fields at first light
See the bird with a leaf in her mouth
After the flood all the colours came out
It was a beautiful day
Don't let it get away
A beautiful day
Touch me, take me to that other place
Reach me, I know I'm not a hopeless case
What you don’t have you don’t need it now
What you don’t know you can feel it somehow
What you don’t have you don’t need it now
You don’t need it now
5. Here Comes the Sun by George Harrison
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Here comes the Sun is repeated ten times.
You can almost feel the rays warming your face.
Its alright is repeated five times.
The long cold lonely winter becomes a beautiful and necessary part of the cycle of life, the ice is slowly melting to reveal a joyful new episode which begins immediately.
Lyrics
Here comes the sun
And I say
It's alright
Little darling
It's been a long cold lonely winter
Little darling
It feels like years since it's been here
Here comes the sun
Here comes the sun
And I say
It's alright
Little darling
The smile's returning to the faces
Little darling
It seems like years since it's been here
Here comes the sun
Here comes the sun
And I say
It's alright
Sun, sun, sun, here it comes (four times)
Little darling
I feel that the ice is slowly melting
Little darling
It seems like years since it's been clear
Here comes the sun (doot in doo doo)
Here comes the sun
And I say
It's alright
Here comes the sun (doot in doo doo)
Here comes the sun
It's alright
It's alright
6. Across the Universe by the Beatles covered by Rufus Wainright
Comments
The underlying theme of this song is that life and the universe is a lovely mess of many different factors, not all joyful, sometimes challenging but we can let them wash over us, knowing that our inner centeredness and authenticity is a separate entity.
Nothings gonna change my world is repeated twelve times.
A firm statement which underlines the need to be a leader rather than a follower, to believe not doubt, to create not destroy and be a force for good.
Lyrics
Words are flowing out like endless rain into a paper cup,
They slither wildly as they slip away across the universe
Pools of sorrow, waves of joy are drifting through my open mind,
Possessing and caressing me.
Jai guru deva, om,
Nothing's gonna change my world,
Nothing's gonna change my world.
Nothing's gonna change my world.
Nothing's gonna change my world.
Images of broken light which dance before me like a million eyes,
They call me on and on across the universe,
Thoughts meander like a restless wind inside a letter box
They tumble blindly as they make their way
Across the universe
Jai guru deva, om,
Nothing's gonna change my world,
Nothing's gonna change my world.
Nothing's gonna change my world.
Nothing's gonna change my world.
Sounds of laughter shades of life are ringing
Through my opened ears inciting and inviting me
Limitless undying Love which shines around me like a
million suns, It calls me on and on
Across the universe
Jai guru deva, om,
Nothing's gonna change my world,
Nothing's gonna change my world.
Nothing's gonna change my world.
Nothing's gonna change my world.
Jai guru deva
Jai guru deva
Jai guru deva
Jai guru deva
7. Gamble Everything for Love by Ben Lee
Comments
This is an interesting one and very exciting because it cajoles and coerces you in a fun way to consider the possibilities now of taking risks in order to experience love.
I see it in the context not of a relationship with another but the exciting potential of self love.
Telling yourself the truth, telling others the truth, being free, going you own way can all be risky, but it is repeated seven times, if you gamble everything for love you’ll be all right!
Lyrics
Gamble everything for love, gamble everything
Put it in a place you keep what you need
You can gamble everything for love if you’re free
You gotta gamble everything for love
Baby are ya cold, are ya cold baby
I could wrap you up, wrap you up in my love
If you wanna, you can gamble everything for love
If you wanna, you can gamble everything for love.
Tell me are you feeling lost, have you crossed
In the places that you never knew to get through
Tell me are you gonna cry all night
Tell me the truth, and I’ll tell you the truth
If you gamble everything for love
You gonna be alright, alright
Make a list of things you need, leave it empty
Except for number one, write “love”, gamble everything
Keep it under lock and key
If you wanna, you can gamble everything for love
Love me with an open heart tell me anything
We can find a place to start to gamble everything
We can set this thing apart, cos we’re gonna, gonna
Gamble everything for love
Tell me do you lose your way each day
Are there people you don’t recognize, do they lie?
Tell me does it make you feel too real?
Tell me the truth, and I’ll tell you the truth
If you gamble everything for love
You gonna be alright, alright
Oooh you can go your own way,
Oooh you can go your own way,
Oooh you gotta go your own way
If you gamble everything for love
If you gamble everything for love
Gamble everything for love, gamble everything
Put it in a place you keep what you need
You can gamble everything for love if you’re free
You gotta gamble everything for love
Tell me are you gettin’ hurt, is it worth it?
Tell me are the people strange, do they change?
Tell me are you letting go, do you know?
I’ll Tell you the truth, if you tell me the truth
If you gamble everything for love
If you gamble everything for love
If you gamble everything for love
You gonna be alright, alright
Alright.
8. Shiney Happy People by REM.
Comments
This song is jam packed with feel good, life affirming phrases.
By the end of it you will be happy and you will be shiney!
Lyrics
Shiny happy people laughing
Meet me in the crowd
People people
Throw your love around
Love me love me
Take it into town
Happy happy
Put it in the ground
Where the flowers grow
Gold and silver shine
Shiny happy people holding hands
Shiny happy people laughing
Everyone around love them, love them
Put it in your hands
Take it take it
There's no time to cry
Happy happy
Put it in your heart
Where tomorrow shines
Gold and silver shine
Shiny happy people holding hands
Shiny happy people laughing
9. Give Myself Permission to Shine by Bachelor Girl
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I’m going to give myself permission to shine repeated seven times
gonna light up the night four times,
shine a light on the world six times.
The problems are acknowledged at the beginning of the song but in no way used for an excuse for not shining immediately.
The song lyrics contains a very important validation of the self being the ultimate power which controls the ability to be happy, not others.
Lyrics
Hey, what would you say
If I can't play the hero tonight
Cos lately I've been feelin' like
I can't get anything right
I've been fading into the woodwork again
And I'm feelin' like I just wanna hide
But guess what
I'm gonna try something just a little bit different this time
I'm gonna give myself permission to shine
I'm gonna shine so bright
Gonna make every head wanna turn
You're finally gonna see me
Give myself permission to shine
Gonna light up the night
Shine a little of my light on the world
I've been crazy
I've been holdin' myself back for so long
But I've got so much I can give
Don't wanna be afraid to be wrong
You know I'm not too good at too many things
But I've been gettin' real good at gettin' down on myself
But guess what
I'm gonna try to break free from this prison I’ve built
I'm gonna give myself permission to shine
I'm gonna shine so bright
Gonna make every head wanna turn
You're finally gonna see me
Give myself permission to shine
Gonna light up the night
Shine a little of my light on the world
shine a little of my light on the world
shine a little of my light on the world
shine shine shine
Oh, that's right
I'm gonna try something just a little bit different this time
I'm gonna give myself permission to shine
I'm gonna shine so bright
Gonna make every head wanna turn
You're finally gonna see me
Give myself permission to shine
Gonna light up the night
Shine a little of my light on the world
(Give myself permission to shine)
I wanna light up the night
Shine a little of my light on the world
10. It’s a Beautiful Life by Ace of Base
Comments
It’s a beautiful Life is repeated eight times.
The song acknowledges there are distractions; but there are so many simple things that can lift you up, now and forever.
Lyrics
You can do what you want just seize the day
What you’re doing tomorrow’s gonna
Come your way
Don’t you ever consider giving up,
You will find, oooh
It’s a beautiful life, oooh
It’s a beautiful life, oooh
It’s a beautiful life, oooh
I just wanna be here beside you
And stay until the break of dawn
Take a walk in the park when you feel down
There’s so many things there
That’s gonna lift you up
See the nature in bloom a laughing child
Such a dream, oooh
It’s a beautiful life, oooh...
I just wanna be here beside you
I just wanna be here beside you
And stay until the break of dawn
You’re looking for somewhere to belong
You’re standing all alone
For someone to guide you on your way
Now and forever
It’s a beautiful life, oooh...
I just wanna be anybody
We’re living in different ways
It’s a beautiful life
I’m gonna take you to a place I’ve never been
Before o yeah
It’s a beautiful life
I’m gonna take you in my arms and fly away
With you tonight
It’s a beautiful life, oooh...
11. Fix U by Coldplay
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A powerful yet sensitive song which once again validates the sadness and frustration we can often experience, however leaves no doubt there is redemption, there is light and it will guide you home.
Your very bones will be ignited, you are not alone, crying and loss of love is difficult but not beyond repair.
The musical crescendo underpins this progression.
Lyrics
When you try your best, but you don't succeed
When you get what you want, but not what you need
When you feel so tired, but you can't sleep
Stuck in reverse
When the tears come streaming down your face
When you lose something you can't replace
When you love someone, but it goes to waste
Could it be worse?
Lights will guide you home
And ignite your bones
And I will try to fix you
High up above or down below
When you too in love to let it go
If you never try you'll never know
Just what you're worth
Lights will guide you home
And ignite your bones
And I will try to fix you
12. That’s the Way it Is by Celine Dion
Comments
What a fantastic song for the purpose of this list.
Key phrases of empowerment repeated.
A solid sentiment that love will come to you and that’s the way it is, no argument, no mystery, that’s it.
Lyrics
I can read your mind and I know your story
I see what you're going through
It's an uphill climb, and I'm feeling sorry
But I know it will come to you
Don't surrender 'cause you can win
In this thing called love
When you want it the most there's no easy way out
When you're ready to go and your heart's left in doubt
Don't give up on your faith
Love comes to those who believe it
And that's the way it is
When you question me for a simple answer
I don't know what to say, no
But it's plain to see, if you stick together
You're gonna find a way, yeah
So don't surrender 'cause you can win
In this thing called love
When you want it the most there's no easy way out
When you're ready to go and your heart's left in doubt
Don't give up on your faith
Love comes to those who believe it
And that's the way it is
When life is empty with no tomorrow
And loneliness starts to call
Baby, don't worry, forget your sorrow
'Cause love's gonna conquer it all, all
When you want it the most there's no easy way out
When you're ready to go and your heart's left in doubt
Don't give up on your faith
Love comes to those who believe it
And that's the way it is
When you want it the most there's no easy way out
When you're ready to go and your heart's left in doubt
Don't give up on your faith
Love comes to those who believe it
And that's the way it is
That's the way it is
That's the way it is, babe
Don't give up on your faith
Love comes to those who believe it
And that's the way it is.
13. Yellow by Coldplay
Comments
The stars shine for you, and everything you do, look how they shine for you is repeated eight times.
I like to make this song an ode to myself. I think about how the universe, the collective consciousness of love that surrounds the planet is singing the song to me, not me singing it to someone else.
Extremely uplifting.
Lyrics
Look at the stars,
Look how they shine for you,
And everything you do,
Yeah they were all yellow,
I came along
I wrote a song for you
And all the things you do
And it was called yellow
So then I took my turn
Oh all the things I've done
And it was all yellow
Your skin
Oh yeah your skin and bones
Turn into something beautiful
D'you know you know I love you so
You know I love you so
I swam across
I jumped across for you
Oh all the things you do
Cause you were all yellow
I drew a line
I drew a line for you
Oh what a thing to do
And it was all yellow
Your skin
Oh yeah your skin and bones
Turn into something beautiful
D'you know for you I bleed myself dry
For you I bleed myself dry
Its true look how they shine for you
look how they shine for you
look how they shine for you
look how they shine for you
look how they shine for you
look how they shine
look at the stars look how they shine for you
14. You Learn by Alanis Morissette
Comments
There is great freedom in this song. It turns around many assumptions about life being a certain way. The truth is ‘shit happens’ and if you look at this as a welcome lesson then your life will feel much lighter.
You learn is repeated twenty four times. Learning from what happens, knowing better then doing better is what makes the difference between one who is caught in the same cycle and one who is happy.
Not for the faint hearted but effective.
Lyrics
I recommend getting your heart trampled on to anyone
I recommend walking around naked in your living room
Swallow it down (what a jagged little pill)
It feels so good (swimming in your stomach)
Wait until the dust settles
You live you learn
You love you learn
You cry you learn
You lose you learn
You bleed you learn
You scream you learn
I recommend biting off more then you can chew to anyone
I certainly do
I recommend sticking your foot in your mouth at any time
Feel free
Throw it down (the caution blocks you from the wind)
Hold it up (to the rays)
You wait and see when the smoke clears
You live you learn
You love you learn
You cry you learn
You lose you learn
You bleed you learn
You scream you learn
Wear it out (the way a three-year-old would do)
Melt it down (you're gonna have to eventually anyway)
The fire trucks are coming up around the bend
You live you learn
You love you learn
You cry you learn
You lose you learn
You bleed you learn
You scream you learn
You grieve you learn
You choke you learn
You laugh you learn
You choose you learn
You pray you learn
You ask you learn
You live you learn
15. Listen with Your Heart by Casey Donovan
Comments
Casey sang this song when she won Australian Idol. It is significant that at the time she was a sixteen year old overweight young lady who did not fit the stereotypical role of a pop star.
Her video shows great vulnerability yet confidence and knowing.
Listen with your heart is repeated six times.
Once again frustrations are acknowledged but never used as an excuse.
The opportunity for redemption and forward movement is ever present, not a whimsical elusive ideal.
Lyrics
When you can't find your way through the night
When you've lost touch and nothings feeling right
You can't find that path that leads you on
And you don't know which road to choose
That's when you've got to
Listen with your heart
Listen to your soul
Inside you'll find the answer
The place you need to go
Listen with your heart
Your heart will let you know
No matter where you are
Just listen and your heart will lead you home
And when this world has got your mind confused
And when your faith has gone and run out on you
You can't find that faith in your soul
You don't know which road to choose
That's when you've got to
Listen with your heart
Listen to your soul
Inside you'll find the answer
The place you need to go
Listen with your heart
Your heart will let you know
No matter where you are
The truth is never far
Just listen and your heart will lead you home
We all lose our way some times
we all lose our faith sometimes
If you just believe and just be strong your heart will take you home
Listen with your heart
Listen to your soul
Inside you'll find the answer
The place you need to go
Listen with your heart
Your heart will let you know
No matter where you are
The truth is never far
Just listen and your heart will lead you home
The truth is never far
Just listen and your heart will lead you home
16. Simple by K.D.Lang
Comments
As explained before, Love will not elude us, love is simple,
All in our love is ours is repeated many times. The strength of the lyric lies in unquestioned belief that love is a given for any person, their birthright, it cannot be eluded or escaped from.
What a wonderful message to feed into our subconscious!
Lyrics
Flawless light in a darkening air
Alone...and shining there
Love will not elude us, love is simple
Be sure to know that
All in love
Is ours
And love, as a philosophy
Is simple
I am calm in oblivion
Calm, as I ever have been
Love will not elude me
Love is simple
Be sure to know that
All in love
Is ours...
Is ours...
That all in love
Is ours
And love, as philosophy
Is simple...
And ours...
17. Why Not by Hilary Duff
Comments
The phrase why not is repeated sixteen times.
This is an important question that needs to be asked regularly if we want to live authentically.
Lyrics
You act like you don’t know me
when you see me on the street
you're makin' like I turn you of
when you know you think I’m sweet
I don't have to be like that
I guess you're insecure
if you say what's on your mind
I might answer 'sure'
so walk a little slower
and I try to catch your eye
sometimes, it's so hard to see
the good things passing by
there may never be a sign
no flashing neon light
telling you to make your move
or when the time is right
why not
take crazy chance
why not
do a crazy dance
if you lose the moment
you might lose a lot
so why not
why not
you always dress in yellow
when you want to dress in gold
instead of listening to your heart
you just do what you're told
you keep waiting where you are
for what, you'll never know
let's just get in to your car
and go, baby, go
Why not
take crazy chance
why not
do a crazy dance
if you lose the moment
you might lose a lot
so why not
why not
oh oh
I could be the one for you
oh oh
maby yes, maby no
oh oh
it could be the thing to do
what i'm saying is
you gotta let me know
you'll never get to heaven or even to L.A.
if you don't believe there is a way
why not
take a star from the sky
why not
spread your wings and fly
it might take a little
and it might take a lot
but why not
why not
why not
take crazy chance
why not
do a crazy dance
if you lose the moment
you might lose a lot
so why not
why not
18. What a Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong also covered by Eva Cassidy.
Comments
Clearly a stellar leader in this field.
No one could hear this song and not be moved by it.
The phrases are completely joy filled, delightful, and happy.
Lyrics
I see trees of green, red roses too
I see them bloom for me and you
And I think to myself what a wonderful world.
I see skies of blue and clouds of white
The bright blessed day, the dark sacred night
And I think to myself what a wonderful world.
The colors of the rainbow so pretty in the sky
Are also on the faces of people going by
I see friends shaking hands saying how do you do
They're really saying I love you.
I hear babies cry, I watch them grow
They'll learn much more than I'll never know
And I think to myself what a wonderful world
Yes I think to myself what a wonderful world.
19. Breakaway by Kelly Clarkson
Comments
She is telling a story that many of us share, but there is no time for dwelling on this, we won’t forget but the momentum is to move forward now.
We can see the palm tree, feel the rush of the ocean.
We don’t know the future but that will not step us progressing.
Take a risk, make a change, take a chance are repeated four times. Breakaway nine times.
This song is a favourite for me as I left the small town of Urunga (two thousand people) to try and make my way in the world at seventeen.
History repeated itself recently when I had to breakaway again in a different way twenty years later.
Lyrics
Grew up in a small town
And when the rain would fall down
I'd just stare out my window
Dreaming of what could be
And if I'd end up happy
I would pray (I would pray)
Trying hard to reach out
But when I tried to speak out
Felt like no one could hear me
Wanted to belong here
But something felt so wrong here
So I prayed I could break away
[Chorus:]
I'll spread my wings and I'll learn how to fly
I'll do what it takes til' I touch the sky
And I'll make a wish
Take a chance
Make a change
And breakaway
Out of the darkness and into the sun
But I won't forget all the ones that I love
I'll take a risk
Take a chance
Make a change
And breakaway
Wanna feel the warm breeze
Sleep under a palm tree
Feel the rush of the ocean
Get onboard a fast train
Travel on a jet plane, far away (I will)
And breakaway
[Chorus]
Buildings with a hundred floors
Swinging around revolving doors
Maybe I don't know where they'll take me but
Gotta keep moving on, moving on
Fly away, breakaway
I'll spread my wings
And I'll learn how to fly
Though it's not easy to tell you goodbye
I gotta take a risk
Take a chance
Make a change
And breakaway
Out of the darkness and into the sun
But I won't forget the place I come from
I gotta take a risk
Take a chance
Make a change
And breakaway, breakaway, breakaway
© copyright 2007 Simone Huggins BGS.BT.
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Creating a sensual playlist
This is another kind of playlist, with the goal of choosing a song list that will include music that makes you feel sensual and relaxed. Moving towards an acceptance and acknowledgement of your inner and outer beauty can come easily using the right music as a facilitator.
We are not pulling apart the lyrics here because this is a different realm. Here is a place where we can play games, be naughty, it’s not serious stuff. Of course if a song repeated obviously disempowering lyrics we would not use it; however here is a place where the usual rules do not always apply.
For example being overpowered by a partner in a loving intimate way is completely desirable and healthy in this context; while a pushy and controlling partner in everyday life is completely unacceptable.
If you are looking for a partner, or want to enliven your relationship a well chosen songlist can inspire centeredness and a feeling of quiet confidence. Within yourself and your body will create magnetism underpinned by quiet contentment. Music is one of the most powerful and immediate ways to achieve this.
Alternatively if you are happily single or in a productive chapter of your life where you are not partnered up, these playlists can provide some valuable down time which will energise and inspire you.
I propose that you put on something comfortable, pour yourself a glass of wine, lie back and listen to some of these tracks. Allow your mind to wander across boundaries of space and time.
Many woman get it into their head that they are not sexy, If you don’t feel sensual there is most likely a myriad of reasons why. Don’t allow others to make you feel inadequate when all you probably need is a holiday and some TLC.
Every woman is more than capable of being the leading lady of her own life, given the tools, the opportunity and the knowledge that our society is very much geared to unrealistic and sometimes downright ridiculous expectations of women.
You have a choice as an adult to set aside time for yourself; to construct an environment where the responsibilities of the day can be left behind.
Allow these women to weave their way into your heart and psychology. As women they have known pain and heartache, but they still know how to have fun. They can help unlock the door to the sensual you.
The more in touch you are with your authentic self and the innate beauty that rests there, the more likely you are to make a connection with someone special; maybe that someone special that you need to know, love and appreciate again is yourself.
As women it’s so easy to get caught up doing a hundred different things and then find when you really need to unwind and relax that there is not enough time to come down from the high energy roll you’ve been on. Your mind is full of details, dramas, the kids, the housework, anything but your downtime.
This is when music can be your best friend. It can get you where you need to go fast. If when hearing a song a pleasurable thought comes into your head I encourage you to hold that thought and use it as an anchor. When you hear the music again this thought will instantly be triggered.
As we know from the Law of Attraction thoughts become things. The happy, delicious warm thoughts that you allow yourself to feel will seep into your everyday life, like sweet chocolate.
It’s hard to be depressed when you are thinking about how grateful you are for the warm sensual feelings you can experience at anytime by yourself, or share with the person you care about the most.
When I was really depressed and anxious at the worst times, these songs reminded me that I am still a woman, and that I am not the first to overcome great challenges and frustrations.
Whatever has happened to you, whatever your challenges no one can take away the core beauty and vitality that you possess. Sometimes it might seem to have disappeared, but it is always there, flickering like a small candle, waiting till the time when you can ignite the fires again. There's actually nothing wrong with you, you are gorgeous, and sensual just as you are. Start believing!
Sample sensual playlist
1. Slowdown by Moorcheeba
Comments
This is a great track to listen to at the end of a long day. Take a deep breath, hold it in for four counts, exhale slowly, repeat, and begin to slow down. Settle back in a comfortable position. You deserve this.
Lyrics
Take your time now
Feel like standing still
Get your bearings
Until
When the day is through
All you got to do is slowdown
When the day is through
All you got to do is slowdown
Full of tension
'Cause you love the chase
You just need your
Own space
When the day is through
All you got to do is slowdown
When the day is through
All you got to do is slowdown
when you had enough
Of the fastest stuff just slowdown
When you're sick from stress
Must be a mess slowdown
When the day is through
All you got to do is slowdown
When the day is through
All you got to do is slowdown
When it's hard out there
And you gonna bail, slowdown
You just seem sometimes
To forget your mind slowdown
Down down down down down
2. The Nearness of You by Norah Jones
Comments
Allow yourself to contemplate the natural feeling of togetherness which involves only intuition and impulse, rather than verbal communication.
Lyrics
Its not the pale moon that excites me
That thrills and delights me, oh no
Its just the nearness of you
It isn’t your sweet conversation
That brings this sensation, oh no
Its just the nearness of you
When you’re in my arms and I feel you so close to me
All my wildest dreams come true
I need no soft lights to enchant me
If you’ll only grant me the right
To hold you ever so tight
And to feel in the night the nearness of you
3. Pash by Kate Ceberano
Comments
This track is a bit more upbeat than the last two. The constant references to kissing, tongues and crawling into his/her mouth will help wrench you into that sensual world. I guarantee you will want to pash someone by the end of this song!
Lyrics
‘I don’t want to tame this illicit urge, there’s this part of me that just wants to splurge’ Pash between the lines honey read my lips
Can you read my mind take my fingertips
I really like to just hang around
Crawl back into bed where
It's nice and warm
Luck fell in my lap
When you walked my way
part of your tender trap
yes i'm willing prey
i really love to speak in tongue
crawl into your mouth
that's where i belong
passionate kisses
kiss me, kiss me, kiss me
Oo oo ooh
cause i'm on fire when you love me
kiss me passionately
pash me, pash me, pash me
pash beneath the signs of a neon mail
lost between the now
and the human sprawl
we really love to just hang around
even if there's nothing really happening
passionate kisses
kiss me, kiss me, kiss me
Oo oo ooh
cause i'm on fire when you love me
kiss me passionately
pash me, pash me, pash me
Oo oo ooh
yes i'm on fire when you love me
kiss me passionately
pash me, pash me, pash me
now i don't want to tame this illicit urge
theres this part of me
that's just got to splurge
i really like to just hang around
come back into bed babe
turn off the phone
passionate kisses
kiss me,Kiss me, kiss me
Oo oo ooh
cause i'm on fire when you love me
kiss me passionately
pash me, pash me, pash me x2
4. Holler by The Spice Girls
Comments
Release your inner Spice Girl. You might not feel like it in this moment, but inside of you is someone who can make magic happen.
Every one of us is precious and beautiful, and deserving of love.
Lyrics
I wanna make you holler
(come on, uh, yeah yeah, wanna see you holler)
Imagine us together
(wanna see you holler, darkchild, darkchild, come on)
Don't be afraid to play my game
(let's go)
Boy, don't you hesitate
I won't keep waiting for you
To come and let me take
You to my fantasy room
You're gonna like it there
And all the things that I do
I'll treat you right all through the night
We can do anything
I'll take you all the places you wanna be
(I'll take you there, I'll take you there)
I'll be your fantasy
Everything you want you will find in me
If you play my game, yeah
Chorus:
I wanna make you holler
And hear you scream my name (scream my name)
I'll give you rules to follow (oh)
So you can play my game (play my game)
Imagine us together (together)
Be driving you insane (it's driving you insane, yeah)
You will give in to me (into me)
Don't be afraid to play my game (just play my game)
So whatcha gonna do
Now that I've got you with me
You gotta show me boy
Cause nothing comes for free
Start from the bottom and
Work your way up slowly
Don't be afraid to play my game
We can go all night long
Doing things you thought you would never do
(And I won't tell no lie)
I won't tell anyone
What we do, it's just for me and you
So come and play my game
Repeat Chorus Two Times
I wanna make you holler
(Holler, holler, holler, holler, holler, come on)
(Holler, holler, holler, holler, come on, come on)
I wanna make you holler
(Holler, holler, holler, holler, holler, come on)
(Holler, holler, holler, holler, come, on, come on)
I wanna make you holler
(Holler, holler, holler, holler, holler, come on)
(Holler, holler, holler, holler, come on, come on)
I wanna make you holler
(Holler, holler, holler, holler, come on, come on)
(Let me see you holler, darkchild, uh)
We can go all night long
Doing things you thought you would never do
(And I won't tell them)
I won't tell anyone
Cause everything is just between me and you
But you gotta play my game, yeah
Repeat Chorus
I wanna make you holler
And hear you scream my name
I'll give you rules to follow
So you can play my game
Imagine us together
Be driving you insane
You will give into me
Don't be afraid to play my game
I wanna make you holler
I'll give you rules to follow
(Wanna see you holler)
Imagine us together
(Spice Girls)
You will give into me
5. Damn I wish I was your Lover by Sophie B.Hawkins
Comments
What a classic song, with lyrics like:
‘I‘ll give you something sweet each time you come inside my jungle book’, and ‘I’ll rock you till the daylight comes; make sure you are smiling and warm’.
This is a great example of a woman who is totally comfortable with herself and the power which results from this knowledge is tangible!
The start of song is a bit nightmarish but serves its purpose by setting the scene for a rescue / fairy tale scenario.
Lyrics
That old dog has chained you up all right
Give you everything you need
To live inside a twisted cage
Sleep beside in empty rage
I had a dream I was your hero
Damn I wish I was your lover
I'd rock you till the daylight comes
Make sure you are smiling and warm
I am everything
Tonight I'll be your mother
I'll do such things to ease your pain
Free your mind and you won't feel ashamed
Open up gonna come inside
Gonna fill you up
Make you cry
This bloke can't stand to see you black and blue
I give you something sweet each time you
Come inside my jungle book
It's just too good
Don't say you'll stay
'Cause then you go away
Damn I wish I was your lover
I'll rock you till the daylight comes
Make sure you are smiling and warm
I am everything
Tonight I'll be your mother
I'll do such things to ease your pain
Free your mind and you won't feel ashamed
Shucks
For me there is no other
You're the only shoe that fits
I can't imagine I'll grow out of it
Damn I wish I was your lover
If I was your girl believe me
I'd turn on the Rolling Stones
We could groove along and feel much better
Let me in
I could do it forever and ever, ever n' ever
Give me an hour to kiss you
Walk through heaven's door I'm sure
We don't need no doctor to feel much better
Let me in
Forever and ever and ever and ever
I sat on the mountainside with peace of mind
I lay by the ocean making love to her with visions clear
Walked for days with no one near
And I return as chained and bound to you
Damn I wish I was your lover
I'll rock you till the daylight comes
Make sure you are smiling and warm
I have everything
Tonight I'll be your mother
I'll do such things to ease your pain
Free your mind and you won't feel ashamed
Shucks for me there is no other
You're the only shoe that fits
I can't imagine I'll grow out of it
Damn I wish I was your lover
Open up gonna come inside
Gonna fill you up
Make you cry
6. Only when I sleep by the Corrs
Comments
Enjoy the silky vocals of Andrea Corr. This song has a Celtic feel to it.
Beautiful ethereal lyrics like ‘Your breath is just a sea mist surrounding my body’ set the scene.
Lyrics
You're only just a dreamboat
Sailing in my head
You swim my secret oceans
Of coral blue and red
Your smell is incense burning
Your touch is silken yet
It reaches through my skin
And moving from within
It clutches at my breast
But it's only when I sleep
See you in my dreams
You got me spinning round and round
Turning upside-down
But I only hear you breathe
Somewhere in my sleep
Got me spinning round and round
Turning upside-down
But its only when I sleep
And when I wake from slumber
Your shadow's disappear
Your breath is just a sea mist
Surrounding my body
I'm workin' through the daytime
But when it's time to rest
I'm lying in my bed
Listening to my breath
Falling from the edge
But it's only when I sleep
See you in my dreams
You got me spinning round and round
Turning upside-down
But I only hear you breathe
Somewhere in my sleep
Got me spinning round and round
Turning upside-down
But its only when I sleep
It's only when I sleep
Sharon instrumental
Up to the sky
Where angels fly
I'll never die
Hawaiian High
In bed I lie
No need to cry
My sleeping cry
Hawaiian High
It's reaching through my skin
Movin' from within
Clutches at my breasts
But it's only when I sleep....
See you in my dreams
You got me spinning round and round
Turning upside-down
But I only hear you breathe
Somewhere in my sleep
Got me spinning round and round
Turning upside-down
But its only when I sleep
Up to the sky
Where angels fly
I'll never die
Hawaiian High
In bed I lie
No need to cry
My sleeping cry
Hawaiian High
7. Undress me Now by Moorcheeba
Comments
This song transmits a lovely low key, chill out vibe.
This track is smoldering, and exquisitely composed. Enjoy!
Lyrics
Using your mind
Imagine our skin
Joined at the hip
Joined from within
By using your eyes
Youre freezing my frame
Watching our clothes burst into flames
(undress me now, you know how)
Using your eyes now
(undress me now, you know how)
Using your mind
Using your mind
So give me a light
Or give me a drink
Just give me a reason
To feel what I think
(undress me now, you know how)
Using your eyes now
(undress me now, you know how)
Using your mind
(undress me now, you know how)
Using your eyes now
(undress me now, you know how)
Using your mind
Losing my mind
(undress me now, you know how)
Using your eyes now
(undress me now, you know how)
You know how, you know how
You know how, you know how
8. Runaway by The Corrs
Comments
Another velvety smooth Celtic style song, sung beautifully by Andrea Corr.
One for all you closet princesses who love to wear long dresses and dream about being Arwen in Lord of the Rings.
Lyrics
Say it's true, there's nothing like me and you
Not alone, tell me you feel it too
And I would runaway
I would runaway, yeah
I would runaway
I would runaway with you
.
(Chorus)
Cause I have fallen in love
With you, no never have
I'm never gonna stop falling in love, with you
.
Close the door, lay down upon the floor
And by candlelight, make love to me through the night
Cause I have runaway
I have runaway, yeah
I have runaway, runaway
I have runaway with you
.
(Chorus)
.
And I would runaway
I would runaway, yeah
I would runaway
I would runaway with you
.
(Chorus)
9. Come away with Me by Norah Jones
Comments
What an enticing thought, leaving quietly in the night to be with your lover.
Escaping to a little hideaway with a tin roof, somewhere in the mountains.
Walking on a cloudy day in a grassy field, kissing on a mountaintop.
With your soulmate there to warm you in their arms, the solitude and privacy of an open field is a heavenly experience.
Lyrics
Come away with me in the night
Come away with me
And I will write you a song
Come away with me on a bus
Come away where they can't tempt us
With their lies
I want to walk with you
On a cloudy day
In fields where the yellow grass grows knee-high
So won't you try to come
Come away with me and we'll kiss
On a mountaintop
Come away with me
And I'll never stop loving you
And I want to wake up with the rain
Falling on a tin roof
While I'm safe there in your arms
So all I ask is for you
To come away with me in the night
Come away with me
10. Underneath Your Clothes by Shakira
Comments
‘You’re a song written by the hands of God’ Takes you straight to that wonderful process of undressing the one you love to be with them in the closest way you can.
A reminder also that we are all beautiful human beings, every one of us unique, gorgeous in our own way and deserving of passion.
Lyrics
You're a song
Written by the hands of god
Don't get me wrong cause
This might sound to you a bit odd
But you own the place
Where all my thoughts go hiding
And right under your clothes
Is where I find them
Underneath Your Clothes
There's an endless story
There's the man I chose
There's my territory
And all the things I deserve
For being such a good girl honey
Because of you
I forgot the smart ways to lie
Because of you
I'm running out of reasons to cry
When the friends are gone
When the party's over
We will still belong to each other
Underneath Your Clothes
There's an endless story
There's the man I chose
There's my territory
And all the things I deserve
For being such a good girl honey
I love you more than all that's on the planet
Movin' talkin' walkin' breathing
You know it's true
Oh baby it's so funny
You almost don't believe it
As every voice is hanging from the silence
Lamps are hanging from the ceiling
Like a lady tied to her manners
I'm tied up to this feeling
Underneath Your Clothes
There's an endless story
There's the man I chose
There's my territory
And all the things I deserve
For being such a good girl honey
11 Summer Wine by Nancy Sinatra and covered by Bono and the Corrs
Comments
What poetry, who can resist the intimate pull of this song?
The warmth, the laziness, the sweet taste of wine, the sounds and smells of Summer.
Allow yourself to drift away to the place where you would most like to be a little tipsy, and not alone.
Lyrics
Strawberries cherries and an angel's kiss in spring
My summer wine is really made from all these things
I walked in town on silver spurs that jingled too
A song that I had only sang to just a few
She saw my silver spurs and said let pass some time
And I will give to you summer wine
Oohh-oh summer wine
Strawberries cherries and an angel's kiss in spring
My summer wine is really made from all these things
Take off your silver spurs and help me pass the time
And I will give to you summer wine
Oohh-oh summer wine
My eyes grew heavy and my lips they could not speak
I tried to get up but I couldn't find my feet
She reassured me with an unfamiliar line
And then she gave to me more summer wine
Oohh-oh summer wine
Strawberries cherries and an angel's kiss in spring
My summer wine is really made from all these things
Take off your silver spurs and help me pass the time
And I will give to you summer wine
Oohh-oh summer wine
When I woke up the sun was shining in my eyes
My silver spurs were gone my head felt twice its size
She took my silver spurs a dollar and a dime
And left me craving' for more summer wine
Oohh-oh summer wine
Strawberries cherries and an angel's kiss in spring
My summer wine is really made from all these things
Take off those silver spurs and help me pass the time
And I will give to you my summer wine
Oohh-oh summer wine
12. Sorrento Moon by Tina Arena
Comments
The name Sorrento originates from the mythical mermaids whose soft singing tempted Ulysses and his crew in the Odyssey.
The town stands on a terrace rising steeply above the sea in Italy, sheltered by the surrounding hills, What a great place to finish your sensual journey, relaxing in the warm Italian sun!
Lyrics
I sang your praises daily
And we let ourselves get swept away
It's true baby
We held heaven in our hands for days
You wait a long time
For something wild to take you somewhere
And all I needed was to fly
It's a long way from paradise to ordinary
Picture us just smiling there, we didn't have a care
I remember, how it all came true
It was oh so tender
And I was lost with you
By the sweet Sorrento moon
But the stars don't burn that brightly
Every season surely slips away
But you baby
You're the reason why I chose to stay
You wait a long time to find your dream and hold on to it
And all I needed was to fly
It's a long day from innocence to understanding
A picture of a child at play, is how I feel today
And I remember, how it all came true
It was oh so tender, and I was lost with you
By the sweet Sorrento moon... (la luna de sorrento)
Of course you will have your own preferences for different artists and their music. However I hope this has given you some ideas which are helpful. You can search through your collection of music and find the songs that work for you. I chose these songs because they struck a chord with me; however we are all unique and have our own distinctive tastes and style.
In choosing your songlist accept and support the inimitable and exceptional within you. As a human being you have the right to express yourself and experience everything that life has to offer.
Most importantly have some fun with this, life can be so serious, being authentic and being sensual is fun!
One of my favourite video clips is Wherever Whenever by Shakira.
In the original clip she is clearly the Queen of all she surveys, mountains and oceans, she bellydances with wild horses running past her hips! I was unable to get that video but the following live version of the same song shows even more the pure joy and confidence that is the birthright of every woman.
The point is to avoid the involuntary reaction many women may have to begin criticizing themselves for not having the stereotypical body of a six foot model.
Instead on viewing this clip, we can whole-heartedly decide to celebrate the power and intrinsic connection women have with the universe, which is a part of all of us. Our innate wisdom, strength and beauty. Whatever form that may take.
There is a part of every woman that wants to be free; we can decide to be breathtaking and dazzling in the time we have; after all we are women, and we can do anything!
© copyright 2009 Simone Huggins BGS.BT.
Please note:
The lyric content is in this article has been sourced from many different locations and is included only for educational purposes within the parameters of this article, and are not to be copied or misused for financial gain.
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Song of the week
I Believe in You by Luminous sung by Julie Harrington
featured on Cafe Del Mar's 25th anniversary album.
This is one of the most soulful, comforting, soothing songs I have ever heard.
Embedded within its gentle sway and acoustic meanderings is the ebb and flow of the waves on a deserted beach.
Imagine it is your inner voice talking to you. Ideally this is what your inner voice should be saying to you.
Not, " You suck, you need to lose fifteen pounds, your butts too big."
For your sake get rid of that offensive payout voice, and replace it with something like this!
Follow your Heart,
your dreams are in reach
look deep inside
love can set you free
Whatever it takes
Whatever the way
this feeling will not fade
I believe in You
Whatever you need
Whatever you say
I will give you faith
I believe in you
Don't lose your way
its easy to fall
Your fate is waiting
and your destiny calls
Whatever it takes
Whatever the way
this feeling will not fade
I believe in you
Whatever you need
Whatever you say
I will give you faith
I believe in you
and your destiny calls...
I believe in you
I believe in you
I believe in you