". . . little shall I grace my cause

In speaking for myself. Yet, by your gracious patience,

I will a round unvarnish'd tale deliver . . ."

(William Shakespeare's Othello, I.iii.88-90)

Thursday, January 21, 2010

"Give Yourself What You Need"

Some of my friends and loved ones have been going through tough times. This song is for them. I know it's just a song, a simple one at that, but it's one of my all-time favorites. When I put it on I can't help but tap my toe and sing along. This video is from a concert in Japan in the nineties, so the Earth, Wind and Fire guys are a little older than when they first sang it in the seventies, but they were still singing and dancing up a storm.

The lyrics are a little hard to understand--this song is not so much about the words as about the feeling--so for the puzzled I've posted them below the video. Listen and enjoy! (And sing along!)



When you feel down and out
Sing a song, it'll make your day
You need a li'l time to shout it out
Sing a song, it'll make your way
Sometimes it's hard to care
Sing a song, it'll make your day
A smile's so hard to bear
Sing a song, it'll make a way

Singasong
Singasong
Singasong
Singasong

It'll bring your heart to believing
Sing a song, it'll make your day
Life ain't about no retrieving
Sing a song, it'll make your way
Give yourself what you need
Sing a song, it'll make your day
Smile, smile smile and believe
Sing a song, it'll make your way

Singasong
Singasong
Singasong
Singasong

1 comment:

Laura said...

Just jammed to "September" this morning in the van. There is something about that song, too. :)