Thinking songs

It is a gorgeous spring evening in Houston and I'm waiting for Dave to get home from his activities for the day.  I decided that it was the perfect occasion for a glass of wine on the driveway.  For those who don't know Houston or my neighborhood, the lot sizes are very small inside the city so about the only outside property you have is your driveway.  As such, neighborhood gatherings on driveways are common place.

 

So back to my evening, I turned on my Van Morrison/Wilson Pickett Pandora station and it stared off with "High Summer" by Van Morrison.  This is one of those songs that begs for deep contemplation and reflection on life.  So as I started my post, I tried to think of other songs that fit this category.  Here are a few that come to mind...

 

Mrs. Potter's lullaby by the Counting Crows

A heartfelt tribute to the mysterious Mrs. Potter that makes you long to be far away from hectic life in general.  Adam Duritz hits the contemplative song mark with the lyric "If you've never stared off into the distance then your life is a shame."

 

Fade into you by Mazzy Star

Mazzy Star croons this ballad deeply and a bit darkly.  This song should come with a warning label "Should not be mixed with Alcohol".

 

Shelter from the Storm by Bob Dylan

I could analyze Bob Dylan lyrics for hours and whatever woman he was writing this particular song about really got to his soul.  I have always thought that if I ever get a lake house one day, the phrase ""Come in" she said "I'll give ya, shelter from the storm"" will be painted above the door.  It is the perfect reminder of retreat from life's everyday toil.  

 

There are so many songs that make me stop and reflect that I will have to post another time, but Dave has come home and I have to wake up from my day dreams.  Until next time...