MY KIND OF LOVE

LOVE – how do you feel and what do you think of when you say the word love?

The literal meaning of love, according to The Concise Oxford Dictionary, is as follows:

• an intense feeling of deep affection or fondness for a person or thing; great liking.
• sexual passion.
• sexual relations.
• a beloved one; a familiar form of address regardless of affection.

For me, my definition of love is as the Oxford Dictionary describes it above and more.  Love is relative to whatever it is you are speaking of.  You love your spouse or partner in a different way you love your pet or child.  You may love your siblings differently than you love your parents.  You love physical things differently than you love some the activities or hobbies you do. 

I love the passion I have for our environment.  I love the passion I have for our planet.  I love the passion that I have in speaking out for those who can’t speak for themselves – especially animals.  This kind of love is emotional and allows me to advocate for the things I am passionate about.  Can people invoke change without feeling a love for the specific thing they are passionate about?  I don’t believe you can be a poet, singer, environmentalist, care-giver, nurse, doctor, lawyer, etc., if you don’t have a love for those specific things.  I’m sure people don’t have a sense of loving for something they hate to do.

Can one really show another how much they really love them without it being a Shakespearian tragedy?  Absolutely.  Can you really capture the emotion of love?  Absolutely.  Many singer/songwriters/artists are very descriptive when describing love through their word and how they sing those words.  We have many references to how love makes people feel in the world or pop/rock.  There are many songs that express how powerful love and really capture the emotion of love such as; Celine Dion’s, If That’s What It Takes, Lionel Richie and Diana Ross duet, Endless Love, Sarah McLachlan, I Love You, and recently, Madonna’s, Living For Love.  

Sometimes, many of these songs are very effective and successful in bringing the songs intense emotions to video.  A perfect example of this is the song called, My Kind of Love by Emeli Sandé from her excellent album – Our Version of Events (2012).  Here are the amazing lyrics followed by the gripping video/song remix by Red One and Alex P and the original album version video:

My Kind Of Love

I can’t buy your love, don’t even try
Sometimes the truth won’t make you happy
So I’m not gonna lie!
But don’t ever question if my heart beats only for you
It beats only for you!

Know I’m far from perfect, nothing like your entourage
I can’t grant you any wishes, I won’t promise you the stars!
But don’t ever question if my heart beats only for you
It beats only for you!

Cause when you’ve given up,
When no matter what you do is never good enough,
When you never thought that it could ever get this tough,
That’s when you feel my kind of love!

And when you’re crying out
When you fall, and can’t pick you’re heavy off the ground
When the friends you thought you had haven’t stuck around
That’s when you feel my kind of love!

You won’t see me at the parties, I guess I’m just no fun
I won’t be turning up the radio
Singing baby you’re the one!
But don’t ever question if my heart beats only for you
It beats only for you!

I know sometimes I get angry, and I say what I don’t mean
I know I keep my heart protected far away from my sleeve
But don’t ever question if my heart beats only for you
It beats only for you!

Cause when you’ve given up,
When no matter what you do is never good enough,
When you never thought that it could ever get this tough,
That’s when you feel my kind of love!

 

And when you’re crying out
When you fall, and can’t pick you’re heavy off the ground
When the friends you thought you had haven’t stuck around
That’s when you feel my kind of love!

Cause when you’ve given up,
When no matter what you do is never good enough,
When you never thought that it could ever get this tough,
That’s when you feel my kind of love!

 

 

 

You can purchase My Kind of Love and other great songs by Emeli Sandé such as, Clown and Next To Me via iTunes.  To find our more about Emeli Sandé, please visit her official website:  http://us.emelisande.com/  Follow her on twitter:  @emelisande

Together, we can make the world a more positive one!

CALL THE MAN

My post today is about the power of music and lyrics.  It doesn’t matter that an artist didn’t write a song because if they authentically feel the lyrics, they will sing it to life.  This is one of those songs.  It was written by Andy Hill and Peter Sinfield and beautifully interpreted by Celine Dion.

For me, this song is about coming out of any darkness by calling and having faith in a ‘Higher Power’.  This ‘Higher Power’ is different for many people, some call it;  God, The White Light, Source, Universe, Allah, Jah, Ra and so on.  Whatever you call this ‘Higher Power’ is – allow it to guide you into a better place personally.  Ask this ‘Higher Power’ to empower you to act out of love and compassion for the greater good of humanity.   

Take a moment to hear these power words and this beautiful music and let that inspire you to create positive change in the world.

CALL THE MAN

Close the door
Shut the world away
All the fight’s gone from this wounded heart
Across the floor
Dreams and shadows play
Like wind-blown refugees

Call the man
Who deals in love beyond repair
He can heal the world
Of hearts in need of care
Shine a light ahead
When the next step is unclear
Call the man
He’s needed here

I close my eyes
I remember when
Your sweet love filled this empty room
The tears I cry
Won’t bring it back again
Unless the lonely star should fall

Call the man
Who deals in love beyond repair
He can heal the world
Of hearts in need of care
Shine a light ahead
When the next step is unclear
Call the man
He’s needed here

Needed in the chaos and confusion
From the plains to city hall
Needed where the proud who walk the wire are set to fall

Call the man
Who deals in once upon a time
Maybe he
Can mend this broken heart of mine
Shine a light ahead
Now the future isn’t clear
Call the man
He’s needed here
Call the man
He’s needed here

He’s needed here
He’s needed here
Call the man

He’s needed here
Right here right now

 

 

This song is from Celine Dion’s 1997 cd – Falling Into You.  You can buy the song and cd on iTunes.  For more information about Celine Dion, please visit her official website at http://www.celinedion.com/ca/splash-lmbtl-single

 

Much love, health, happiness and light to all.

 

Together we can make the world a more positive one.

 

SONG OF THE WEEK

Love her or hate her – Canadian chanteuse, Céline Dion, is one of the world most-successful female vocalist.  Born on March 30, 1969 in Charlemagne, Quebec, Canada – Céline Marie Claudette Dion, has mass appeal and has a career that spans all music genres and in various languages.  Céline’s most well-known song (in my opinion) is probably the hit from the movie – Titanic called, “My Heart Will Go On”.  Céline has sung some of the most memorable ballads in history and has worked with some of the greatest producers and writers in the world, people like:  Aldo Nova, David Foster, Diane Warren, Bryan Adams, Corey Hart, Christopher Neil, Walter Afanasieff, Ric Wake, Guy Roche and Prince.  Céline has dueted with Barbara Streisand, Luciano Pavarotti, The Bee Gees, Peabo Bryson, Clive Griffin and R. Kelly.

My choice for ‘Song of the Week’ this week – is a song taken from her best-selling album to date – Falling Into You.  The song is entitled “If That’s What It Takes” written by Phil Galdstone and Jean-Jacques Goldman and produced by Gatica and Jean-Jacques Goldman.  The original version, entitled “Pour que tu m’aimes encore”, which was the best-selling single in France in 1995, translates to the following in English – “So that you love me again”.  “Pour que te m’aimes encore” was originally written by Jean-Jacques Goldman.  The French version is about a women who is dependent on a partner that has left her for someone else.   The English version can have the same interpretation but I don’t really interpret it that way.  In the song, Céline sings about doing whatever it takes to show her support, love and dedication for her partner.  The song begins as a soft ballad then soars into its crescendo as Céline professes her gratitude and un-faltering love for her partner.

Each time I listen to this song, I am reminded that we can apply these words of motivation to any incident in our lives.  We can be the one to echo Céline’s words (Phil and Jean-Jacques actually) and lift the spirits and hopes of any person in our lives.  This song continues to be a favourite on all my media players.  I hope that you appreciate it as much as I have.  The lyrics are followed by the audio and the original French version of the song.  ENJOY!

IF THAT’S WHAT IT TAKES

You’re the bravest of hearts, you’re the strongest of souls
You’re my light in the dark, you’re the place I call home
You can say it’s all right, but I know that you’re breaking up inside
I see it in your eyes
Even you face the night afraid and alone
That’s why I’ll be there

When the storm rises up, when the shadows descend
Ev’ry beat of my heart, ev’ry day without end
Ev’ry second I live, that’s the promise I make
Baby, that’s what I’ll give, if that’s what it takes
If that’s what it takes

You can sleep in my arms, you don’t have to explain
When your heart’s crying out, baby, whisper my name
‘Cause I’ve reached out for you when the thunder is crashing up above
You’ve given me your love
When you smile like the sun that shines through the day,
That’s why I’ll be there

When the storm rises up, when the shadows descend
Ev’ry beat of my heart, ev’ry day without end
I will stand like your rock, I will bend till I break
Till there’s no more to give, if that’s what it takes
I will risk everything, I will fight, I will bleed
I will lay down my life, if that’s what you need
Ev’ry second I live, that’s the promise I make
Baby, that’s what I’ll give, if that’s what it takes

Through the wind and the rain, through the smoke and the fire
When the fear rises up, when the wave’s ever higher
I will lay down my heart, my body, my soul
I will hold on all night and never let go
Ev’ry second I live, that’s the promise I make
Baby, that’s what I’ll give, if that’s what it takes

If that’s what it takes
whatever it takes, whatever it takes
If that’s what it takes
whatever, whatever, whatever it takes

 

 

 

For more information about Céline Dion, discography, shop, tours etc….please visit her official website:  http://www.celinedion.com/ca/home

 

Together we can make the world a more positive one