[Quadophile]

Here is mine.......

Rows and flows of angel hair
And ice cream castles in the air
And feather canyons everywhere
I've looked at clouds that way

But now they only block the sun
They rain and they snow on everyone
So many things I would have done
But clouds got in my way

I've looked at clouds from both sides now
From up and down, and still somehow
It's cloud illusions I recall
I really don't know clouds at all

Moons and Junes and Ferris wheels
The dizzy dancing way that you feel
As every fairy tale comes real
I've looked at love that way

But now it's just another show
You leave 'em laughing when you go
And if you care, don't let them know
Don't give yourself away

I've looked at love from both sides now
From give and take, and still somehow
It's love's illusions I recall
I really don't know love at all

Tears and fears and feeling proud
To say "I love you" right out loud
Dreams and schemes and circus crowds
I've looked at life that way

Oh but now old friends are acting strange
They shake their heads, they say I've changed
Well something's lost but something's gained
In living every day

I've looked at life from both sides now
From up and down and still somehow
It's life's illusions I recall
I really don't know life at all

Both Sides Now by Joni Mitchell - 1967


What's yours?

[Becky]

This is a song called Après Un Rêve by Fauré. It's usually sung in french, but here is the english translation:

In a slumber charmed by your image
I dreamed of happiness, ardent mirage;
Your eyes were more tender, your voice pure and clear.
You were radiant like a sky brightened by sunrise;
You were calling me, and I left the earth
To flee with you towards the light;
The skies opened their clouds for us,
Splendors unknown, glimpses of divine light...
Alas! Alas, sad awakening from dreams!
I call to you, oh night, give me back your illusions;
Return, return with your radiance,
Return, oh mysterious night!

[gabriella]

Quad

I just love 'Both Sides Now' - gorgeous song, good choice!!!!!!!!

Gabs x

[Quadophile]

Gabs,

Yes, it sure is a great piece of writing. How about something that you like?

[gabriella]

OK Quad, here goes!!!

Angels (Robbie Williams)
'Father and Son' (Originally Cat Stevens and re-recorded by boy bands more recently)
Lots of stuff by Chicago and Foreigner
'I will survive' (Gloria Gaynor)
'Desiderata'
Lots of stuff by The Carpenters
'Young Hearts Run Free' Candy Statton
Lots of stuff by Randy Crawford
Lots of stuff by Lionel Richie/Commodores
Lots of 70s and 80s stuff

That's enough from me!!!!!

Gabs x

[Taino]

If there`s one thing in my life that`s missing
It`s the time that I spend alone
Sailing on the cool and bright clear water
There`s lots of those friendly people
They`re showing me ways to go
But I never want to lose their inspiration

Time for a cool change
I know that it`s time for a cool change
And I know that my life is so pre-arranged
I know that it`s time for a cool change

Well I was born in the sign of water
And it`s there that I feel my best
The albatros and the whales they are my brothers
And it`s kind of a special feeling
When you`re out on the sea alone
Staring at the full moon like a lover

Chorus

I`ve never been romantic
And sometimes I don`t care
I know it may sound selfish
But let me breathe the air

If there`s one thing in my life that`s missing
It`s the time that I spend alone
Sailing on the cool and bright clear water
It`s kind of a special feeling
When you`re out on the sea alone
Staring at the full moon like a lover

[Quadophile]

Gabs,

Looks like we have very similar tastes as most of what you have mentioned, I have them!

If you really like Cat Stevens you should remember to pick up his DVD entitled "Majikat" it was released recently but the concert dates back to 1976 and all his music is featured in it and is a wonderful DVD to own and enjoy. You know the act would never be repeated.

[Chris Pickering]

One song that's consistantly touched me, ever sine I first heard it way back when I purchased 'The Bends' on a whim on release day way back in the mid nineties, would be Street Spirit (Fade Out) by Radiohad. In particular the sheer beauty of the final section "Immerse your soul in love".

Starálfur by Sigur Ros too. That's one that always seems to touch my heart,

[crazylegs]

R.E.M......Everybody Hurts


When your day is long and the night,
The night is yours alone,
When you're sure you've had enough
With this life,
Well hang on


Don't let yourself go,
'Cause everybody cries
And everybody hurts sometimes


Sometimes everything is wrong
Now it's time to sing along
When your days is night alone, alone
If you feel like letting go,
When you think you've had too much
Of this life,
Well hang on


Everybody hurts
Take comfort in your friends
Everybody hurts
Don't throw your hand
Oh, no
Don't throw your hand
If you feel like you're alone,
No, no, no, you are not alone




If you're on your own in this life,
The days and nights are long,
When you think you've had too much
Of this life to hang on


Well, everybody hurts,
Sometimes everybody cries
And everybody hurts sometimes
And everybody hurts sometimes
So, hold on, hold on, hold on...
(Everybody hurts... You are not alone)

This songs Lyrics never fail to touch my heart when i hear them....

[psd99]

Toching for me:

MICHAEL JACKSON LYRICS

"Cry"

[Verse 1]
Somebody shakes when the wind blows
Somebody's missing a friend, hold on
Somebody's lacking a hero
And they have not a clue
When it's all gonna end

[Verse 2]
Stories buried and untold
Someone is hiding the truth, hold on
When will this mystery unfold
And will the sun ever shine
In the blind man's eyes when he cries?

[Chorus:]
You can change the world (I can't do it by myself)
You can touch the sky (Gonna take somebody's help)
You're the chosen one (I'm gonna need some kind of sign)
If we all cry at the same time tonight

[Verse 3]
People laugh when they're feelin sad
Someone is taking a life, hold on
Respect to believe in your dreams
Tell me where were you
when your children cried last night?

[Verse 4]
Faces fill with madness
Miracles unheard of, hold on
Faith is found in the winds
All we have to do
Is reach for the truth

[Chorus]

And when that flag blows
There'll be no more wars
And when all calls
I will answer all your prayers

[Chorus x3]

Change the world