Before there was the movie I had my very own bucket list called If Wishes Wus Fishes over on my website. Amazingly a lot of the things have come true, albeit in ways I never thought of, or are in the process of being realised. Some I may delete and there are a few I may add... more on my wish list later... Back to the movie, I think the combination of Jack and Morgan was brilliant but I am not giving away too much, if you have not seen it do so ASAP... put it on your Bucket List! As I mentioned in my last blog, this movie makes you think and the theme song "Say" by John Mayer is great...
John Mayer "Say" Lyrics
Take out of your wasted honour Every little past frustration Take all of your so called problems Better put them in quotations Say what you need to say (8x)
Walking like a one man army Fighting with the shadows in your head Living out the same old moment Knowing you’d be better off instead If you could only Say what you need to say (8x)
Have no fear for giving in Have no fear for giving over You better know that in the end its better to say too much Than to never to say what you need to say again
Even if your hands are shaking And your faith is broken Even as the eyes are closing Do it with a heart wide open Why? Say what you need to say (25x) Words that carry a lot of meaning in today's hectic life... we so often forget to say to our loved ones how we really feel, how much we care, how much we appreciate them and how much joy they bring to us... A line from the movie I found very insightful was; “You know, the ancient Egyptians had a beautiful belief about death. When their souls got to the entrance to heaven, the guards asked two questions. Their answers determined whether they were able to enter or not. ‘Have you found joy in your life?’ 'Has your life brought joy to others?’" This is something I have come to realise as a great truth even before I saw the movie and I want to make this my life motto... so I ques it goes onto the Wish list!
Three people, each with a story to tell of perseverance and courage. Each song as unique as the persons performing them. Each one has brought meaning into my life both with the way they handled adversity and with the way they put passion into their music and at the same time each song has a special meaning to me...
Roxette - Salvation (1999)
[via FoxyTunes / Roxette] "Salvation" Lyrics I can barely remember my past Everything seems to disappear so fast But I recall being jealous and alone Gazing at the dreams going by
I started my life when you knocked on the door Found something inside I didn't dare to ignore Now I do believe in flowers on the moon I'll swim beside the golden tide
You crashed by the gate Captured my fate, salvation My eyes couldn't see, I hardly breathed I was diving so deep, salvation
I'm down in the study holding on to my luck Will you still love me when I call you up? I gave you my body, the power over me Come on, bring out the best in me, ohh yeah
You crashed by the gate Captured my fate, salvation My eyes couldn't see, I hardly breathed My heart was asleep, salvation
Some will get broken Others will get lucky like me meeting you Don't pass me by
Salvation Salvation
You crashed by the gate Captured my fate, salvation My eyes couldn't see, I hardly breathed I was down on my knees, salvation
Some will get broken Others will get lucky like me meeting you Don't pass me by Don't pass me by
I found salvation, ooh yeah You bring me salvation, ohh I found salvation You bring me salvation, ohh yeah
"In 2002 Marie Fredriksson was diagnosed with a brain tumor in the back of her head. She then endured months of chemotherapy and radiation treatments and it was not certain she would make it. She received some permanent damage to her brain, losing the ability to read and count, some vision in her right eye, and some loss of movement in her right side.
In January 2003 Roxette were awarded the 'Royal Medal with Blue Ribbon' by King of Sweden Carl Gustaf XVI. The ceremony was the first event at which Fredriksson appeared after her operation."
The way she handled this crisis in her and her family's life will always inspire me. The song is a reminder how blessed I am...
Rosenstolz & Marc Almond - Total Eclipse
[via FoxyTunes / Rosenstolz] Big shots, argue about what they've got, making the planet so hot, hot as a holocaust. Blow up, every thing's going to go up, even if you don't show up, in your chemise Lacoste. Total eclipse, it's a total eclipse, it's a total eclipse of the sun, world come to this, with the total eclipse, just a slip of your lips, and you're done. Fallout, nobody left to crawl out, if someone calls we're all out, turning into French fries. Last dance, let the entire cast dance, due to dismembered, last dance, as we get atomized. Total eclipse, it's a total eclipse, it's a total eclipse of the sun, world come to this, with the total eclipse, just a slip of your lips, and you're done.
"On 17 October2004, Almond was badly injured in a motorbike accident in London, in which he was a pillion passenger. Although the initial prognosis was considered poor, he was discharged from Royal London Hospital on around 6 November2004 and was said to be making a "remarkable" recovery. Two months later he was giving press and TV interviews saying he could not wait to get back on stage. His recovery was, however, to take longer than he thought, involving several operations and counseling for post traumatic stress disorder."
Marc's latest show is sold out, a sign that he has recovered and overcome the injuries sustained, he somone that clearly is not a quitter. Truly a case of not judging a book by it's cover. The song is a favorite for the way it is executed, brilliant singing from both Marc and Nina Hagen.
"I Believe In You" Lyrics I don't believe you know me Though you know my name I don't believe the faults I have Are only mine to blame
I don't believe that magic Is only in the mind I don't believe I'd love somebody Just to pass the time
But I believe in you And I believe in you
I don't believe that beauty Will ever be replaced I don't believe a masterpiece Could ever match your face
The joker's always smiling In every hand that's dealt I don't believe that when you die Your presence isn't felt
But I believe in you And I believe in you But I believe in you And I believe in you
And if you ever have to go away Nothing in my world could ever be the same Nothing lasts forever, but together 'til then I'll give you everything I have, again and again
'Cause I believe in you, I believe in I believe in you, I believe in I believe in you, I believe in I believe in you, I believe in
'Cause I believe in you And I believe in you But I believe in you And I believe in you
I believe in you, I believe in I believe in you, I believe in I believe in you, I believe in I believe in you, I believe in
I believe, I believe, I believe in you
"Her children's book, The Showgirl Princess, written during her period of convalescence, was published in October 2006, and her perfume, "Darling", was launched in November. On her return to Australia for her concert tour, she likened her cancer battle and chemotherapy to experiencing a nuclear bomb, and expressed her determination to resume her career."
The poise and manner in wich she handled this crisis showed that although she may have come across to some as being shallow she really has character and a strong positive outlook, a role model for her fans. All of these stars are shining examples of belief in a positive outcome even in the face of adversity. They have Joy in their lives and they share it with us through their music. The song... well I think it speaks for itself... My quote comes from "Bucket List", go see the movie... it will make you think and make you laugh... we both found it wonderful to watch last night... I am thinking I have a blog all about the topic. "Laugh till you cry"
