This has bugged me for years - basically ever since the song came out in 1984.
It's Barbara Mandrell's song, "Crossword Puzzle", from her 'Clean Cut' album. The lyrics tell of clues that would fill in a make-believe crossword. For "Seven Down", I've always thought of the answer as 'abused', but the severity of that word just doesn't seem to fit. Is there anything else that would be more appropriate, and fill in the 'space'?
What we've become is 1 Across, and also rhymes with rules. (fools)
Two Down is what we tell that's opposite the truth. (lie)
Three Across is what we do to each other's feelings. (hurt)
Four Across begins with 'A', and means disagreeing. (arguing)
We're living out a crossword puzzle. Filling in the spaces day by day.
We're living out a crossword puzzle. Now love's the only word without a space.
To be untrue is Five Across, and rhymes with 'disbelieving'. (cheating)
Six Down is what we wipe away when we are crying. (tear)
Seven Down's a word for children that we're hurting when we fight. _______
Eight Across is seven letters that the lawyers recognize. (Divorce)
We're living out a crossword puzzle. Filling in the spaces day by day.
We're living out a crossword puzzle. Now love's the only word without a space.
Take a listen to Barbara's "Crossword Puzzle".
Or Download 'Crossword Puzzle Here
Showing posts with label song. Show all posts
Showing posts with label song. Show all posts
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Sunday, July 12, 2009
What's your song attraction?
What attracts you to a song? Is it the melody? the lyrics? the singer?
Those questions just popped into my head a moment ago.
For me, there are a few artists whom have unique voices where I could listen to them singing anything - like Lisa Brokop, Patsy Cline or Johnny Cash.
Most of the time, I think I'm drawn in by lyrics to songs. Maybe that's why my favorite genres of music are the old country, folk, roots, Americana, and a bit of rock. Those genres are mostly inhabited by the singer/songwriter - those special people who can turn words into the greatest stories with just simple melodies.
Along with great stories and simple melodies comes the final ingredient to the recipe for a good song. That would be harmony. Even a simple two-part harmony can change a plain song into something wonderful.
There are a handful of great singers who do harmony exquisitely, such as Sheryl Crow, Emmylou Harris, Vince Gill, Patty Loveless, or Trisha Yearwood. Or how about those singing duos/groups, like The Judds, Ann & Nancy Wilson, or Amy & Emily of the Indigo Girls. Singing harmony isn't easy. It's a gift that few can master.
So, that's my answer to the question. Either give me something from a unique voice, or put together the recipe of a great story, simple melody and a bit of harmony. You'll have me hooked from the first line.
Those questions just popped into my head a moment ago.
For me, there are a few artists whom have unique voices where I could listen to them singing anything - like Lisa Brokop, Patsy Cline or Johnny Cash.
Most of the time, I think I'm drawn in by lyrics to songs. Maybe that's why my favorite genres of music are the old country, folk, roots, Americana, and a bit of rock. Those genres are mostly inhabited by the singer/songwriter - those special people who can turn words into the greatest stories with just simple melodies.
Along with great stories and simple melodies comes the final ingredient to the recipe for a good song. That would be harmony. Even a simple two-part harmony can change a plain song into something wonderful.
There are a handful of great singers who do harmony exquisitely, such as Sheryl Crow, Emmylou Harris, Vince Gill, Patty Loveless, or Trisha Yearwood. Or how about those singing duos/groups, like The Judds, Ann & Nancy Wilson, or Amy & Emily of the Indigo Girls. Singing harmony isn't easy. It's a gift that few can master.
So, that's my answer to the question. Either give me something from a unique voice, or put together the recipe of a great story, simple melody and a bit of harmony. You'll have me hooked from the first line.
Monday, June 8, 2009
But you know me, the only thing I do is go to work and watch tv...
"...and tonight I'll cheat again, and tomorrow I'll be sorry."
Right now, I'm listening to "midnight oil" by one of the first artists whose music I totally fell in love with - Barbara Mandrell.
"Midnight Oil" is a classic country "Cheatin' song". As I listen to this song for the first time in a while, I'm kind of intrigued at how straight-forward and direct the song is, considering it was released in the early 1970's.
"I watch him in the mirror as I lie and tell him I don't know how late I'll be. While I'm putting on my makeup, I'm putting on the one that really loves me."
"And tonight I'll cheat again. And tomorrow I'll be sorry. And I'll feel kind of dirty 'cause I'll have the midnight oil all over me. God knows his dream would shatter if he knew the devil had me and won't set me free. While I'm putting on my makeup, I'm putting on the one that really loves me."
Take a listen to the song - Midnight Oil
On the subject of Barbara Mandrell - I was a huge fan back in the day. A card-carrying member of the Barbara Mandrell International Fan Club, and even saw her in concert back in 1983 - the year before her devastating car crash with her two kids, Matt & Jaime. I was also a faithful watcher of Barbara Mandrell & the Mandrell Sisters.
Speaking of the sisters, I actually saw her sister Louise in concert as well at one of our local county fairs.
Right now, I'm listening to "midnight oil" by one of the first artists whose music I totally fell in love with - Barbara Mandrell.
"Midnight Oil" is a classic country "Cheatin' song". As I listen to this song for the first time in a while, I'm kind of intrigued at how straight-forward and direct the song is, considering it was released in the early 1970's.
"I watch him in the mirror as I lie and tell him I don't know how late I'll be. While I'm putting on my makeup, I'm putting on the one that really loves me."
"And tonight I'll cheat again. And tomorrow I'll be sorry. And I'll feel kind of dirty 'cause I'll have the midnight oil all over me. God knows his dream would shatter if he knew the devil had me and won't set me free. While I'm putting on my makeup, I'm putting on the one that really loves me."
Take a listen to the song - Midnight Oil
On the subject of Barbara Mandrell - I was a huge fan back in the day. A card-carrying member of the Barbara Mandrell International Fan Club, and even saw her in concert back in 1983 - the year before her devastating car crash with her two kids, Matt & Jaime. I was also a faithful watcher of Barbara Mandrell & the Mandrell Sisters.
Speaking of the sisters, I actually saw her sister Louise in concert as well at one of our local county fairs.
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