I have to admit this song is an obsession for me right now. I've had it as music for awhile, but it has only been in the last week that I have really listened to this. And when I did, BAM! hit me hard. Knocked me over in fact. Ever have songs do that? Wasn't over impressed when I first heard it, so whatever moved me came internally. Jimmie Dale Gilmore certainly knew how to write a powerful ballad. Understated and performed, I can see this in my mind's eye...sorrowful and beautiful simultaneously. Expressions of longing and loss ....I've experienced this in my life. Boon or blessing I tend to feel and experience things on an intense level (this is how I would describe this - although perhaps everyone is like this - I have no way to compare). This is one of those instances where this is what I would say if I had the lyrical talent to do... great interplay of words. If I can stay here with you Without hope or knowing what to do If I can watch the light fade away Without ...
Living La Vida Loca East of Eden