She Found You (Samiam)
I would be remiss to leave this space without posting something from Samiam (it's been a while, but I did post something before). I had to do a bit of a thinky-think session as to what to post, though. She Found You (1997) won, though many others deserve honorable mention. Simply wanted to post a good song from a band that captured my attention for many years. This was one of the first songs I heard and it's still a favorite. I even drove from Ohio to Pittsburg (staying in New Jersey, eww) to see them play a festival, and then turned around and caught them in Detroit about a week later. They continue to record music and tour. Anyway.
Other songs contending for the prize were Mud Hill (a proper breakup song), Dull (about how dull life can be when you're alone), and Sunshine (how I imagine being a girl and the object of someone's affection feels like). None of them made as much sense as She Found You, as it is clear I was greatly affected by relationships with women in my years. Also clear, these songs don't sound right playing off a small device, especially. A proper sound system is needed to hear the nuance and overlayed guitars (thank you, Sergie). It's quite sad to hear music not sound like it should, and I don't consider myself a snob about these things. It makes me wonder how all my writings came off sounding. Probably whiny and pathetic compared to how it sounded in my head. #introvertproblems
This song is about a guy who comes alive after entering a relationship with a woman. He was existing before, but now he's really living. It's sad, in a way, but also revelatory. This is how relationships sometimes play out. I saw it myself. There is beauty in two people deciding to do life together. Being with your best friend, enjoying little rituals like meals and bedtime, waking, etc., together and having a sleepover every night. What a lovely thought.
I know, a girl can't save a man. I never said she could. But I've seen the life come back into a man when he's with a girl who adds positive things to his life. It's a blessing. Conversely, I've seen a man worn down by a woman who adds negativity to his life. Who we surround ourselves with can determine to a great degree our happiness or unhappiness. Definitely applies to people who live with us or who we see every day. I never got to be in a relationship with the girl I chased for years, but I'm sure it would have been a blessing had it happened. This song is not about my personal experiences, but I get it. We all get it. Sometimes a girl is so good she changes your life.
Never before in human history has there been such a gap between women and men as there is now. Men, especially young men, have opted to not date in such large numbers it's alarming. A lot of the dissatisfaction comes from the ugliness of feminism, which warped entire generations of western women. Many men (myself included, for a time), if they intended to be with a woman, decided to pursue women from outside their home country. I don't know what the end result of all this will be, but it's something to keep an eye on. Why are people so reluctant to throw their hats in the ring of dating? So many factors. But, I will always believe we are stronger together than by ourselves. It's worth a try. The devil wouldn't fight it so hard unless it was of great worth. To not even try (if you have the desire) is deciding upon an outcome of failure, and that's just sad. Just be careful and know what you want and what you won't settle for. Don't get distracted by lesser-thans. If it's in your heart to be with someone, that desire comes from a good place, and God has someone for you. Stay close to Him through the process, as who you spend the rest of your life with is of great importance.
No, no one found me. I just know the feeling of being in love. I know it keeps you warm through the coldest nights. It puts things in perspective. Love is what really matters. The rest is details. Take care of those around you. Love them like it's an epic love story, like it's your only reason for being here. Because it really is. Share God's love. Take care, everyone.
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Been looking at moving. Praying about it. I don't like moving, but a lot of distasteful things are beneficial once complete. Having car troubles. Not sure which is first priority. Just finished one of the worst weeks ever at my job. Got hurt in the process, so nursing that. (Put my boots on one morning and thought I was going to throw up, it hurt so bad.) Other than that, just sending my mom a lot of memes, but that's not new.
Thank you for reading. And God bless.
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