Well, I was gonna do a mushy Valentimey post. Y’all know the ones I used to be famous for, with the LYRICS ‘N’ LUV intertwined. I had grand designs of taking excerpts from my favorite songs and writing something to coincide – but then I saw this post from my brother and paused. He pretty much stole summed up everything that’s been in my head for a while. I especially like that he focused on the natural progression of LIKE to (and being the foundation of) LOVE. So I decided to be lazy and link you guys to him. But just in case you’re wondering, here’s what my playlist sounds like while I celebrate this holiday:
“Well, I say you’re my, beginning my end
You’re my sista lover and friend
God is, your light from within
It shines through your beautiful skin…”~Beautiful Skin: Goodie Mob~
“I can´t stay away from you too long
Even if I do I´ll always call….
Checkin´ on you, make sure you´re ok
Be the one to brighten up your day…
And the point of it all
Is I love you….”~The Point of It All: Anthony Hamilton~
“Now we can blaze pathways or just take our time
Better holla if ya hear me cause Left Eye gon’ shine
My eyes don’t lie, see how they glisten when you pass me by
You and I don’t need permission to be unified…”~You Know What’s Up: Left Eye’s verse (Donell Jones)~
“Pick a tree to carve our names
Let the world know it’s not a game
Last longer than a wedding ring
Generations tattooed with the love we bring…”~4evermore: Anthony David Ft. Algebra & Phonte~
“I thought every man was made the same way…
But in a world of smoke and ashes
You are milk and honey…”~Purify Me: India Arie~
“Take me home….to my family…
I need to be surrounded by….the ones who care for me…”~Take Me Home: Cait LaDee~
“She says she needs more than a friend….
That’s all I’ve ever been
Well one day you gon’ overstand… I’m in love with you…”~In Love With You: Erykah Badu and Stephen Marley~
As you can see, I’m a little bit of everywhere and mostly new school lately, although my classics (Donny, Sam, Billie, Nina) are always on repeat. What about you guys? Any songs or lyrics caught your ear?
