Saturday, September 30, 2017

Song of the Day: Jessie Reyez - Figures

I love the raw emotion of this song.  Wow.

Jessie Reyez - Figures
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxLUj1Mrars



Lyrics, from AZLyrics.com:
https://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/jessiereyez/figures.html

Jessie Reyez
"Figures"

Figures
I gave you ride or die and you gave me games
Love figures
I know I'm crying cause you just won't change
Love figures
I gave it all and you gave me shit
Love figures
I wish I could do exactly what you did

I wish I could hurt you back
Love, what would you do if you couldn't get me back
You're the one who's gonna lose
Something so special, something so real
Tell me boy, how in the fuck would you feel?
If you couldn't get me back
That's what I wish that I could do to you, you
To you, you

Figures
I'm the bad guy cause I can't learn to trust
Love figures
You say sorry once and you think it's enough
I got a lineup of girls and a lineup of guys
Begging for me just to give 'em a try
Figures
I'm willing to stay
Cause I'm sick for your love

I wish I could hurt you back
Love, what would you do if you couldn't get me back
You're the one who's gonna lose
Something so special, something so real
Tell me boy, how in the fuck would you feel?
If you couldn't get me back
That's what I wish that I could do to you, you
To you, you

Figures

Thursday, September 28, 2017

Where Should We Begin? (Esther Perel)

Esther Perel has been one of my favorite counselors/speakers for a while now.  She is so practical and direct.  I heard her speak recently, and she blew me (and the rest of the audience) away.  I was fortunate enough to meet her, and get an autograph.

She said she had a new podcast series that she had just produced.  I think she said it was going to be released soon (October '17?), but that it was already available on Audible.  Well, turns out it's also available on YouTube.

These audio files are excerpts from actual counseling sessions.  They are powerful and impactful to me because I have been through similar counseling.  This is amazing stuff, pure gold.  One of the comments (to episode 6) described it well, in my opinion:
Esther Perel is a saint, she's amazing. As a social worker, I wish had at least half of the compassion, understanding, and patience that she exhibits in these sessions.  Such touching, moving, funny, and heartbreaking sessions. I would say the best way to describe "Where Should We Begin" as raw and real. Thank you, Esther I need to introduce my partner to your concepts and ideas

I believe listening to these recordings is time well-spent for anyone in a relationship, or anyone who wants to be in a relationship--that is, for just about everybody!


Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel Book #1 I've Had Better
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1QGarbxe5E

Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel Book #2 Motherless Women
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glwm_oXFHM0

Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel Book #3 Speak to Me in French
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MC9fVYWBwt8

Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel Book #4 The Addict
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQTQHeU9y8c

Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel Book #5 Impotent Is No Way to Define a Man
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6PZV3bluxg


Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel Book #6 There's You There's Me and There's Us
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHiV0Xc3TG0

Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel Book #7 Tell Me I'm Not Alone
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=do4ldatw5FI

Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel Book #8 Sexlessness
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mILhy04rZE4

Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel Book #9 Trauma Doesn't Like to Be Touched
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaaytLbtD-A

Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel Book #10 I Can't Give You a Child
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6G5zaJQ6MI


And there is a lot more material from Esther Perel out there as well.  All of it that I have heard is fabulous.  Here are two podcasts where she was a guest.

Art of Charm podcast: Esther Perel | Mating in Captivity (Episode 410)
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6J9KyiOhbk

Esther Perel Interview | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hu-sCM0eXaw



Update, October 11, 2017, with more podcasts:

Another episode of the Tim Ferriss show:
Intimacy, Emotional Baggage, Relationship Longevity, and More – Esther Perel

Lewis Howes School of Greatness podcast:
Esther Perel - THE TRUTH ABOUT INFIDELITY, INTIMACY, AND LOVE



Tuesday, September 26, 2017

Song of the Day: K'NAAN - Wavin' Flag

It's been way too long since I've posted.  So let's start with a little celebration.  Heard this song at a conference, the "Summit of Greatness" by Lewis Howes.  Look him up, listen to his podcast.

Anyway, Lewis chose this music to introduce the speakers at the conference.  Very upbeat welcomes, I must say!  Truly set the tone, so I hope to do that for you now, my seven* readers.

K'NAAN - Wavin' Flag (Coca-Cola Celebration Mix)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTJSt4wP2ME

K'NAAN - Wavin' Flag ft. will.i.am, David Guetta
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amXeJrA-wDc



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Monday, June 19, 2017

Song of the Day: Stars - We Called It Love

You, my seven* listeners, know how much I love this band.  Here's the latest reason.  Enough said.

Stars - We Called It Love
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEAkwnHiJBw



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Wednesday, June 14, 2017

Song of the Day: Emily Haines & The Soft Skeleton - Fatal Gift

Great new song from Emily Haines of Metric (among other projects).  Like most of the songs I post here, I love the vibe.  Interesting message, too.

Emily Haines & The Soft Skeleton - Fatal Gift
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpzWahhF72o


Sunday, May 28, 2017

Song of the Day: Shakira - Amarillo

Yet another song by Shakira from her new album.  Here's a fun, uplifting song.  Yes, I love the vibe of this one, too!

"Shakira - Amarillo (Audio)"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QoNIR8bGSEg



Lyrics, from Lyrics Translate:
http://lyricstranslate.com/en/yellow-lyrics.html

Spanish

Amarillo

¿Qué será lo que fabricas tú?
¿Lo que te hace tan especial?
Cuando hablo o pienso en tí
Es imposible ser imparcial
 
No es un daño de la percepción
Tampoco falta de sentido común
Te haz vuelto todo y más alla
El mundo lo sabe, no es ningún tabú
 
Es tan irreal
Lo que me hace extrañarte así cuando no estás
Lo que me hace idolatrarte así, es todo tú
Estoy perdida, vivo anclada casi como un pájaro a su cielo azul
T'estimo
 
Amarillo, me tienes en los bolsillos
Morado, ya me olvidé del pasado
En rojo, por que me sangran los ojos de llorarte
Cuando no estás a mi lado
Celeste, cuésteme lo que me cueste
Dorado, por que no pienso perderte
Tu amor es un arcoiris de colores
Y me muero por tenerte
 
Amarillo, me tienes en los bolsillos
Morado, ya me olvidé del pasado
En rojo, por que me sangran los ojos de llorarte
Cuando no estás a mi lado
Celeste, cuésteme lo que me cueste
Dorado, por que no pienso perderte
Tu amor es un arcoiris de colores
Y me muero por tenerte
 
Es delicioso verte llegar
Ver los efectos que causas, tú
Con tu sonrisa angelical llenas la habitación de luz
Solo en ti encuentro satisfacción
Hay tanto por descubrir aún
Es todo una dulce confusión
Y tu piel es la plenitud
 
Eres irreal
Lo que me hace enamorarme cada día mas
Lo que me hace adorarte así, es todo tú
Estoy perdida, vivo anclada casi como un pájaro a su cielo azul
T'estimo
 
Amarillo, me tienes en los bolsillos
Morado, ya me olvidé del pasado
En rojo, por que me sangran los ojos de llorarte
Cuando no estás a mi lado
Celeste, cuésteme lo que me cueste
Dorado, por que no pienso perderte
Tu amor es un arcoiris de colores
Y me muero por tenerte
 
Amarillo, me tienes en los bolsillos
Morado, ya me olvidé del pasado
En rojo, por que me sangran los ojos de llorarte
Cuando no estás a mi lado
Celeste, cuésteme lo que me cueste
Dorado, por que no pienso perderte
Tu amor es un arcoiris de colores
Y me muero por tenerte
 
Es tan irreal
Lo que me hace enamorarme cada noche más
Lo que me hace adorarte así, es todo tú
Estoy perdida, vivo anclada casi como un pájaro a su cielo azul
T'estimo



English translation

Yellow

What will you make?
What makes you so special?
When I talk or think of you
It's impossible to be impartial
 
It's not a damage of perception
There is also no lack of common sense
You've become everything and beyond
The world knows, it's not taboo
 
It's so unreal
What makes me miss you like this when you're not
What makes me idolize you like this is all you
I'm lost, I live anchored almost like a bird to its blue sky
I love you
 
Yellow, you got me in my pockets
Purple, I forgot the past
In red, because my eyes bleed from crying
When you aren't by my side
Light blue, take what it costs me
Gold, why won't I lose you?
Your love is a rainbow of colors
And I'm dying to have you
 
Yellow, you got me in my pockets
Purple, I forgot the past
In red, because my eyes bleed from crying
When you aren't by my side
Light blue, take what it costs me
Gold, why won't I lose you?
Your love is a rainbow of colors
And I'm dying to have you
 
It's delicious to see you arrive
See the effects that causes, you
With your angelic smile you fill the room with light
Only in you I find satisfaction
There is so much to discover yet
It's all sweet confusion
And your skin is the fullness
 
You are unreal
What makes me fall in love more and more
What makes me worship you like this is all you
I'm lost, I live anchored almost like a bird to its blue sky
I love you
 
Yellow, you got me in my pockets.
Purple, I forgot the past
In red, because my eyes bleed from crying
When you aren't by my side
Light blue, take what it costs me
Gold, why won't I lose you?
Your love is a rainbow of colors
And I'm dying to have you
 
Yellow, you got me in my pockets
Purple, I forgot the past
In red, because my eyes bleed from crying
When you aren't by my side
Light blue, take what it costs me
Gold, why won't I lose you?
Your love is a rainbow of colors
And I'm dying to have you
 
It's so unreal
What makes me fall in love more every night
What makes me worship you like this is all you
I'm lost, I live anchored almost like a bird to its blue sky
I love you

Saturday, May 27, 2017

Song of the Day: Shakira - Nada

Another song by Shakira.  I love the vibe in this one, even though it's sad.   :(

"Shakira - Nada (Audio)"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZKnEamh8mI


Lyrics, from Lyrics Translate:
http://lyricstranslate.com/en/nothing-lyrics.html-1

Spanish

Nada

Voy caminando sobre un mar de hojas secas
Vuelan los ángeles sobre Berlín
Van entonando junto a mí un aleluya
Mientras la lluvia cae dentro de mí

Extraño tu voz
Estoy en tierra de nadie
Me falta hasta el aire
De espaldas al sol
Pasa otro día sin tí

No sirve de nada llegar aún más lejos
Ni toda la fama, ni todo el dinero
No sirve de nada si no estás conmigo
Y la soledad se me clava en los huesos
No sirve de na ah-ah nada
Na ah, ah nada
Oh, oh na-a-a-da no, oh
Na-a-a-da
No, no, no, no

Nadie adivina que depara el destino
Nuestro camino aún esta a medio hacer
Tiro mi bolso Chanel del varrio chino
Al suelo mojado y me lanzo a correr

Extraño tu voz
Me hace falta tocarte
Olerte, mirarte...
De espaldas al sol
Acaba otro dia sin ti...

No sirve de nada llegar aún más lejos
Ni toda la fama, ni todo el dinero
No sirve de nada si no estás conmigo
Y la soledad se me clava en los huesos
No sirve de na ah, ah nada
Ah, ah nada
Oh, oh na-a-a-da no oh

No sirve de nada llegar aún más lejos
Ni toda la fama, ni todo el dinero
No sirve de nada si no estás conmigo
Y la soledad se me clava en los huesos
No sirve de na ah, ah nada
Ah, ah, ah nada
Oh, oh na-a-a-da no, oh
Na-a-a-da
No, no, no, no


English translation

Nothing

I'm walking on a sea of dry leaves
Angels fly over Berlin
They are singing along with me a hallelujah
While the rain falls inside of me

I miss your voice
I'm in no man's land
I'm missing the air
Back to the sun
Spend another day without you

It doesn't help to get even further
Not all fame, not all money
It's no use if you're not with me
And the loneliness is stuck in my bones
It's no use
Ah, ah nothing
Oh, oh no-o-o-thing no, oh
No-o-o-thing
No, no, no, no

No one guesses what destiny holds
Our way is still half done
I throw my Chanel bag that made in China
To the wet floor and I run

I miss your voice
I'm in no man's land
Hide, look at you...
Back to the sun
Finish another day without you...

It doesn't help to get even further
Not all fame, not all money
It's no use if you're not with me
And the loneliness is stuck in my bones
It's no use
Ah, ah nothing
Oh, oh no-o-o-thing no, oh

It doesn't help to get even further
Not all fame, not all money
It's no use if you're not with me
And the loneliness is stuck in my bones
It's no use
Ah, ah, ah nothing
Oh, oh no-o-o-thing no, oh
No-o-o-thing
No, no, no, no