Shut up – Savages (2013) d121
The world used to be silent Now it has too many voices And the noises are constant distraction They multiply, intensify They will divert your attention to what’s convenient And forget to tell you about yourself We live in an age of many stimulations If you are focused, you are harder to reach If you […]
Touch of grey – Grateful Dead (1987) d117
Resistance is not only the province of the young. “I see you’ve got your fists out, say your piece and get out.”
The garden song – David Mallett (1975) d114
It’s time here in the Midwest to get to planting, surely an act of hope.
I decide – The Julie Ruin (2016) d113
Another one from Beth: “This is my favorite Women’s Rock Band of all time!”
I feel it all – Feist (2007) d108
Tough news for feeling people, but what else can we do? Thanks, Beth. Ooh, I’ll be the one who’ll break my heart. I’ll be the one to hold a gun. I love you more. I love you more. I don’t know what I knew before. But now I know I want to win the war.
Hammer and a nail – Indigo Girls (1990) d105
To recognize Jim’s “Excellence in Ministry” award, no fitter tribute than his beloved Indigo Girls, singing about building things: Now I know a refuge never grows from a chin in a hand in a thoughtful pose. Gotta tend the earth if you want a rose.
We the people – A Tribe Called Quest (2016) d104
Amazingly, recorded BEFORE the election. [skip this one of you don’t like swears] All you Black folks, you must go. All you Mexicans, you must go. And all you poor folks, you must go. Muslims and gays, boy, we hate your ways. So all you bad folks, you must go. Thanks, Kevin, for the suggestion.
A beautiful day – India.Arie (2009) d101
Life is a challenge not a competition You can still smell the roses and be on a mission Diane, thanks for the suggestion.
Hard Days – Austin Plaine (2015) d100
As the country celebrates / mourns the first 100 Days of the Trump Presidency, I invite you (again) to share Hope In Exile with your family and friends. For the past 100 Days, I’ve posted one song of hope, love and action to www.hopeinexile.org. We’ll keep it up for the next 1,361 days. For the […]
I’m going to go back there someday – The Muppets (1979) d91
Gonzo, on friendship Come and go with me, it’s more fun to share, We’ll both be completely at home in midair. We’re flyin’, not walkin’, on featherless wings. We can hold onto love like invisible strings. There’s not a word yet for old friends who’ve just met. Part heaven, part space, or have I found […]
