Well, it’s been months without music over here.
Grrrr. It’s just one of the many things AHBL stole from me. I will get my music back but, for now, I just can’t seem to land on what works for me.
I’ve tried classical. I’m just not really in a classical mood lately.
I’ve tried sad and depressing. It’s just too sad and depressing.
I’ve tried happy. It’s just too happy.
I’ve also tried French, Spanish, Swedish, and Italian pop music.
Ok this, I have to say, has actually been a great discovery. Finally! Music I can listen to when I’m working or writing! Current sounds without the distracting lyrics. From now on I’ll be checking out plenty of foreign CDs at the library and trying new iTunes radio stations. (I’ll admit it can be odd—like when a Willie Nelson sound-alike croons out a country song in Italian on the station being broadcast live from Rome. Weird.)
But for me, half the fun of music is the lyrics. I’m longing for a song I can listen to over and over and over because the words and music speak directly to my heart.
So, today, feeling really tired of my music-less days, I went foraging around. I started with one of my favorite, favorite artists, Mindy Smith. I’m so glad I did. Mindy’s sweet, raspy, soulful voice and thoughtful lyrics are just perfect for where I’m at right now. And I found an album I can listen to on repeat!!
As often happens in searches, one thing led to another and I came upon one of Mindy’s songs, sung by another group.
It struck a chord with me, perhaps it will with you.
It’s a song. A prayer. For you, for me, for tonight.
Peace of Mind
written by Mindy Smith
performed by The Franz Family
I need peace of mind
and a hopeful heart
to lose this rage
and move out of the dark
I ain’t looking for rainbows
or shooting stars
just some peace of mind
and a hopeful heart
I need a peace of mind
and a lullaby
cause theres an angry voice
in my head tonight
tellin’ me to do things
that can’t be right
I need peace of mind
and a lullaby
or a miracle
for this broken soul
a little miracle
for this broken soul
I need peace of mind
and gentle hand
as I try to change
the way I am
and hope God forgives me
when I can’t
I need peace of mind
and a gentle hand
or a miracle
for this broken soul
a little miracle
for this broken soul
I need peace of mind
and a hopeful heart
by julie rybarczyk
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The vintage record player, radio, and record prints shown above are for sale at Lola’s Room Photography on Etsy. Seriously this entire shop is to die for. You must see!
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