You said something that I've never forgotten
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"We lean against railings
describing the colors
and the smells of our homelands
acting like lovers
How did we get here
to this point of living
I held my breath
you said something"
Have you ever noticed the immense power of words? How something can be said, even a few syllables, in person, in a letter, typed, written, whispered, bled, and everything can just change. Or, everything can stay the same, go on. or not. But those words, no matter how you try to set them free, they live in the deep folds of your skin, in the taste of life itself, in the wallpaper of our souls.
I know, for me, I have this insatiable need for words, for that language to ricochet from all corners of my mind, my ears, my lips. I always feel the deep recesses of who I am, overwhelming, over-flowing, making me feel that I always have so damn much to say. And so much I want to have said, or wish I'd said. I want to be the catalyst for all the words of everyone to come spilling out, all over, all over me. I feel this need to know, to know so much; to learn, and to hear the flowing of words, again and again.
Or maybe I just want to hear your words spoken to me again, with my words answering back.
I know I hold so many words that have been said inside of me. They sneak out in so much of who I am; in my breathing, in my writing, in the way I think, in the way I react. So many nights I lie in bed, sleepless, replaying so many words, over and over. And I know I dissect too much, I evaluate too much. I read too much into words. But, it is part of who I am, how I am, my own breed of insanity, I suppose.
Comments (7)
nothing wrong with holding on to words, just sucks that it hurts so much sometimes
PJ has produced some brilliant stuff, but this is really a all time great.
Thats what makes you so special. If everyone was the same it would be so boring. I am an introvert and I married a extrovert. Life is very interesting to be with someone who does things totally opposite from your own point of view.It keeps you alive. Keep it coming.
this was unbelievable, well actually from her nothing is, but I have never heard her sing this and just LOVED this thanks! As you said, some people are like you said, I am not one to speak much unless so inspired but I speak heaps through music in the music I share.. a different language but very powerful hey? Thanks for posting this !!1
This is my all-time favourite PJ song, and seeing/watching/hearing her play it live, in this recording, is incredible. She is very inspiring, to me.
Well, music shared can speak volumes and volumes. I know I've said more in a mix I've given someone then I could ever have to them directly...though I do tend to talk a lot/write a lot...part of my personality, I think.
have you tried songwriting?? You would be a good one !
Also, did you see the post on the acoustic set from PJ and JP I posted from there recent KCRW set? Amazing....
I'll go look for the acoustic set. How long ago did you post it? Recently?
Thank you. I've never tried songwriting, mainly because I'm not very musically talented (played piano as a child, never learned to play guitar), but I'd love to write with someone who does have that kind of talent, someday.