What is your favourite song and what does it mean to you?

[kenaiqueen]

That's a loaded question! I have many favorites for many different reasons. Probably the one that makes me the most emotional is 'Baby Mine' from the Disney movie "Dumbo." Besides the gut-wrenching emotions I felt as a child when I first saw the movie, it was one of the songs on a lullaby tape I bought when my son was born. I knew he'd be my only child, so I held him as much as I possibly could and that was the song I sang to him. Now, he's a 22 year old pain in the ass drama queen but he'll always be my baby mine.

[ShortNCuddlyAm]

Right now Steppin' Out by Joe Jackson, it's just musical happiness. http://youtu.be/Yq_xeQIXWSI

Oh wow - I've not heard that in years. One of those songs though where I see the title and immediately have it running through my head


I don't have one favourite song.

Maybe the closest would be I Am What I Am - I like Gloria Gaynor's version, not least because I like Gloria Gaynor's voice. It gives me a much needed kick all the times it feels impossible to accepted as just a person instead of a series of right or wrong labels.

[quidam]

Mine changes weekly, if not everyday depending on my mood! I can't even think of one that is sticking with me at the moment.
That said, it is fun to read what other people like and learn some new music!

[MeltedCaramel]

As a note: I'm trying to listen to all of the songs everyone posts, so try and post a link to your favourite version when possible, so I know I'm listening to what moves YOU.

Siead Oh haha, that's a good one Siead!! Normally I'm not into heavy rock, but I honestly and truly like this song a lot. The chorus really sucks you in!! As for uber-religious relatives, I'm somewhat in the same boat. My neighbour is a bible-thumping, Devil-is-gonna-getchoo uber-Christian (who unsurprisingly passes judgement like she claims only God has the right to...ugh. I consider myself spiritual but organized religion is forever off of my table platter). A few years ago before my injury had claimed most of my ability to move and do things, I would often cook(I can knock you off your feet with my cuisine! Italians stuff you and then make sure you have seconds for the refrigerator at home) on the grill outside. To economize, I would often end up cooking around 40 burgers at a time. Naturally this took time, so I dragged my old boombox-with-CD-player outside with me to jam out while I got my cook on. As my neighbour comes out to go to Church, I'm listening to Prince, who is PG-13 when he's deciding to be tame. Needless to say my neighbour comes out just as Prince is belting out the lyrics:

I clocked the jizz from a friend
Of yours named Vanessa Bet (Bet)
She said u told her a fantasy
That got her all wet (Wet)
Something about a little box with a
Mirror and a tongue inside
What she told me then got me so hot
I knew that we could slide!

To make it worse, all I could do was laugh hysterically at the look on her face, I couldn't even catch my breath to manage a neighbourly "Sorry!"

Not that I was.

Mirrin I really, really enjoyed this song. For being about death it has a rather rejuvenating feel to it. I also listen to lots of blues songs, but my tastes run towards Eric Clapton (one of my "Big Four" as I call the artists I've listened to all of my life that hold a special place in my heart) and B.B. King. The only song about graveyards I listen to is "Gravedigger" by Dave Matthews Band. I love the song, but if I'm maudlin, it will make me sob. This line gets me all the time:

Cyrus Jones 1810 to 1913
Made his great grandchildren believe
You could live to a 103
A hundred and three is forever when you’re just a little kid
So, Cyrus Jones lived forever.

*Sobsob*

But seriously Mirrin, I'm glad this song gives you comfort, and I'm so sorry for the passing of so many loved ones in so short a time. It's always like getting hit with a sledgehammer directly to the heart when a loved one passes, but so many in such a short period must feel more like getting blind-sided by a semi.

kenaiqueen Awww man just listening to this makes me sob. And your story behind it is so pure and sweet that I had to have a good cry at it as well!! Thank you for the heartfelt answer. Everyone's stories are so varied and fascinating!

ShortNCuddlyAm This one makes me smile. Your reasons behind such an upbeat song are deeply personal. Remember you are a person first and foremost. Labels are what other people stick on us, not what we are on the inside. Think of a label like what it is, a sticker you can peel off and throw away. You're a good person, and I think that's what really counts in the eyes of the people who are worth a moment of your time.

quidam That's okay! It can just be something that has been playing on repeat on your music player lately! It doesn't have to have a deep personal meaning to you. If it makes you happy, makes you think, whatever, it applies here!

[coloredimage]

Easy. No matter what it'll always be "Piano Man" which sounds really corny but it has a lot of meaning between my friends and I

[Kirahfaye]

Color My World will always be my number one favorite - and it means I'm freaking old ....

There are lots of songs that I love from country gospel to classic rock to modern pop. However, for some reason, I'm really tired right now and can't manage to wrap my brain around anything else.

[Qrinta]

The song that immediately pops into my head when reading this question is "I Would do Anything for love (But I won't do that)" By Meat Loaf. ^_^ Just one of those songs I heard a lot as a kid when hanging out with my dad on weekends while my mom was away. She doesn't like rock so he generally only blasted it through the house when she wasn't around. Which still annoyed her when she got home and it was blasting through the house. XD Fun times. ^_^ But yeah. I love Meat Loaf's music and this one is a favorite.

[Stormlight]

Can't possibly choose! I love rock, but I'm going to say anything by Josh Groban. If I'm having a really bad night at work, really stressed out, I'll play his albums and they always help me relax (one great thing about my job is we can listen to music). That angelic voice just gives me chills, in a good way! His music is just so uplifting and spiritual it never fails to make me feel better and get me through the night without killing anyone. lol

Probably my favorite album of his is Illuminations, and my two favorite songs on this album are:

Hidden Away...

You’re a wonder, how bright you shine
A flickering candle in a short lifetime
A secret dreamer that never shows
If no one sees you then nobody knows
And all these words you were meant to say
Held in silence day after day
Words of kindness that our poor hearts crave
Please don't keep them hidden away

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnPICiigM5Q

...And Higher Window

And there is a light, from a higher window
Shining down on you tonight
And the music floats on the breeze
Bringing an easier time
And all of our cards are on the table
Tell me what you want to do
Just don’t tell me that it’s too late
For me to love you

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-FPA8DHdia8

[Gift_in_Edge]

"Rainbow Connection" it has to sung by The Muppets or it's a no go.

Have you been half asleep
and have you heard voices?
I've heard them calling my name.
Is this the sweet sound that calls the young sailors?
The voice might be one and the same.
I've heard it too many times to ignore it.
It's something that I'm supposed to be.
Someday we'll find it, the rainbow connection,
the lovers, the dreamers and me.

When I first seen The Muppets 2011 and the song came on, I cried.

[DollyKim]

Rainbow Connection totally rules!