Watching the Academy of Country Music Awards Tonight, the Lyrics of One Song Jumped Out and Stole the Show
This year it was the lyrics from Faith Hill and Tim McGraw's latest hit song, Speak to a Girl.
Comfortably cuddled on one couch, with hubby relaxing on the other, my ears and eyes stood to attention as the beautiful Ms. Faith Hill began to sing the words to this song.
My first thought was writers Shy Carter, Dave Gibson and Joe Spargur, nailed the message, and of course the delivery by Faith and Tim sealed the power behind it.
These lyrics are especially powerful...
She don't give a damn 'bout your pride or the lies that you're hiding behindBeing a mom of four sons, a wife, a sister to two brothers, and a daughter of an amazing father, the male psyche has been a part of my life from birth.
She just wanna feel that you're real, that she's near to the man that's inside
She don't need to hear she's a queen on a throne, that she's more than amazing
She just wants you to say what you mean and to mean everything that you're saying
Surrounded by guys, I'm not going to sugar coat this, I have strong opinions about the plight of men. However, what struck me about the above words was how these four lines concisely sum up what matters most to women.
She don't give a damn 'bout your pride or the lies that you're hiding behind (Lyrics)
Yes. Thank you lyricists. Of course we don't want to be married to a book of secrets, but we understand that in your soul, like in our own, there's a place that belongs only to you and your God.
However...
She just wanna feel that you're real, that she's near to the man that's inside (Lyrics)
This is the message I've been trying, in my girl-way, to drive home to my sons, even my husband. Guys, if you're reading this, it's all about 'connection'. When we connect to you in mind, body and soul, we truly become your soulmate, your lady ... especially mind and soul.
From what I've seen, and what I've learned, unfortunately it is possible to go through life and never fully connect with your man. You can love, but never totally connect, you can admire but never totally connect, you can be friends but never totally connect. Sorta sad, but it happens often.
There's only one way to fully connect...
She just wants you to say what you mean and to mean everything that you're saying (Lyrics)
It's easy to create a block around ourselves, especially to those close to us. We may not mean to, but we all do it. We're holding back, we're not committing completely, we're failing at the one thing that appears to be the secret to our soul's freedom; the gift of oneness.
If you want to understand what your lady really wants, listen to this song and work towards connecting with her in mind and soul ... the body will follow in due time.
Give your lady the only gift she really wants - yourself, all of you.
Beautiful song, powerful message.
ReplyDeleteI do love country music especially when the performers are so talented. Few people can cuss in a song so beautifully as Faith Hill. btw, I think most men would agree with this song and tell you they want the same thing.
ReplyDeleteLovely sentiment, and very true. I was lucky to have found my soul-mate, so I understand the message you are conveying with sharing this song, Barbara.
ReplyDeleteI love your review of this song Barbara.....it says a lot without all the fancy words, plain language and important plain language at that....thanks for a great review.
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