The older I get, the more I reflect on the past. Is that part of the aging process?
Recently I heard a song that was popular when I was young. I don’t know all the words to the song, so I’m not talking about the meaning of the song necessarily, but there was a line in the song that resonated with me. The song lyric has become more than a catchy tune…it’s proven to have some insight into my life. I’m sure this is true of many secular songs.
Here are three that quickly come to mind:
You can’t always get what you want – Should have listened to the Rolling Stones when I had a chance I guess, but I’m learning that life doesn’t always turn out as expected. This makes lining my heart’s desires up with God’s desires more important, because His desires win!
Your cheating heart will tell on you – How many times have I asked a guy, “Are you telling your wife the whole truth?”, because I know that eventually, the truth will come out. It always does and it is always received worse when it isn’t voluntarily confessed.”
Every rose has its thorns – If it looks to good to be true, it probably is…the only exception I’ve learned is grace…
Can you think of any other secular songs whose lyrics have proven true in your life?
Don't stop believin'… Journey.
Good one. Love that song!
"God blessed the broken road that led me straight to you."
I lived that one too! 🙂
Billy Joel's "Keeping the Faith" always resonates with me. Especially this line: "The good old days weren't always good and tomorrow ain't as bad as it seems!" Love it! I even wrote about it here: http://tomjamieson.wordpress.com/2011/01/05/keepi…
Thanks for sharing!
Wow! That's a good one
Doobie Brothers – "What a fool believes, he sees" Whenever I hear that lyric I think, that's so true. Don't know what the some means other wise.
Yea…I've been that song.