My father is a Weather Channel fanatic- even though he lives in Florida, he knows what my weather is going to be better than I do! And I live in New Jersey.
I think that talking about the weather is the most mundane, boring thing a human can do with another human. I can’t stand it- it drives me crazy. It’s what you talk about when you have nothing to talk about and so little in common- except the weather, that is. There’s some exceptions, of course- you know, if the weather is going to interfere with some plans that were made or whatever, but if it’s just idle chit chat, I’m not really engaged in the conversation.
I got to thinking about songs that mention the weather. Here are a few for your consideration:
“Like The Weather” by 10,000 Maniacs
from the album, “In My Tribe”
Lyrics found at
http://www.seeklyrics.com/
OK, I’m feeling very bad right now, seeing that “In My Tribe” came out in 1987. It seems so recently that this song had conquered the airwaves of American Soft Rock radio.
The color of the sky as far as I can see is coal grey.
Lift my head from the pillow and then fall again.
With a shiver in my bones just thinking about the weather.
A quiver in my lips as if I might cry.
Well by the force of will my lungs are filled and so I breathe.
Lately it seems this big bed is where I never leave.
Shiver in my bones just thinking about the weather.
Quiver in my voice as I cry,
“What a cold and rainy day. Where on earth is the sun hidaway.”
Hey, Natalie, shut up and get up out of bed already!
“It’s Raining Men” by The Weather Girls
from the album, “Success”
Lyrics found at:
http://www.lyricsondemand.com/
God bless Mother Nature, she’s a single woman too
She took off to heaven and she did what she had to do
She taught every angel to rearrange the sky
So that each and every woman could find her perfect guy
It’s Raining Men! Hallelujah! – It’s Raining Men! Amen!
It’s Raining Men! Hallelujah!
It’s Raining Men! Amennnn!
It’s sad to actually read these lyrics, I never really considered them before. Granted it’s a great song, but sheesh! And, by the way, The Weather Girls were a Gospel act before they wrote this anthem of wickedness.
“Chain Lightnin’” by .38 Special
from the album, “Special Forces”
lyrics found at:
http://www.metrolyrics.com/
On a rainy night you showed up at my door
Child of the night – down and forlorn
Still I took you in – it’s in the stars above
All girls are made the same – they all need a little love
And the magic of the moment exploded with desire
When the time is right the sparks ignite to set the night on fire
Chain Lightning – too hot to fight
Hot on the heels of a Saturday night
Chain Lightning – out of control
Straight to the heart and down to your soul
Chain Lightning – heavens above
Another day older still searching for love
Chain Lightning – too hot to fight
And it’s hotter than Hell in the heavens, tonight
What’s with the word, Lightnin’? How about that last ‘g’, guys?
As you see, we have here another wicked song lyrically.
“Lightnin’ Strikes” by Dokken
from the album, “Under Lock and Key”
Lyrics found at:
http://www.mp3lyrics.org/
You draw the line
And you leave it all behind you
You lost your mind and
then you lose control
By the time
That you feel the lightnin’ strike you
You know you’ve been holding back
You’ve got to let it go
Sometimes a blog entry isn’t complete without some silly 80′s Metal lyrics. And again, what’s up with the Lightnin’? I guess it does look more rockin,’ er, rocking!
“Take Me Home Tonight/Be My Baby” by Eddie Money
from the album, “Can’t Hold Back”
Lyrics found at:
http://www.lyricscrawler.com/
I get nightmares
I hate to sleep alone
I need some company
A guardian angel to keep me warm when the cold winds blow
This song had such an interesting premise, how it included lyrics of an old song, sung by that singer, Ronnie Spector. Maybe Eddie should’ve slept indoors.
“The Flame” by Cheap Trick
from the album, “Lap of Luxury”
Lyrics found at:
http://www.lyricsfreak.com/
Watching shadows move across the wall,
I feel so frightened.
I wanna run to you, I wanna call,
But Ive been hit by lightening.
“Stan” by Eminem / “Thank You” by Dido
from the albums “The Marshall Mathers LP” and “No Angel”
Lyrics found at:
http://www.lyricsmania.com/
My tea’s gone cold I’m wondering why I..
got out of bed at all
The morning rain clouds up my window..
and I can’t see at all
And even if I could it’ll all be gray,
but your picture on my wall
It reminds me, that it’s not so bad,
it’s not so bad..
At least Dido got out of bed, that’s more than I can say for Natalie Merchant.
I think the sound of rain adds such atmosphere to this song that it would diminish the power of this story by at least 75%. Brilliant move, adding that sound. This song chills me to the bone even after many, many listens. It also adds a human face to the otherwise despicable person that Eminem (or his character/persona) is.
There are many places in the Bible where weather is mentioned. I’ll just bring up a few:
Proverbs 11:29
He who brings trouble on his family will inherit only wind,
and the fool will be servant to the wise.
Do you bring trouble upon your family with unwise decisions? Do you bring shame upon your parents with your disobedience and rebellion? Don’t be surprised that you’ll inherit nothing when they die. Only good can result from a good relationship with your parents that last a lifetime. Don’t turn away from their counsel and rules while you are under their roof- they are only for your good.
Matthew 8:23-27
Then he got into the boat and his disciples followed him. Without warning, a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. The disciples went and woke him, saying, “Lord, save us! We’re going to drown!”He replied, “You of little faith, why are you so afraid?” Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the waves, and it was completely calm.
The men were amazed and asked, “What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the waves obey him!”
Jesus demonstrated to His disciples that He had power over the weather. I read that China was trying to manipulate the weather with different methods, in order to ensure good weather when the Olympics are held in Beijing. Man can try to manipulate the weather, but Jesus was able with a word to stop a violent storm. He was truly man and truly God.
Luke 10:17,18
The seventy–two returned with joy and said, “Lord, even the demons submit to us in your name.”He replied, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven.
Jesus’ disciples returned to Him with great joy after Jesus sent them out into the surrounding territories to carry out His work. Perhaps He’s referring to Satan’s original fall from grace, or perhaps He saw Satan recently cast down out of heaven, or He’s referring to Satan’s final removal from power that will come at the end of all things. Jesus’ power far surpasses that of Satan. Who’s side are you on?
Choose Christ’s side today, for the Bible says, “Now is the day of salvation.” (2 Corinthians 6:2)
