An Oldie but Goodie

I get in these moods every once in awhile. I was in show choir, and I have a ton of music on my iPod. You put those two things together, and, well, I like to sing in the car, much to my husband's dismay. Every once in awhile I pull up certain playlists I've made and listen to songs I've not heard in a long time. It is a lot of fun for me.

Today I came across a song that I really, really enjoy. I remember when it was first released, for I was living in Akron for the summer. The song was written to be performed at the opening ceremonies for the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney. It is called "Affirmation," and sung by Savage Garden. The lyrics hit me more than lyrics to almost any other song ever have. I thought I'd share them with you.

Affirmation, Savage Garden

I believe the sun should never set upon an argument

I believe we place our happiness in other people's hands

I believe that junk food tastes so good because it's bad for you

I believe your parents did the best job they knew how to do

I believe that beauty magazines promote low self esteem

I believe I'm loved when I'm completely by myself alone

Chorus: I believe in Karma what you give is what you get returned
I believe you can't appreciate real love until you've been burned

I believe the grass is no more greener on the other side

I believe you don't know what you've got until you say goodbye

I believe you can't control or choose your sexuality

I believe that trust is more important than monogamy

I believe your most attractive features are your heart and soul

I believe that family is worth more than money or gold

I believe the struggle for financial freedom is unfair

I believe the only ones who disagree are millionaires

Chorus: I believe in Karma what you give is what you get returned

I believe you can't appreciate real love until you've been burned

I believe the grass is no more greener on the other side

I believe you don't know what you've got until you say goodbye

I believe forgiveness is the key to your unhappiness

I believe that wedded bliss negates the need to be undressed

I believe that God does not endorse TV evangelists

I believe in love surviving death into eternity

Chorus: I believe in Karma what you give is what you get returned

I believe you can't appreciate real love until you've been burned

I believe the grass is no more greener on the other side

I believe you don't know what you've got until you say goodbye

And with that, I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend. I'm off to see a movie this afternoon (by myself again - I'm determined to have a good experience), then tomorrow I head to Madison for what is bound to be a fun, fun evening.

Happy August!