A good old song like this one, can uplift your spirit and change your mood, within minutes.
Music truly is 'Magic'.✨️❤️
HOLD ON FOR ONE MORE DAY 🎶
- Kelly Clarkson and Wilson Phillips
I always love hearing the 'Stories behind the Songs'.
Music Inspires.✨️
Music Heals.💖
Music reminds us to 'Keep Going Anyway'.🤷🏻♀️
The Original video of the song. 🎶
(Videos shared have been uploaded on YT by others, from the Kelly Clarkson show and from the Wilson Phillips page.)
ANYTIME YOU NEED A FRIEND 🎶
- Mariah Carey
COUNT ON ME 🎶
- Whitney Houston and CeCe Winans
I discovered this singer named JJ Heller, at some point, during the pandemic. She composes the simplest, sweetest and most meaningful 'Original Songs', together with her husband.
This is one of her very real songs, that lots of people would connect with.
A short chat that I had, a little while back, reminded me of this one.
ASKING FOR A FRIEND 🎶
By JJ Heller, David Heller, and Ross King
(Song Lyrics)
What do you do when,
Every morning,
The first thing you think is,
You just want to stay in bed?
I’m just asking for a Friend.
What do you say when,
All of your feelings,
Are so overwhelming,
That you’re too tired to pretend?
I’m just asking for a Friend.
Maybe you’re thinking,
She sounds like a mess.
But trust me when I say,
She’s doing her best.
Doing her best.
We all need,
We all need the same thing;
Someone to 'Let Us In'.
We all need,
We all need 'A Safe Place',
We don’t have to defend.
I’m not asking,
For all the pain in all the world, to end.
I’m just asking for a Friend.
How do you come back,
From losing all you have?
You’re so afraid that,
You’ll just lose it all again.
I’m just asking for a Friend.
Maybe you don’t know,
The right thing to say;
But trust me, what she needs,
Is 'Someone to Stay'.
'Someone to Stay'.
We all need,
We all need the same thing;
Someone to 'Let Us In'.
We all need
We all need 'A Safe Place',
We don’t have to defend.
I’m not asking,
For all the pain in all the world, to end.
I’m just asking for a Friend.
I’ve been looking for Connection,
But I don’t know where I fit in.
I’m still afraid of rejection,
But I’m ready to begin.
‘Cause I could really use a Friend,
I’m just asking for a Friend.😊🎶
(Video shared from the singer's YT page.)
I start to Write,
Then Delete.
I begin to Say,
Then Don't.
I want to Voice,
Then Can't.
I need to Express,
Then Won't. ✍️
(An old FB Memory from this day, 2 years ago, 13th March '23.)
Something that my Mum and I, always wondered about often; once we knew, that she wasn't going to be around, for very long.🤔
...but some questions, just have no answers...'Perhaps they never will'.😢
WHAT WOULD I DO WITHOUT YOU? 🎶
- Drew Holcomb and The Neighbours
(Video shared from someone else's page on YT.)
If they had walked your path,
They would have been kind,
But they haven't.
If they had faced the trials you faced,
They would have judged less,
But they haven't.
If they had experienced your pain,
They would have understood why,
But they haven't.
If they had lost as much as you have,
They would think, before they speak,
But they haven't.
So, they'll never know,
And they'll never care,
Because those who have journeyed on,
Are the only ones, who were 'Always There'.😪✍️
(Originally written on FB, two years ago, on this day, 10th March '23.)
The Mirrors in our Eyes;
Clear Visions to See,
Piercing, Discerning,
Reflections of the Deepest Soul.
The Mirrors in our Minds;
On Constant Re-play,
Pondering, Wondering,
Reflections of Honest Truth.
The Mirrors in our Hearts;
Forever Aimlessly Lost,
Yearning, Longing,
Reflections of Devoted Love.
The Mirrors in our History;
Strolling Down Memory-Lane,
Unearthing, Discovering,
Reflections of a Forgotten Time.
The Mirrors in our Dreams;
A Walk into the Unknown,
Waking, Sleeping,
Reflections of Unfulfilled Desire.
The Mirrors in our Lives;
Like a Friend, Always There,
Accompanying, Guiding,
Reflections of Untampered Reality.
(I only ever had 'ONE REAL MIRROR' in my Life; and I see more and more of 'Her Reflection' staring back at me, every single day, each time I look into one.✨️❤️
I guess, that was the starting point of these reflective verses, when I wrote it two years ago.)
(A FB Memory from 3 years ago. This was originally written on the 5th of March '2022. It was a Women's Day concert, which had some of Mumbai's best Women singers on stage.)
I think I chose a really awesome show, for my first time back at the NCPA, after a gap of two long years, due to the pandemic. The Tata Theatre truly is one of my favourite places in Mumbai; and it has been so difficult, to stay away from it for such a long time.
Samantha Noella, Shazneen Arethna, Suzanne D'Mello Misquitta and Eden Alexander were just so amazing, singing together; backed by a really good band too. They picked some fabulous songs, that have been sung by many awesome women; and it goes without saying, they did full justice to every song.😍
It was great to hear Faustin Missier, playing in the band also.😊 I was very proud, to finally be there to hear one of my old students from DB, Vivian D'Souza on Bass Guitar, playing 'Live' at a concert at the NCPA.💕
The other musicians were amazing too. I especially loved all those varied percussion instruments. They added so much to every song.👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
What a feeling to hear a 'Live Performance' again, after two long years. Enjoying the entire show with friends and a couple of students too, that I happened to meet at the NCPA; and realising that we had all booked tickets so close to one another, was an added bonus.😊🎶
Was also happy to meet some fabulous singers, that I have enjoyed listening to over the last two years - Shanelle Ferreira, little Kaydeynce Mendonca and one of my favourites Eshaan Shaikh.❤
Travelling by Mumbai's lifeline again, after a very long gap, and discovering that nothing has changed at all in two years, was fun too.
Catching a glimpse of the sea again, at Marine Drive, and watching the sun set over the waters, is also something I haven't done, in such a long time.
Today was a good day.😊
(An old FB Memory, from this day 5 years ago. Written on 8th March '2020. It was one of the very last shows I went for, before everything shut down, due to the Lockdown.)
Music has the ability to make you happy and to lift your spirits, like nothing else can.😊
It had to be a completely uplifting and joyful afternoon, when you've spent it listening to some of the best Rock n' Roll hits, performed 'Live' in the award winning Musical, 'Million Dollar Quartet'.🎶
This 'International Cast', of exceptionally talented singers and musicians, had the audience swaying and tapping their feet, to the beat of every song; and it was fun, to see so many get up and dance too.💃🕺
The fact that I got a chance to watch and enjoy this Broadway and West End Musical, right here in Mumbai, at the Jamshed Bhabha, NCPA, was so great. Thanks to the team that brought this Production to India, once again.😊
I usually only post things that I have written myself, on my blog.✍️
But a few days ago, I came across this Forward, on someone's page.
Pooh and Piglet have always been 'My Favourites'. So, I had to share this, because it was so sweet. 😊
“It’s a quiet night tonight, isn’t it, Piglet?” said Pooh, gazing up at the stars.
“It certainly is,” said Piglet, his little paw resting on his Friend’s.
“What do you think the stars talk about?” asked Pooh. “When we’re not listening, I mean.”
Piglet thought for a moment. “I think they talk about Light,” he said. “About how even in the darkest skies, they shine as best as they can, no matter how small they are. Because they know someone, somewhere, is looking up and needs to see them.”
Pooh smiled. “That’s a lovely thought, Piglet. Do you think we’re like that too? Little Stars, shining for each other?”
Piglet nodded. “Yes, Pooh. I think that’s what we’re meant to do. To be a Little Light for someone, even when the night feels very big and very dark.”
Pooh sat quietly for a moment, then said, “If that’s true, Piglet, then I think you’re the 'Brightest Star' I know. Even on my gloomiest days, you make me feel like everything will be alright.”
“And you’re mine, Pooh,” said Piglet, softly. “Because with you, I always feel safe, even when the woods seem scary, or the path isn’t clear.”
The two Friends sat together under the stars, wrapped in the kind of quiet Love, that doesn’t need grand gestures or fancy words. Just Presence. Just Care. Just two Lights, shining for each other in the great big world.
“What do you think we should do tomorrow?” asked Pooh after a while.
“I think we should just Keep Shining,” said Piglet.✨️💖
...and then, reading that Forward, made me think of this song. It matches what Pooh and Piglet were talking about, perfectly.❤️
THAT'S WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR 🎶 (Song Lyrics)
- Dionne Warwick ft. Elton John, Gladys Knight and Stevie Wonder
And I never thought I'd feel this way,
And as far as I'm concerned,
I'm glad I got the chance to say,
That I do believe I Love You.
And if I should ever go away,
Well, then close your eyes and try,
To feel the way we do today,
And then, if you can remember.
Keep Smiling, Keep Shining,
Knowing you can always 'Count on Me', for sure,
That's what Friends are for.
For good times and bad times,
I'll be on your side, forever more,
That's what Friends are for.
Well, you came and opened me,
And now there's so much more I see,
And so by the way I Thank You.
Oh and then, for the times when we're apart,
Well, then close your eyes and know,
These words are coming from my heart.
And then if you can remember.
Oh, Keep Smiling and Keep Shining,
Knowing you can always 'Count on Me', for sure,
That's what Friends are for.
In good times and bad times,
I'll be on your side forever more,
Oh, that's what Friends are for.
Keep Smiling, Keep Shining,
Knowing you can always 'Count on Me', for sure,
That's what Friends are for.
For good times and bad times,
I'll be on your side forever more,
That's what Friends are for.
Keep Smiling, Keep Shining,
Knowing you can always 'Count on Me', for sure,
'Cause I tell you, That's what Friends are for.
For good times and for bad times,
I'll be on your side forever more,
That's what Friends are for
(That's what friends are for, ya)
On me for sure,
(Count on me for sure,
Count on me for sure.)
That's what Friends are for.
Keep Smiling, Keep Shining. ✨️💖
(FB Memories from different years, written on this day.)
2nd March '2020 ✍️
30 years today, since the day your life came to a sudden and abrupt end, in an unexpected way.
30 years today, of longing and wishing and hoping, that you were still here, almost every single day.
30 years, since I first learned what it means to lose a loved one, my little brother Nathan, when I was only a 10 year old child.
30 years seems like a long time, and as time goes by, I have learned how to cope and smile, like you smiled.
The one thing that has lived on though, even 30 years since the 2nd of March'1990, are the memories of this day.
And even though, I know you won't be reading this today, I guess it's just my way of remembering you on this day, even 30 years later.✨️💖
2nd March '2022 ✍️
32 years today, since I couldn't even say Goodbye;
32 years of wondering and constantly asking 'Why'?🤔
Over three decades of wishing you were still here,
So that I could be your bossy old 'big sister' dear.😊
But 'Life is a puzzle' that I don't even try to comprehend,
A mystery, so complex, with unexpected twists at every bend.
So, every moment I think of you and miss you more,
And hope someday we meet again, on some heavenly shore.✨️💖
2nd March '2024 ✍️
34 years today, since that untimely and unexpected sudden farewell, on the 2nd of March 1990.
In an age of taking countless digital pics, where we constantly save more moments in photographs and videos, than we ever have the time to go back and look through again; there is something extra-special about old photo albums and the few pictures we have, of precious memories, with those that aren't with us anymore.
I never stop wishing, I could have had more pics and more memories; but life didn't exactly give me a choice. Of course, I do treasure and cherish the photographs that I still have from back then, even though they may be only a few.
You are always remembered Nathan and forever missed.✨️💖
2nd March '2025 ✍️
2nd of March' 1990.❤️
35 years later...
I still remember each moment of that unforgettable day, like it was yesterday.😪
I often wonder, 'What if that day had turned out differently'?🤔
Life goes on...
But the 'Memories Last Forever'.
I hold on to them dearly, still...
And I know, I always will.✨️💖
ALL MY LOVE 🎶❤️
- Coldplay
(Video shared from the Coldplay YT page.)
People often tell you to 'Forget and to Move On' with your Life; but I strongly disagree. I Love to Remember, because what are we without 'Special Happy Memories'.💞
I never understand the logic of 'Moving On'.
How can we 'Move On', from the 'Loved Ones', who once made up our entire world? 🤔
How can we 'Just Forget' them, simply because many, many years or decades have gone by? 🤔
What if I was the one who had gone first, and I was just forgotten, as the years passed by? 🤔
I don't think I would like being replaced by someone else, so easily, and completely forgotten by my Family.
So, I 'Choose to Remember', every single day.
And, I 'Choose to Hold On', at every step of the way. ✨️💖
Days like today, make me think of songs like these. 🎶❤️
Some days are just more difficult to get through than others, even 35 years later...and when you have to multiply those days by three, you have a lot of those days, all year round.😪
But Thanks to those who always remind me, that a lot of my friends and loved ones still care. Each Like, Hug and Comment on a FB post that I share, on a day like today, (that may be 'Just Another Day' to everyone else; but one, that is 'Significant and Important' to me), means so much.
Thank You.🤗❤️
IF I AIN'T GOT YOU 🎶✨️💖
- Alicia Keys
HOW DO I LIVE 🎶✨️💖
-LeAnn Rimes
PHOTOGRAPH 🎶✨️💖
- Ed Sheeran
(Videos shared from the singer's YT pages.)
