Another ramble – a brief one this time.\u00a0 You’ve been forewarned.<\/p>\n
. . .<\/strong><\/p>\n Some songs appeal intellectually through meaningful or witty lyrics. Others do so through stirring music. Sometimes it’s a combination of the two that hits home.<\/p>\n But I think the songs that make the deepest impression are those that touch us emotionally. What makes such a connection varies from person to person. That’s understandable; we’re all different and have different experiences, likes, and desires.<\/p>\n When a song makes that emotional connection deeply and accurately, it can move you greatly \u2013 even years after you first hear it. Couple that with quality lyrics and well-crafted music, and you have a song you\u2019ll literally never forget.<\/p>\n For me, this is one such song. It\u2019s not particularly well known; it wasn\u2019t a hit. But I have to admit it can move me nearly to tears most every time I hear it.<\/p>\n IMO it works on a number of levels. It works for a friendship gone bad, then reconciled; ditto for a romantic relationship that ends, then resumes. It fits the return of a prodigal son (or daughter). Indeed, IMO it works for most any type of estrangement\/falling-out that those involved elect to try and overcome \u2013 regardless of the reason, or the gender(s) of those involved.\u00a0 It also works, albeit perhaps not as well, for estrangements that are never overcome.<\/p>\n Paridoxically, it also fits the situation of having someone close who’s on a protracted \u201cfinal approach\u201d – all too well, unfortunately.\u00a0 Trust me on that.<\/p>\n Below is a YouTube clip (audio only) of the tune in question; it\u2019s the original version. If you think you might prefer a male\/female duet, such a version can be found here<\/a>. That version is good, too.<\/p>\n
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