� 2001-2006 by Shiloh
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It was a much simpler, innocent, easy-going time compared to now. Now seems so much more hard-core, sophisticated and adult. Even raucous. I miss the better-quality cartoons like The Gummy Bears, Strawberry Shortcake, the original He-Man and the Masters of the Universe and Transformers. Now, we have King of the Hill, The Simpsons and Sponge Bob Squarepants. Compared to the first group, you've got to admit the second is more adult, with its humor and content. I guess I'm saying I miss the innocence that was a part of the 80s, the lack of outright crudeness--though they had their share of double entendre, I know. But still, they were sweet, awesome and wholesome compared to today's adult sophistication.
Even my profile admits to my love of the 80s where music is concerned. I love Chicago, Mike and the Mechanics, Richard Marx... Many of my CDs in the Rock 'n' Roll category are Billboard's Top Ten from that decade. Plus, I have CDs of artists and compilations from that era: Cyndi Lauper, Madonna, Chicago, The Best of 80s Pop Love Songs.
My latest aquisition is the soundtrack to Napolean Dynamite. I don't recommend the movie, although it is funny in a dorky, stupid kind of way. It makes Idahoans look like hayeed rednecks (it took place in Preston, Id.) And it was set in the 80s, which gave its stupidness a quaint quality. But the music from it rocked; it had quite a number of hits from the 80s that I loved. These are two of them that strike a chord in me still:
The PromiseMay the 80s never be forgotten.
When you need a friend, don't look to a stranger,
You know in the end, I'll always be there.
But when you're in doubt, and when you're in danger,
Take a look all around, and I'll be there.I'm sorry, but I'm just thinking of the right words to say.
(I promise...)
I know they don't sound the way I planned them to be.
(I promise...)
But if you'll wait around awhile, I'll make you fall for me,
(I promise...)
I promise you, I promise you I will.When your day is through, and so is your temper,
You know what to do, I'm gonna always be there.
Sometimes if I shout, it's not what's intended.
These words just come out, with no gripe to bear.I'm sorry, but I'm just thinking of the right words to say.
(I promise...)
I know they don't sound the way I planned them to be.
(I promise...)
But if you'll wait around awhile, I'll make you fall for me,
(I promise...)
I promise you, I promise you...I'm sorry, but I'm just thinking of the right words to say.
(I promise...)
I know they don't sound the way I planned them to be.
(I promise...)
And if I had to walk the world, I'd make you fall for me,
(I promise...)
I promise you, I promise you I will.I gotta tell you, I need to tell you, I gotta tell you...
I'm sorry, but I'm just thinking of the right words to say.
(I promise...)
I know they don't sound the way I planned them to be.
(I promise...)
But if you'll wait around awhile, I'll make you fall for me,
I promise you, I promise you...I'm sorry, but I'm just thinking of the right words to say.
(I promise...)
I know they don't sound the way I planned them to be.
(I promise...)
And if I had to walk the world, I'd make you fall for me,
(I promise...)
I promise you, I promise you I will.I will. I will. I will...
When In Rome
********** Time After Time
Lying in my bed I hear the clock tick,
And think of you
Caught up in circles
Confusion is nothing new
Flashback--warm nights--
Almost left behind
Suitcases of memories,
Time after--Sometimes you picture me--
I'm walking too far ahead
You're calling to me, I can't hear
What you've said--
Then you say--go slow--
I fall behind--
The second hand unwindsIf you're lost you can look--and you will find me
Time after time
If you fall I will catch you--I'll be waiting
Time after timeIf you're lost you can look--and you will find me
Time after time
If you fall I will catch you--I'll be waiting
Time after timeAfter my picture fades and darkness has
Turned to gray
Watching through windows--you're wondering
If I'm OK
Secrets stolen from deep inside
The drum beats out of time--If you're lost you can look--and you will find me
Time after time
If you fall I will catch you--I'll be waiting
Time after timeYou said go slow--
I fall behind
The second hand unwinds--If you're lost you can look--and you will find me
Time after time
If you fall I will catch you--I'll be waiting
Time after timeIf you're lost you can look--and you will find me
Time after time
If you fall I will catch you--I'll be waiting
Time after time
Time after time
Time after time
Time after time
Time after timeSparklemotion
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