THERE ARE TIMES when I prefer not to talk, especially when I feel like revolting inside; or when I sense unrest around me; or when I”m extremely happy, sad or hurt, or faced with uncertainties; or when words are not just enough to express what I feel and think. And then I resort to music to soothe me.
Somehow, right now for me, this Beatle song is most appropriate. Hope someone listens.
ACROSS THE UNIVERSE (as revived by Fiona Apple)
To view and listen on YouTube, click here.
Words are flowing out like
endless rain into a paper cup
They slither while they pass
They slip away across the universe
Pools of sorrow waves of joy
are drifting through my open mind
Possessing and caressing meJai guru deva om
Nothing’s gonna change my world
Nothing’s gonna change my world
Nothing’s gonna change my world
Nothing’s gonna change my worldImages of broken light which
dance before me like a million eyes
That call me on and on across the universe
Thoughts meander like a
restless wind inside a letter box
they tumble blindly as
they make their way across the universeJai guru deva om
Nothing’s gonna change my world
Nothing’s gonna change my world
Nothing’s gonna change my world
Nothing’s gonna change my worldSounds of laughter shades of life
are ringing through my open ears
exciting and inviting me
Limitless undying love which
shines around me like a million suns
It calls me on and on across the universeJai guru deva om
Nothing’s gonna change my world
Nothing’s gonna change my world
Nothing’s gonna change my world
Nothing’s gonna change my world
Jai guru deva
Jai guru deva
May
08
I didn’t know there was another version, or rather… a cover version of this song. Huli na talaga ako sa balita.
Hmm, going through another mood swing?
Sngl, menopause, is probably more like it. hahaha! Did you see/listen to it on YouTube?
Are you okay … (?)
*hugs*
Off topic naman, I love the lyrics. They echo something to me.
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thanks for sharing te rhodora
I love it too..mukhang magkakasundo tayo pagdating sa musika ha
Melai, salamat at nagustuhan mo. Music lover din ako. Kahit anong klase ng musika, kaya kong i-appreciate, depende sa mood ko. hehe.
KYELS, oh, yes, I’m okay. I just thought that I can express myself better right now through this song.
Glad you like the lyrics. They’re very meaningful, aren’t they?
This song has got to be my all-time favorite by Lennon. I love this even more than Imagine.
lovely song, one of my husband’s favourite of the beatles aside from Norwegian Wood
It’s my fave too, Eric. It’s more personal than Imagine, which I believe, is a social commentary.
Pining, your hubby a Beatle fan too? Oh, but who is not, anyway?
One of my favorite Beatle song
Yup, mine too, Enoc!
Nice song! Good choice!
Hugs, my friend. You and your world are intact. Everything’s gonna be fine. The Beatles can really express it like nothing else will.
I like the song, very soothing. Actually, reciting Buddhist mantras are. My FIL gave me several mantras and I recite them when i feel stressed or nervous or afraid, or whenever i just want to be calm.
I hope you’re okay, rhodora.
I love that song as well! Ganyan din ako, minsan there are times na ayoko makipag usap tas mag-so-sound trip lang ako para maka relax.
Hi Rhodora,
My friend and I were just discussing this song. He thought that George Harrison wrote it and not John Lennon. such beautiful imagery, no?
This song is basically about the meditation experience. Parang napaka peaceful. =)
You should give a listen to the Rufus Wainwright version. too. It’s also good. Though Fiona Apples’ cover is quite unique.
Thanks, Sidney! Glad you like it too.
Anna! Thank you. I’m Okay, my dear. Oh you know the mushy me, feeling senti na naman.. hehehe.
It’s good you found a way to soothe or calm you when stressed, Chateau. We need that every now and then, don’t we?
Oh, yes, I’m okay. Thanks, Chateau!
Ferdz, minsan talaga, mas mabuti ang manahimik, lalo na kapag mainit ang ulo. Kaysa naman kung anu-ano lang ang masabi, makinig na lang ng music, di ba?
Thanks for dropping by, Ferdz!
When it comes to music, I know you are well versed as well, Houseband00!
Yes, I’ll check that version out. Thanks for suggesting! And thanks for dropping by, Houseband00!
there are times when even the most simple of songs would hold meaning, especially when we wax sentimental. just believe, rhodora, and nothing’s gonna change your world.
hi rhodora. yup, words aren’t enough sometimes. here’s a big, tight *hug* to you. hope you’re feeling better.
by the way, i’m dropping by here to greet you a very Happy Mothers Day in advance. Sunday will be quite hectic, pampering day for us so I thought it’s best to advance my greeting. let’s all be proud to be Moms, right?
Beatles! Wowwww! Hindi namamatay ang mga kanta niyan and pati lyrics, walang kamatayan. I just hope okay ka lang!
rhodes, know what, I enjoyed that song immensely….very, very soothing. I believe you would enjoy my daughter’s music, too. hayaan mo, when she finally cuts a CD, will send you a copy, and that is a promise.
I love Beatle’s songs. I remember as a young girl in the 60’s, I would listen to it all day till my early teens. It’s good to listen to the lyrics. They had really cool songs. Anyway, just wanted to greet you Happy Mother’s day.
Happy Mother’s Day, Rhodora! =)
Love the message of the song, Rhodora.
Ako rin, when I’m feeling emotional, I love to listen to music. It soothes me =)
Happy Mother’s day!