Just when things appeared to be over
Just when it appeared to be the end
It was only the beginning
Wow look at you
I barely recognize you
You have changed so much
You have made it through
Your struggle
You are in a new light
Looking all brand new
You used to be crawling
But now you are flying
May your new wings help you
To reach higher heights
The walk of a journey
Begins with one step
There is great power
In the power of one
Many times people
Do not take the time
To recognize or realize
The strength behind this number
One second makes up part of a minute
Of one hour
Of one day
A penny makes up
A part of a million dollars
One penny less of a million
It is no longer a million
It all starts with the number one
One DNA
One set of fingerprints
One you
One me
One heart
One mind
We are one of a kind
A special moment
Relived never feels good
As the first time
Never under estimate
It’s importance
For it’s power
Is very significant
Winning the million dollar lottery
Can only happen once
One bad choice
Makes an impact for life
One planet Earth
One father
One mother gave you life
One wish
One star
One dream can take a person far
So never ever
Forget the significance
Of the power of one
Headbangers ball was one of my all time favorite shows that was on MTV you know when it actually was music television. The show was awesome with hosts Adam Curry and Riki Rachtman. I remembered staying up late to watch headbangers ball with Riki Rachtman. Back in the day I would record the show on a VHS tape so I could it watch the show over and over again until the following Saturday. I watched headbangers ball between the years of 1987 and 1995 that’s when the show was at it’s best in my opinion. I have so many memories of various bands guest appearances Nirvana, Guns N Roses, Pearl Jam and of course Soundgarden.
Late last night, as I struggled to decide if I could write a poem…an anything, I decided to fold down the sun umbrella on the back porch. It had been an 80 degree day and the night sky was clear. Somehow, we went from having the worst winter in Seattle on the history books (4 […]
This is one of many of my favorite songs by Soundgarden. It’s called Slaves and Bulldozers.
Every word I said is what I mean
Every word I said is what I mean
Everything I gave is what I need
Virgin eyes and dirty looks
On what I have and why I took
Counting all the hands I shook
Now I know why you’ve been shaking
Now I know why you’ve been shaking
Now I know why you’ve been shaking
Now I know why you’ve been shaking
So bleed your heart out
There’s no more rides for free
Bleed your heart out
I said what’s in it for me, what’s in it for me
Everything I’ve held is what I’ve freed
Everything I’ve held is what I’ve freed
Everything I’ve shown is what I feel
Buying lies and stealing jokes
And laughing every time I choke
Biding all the time you took
Now I know why you’ve been taken
Now I know why you’ve been taken
Now I know why you’ve been taken
Now I know why you’ve been taken
So bleed your heart out
There’s no more rides for free, yeah
Bleed your heart out
I said what’s in it for me, what’s in it for me
What’s in it for, what’s in it for
Every word I said is what I mean
Everything I gave is what I need
Everything I’ve held is what I’ve freed
Everything I’ve shown is what I feel
Virgin eyes and dirty looks
On what I have and why I took
Counting all the hands I shook
Now I know why you’ve been shaking
Buying lies and stealing jokes
And laughing every time I choke
Biding all the time you took
Now I know why you’ve been taken
People who aren’t fans will never
Understand they say that we idolize
They think that we are going overboard
For wanting you to receive
The proper recognition that you deserve
I mean who really thinks that what
Took place at the billboard awards
Was proper I mean it was absurd
A moment of silence that lasted
For like a blink of an eye
Because they don’t realize
How your music impacted our lives
How your music got us through
Very tough times
Through tears that we cried
Sometimes day and night
When there was no one in sight
Who we could trust or confide in
Without them passing judgement
People have absolutely no clue
About how the feeling of depression
Can seduce you
Thoughts of negativity
That swarms the mind
The worse part of it
Clueless people think that depression
Is of darkness
They truly have no idea
Depression just is
Anytime it can happen
Like at a finger’s snap
And no one is exempt
Women, men, teen, poor or rich
It swallows you into an abyss
It’s victims constantly
Long for freedom’s kiss
The pain hits hard like a fist
People must understand that no one
Willingly choose to feel like this
I’ve been depression’s victim
Feeling it squeeze the emotions
From out of my body
Had me walking around like a zombie
Thankful for your music
Coming to the rescue
Yes I smile
But behind it
Lies a pain
Like nothing that
I have ever felt before
I am mourning you
Crying the blues
Praying to God
Because I don’t know
What to do
This pain is killing me inside
No one will ever know the reason
Behind what I am feeling inside
I am trying hard to deal with
The pain right now
Is so unreal
Wishing that we had
More time to hear
More of your melodies
More time to enjoy
More memories
Of concerts, new music and videos
Now we are left with wondering
What another albums
Could have been in store
For us to enjoy
Why were you taken away
From us so soon
Your voice could sing any genre
Loved your covers of Billie Jean
And Nothing Compares 2 U
Your lyrics were always just
What we needed
Your music was everything
I say this with the utmost sincerity
From the looks of it
The pain that I am feeling ending
Appears to be nowhere in sight
People who aren’t fans
Will never understand
The treasure that was lost
This is what I mean about Chris Cornell’s voice, he could sing anything. Listen to him sing Billie Jean!! He slayed it!! Okay!!
Let me start off by saying that I have Not watched an award show since the 90s as far as I am concerned today’s music isn’t good music at all. In my day artist cared about making a great album and not just making a hit song. Man, where did music go wrong? The artist from the 80s and 90s helps the music of today to be halfway worth listening to. The music today samples a lot of the old music of yesterday. With that being said I am Not pleased about the tribute that was given to Chris Cornell a moment of silence!? Like you folks have to be kidding me!! Chris Cornell deserved way more than a moment of silence.
Yeah, I know it sounds like I’m in my feelings well that’s because I am. I am beyond disappointed. I’m glad that I don’t watch award shows especially the Billboards awards they’re absolute garbage anyway. Chris Cornell passed way on a Wednesday and you are telling me that they couldn’t come up with a better tribute than what he got?! Stick a fork in me because I’m done. Nothing against Cher, Celine Dion or Drake if you like watching your grandma parading around in sheer garments at 71, a walking white rose that has been plucked from dress and synthesized voices. Enlighten me were those the original outfits Cher wore when I was a teenager I have got to know?! Ummmm Cher you cannot turn back time you’re a grandma’s age no disrespect. What was Celine Dion wearing last night?! Drake won an award nothing against synthesized voices however Robert Troutman did it better just ask 2Pac California Love baby!!!
If I was in charge of giving a tribute for Chris Cornell it would have been truly memorable. The moment of silence didn’t last because the people in the audience didn’t have enough respect to stay silent for long. What can I say that’s just the way of the world. Okay I am done ranting. On a lighter note U2, Dave Mustaine, Areosmith, Queensryche, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Metallica gave a tribute to Chris Cornell. Thank goodness for the artist from years ago they are keeping great music alive.
Be Lifted 