The other day, a song writer friend of mine asked the question on Facebook "what's your favorite song?" I answered Steamer. Not too many know this song unless you're a Jimmy Buffet fan. And Jimmy didn't even write it. Another friend responded that my answer surprised her. It made me think about why I would consider it my favorite love song - I'm not sure some would consider it a love song. It all boils down to the turn of words the writer used. They evoke such an image for me that I swoon every time I hear that certain verse. That is exactly what I strive for in writing - to evoke an image that leaves the reader hot.
Think about your favorite book. I'll bet there is that one passage, or several passages, that put you there...made your temp rise...warmed your soul...that swoon factor.
That certain verse from Steamer by Jimmy Buffett:
I remember that river
First time we made love
Oh, I still kinda shiver a little
At what I'm thinkin' of
First time we made love
Oh, I still kinda shiver a little
At what I'm thinkin' of
How your dress it just floated
All down around your knees
And I held my breath, my God, my girl
'Cause I could not believe
All down around your knees
And I held my breath, my God, my girl
'Cause I could not believe
(Side Note: Today is the big birthday party for my only grandchild. It's her first birthday and the celebration is a couple of hours from my home. So if you leave me a comment, which I will totally enjoy reading later tonight, I won't be able to respond right away.)
9 comments:
Have a great time at the birthday party. A real milestone turning one. You're right. It's not so much what's being described, but how the words come together to bring out the emotion in us.
Thanks, Margo!
What wonderful lyrics. Really set the mood. Yep, we can only try (really hard) to do that when we write.
Agreed, terrific lyrics. As with everything else, my tastes have changed since I was first in love many (many) moons ago. What I thought "hot" then read a bit pornographic to me now! :-) Hope you had a wonderful day at your granddaughter's first birthday!
Those lyrics are great. Enjoy the birthday party!
As a student of psychology, I found your closing comment profound. There really is a human element in every good story and being part of a relationship is a very human need. Loved the post, thanks!!!
I am home and exhausted but so fun to watch my granddaughter dive into her first cake!
Thanks for all of your comments. I'm glad you enjoyed the post.
Aw, what a fun day I bet it was with your grandbaby! Those lyrics are fantastic. I am jealous when writers, whether its of songs or books, can use words so beautifully. Enjoyed the post!
Thanks, Alicia.
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