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.)
