Friday 29 March 2013 ~ Strange Fruit by Billie Holiday
Great comment posted on You Tube 4 weeks ago, says it all:
“I had heard from a history teacher that each time she sang this she had to cry backstage because she was so moved. But she said she would never stop singing it for the sake of those who had been lynched in the way she is describing. This really is a moving song that touches upon some of the darkest times in American history that textbooks often gloss over. It shows that we NEED music and art to move us and teach us in a way that schools and textbooks cannot.” by Taperz
Songwriters: Damon Frost & Aaron Phiri
Southern trees bear a strange fruit,
Blood on the leaves and blood at the root,
Black bodies swinging in the southern breeze,
Strange fruit hanging from the poplar trees.
Pastoral scene of the gallant south,
The bulging eyes and the twisted mouth,
Scent of magnolias, sweet and fresh,
Then the sudden smell of burning flesh.
Here is fruit for the crows to pluck,
Saturday 23 March 2013 – Lateral Love Australia Song of the Week
What The World Needs Now Is Love…by Burt Bacharach
What the world needs now is love, sweet love
It’s the only thing that there’s just too little of
What the world needs now is love, sweet love,
No not just for some but for everyone.
Lord, we don’t need another mountain,
There are mountains and hillsides enough to climb
There are oceans and rivers enough to cross,
Enough to last till the end of time.
What the world needs now is love, sweet love
It’s the only thing that there’s just too little of
What the world needs now is love, sweet love,
No, not just for some but for everyone.
Lord, we don’t need another meadow
There are cornfields and wheat fields enough to grow
There are sunbeams and moonbeams enough to shine
Oh listen, lord, if you want to know.
What the world needs now is love, sweet love
It’s the only thing that there’s just too little of
What the world needs now is love, sweet love,
No, not just for some but for everyone.
No, not just for some, oh, but just for everyone.
Friday 15th March 2013 - Lateral Love Australia Song of the Week
A Natural Woman … by Carole King
Looking out on the morning rain
I used to feel uninspired
And when I knew I had to face another day
Lord, it made me feel so tired
Before the day I met you, life was so unkind
But your love was the key to peace my mind
Cause you make me feel, you make me feel, you make me feel like
A natural woman
When my soul was in the lost-and-found
You came along to claim it
I didn’t know just what was wrong with me
Till your kiss helped me name it
Now I’m no longer doubtful of what I’m living for
Cause if I make you happy I don’t need no more
Oh, baby, what you’ve done to me
You make me feel so good inside
And I just want to be close to you
You make me fell so alive
Friday 8th March 2013 - Lateral Love Australia Song of the Week
Battle Scars … by Guy Sebastian ft. Lupe Fiasco
“Battle Scars”
(feat. Lupe Fiasco)
[Intro: Lupe Fiasco]
Hope the wound heals but it never does
That’s cause you’re at war with love
You’re at war with love, yeah
[Hook: Guy Sebastian]
These battle scars don’t look like they’re fading
Don’t look like they’re ever going away
They ain’t never gonna change
These battle…
[Verse 1: Lupe Fiasco]
Never let a wound ruin me
But I feel like ruin’s wooing me
Arrow holes, they never close from Cupid on a shooting spree
Feeling stupid cause I know it ain’t no you and me
But when you’re trying to beat the odds up
Been trying to keep your nods up
And you know that you should know
And let her go
But the fear of the unknown
Holding another lover strong
Sends you back into the zone
With no Tom Hanks to bring you home
A lover not a fighter
On the front line with a poem
Trying to write yourself a rifle
Maybe sharpen up a stone
To fight the tanks and drones of you being alone
[Pre-hook: Guy Sebastian]
I wish I never looked, I wish I never touched
I wish that I could stop loving you so much
Cause I’m the only one that’s trying to keep us together
When all of the signs say that I should forget her
I wish you weren’t the best, the best I ever had
I wish that the good outweighed the bad
Cause it’ll never be over, until you tell me it’s over
[Hook: Guy Sebastian]
These battle scars, don’t look like they’re fading
Don’t look like they’re ever going away
They ain’t never gonna change
These battle scars, don’t look like they’re fading
Don’t look like they’re ever going away
They ain’t never gonna change
These battle…
[Verse 2: Lupe Fiasco]
(Then just leave)
You shouldn’t have but you said it
(And I hope you never come back)
It shouldn’t have happened but you let it
Now you’re down on the ground screaming medic
The only thing that comes is the post-traumatic stresses
Shields, body armors and vests don’t properly work
That’s why you’re in a locker full of hurt
The enemy within and all the fires from your friends
The best medicine is to probably just let it win
[Pre-hook: Guy Sebastian]
I wish I couldn’t feel, I wish I couldn’t love
I wish that I could stop cause it hurts so much
And I’m the only one that’s trying to keep us together
When all of the signs say that I should forget her
I wish you weren’t the best, the best I ever had
I wish that the good outweighed the bad
Cause it’ll never be over, until you tell me it’s over
[Hook: Guy Sebastian]
These battle scars, don’t look like they’re fading
Don’t look like they’re ever going away
They ain’t never gonna change
These battle scars, don’t look like they’re fading
Don’t look like they’re ever going away
They ain’t never gonna change
These battle…
[Bridge: Guy Sebastian & Lupe Fiasco]
Cause you’ve set me on fire
I’ve never felt so alive, yeah
Hoping wounds heal, but it never does
That’s because you’re at war with love
And I’m at the point of breaking
And it’s impossible to shake it
See, you hoped the wound heals, but it never does
That’s cause you’re at war with love
Hope it heals, but it never does
That’s cause you’re at war with love!
[Hook: Guy Sebastian]
These battle scars, don’t look like they’re fading
Don’t look like they’re ever going away
They ain’t never gonna change
These battle scars, don’t look like they’re fading
Don’t look like they’re ever going away
They ain’t never gonna change
These battle scars, don’t look like they’re fading
Don’t look like they’re ever going away
They ain’t never gonna change
These battle…
Friday 22nd February 2013 - Lateral Love Australia Song of the Week
When I See You Smile … by Bad English
Sometimes I wonder
How I’d ever make it through,
Through this world without having you
I just wouldn’t have a clue
‘Cause sometimes it seems
Like this world’s closing in on me,
And there’s no way of breaking free
And then I see you reach for me
Sometimes I wanna give up
I wanna give in, I wanna quit the fight
And then I see you, baby
And everything’s alright, everything’s alright
When I see you smile
I can face the world,
oh oh, you know I can do anything
When I see you smile
I see a ray of light,
oh oh, I see it shining right through the rain
When I see you smile
Oh yeah, baby when I see you smile at me
Baby there’s nothing
in this world that could ever do
What a touch of your hand can do
It’s like nothing that I ever knew
And when the rain is falling
I don’t feel it, ’cause you’re here with me now
And one look at you baby
Is all I’ll ever need, you’re all I’ll ever need
Sometimes I wonder
How I’d ever make it through,
Through this world without having you
I just wouldn’t have a clue
‘Cause sometimes it seems
Like this world’s closing in on me,
And there’s no way of breaking free
And then I see you reach for me
Sometimes I wanna give up
I wanna give in, I wanna quit the fight
And then I see you, baby
And everything’s alright, everything’s alright
When I see you smile
I can face the world,
oh oh, you know I can do anything
When I see you smile
I see a ray of light,
oh oh, I see it shining right through the rain
When I see you smile
Oh yeah, baby when I see you smile at me
Baby there’s nothing
in this world that could ever do
What a touch of your hand can do
It’s like nothing that I ever knew
And when the rain is falling
I don’t feel it, ’cause you’re here with me now
And one look at you baby
Is all I’ll ever need, you’re all I’ll ever need
Friday 15th February 2013 - Lateral Love Australia Song of the Week
You Are the Sunshine of My Life … by Frank Sinatra
Sing along with Frank …
You are the sunshine of my life
That’s why I’ll always be around
You are the apple of my eye
Forever you’ll stay (be) in my heart
I know that this is the beginning
Though I loved you for one million years
But if I thought our love was ending
I’d find myself drowning in my own tears
You are the sunshine of my life
That’s why I’ll always be around
You are the apple of my eye
Forever you’ll stay (be) in my heart
You must have known that I was lonely
Because you came to my rescue
And though I know that this is heaven
How could so much love be inside of you
You are the sunshine of my life
That’s why I’ll always be around
You are the apple of my eye
Forever you’ll stay (be) in my heart
(’cause you are)
You are the sunshine – of my life
(of my life, of my life)
(light my fire baby, light my fire,…)
Friday 8th February 2013 - Lateral Love Australia Song of the Week
You’re the Top … by Ethel Merman & Bing Crosby
At words poetic, I’m so pathetic
That I always have found it best,
Instead of getting ‘em off my chest,
To let ‘em rest unexpressed.
I hate parading my serenading
As I’ll probably miss a bar,
But if this ditty is not so pretty,
At least it’ll tell you how great you are.
You’re the top!
You’re the Colosseum,
You’re the top!
You’re the Louvre Museum,
You’re a melody
From a symphony by Strauss,
You’re a Bendel bonnet,
A Shakespeart sonnet,
You’re Mickey Mouse.
You’re the Nile,
You’re the Tower of Pisa,
You’re the smile on the Mona Lisa.
I’m a worthless check,
A total wreck, a flop,
But if, Baby, I’m the bottom,
You’re the top
Your words poetic
Are not pathetic
On the other hand, boy, you shine
And I can feel after every line
A thrill divine down my spine.
Now gifted humans like Vincent Youmans
Might think that your song is bad,
But for a person who’s just rehearsin’
Well I gotta say this my lad:
You’re the top!
You’re Mahatma Ghandi.
You’re the top!
You’re Napolean brandy.
You’re the purple light
Of a summer night in Spain,
You’re the National Gall’ry,
You’re Garbo’s sal’ry,
You’re cellophane.
You’re sublime,
You’re a turkey dinner.
You’re the time of the Derby winner.
I’m a toy balloon that is fated soon to pop.
But if, Baby, I’m the bottom,
You’re the top!
You’re the top!
You’re a Ritz hot toddy.
You’re the top!
You’re a Brewster body.
You’re the boats that glide
On the sleepy Zuider Zee,
You’re a Nathan Panning,
You’re Bishop Manning,
You’re broccoli.
You’re a prize,
You’re a night at Coney,
You’re the eyes of Irene Bordoni,
I’m a broken doll,
A fol-de-rol, a blop,
But if, Baby, I’m the bottom,
You’re the top.
You’re the top!
You’re an Arrow collar.
You’re the top!
You’re a Coolidge dollar.
You’re the nimble tread
Of the feet of Fred Astaire,
You’re an O’Neill drama,
You’re Whistler’s mama,
You’re Camembert.
You’re a rose,
You’re Inferno’s Dante,
You’re the nost of the great Durante.
I’m just in the way,
As the French would say
“De trop,”
But if, Baby, I’m the bottom,
You’re the top.
You’re the top!
You’re a Waldorf salad.
You’re the top!
You’re a Berlin ballad.
You’re a baby grand
Of a lady and a gent.
You’re an old dutch master,
You’re Mrs. Aster,
You’re Pepsodent.
You’re romance,
You’re the steppes of Russia,
You’re the pants on a Roxy usher.
I’m a lazy lout
That’s just about to stop,
But if Baby,
I’m the bottom,
You’re the top!
You’re the top!
You’re a dance in Bali.
You’re the top!
You’re a hot tamale.
You’re an angel,
you simply too, too, too divine,
You’re a Botticelli,
You’re Keats, You’re Shelley,
You’re Ovaltine.
You’re a boon,
You’re the dam at Boulder,
You’re the moon
Over Mae West’s shoulder.
I’m a nominee of the G.O.P. or GOP,
But if, Baby, I’m the bottom,
You’re the top!
You’re the top!
You’re the Tower of Babel.
You’re the top!
You’re the Whitney Stable.
By the River Rhine,
You’re a sturdy stein of beer,
You’re a dress from Saks’s,
You’re next year’s taxes,’
You’re stratosphere.
You’re my thoist,
You’re a Drumstick Lipstick,
You’re da foist
In da Irish svipstick,
I’m a frightened frog
That can find no log to hop,
But if, Baby,
I’m the bottom,
You’re the top!
Friday 1st February 2013 - Lateral Love Australia Song of the Week
Our Love Is Here To Stay … by Nat King Cole
Sing along with Nat
It’s very clear, our love is here to stay
Not for a year but ever and a day
The radio and the telephone and the movies that we know
May just be passing fancies and in time may go
But oh, my dear, our love is here to stay
Together we’re going a long, long way
In time the Rockies may crumble, Gibraltar may tumble
They’re only made of clay
But our love is here to stay
Friday 25 January 2013 – Lateral Love Australia Song of the Week
I Will Survive … by Gloria Gaynor
Sing along with Gloria
At first I was afraid
I was petrified
Kept thinkin’ I could never live
Without you by my side;
But then I spent so many nights
Thinkin’ how you did me wrong
And I grew strong
And so you’re back
From outta space
I just walked in to find you here
With that sad look upon your face
I should have changed that stupid lock
I should have made you leave your key
If I’d have known for just one second
You’d back to bother me
Go on now go, walk out the door
Just turn around now
(’cause) you’re not welcome anymore
Weren’t you the one who tried
To hurt me with goodbye
Did you think I crumble
Did you think I’d lay down and die?
Oh no, not i. I will survive
Oh as long as I know how to love
I know I’ll stay alive;
I’ve got all my life to live,
I’ve got all my love to give and I’ll survive,
I will survive. Hey hey.
It took all the strength I had
Not to fall apart
Kept trying’ hard to mend the pieces
Of my broken heart,
And I spent oh so many nights
Just feeling sorry for myself.
I used to cry
But now I hold my head up high
And you see me somebody new
I’m not that chained up little person
Still in love with you,
And so you feel like droppin’ in
And just expect me to be free,
Now I’m savin’ all my lovin’
For someone who’s lovin’ me
Friday 18 January 2013 – Lateral Love Australia Song of the Week
How Deep Is Your Love … by The Bee Gees
I know your eyes in the morning sun
I feel you touch me in the pouring rain
And the moment that you wander far from me
I wanna feel you in my arms again
Then you come to me on a summer breeze
Keep me warm in your love
Then you softly leave
And it’s me you need to show
How deep is your love
Chorus
How deep is your love, how deep is your love
I really mean to learn
‘Cause we’re living in a world of fools
Breaking us down
When they all should let us be
We belong to you and me
I believe in you
You know the door to my very soul
You’re the light in my deepest darkest hour
You’re my savior when I fall
And you may not think I care for you
When you know down inside that I really do
And it’s me you need to show
How deep is your love
Friday 11 January 2013 – Lateral Love Australia Song of the Week
Have I Told You Lately (That I Love You) … by Rod Stewart
Sing along with Rod …
Have I told you lately that I love you?
Have I told you there’s no one else above you?
Fill my heart with gladness,
take away all my sadness,
Ease my troubles, that’s what you do.
For the morning sun in all it’s glory,
Meets the day with hope and comfort too,
You fill my life with laughter,
somehow you make it better,
Ease my troubles, that’s what you do.
There’s a love less defined,
And it’s yours and it’s mine,
Like the sun.
And at the end of the day,
We should give thanks and pray,
To The One, to The One.
Friday 28 December 2012 – Lateral Love Australia Song of the Week
What The World Needs Now (1965) … by Jackie DeShannon
Sing along with Jackie …
What the world needs now is love, sweet love
It’s the only thing that there’s just too little of
What the world needs now is love, sweet love
No, not just for some but for everyone
Lord, we don’t need another mountain
There are mountains and hillsides enough to climb
There are oceans and rivers enough to cross
Enough to last until the end of time
What the world needs now is love, sweet love
It’s the only thing that there’s just too little of
What the world needs now is love, sweet love
No, not just for some but for everyone
Lord, we don’t need another meadow
There are corn fields and wheat fields enough to grow
There are sunbeams and moonbeams enough to shine
Oh, listen Lord, if You want to know
What the world needs now is love, sweet love
It’s the only thing that there’s just too little of
What the world needs now is love, sweet love
No, not just for some, oh but just for every, every, everyone
What the world needs now is love, sweet love
(Whoa, whoa, is love)
What the world needs now is love, sweet love
(Oh, oh, is love)
What the world needs now is love, sweet love
(Whoa, whoa, is love)
