Thursday, February 9, 2012
So many songs deal with love. Within that category, many talk about finding "the one" or a soul-mate. One of my favorite songs by Blake Shelton is "God Gave Me You." It is a touching song about a man's love for his wife and how he feels truly blessed to have her presence in his life. It's message is similar to that in "I'm Going to Love You Through It" by Martina McBride which showcases a man's love and support for his wife while she undergoes painful surgeries and treatments to overcome breast cancer. These two songs are good examples that when two people truly love each other, they will stay together through thick and thin regardless of the consequences. Lee Brice lists everything he could have done if he had stayed single and never met his wife, but then adds, "But if I was a single man out there and on the loose, I'd be looking for a woman like you." He also sings "Love Like Crazy" in which he gives advice that the best thing you can do in a relationship is just keep loving one another. Country songs especially, like the ones I have mentioned do a great job of illustrating passionate, undying love for one another despite the challenges that the course of life presents. Together, they combine to create the characteristics of a relationship that I would like to have with someone. I want to have an honest, faithful, loving relationship that can handle the bumps along the way. These songs all illustrate committed relationships that work through tough times. I also want a relationship like that sung in "Honey Bee" where the couple's interests complement each other and they share many common values. Through these songs, I have come to believe in finding a soul-mate. However, I know that if I do find a soul-mate, that does not mean everything will always be perfect. People are just people, regardless of how much you love them. I want to have a love that I can accept their faults, reconcile with them, and emerge stronger out of any conflict. Most importantly, I want to feel unconditional love for someone outside my family.
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I really liked what you said about having a relationship with someone who stays committed through tough times. I also want to have an honest, faithful, loving relationship that can handle the bumps along the way. Having someone who you can get through difficult times with is the sign of a true friend and a lasting relationship. I liked how all of your song lyrics centered around this idea. :)
ReplyDeleteI really liked how you expressed your views on finding a soul mate, especially when you wrote "people are just people, regardless of how much you love them." I think your beliefs about finding a soul mate are great because, while you acknowledge that relationships are not perfect all the time, the songs you chose and your own words show that finding a soul mate is about feeling "unconditional love."
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