Well, howdy there! Let’s talk about them songs, you know, the ones with “song” right there in the name. I ain’t no fancy music expert, but I know what I like, and I reckon plenty of folks feel the same.
First off, what makes a song with “song” in the title special? I guess it’s like yellin’ real loud what you’re all about. Like, “Hey! Pay attention! This here is a SONG!” You get it? It’s like when you’re bakin’ a pie and you slap a big ol’ sign on it that says “PIE!” Ain’t no mistakin’ what you’re gettin’.
Now, I’ve heard a few of these “song” songs in my day. Some good, some not so good. Take that fella Paul Simon, he sang about “Graceland.” That ain’t exactly got “song” in the title, but it’s a song about a place, and places can have their own songs, you know? Like the wind whistlin’ through the cornfields, that’s a song if I ever heard one. Or the crickets chirpin’ at night, that’s another. The world’s full of songs, just gotta listen real close.
Then there’s them rappers, like that fella Tupac and his buddy Dr. Dre. They made a song about California, callin’ it “California Love.” Again, no “song” in the name, but it’s a song about a feelin’, and feelin’s, well, they’re just about the most song-like things there is. Makes you wanna tap your feet and maybe even do a little jig, even if your old bones ain’t what they used to be.
And that Ace Frehley, he sang about “New York Groove.” Now, a groove, that’s definitely got somethin’ to do with a song. It’s the beat, the rhythm, the thing that gets you movin’. You feel it in your chest, thump-thump, thump-thump, like a heartbeat. That’s the groove, and a good groove can make a song stick in your head like molasses on a hot day.
There’s also that gal, Maggie Rogers, singin’ about “Alaska.” That’s a far-off place, I reckon, but every place has its own tune, its own way of soundin’. And a song can take you there, even if you ain’t never left your porch swing. Music’s like a magic carpet, I tell ya, takin’ you wherever you wanna go.
- Songs about feelings: Like that California song, some songs just tell you how someone feels. Happy, sad, angry, in love… it’s all in there. And sometimes, hearin’ someone else’s feelin’s in a song can help you figure out your own.
- Songs about places: Like that Graceland song, or the one about Alaska. These songs paint a picture with words and music. You can almost see the place, smell the air, feel the ground under your feet.
- Songs about… well, songs!: Now, these are the ones we’re really talkin’ about, ain’t they? The ones with “song” right there in the name. It’s like the song is singin’ about itself. Meta somethin’-or-other, my grandkids would say. I just say it’s plain clever.
And what makes a good song a good song? Well, for me, it’s gotta have a tune you can hum along to, even if you ain’t got the best voice in the world. And the words gotta mean somethin’, even if it’s just somethin’ simple like “I love you” or “I miss you” or “That’s a mighty fine lookin’ rooster.” And it’s gotta have that somethin’ special, that spark, that thing that makes you wanna listen to it over and over again.
I heard someone talkin’ about a song called “On the Game” the other day. Said it had a real catchy tune. Catchy tunes are important, you know. They stick in your head, and you find yourself hummin’ them while you’re doin’ the dishes or weedin’ the garden. A catchy tune is like a good fishin’ lure, it just reels you right in.
So, there you have it, my thoughts on them songs with “song” in the title. They’re about all sorts of things – places, feelin’s, and even about songs themselves. But the best ones, well, they’re the ones that make you feel somethin’, the ones that stick with you long after the music stops. They’re the ones that remind you that life, just like a good song, is full of ups and downs, highs and lows, happy times and sad times. And that’s alright, because that’s just the way it’s supposed to be. Like the old folks used to say, “It ain’t a song if it ain’t got a little bit of sorrow in it.” Now go on and listen to a few songs, maybe you’ll find a new favorite.
And one more thing: Don’t let anyone tell you what kind of music to like. If it sounds good to you, that’s all that matters. Whether it’s country, rock and roll, or some fancy opera stuff, if it makes you happy, then that’s your song. And that’s good enough for me.
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