Well, howdy there! Let’s yak about them songs, you know, the ones with “live” smack-dab in the title. Don’t go thinkin’ this is some fancy-pants music lesson, it ain’t. It’s just a good ol’ chinwag about tunes that make you wanna tap your feet and maybe even holler a bit.
Now, you got all sorts of songs, right? Some fellers sing about livin’ the high life, like them city slickers with their fancy cars and shiny shoes. Then you got others singin’ ’bout just gettin’ by, you know, makin’ do with what you got. That’s life, ain’t it? Ups and downs, like a bumpy dirt road.
One song that comes to mind is “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life” by them two singers, Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes. Heard it in a movie once, somethin’ ’bout dancin’. It’s a real purdy song, makes you think ’bout all the good times you’ve had, even if they were just sittin’ on the porch swing watchin’ the fireflies.
Then there’s that feller Pitbull and that other one, Ne-Yo, singin’ ’bout “Time of Our Lives”. Now, that’s a song that makes you wanna get up and shake what your mama gave ya! It’s all about havin’ fun and not worryin’ ’bout tomorrow, which is good sometimes, I reckon. But you gotta remember to plant your taters too, can’t just be dancin’ all day long.
And don’t forget that rockin’ song “Livin’ After Midnight” by Judas Priest. Loud as a rooster at dawn, that one! It’s the kinda song you listen to when you’re feelin’ frisky and wanna kick up your heels. My grandson, he likes this kind of music, always stompin’ his feet around.
- Makes ya wanna holler, I tell ya!
- Makes me wanna go square dancin’ sometimes.
- But I’m too old for that now, my bones ain’t what they used to be.
There’s a whole heap of songs about livin’ life to the fullest. OneRepublic has this song, “I Lived”, and it’s like a big ol’ shout to the heavens, saying “I was here! I did somethin’!” That’s what we all want, ain’t it? To leave our mark on this ol’ world, even if it’s just a small one. Like plantin’ a good crop of corn or teachin’ your grandkids how to bake a decent pie.
Some songs, they talk about livin’ here on Earth, what it’s like to wake up every mornin’ and see the sun rise, or feel the rain on your face. They tell stories about workin’ hard, lovin’ your family, and findin’ joy in the simple things. Like a warm cup of coffee on a cold mornin’, or a good laugh with your friends. That’s what really matters, not all that fancy stuff them city folks are always chasin’. Give me a good song and a porch swing any day.
You see, music, it’s like a mirror. It reflects back all the different ways we live our lives. It can make you happy, it can make you sad, it can make you wanna dance, or it can make you wanna sit and think. And them songs with “live” in the title? They’re a reminder to do just that – live! Every day is a gift, even the hard ones. You just gotta keep on keepin’ on, like a stubborn ol’ mule pullin’ a plow.
Now, I ain’t no expert on music, not by a long shot. I just like what I like, and I know what makes my heart sing. And these songs about livin’, well, they do just that. They remind me that life is precious, and that we gotta make the most of it, every single day. So go on, put on some music, tap your feet, and live a little. You ain’t gettin’ any younger, that’s for sure.
And if you’re lookin’ for some new songs with live in the title, well, there’s plenty of ’em out there. Rock songs, country songs, pop songs, you name it. Just gotta poke around a bit and see what tickles your fancy. There’s all kinds of songs with “live” in them, rock and roll, pop, even that jazzy stuff. My neighbor’s kid listens to all kinds of music, always has his headphones on.
So there you have it, a little chat about songs with “live” in the title. Hope it made you smile, or maybe even hum a tune. And remember, life ain’t always easy, but it’s always worth livin’. Just like a good song, it has its ups and downs, its fast parts and its slow parts, but in the end, it’s all part of the melody. So keep on singin’, keep on dancin’, and keep on livin’. That’s all there is to it.
