I was thinking about Angela the other night (are you surprised?) and it struck me that althought my situation here (don't ask) is not ideal, it really just doesn't matter.
I'm an unapologetic fan of Billy Joel, especially his older music, and this song began playing in my head...perfect.
So Angela, this is for you.
I love you, baby.
When you look into my eyes
And you see the crazy gypsy in my soul
It always comes as a surprise
when I feel my withered roots begin to grow
Well I never had a place
That I could call my very own
But that's all right my love
'Cause you're my home.
When you touch my weary head
And you tell me everything will be all right
You say use my body for your bed
And my love will keep you warm throughout the night
Well I'll never be a stranger
And I'll never be alone
Wherever we're together
That's my home.
Home could be the Pennsylvania Turnpike
Indiana's early morning dew
High up in the hills of California
Home is just another word for you
Well I never had a place that I could call my very own
But that's all right my love 'cause you're my home
If I travel all my life
And i never get stop and settle down
Long as I have you by my side
There's a roof above and good walls all around
You're my castle, you're my cabin
And my instant pleasure dome
I need you in my house
'Cause you're my home...
You're my home.
And you see the crazy gypsy in my soul
It always comes as a surprise
when I feel my withered roots begin to grow
Well I never had a place
That I could call my very own
But that's all right my love
'Cause you're my home.
When you touch my weary head
And you tell me everything will be all right
You say use my body for your bed
And my love will keep you warm throughout the night
Well I'll never be a stranger
And I'll never be alone
Wherever we're together
That's my home.
Home could be the Pennsylvania Turnpike
Indiana's early morning dew
High up in the hills of California
Home is just another word for you
Well I never had a place that I could call my very own
But that's all right my love 'cause you're my home
If I travel all my life
And i never get stop and settle down
Long as I have you by my side
There's a roof above and good walls all around
You're my castle, you're my cabin
And my instant pleasure dome
I need you in my house
'Cause you're my home...
You're my home.
I’ve written about Billy Joel before; my piece can be found here:
http://open.salon.com/blog/smithery/2009/01/26/billy_joel_worst_songwriter_ever_no
~xoxoxo~
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Comments
I cannot believe the words have PA and CA!!
And you know it - your heart is my home and I am safe there.
Barry, I love you with all that I am. Thank you for this, sweetheart.
mmmmmmwwwaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!
I do want to thank you all for stopping by and sharing this song with Angela and me. I love the words and their meaning...I hope you do, too.
Again, thank you.
Love it.
R
;)
You two are delightful. *sigh*