Still Real

I read this article on the SMH website about how listening to music with positive lyrics makes you a nicer/more helpful/considerate person. *laughs* I have known that for ages. It's why I stopped listening to Marilyn Manson, Slipknot, Tool, etc. I got rid of my 'angry/hate' music because it was affecting me too much. A year after I gave up the last remnants of that music, George released their album Unity (2003). It blew me away with it's hopeful message. It contained within it all my deepest longings for beauty, goodness, honesty, truth, nature and love. I listened to it over and over and felt my heart and thoughts change dramatically.


George - Still Real





I still really admire Katie Noonan and her desire to make this kind of music. In a world that is so hurt and hating, she is so different. She hasn't lost her ability to see life's goodness either after so many years of being in the industry or being now married with two young sons. Marriage and children can sometimes distract you from these higher ideals as you get caught up in the busy-ness of life... but I believe she still holds firmly to those ideals. Plus she likes jazz... and the Beatles... haha I think she's great. When I was 18 and listening to this music, she helped me hold firmly onto goodness and believe that was still worth fighting for.

When I listen to music, I often can't help but sing along. The lyrics are powerful, so I thought I'd post them... :)



I wonder how long I can sustain this mystery
I wonder how we thought we'd get here without strife
I try to recall the beauty
that brought us here
And I cling to that, I cling to that, I cling to that for my life

They say they understand the turmoil that unsettles you
And I say you just fulfill your end of the deal
and I'll fulfill mine
Once we reveal ourselves we're so quick, so quick to analyse
I just want you to be free and enjoy this ride

So go on I'll tell you it's alright
Go on, please tell me you're fine
Don't ever let them get you down
'cause everything that really, really matters
is still real

I'd love to see you shine with every possible radiance
And ignore any thoughts that weren't planted by good
And let intention motivate and stimulate, that is all
And let the cloud that hangs above drift off into the sunset
night

So go on I'll tell you it's alright
Go on, please tell me you're fine
Don't ever let them get you down
'cause everything that really, really matters
is still real


Love,
Cathrine