Theme Song 2008

[j_cheney]

I'm not big on resolutions, so I'm trying to think about what my theme song will be for 2008.

2007 was "You Can't Lose Them All" by Kim Richey.

I got good luck in my pocket
and a good shine on my shoes.
I got a silk shirt in my closet
That I'm not afraid to use.
A little fortune cookie told me
Help is on the way.
The tables may be turning.
It could happen any day 'cause

(Chorus)
You can't lose them all.
You can't lose them all.
No, you can't lose them all.


I could go down in history.
I could go up in smoke.
Be the center of attention
Or the butt of every joke
But everytime I get shot down
I justify the risk
Because I come a little closer
To a hit with every miss.

(CHORUS)

Outside my window there's a blue horizon
But it seems so far away
A ray of hope that I can keep my eyes on.

If I'm playing on the B-team
Or I'm sitting on the bench
It ain't for lack of trying
Or a lack of confidence.
When I reach my full potential,
When somebody gets my drift,
The stars are gonna line up
And the tides are gonna shift 'cause

You can't lose them all.
You can't lose them all.
No, you can't lose them all.


2006 was "Failure" by The Kings of Convenience.

(Really, the chorus is the only part that struck me as important)
Failure is always the best way to learn,
Retracing your steps 'til you know.
Have no fear your wounds will heal.


I tend to think of these things appearing organically...rather like the Murry family's beliefs about dogs in "A Swiftly Tilting Planet". So as soon as one shows up--wet and bedraggled--at my door, I should be able to recognize it as 'the song of the year'.

Comments

[marshall-payne.livejournal.com]

I can't pick which song is yours, but for me in 2008 I like "You Can't Lose Them All." In this subbing game we all lose, and often, but this title speaks much truth! :)

[j-cheney.livejournal.com]

We'll just have to see what pops up for 2008, however, that IS a great song. Feel free to use it. ;o)

[barrieinca.livejournal.com]

I will look forward to hearing your song for 2008!

[theladywolf.livejournal.com]

I prefer your 2007 theme song. I like to think I've already done your 2008 one. :)

[j-cheney.livejournal.com]

;o)

[rcloenen-ruiz.livejournal.com]

I like the 2007 song too. Yup, the third stanza in particular...that speaks to me :)

[j-cheney.livejournal.com]

That's the one for me, also. "When somebody gets my drift" is sooooo true!