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Don't cryyyyy out louuuud.

I was in the grocery store the other day, shopping for a few things before I went home, and heard that song on the muzak--Don't Cry Out Loud, or whatever the hell it was called. That was one of those songs that we'd always just sing, not really paying attention to the lyrics, but the other day in the store, I actually listened to what was being said. I'm sure this has been mentioned before, I *know* I remember one of my friends talking about it, but sheesh. What a message!

Don't cry out loud, just keep it inside, remember to hide your feelings. Fly high and proud, and if you should fall, remember you almost had it all.

I mean, holy shit. Seriously. Remember to hide your feelings? Remember you almost had it all? Good god. Talk about a kick in the nuts. I remember people used to dedicate that song to one another all the time. It's kind of like Every Breath You Take, by the Police. All those people who sighed and said 'it's our song,' that had never really *listened* to the lyrics, and had no idea that it was about some STALKER! Sheesh!

No, there's no real point to this entry asid from that. It just struck me as I was watching the wind blow the two trees outside my window.

I love having a window.

Posted by Liz at February 13, 2004 12:04 PM