I was in Bunnings and I could faintly hear a Janet
Jackson song that I really love. One of the staff was singing along
too.
"Together again"
Songwriters: James Samuel Harris / Janet Damita Jo Jackson / Terry Steven Lewis
Together Again lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Why did I love this song? I didn't even know the words properly. I love
the tune and the beat, the emotion in her voice. I love the
beautiful progressions and the key change is just right, perfect, in fact.
I listened many more times. Then I looked it up on the internet. It
is about the death of a loved one. Who knew? This is such a joyful song.
Check out the words - they are very insightful and comforting. Here is a link
to the words:-
https://genius.com/Janet-jackson-together-again-lyrics
When you play the song, diminish the drumbeat, if you can.
I challenge you not to cry. I cried.
So,
How come music make us cry? For me, to make me cry,
a tune has to be familiar AND well sung, but there also has to be a delightful
surprise.
For example, I was driving once, and the radio
announcer said next up “Silent Night” sung by Sinead O'Connor. I thought ‘ho
hum’. However when it came on - sung beautifully, quietly and slowly, I
dissolved into tears. I was driving. It was tricky.
I've decided to have “Together Again” at my
funeral.
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