The Meaning Behind the Song...

[MOHLovesAlaska]

 This is a post that I will do every day (with exceptions when times are unavoidable when I cannot post). I will post one song per day and explain the meaning of that song. I will also post where I received the information so you can check it out for yourself, I will also post a link for the song so you can listen to it... If you have a request that you would like to see posted you can either post it yourself or just leave your request here for me to post it for you...If you choose to do it yourself then please provide the information where you got it from...

The first song I'm going to do is of course my favorite overall...Enjoy the read, as well as the song...

Foolish Games (LP Version)   by Jewel...

Jewel Kilcher, an American singer-songwriter known simply as Jewel, wrote and released her hit song “Foolish Games” in 1996, and it quickly became an international sensation. The hauntingly beautiful ballad stayed at the top of the charts for weeks, and its emotional lyrics and powerful melody resonated with millions of listeners worldwide. So, what is the meaning behind this classic song? Let’s take a deeper look and explore the inspiration behind Jewel’s heartbreaking lyrics. 

“Foolish Games” is a song about love and heartbreak, about the pain of letting go of someone you love and the regret that comes with realizing how much you took them for granted. It’s a song that speaks to anyone who has ever been in love, anyone who has ever felt the sting of rejection, and anyone who has ever wished they could go back in time and do things differently. At its core, “Foolish Games” is a song about the risks we take in love, and how sometimes those risks can lead to heartbreak and regret. At the beginning of the song, Jewel sings about the uncertainty of love and how it can be both wonderful and terrifying at the same time. She confesses to her lover that she’s afraid of losing him and that she doesn’t know how to make their love last: Jewel wrote “Foolish Games” during a time of heartbreak in her own life. She was struggling in a tumultuous relationship with her then-boyfriend, and the song was a way for her to express her pain and frustration. In an interview with People Magazine, Jewel spoke about the inspiration behind the song, saying: “I was in an affair with a guy who wouldn’t commit, and I felt like I was doing all the sacrificing. Finally, I said, ‘I’m leaving.’ Once I did, he wanted me back so badly, but I didn’t go back because I knew I would just be sacrificing again. The song was about that. ”Jewel’s personal experience with heartbreak and betrayal is what gives “Foolish Games” its emotional depth and beauty. It’s a song that speaks to the universal experience of love, loss, and regret and resonates with listeners of all ages and backgrounds. Since its release in 1996, “Foolish Games” has become a timeless classic and one of Jewel’s most beloved songs. It has been covered by numerous artists, including Kelly Clarkson, and has been used in movies and TV shows like “Dawson’s Creek” and “Cold Case.” But its impact goes beyond just its popularity and success. “Foolish Games” is a song that has touched the lives of countless listeners, and has helped them to find solace and comfort amid their heartbreak. In her book “Never Broken,” Jewel reflects on the legacy of “Foolish Games,” saying: “I’ve had strangers come up to me and tell me how much that song meant to them, how it helped them through a difficult time or gave them the courage to leave a bad relationship. That’s the power of music, and it’s what makes writing and performing so meaningful to me. ”In the end, “Foolish Games” is a testament to the power of love and the pain that comes with it. It’s a song that speaks to the humanity in us all and reminds us that even in our darkest moments, there is always hope for a brighter tomorrow. (Source comes from The Meaning Behind The Song: Foolish Games by Jewel - Beat Crave) (Side Note: Jewel's book Never Broken is a great read, try it out for yourself...)

Take care and GOD bless...

[01312011Arianna]

@MOHLovesAlaska that's fine we can start monday

[MOHLovesAlaska]

@01312011Arianna, It is 7:47 p.m where I am.

[01312011Arianna]

@MOHLovesAlaska Same it's 7:49 I'm in Tampa f

[MOHLovesAlaska]

@01312011Arianna I'm in Upstate N.Y., and I'm loving the winter right now. I have a sister who lives in Orlando, Fl.

Take care, and GOD bless. 

[MOHLovesAlaska]

Good Friday afternoon, dear friend. Today, we have a second request by @01312011Arianna, and with that request, we will learn the meaning of the song Sk8er Boi by Avril Lavigne. Enjoy the song as well as the read. 

This is a story told from the singer's viewpoint about her rocker boyfriend and a girl he knew in high school who rejected him because he was a skateboarder and she was a snob. Five years later, the Sk8er Boi is famous, and the girl who rejected him is living a boring, unfulfilled life, ruminating on a time when he was into her. The song is a metaphor about two people who are unlikely to be together when in reality they should be a couple. Although their outside appearance differs, they have what it takes to be a great team, yet because the girl was too shallow to see what was inside the punk, she missed out on a great guy. This song proves that you should see beyond the outside appearance and get to know a person before judging them. Most of Avril's songs from this era were about real-life situations culled from her personal experience. In this song, it is apparent that the Sk8er Boi is in fact Avril herself, and she has merely swapped the gender to hide the fact that the Sk8er Boi's experience is hers.

The Sk8er image is undoubtedly Avril's‚ and she certainly did rock up MTV. It is also likely that there was a boy in Napanee, Ontario, who got a popular musical reminder that he missed his chance with the widely desired superstar, Avril. This was one of the songs Avril wrote with The Matrix, a songwriting trio who also worked on "Complicated," "I'm With You," and two other songs on the album. The Matrix started writing songs for other artists in 1999 when their manager asked them to write one for an Australian band, and they realized it was a great way for them to make a living. After Avril, they went on to write hits for Jason Mraz, Liz Phair, and Rihanna. Lavigne performed this at the 2003 Grammy Awards, where she was nominated for five awards, including Best New Artist, but didn't win any. She and her band wore tuxedos to the show, where they watched Norah Jones win pretty much every award Avril was up for. Lavigne's hometown of Napanee, Ontario, has banned skateboarding in its downtown area. This was Lavigne's second single, reaching its US chart peak in November 2002, three months after "Complicated" rose to #2. Her third single, "I'm With You," went to #4 and helped the album sell over 6 million copies in America at a time just before digital downloading took hold. This song helped frame Avril's image, which was that of a down-to-earth tomboy with a unique fashion sense. Avril did, indeed, hang out with a skateboard crowd in her younger years, and while never X Games material, could handle herself on a board (she is seen skateboarding in her video for "Complicated").
She offered an alternative to girly pop stars like Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera, who were clearly the products of marketing departments. How much of Avril's look was crafted by her handlers was up for debate, and that debate raged on the internet, which was still a nascent medium in 2002. Her supporters admired her authenticity and copied her look, which at the time was a tie and lots of bangles. As she got older, her look and sound matured, but she remained wildly popular long past this Sk8er Girl period. In 2003, Paramount Pictures jumped on this trend and bought the rights to the story of the Sk8er Boy to be adapted into a feature film. The concept was either abandoned or placed into development hell, as the film was never completed. In the video for her 2013 song, "Rock N Roll," Avril refers to this song when he tells someone on the phone, "How much more obvious can I make it? He was a boy, she was a girl..." (Source comes from Sk8er Boi by Avril Lavigne - Songfacts) Thank you, @01312011Arianna, for your request and for being a valued Pandora Community member and contributor. 

Have a blessed weekend. Take care, and GOD bless. 

[01312011Arianna]

Thabk you so much for doing this for us

[MOHLovesAlaska]

@01312011Arianna, any time. It has been an honor to fulfill your song request. 

Have a blessed weekend. Take care, and GOD bless. 

[01312011Arianna]

Thank you and you have a blessed weekend as well. I made a additional post to the one I'ma make on Monday. @MOHLovesAlaska Great Monthly Topics - This or That? But I'ma do the other one with you as well.

[MOHLovesAlaska]

@01312011Arianna, I love the idea that you came up with, Great Monthly Topics - This or That? Can't wait to see what you create.

Have a blessed weekend. Take care, and GOD bless.  

[01312011Arianna]

I already posted a little