 Sad Songs Say So...Little
Madge:
My songwriting turned an interesting corner when I sat down after my divorce a couple years ago, and started writing this sad, mopey song, and then stopped.
"What if I wrote the OPPOSITE--a happy breakup song?"
And I did, and it is still one of my favorite songs to sing, because it uplifts me. It's not Pollyanna happy, it's more like poignant, strong, "I Will Survive" type stuff.
But I think it's still cathartic to write sad songs and sing 'em (and listen to 'em), as long as, in the end, you feel better and empowered.
I will no longer sing certain old songs of mine that come from a disempowered victim-y place. Nor will I indulge myself by listening to that stuff.
Luckily, there is plenty of good stuff out there--I love Brazilian music cuz even when the lyrics are a bummer, the music tends to be so upbeat.
Love songs in general: yay!
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