Whistling (whistling), Whistling (whistling), Dark (dark), Dark (dark)
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Oct
In the periodic series: What Can we Learn from Secular Artists?
I saw They Might Be Giants in concert recently (They are in the midst of their Flood Tour - and it was GREAT btw). I am drawn to their quircky, almost silly, yet obviously deep lyrics – as well as the talent.
It was kinda funny how one lyric (heard in the context of a small venue live concert) immediately made me think of how we put our faith into practice.
A man came up to me and said
“I’d like to change your mind
By hitting it with a rock,” he said,
“Though I am not unkind.”
We laughed at his little joke
And then I happily walked away
And hit my head on the wall of the jail
Where the two of us live today.
From Whistling in the Dark
By They Might Be Giants
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Love that song, love those guys. Wish you’d commentate a bit more on how you were applying the song.
Salut – like their songs, I thought I’d leave it a bit vague and see how others reacted and applied it – if at all.
Can I commentate on how USC Beat Notre Dame again?
This song reminds me of changing Henry’s mind about Notre Dame.
Mary will get you.