"Silly Love Songs"

Paul McCartney wrote about "silly love songs" in the 70s - long before I ever got into songwriting. But, hey, he's Paul McCartney and he can write about anything he wants.

I generally write about "everyday issues" - friendships, frustrations, life changes, the seasons changing...whatever comes to mind. 

But love songs are just not something I really do.

I have nothing against love songs. Not at all! I mean, the greatest songs ever written are about love. What would music do without love and romance?? Love is such a rich subject - the beginning of it, the end of it, the highs and lows...all that makes it a lot easier for songwriters to come up with things to write about, that's for sure!♥️

And I am a diehard romantic. I always want the supercouple on a TV show to finally get together. I'll burst out in song when Lovely Day comes on. (I do draw the line at over-the-top, very public marriage proposals, though, like on a Jumbotron at an NFL game. Who hasn't cringed at those?)

So...why hasn't Cupid aimed his arrow at me songwise? I don't know. I've only written one love song. Ever. It was...okay. 

But last Thursday, I was walking out of a Kinkos in downtown Silver Spring, MD...and a romantic lyric popped into my head. I know, that was a weird place for that to happen. My Muse is a little...strange that way. 

The sweetest melody came along for the ride. I've been working on this song for a week, and I simply can't stop singing it. I don't usually fall that much in love with my own songs. Yes, I like them. A lot. But this has been like falling in love with a guy.

And I'm wondering "Okay, what alien took up residence in my brain and hijacked my usual songwriting??" 

This whole thing has made me realize I should take every opportunity I can to "stretch myself" a bit, and not be afraid to do things I wouldn't normally do. I don't think Cupid will start shooting a ton of arrows at me regularly now. But I'm game if he does! 💘