Say Something

Some of the most beautiful songs are so, so sad. And sometimes I play them just because they are so sad. I'm not sad, but there are times when a sad song feels just right.

"Say Something" by Great Big World is one of those heart-wrenching songs, and I get lost in it. It makes me cry, which my son has seen happen. Whenever he hears any part of the song, he says "This is a very sad song."

Today "All of Me" by John Legend was playing and Sam said "This is a sad song." I said it was not - it is a love song. 

"Say everything I'm giving up on you," Sam said. "That is a very sad song. It is playing when you cry."

The kid has an astounding memory. He's also very interested in feelings.

And don't worry. Sometimes I play Frank Mills' "The Happy Song" on repeat. Life has room for both.