Wow!! I haven't done a DOPE post in a super-long time, huh?!? There was a time where I would be so stressed out because I couldn't find poetry and other things that I wanted to share for this particular series of Miss Moon's Musings. After a while, I decided that I could very easily let it go.... and trusted in myself that when inspiration would strike then I will take advantage. Thus... this post!
Most of you should know that I am absolutely cuckoo for all things Bollywood. I recently saw a film that sent me on an emotional rollercoaster... I sighed, I swooned, I raged, I laughed, I cried. "Fanaa" is dope as hell!! It's also streaming on Netflix, so check it out!
Today I am sharing one of the most breathtaking scenes from the movie, and the song that accompanies it. I hope you all will swoon along with me (Aamir Khan.... yum!!) to "Dekho Na". I unfortunately couldn't find a subtitled video on YouTube, so I am including the lyrics in Hindi and English (Because I'm fancy like that! LOL). Lyrics courtesy of BollyWhat.com.
yeh saazish hai buundo.n kii The raindrops are conspiring
koii khwaahish hai chup chup sii with my hidden desire.
yeh saazish hai buundo.n kii The raindrops are conspiring
koii khwaahish hai chup chup sii with my hidden desire.
dekho na... Just look...
hawaa kuchh haule haule The soft, gentle breeze
zubaan se kya kuchh bole bole is saying something extraordinary:
kyo.n duurii hai ab darmiyaan why this distance between us?
dekho na... Just look...
phir na hawaa'e.n ho.ngii itnii besharam Never again will the winds be so impertinent,
phir na Dagmag Dagmag ho.nge ye qadam or my feet so unsteady beneath me.
haay Alas...
phir na hawaa'e.n ho.ngii itnii besharam Never again will the winds be so impertinent,
phir na dag-mag dag-mag ho.nge ye qadam or these steps so unsteady.
saawan yeh siidha nahii.n khufiyaa baRa This isn't a straightforward rain; there's something secretive about it;
kuchh to baraste hu'e kah rahaa it's saying something as it showers down.
samjho na... Try to understand it...
hawaa kuchh haule haule The soft, gentle breeze
zubaan se kya kuchh bole bole is saying something extraordinary:
kyo.n duurii hai ab darmiyaan why this distance between us?
dekho na... Just look...
jugnuu.n jaisii chaahat dekho jale bujhe Watch love, like fireflies, flare and fade away.
miiTHii sii mushkil hai koii kya kare It's such a sweet difficulty; what can anyone do?
jugnuu.n jaisii chaahat dekho jale bujhe Watch love, like fireflies, flare and fade away.
miiTHii sii mushkil hai koii kya kare It's such a sweet difficulty; what can anyone do?
ho.nTHo.n kii arzii aisii THukaraa'o na Don't rebuff the petition on my lips;
saa.nso.n kii marzii ko jhuTHlaa'o na don't doubt the desire of my breath.
chhuu lo na... Touch me...
hawaa kuchh haule haule The soft, gentle breeze
zubaan se kya kuchh bole bole is saying something extraordinary:
kyo.n duurii hai ab darmiyaan why this distance between us?
dekho na... Just look...
I haven't done a Top Five list in ages, so when I was walking last week I thought it would be fun to put together a list of songs that make me feel all romantical and stuff inside. With a single listen, I am transported back to being twelve, having no clue what love is about, but having a lot of dreamy ideas on the subject.
These are songs that (And I wish I was exaggerating)...I usually play on a loop for an hour or so, sighing deeply and swooning up a storm! Hence, I call them SWOON Tunes! LOL
The problem that occurred when I was thinking about the list was that it was really difficult to limit myself to only five songs!! So, in what's (I think) a first for Miss Moon's Musings... I am giving you a top TEN list instead!! These are in no particular order, by the way!
June - Van Hunt
Out of all the songs on my list, this one is the most recent. But please know that just because I've known this song for a shorter time than the others... I still swoon like mad!!! I wish I could accurately put into words what I love about this song. This is a weak attempt at it, I know, but I love the imagery in the lyrics and after first hearing it, I thought to myself that this is a song I would love to have dedicated to me by a fella.
This song is just.... beautiful to my ears! I don't know what it is... I listen to this song ONCE and that's a wrap for the next few hours... I'm listening to this song and singing along.... LOUDLY! That's my agenda!
Play Me - Neil Diamond
Yes, I said it. Neil... Mutha Effin'... Diamond. The Jewish Elvis himself!! I stan for this song big time, and frankly... I blame my Mama for it!!
When I was growing up, Mizz Lennid (My affectionate nickname for Mum) used to clean the house every Sunday and would play her records while doing her various tasks. I would help out and ultimately a lot of the songs she played have become some of my favorite "Cleaning Up" songs. Don't get me started on the Barbra Streisand/Barry Gibb duet "Guilty"....I cannot EVEN hear that song without smelling Mr. Clean!
LOL
But I digress... Play Me is a song I recently rediscovered and it's been OVAH for me ever since. I can tell you quite sincerely... this song is sexy as hell!!! Y'all may be laughing at me for putting Neil on the list, but take a listen and tell me honestly that the temperature didn't raise a bit for you!!
A Song for You - Donny Hathway
I can almost hear the "Yessssss!!!" coming out of some of you upon seeing the title of this song! But this song is not only a classic, but this is another song that if a guy dedicated this to me... we'd probably make babies. Lots and lots of babies!!!! LOL
Elaborate Lives - Adam Pascal and Heather Headley (From "Aida")
I've talked a bit about this song on FaceBook, as well. I've always said that if (God Forbid!) I'm ever in a coma, please call Adam Pascal to my bedside to sing this song, and I will WAKE UP... and probably earn a nice little restraining order in the process!! He'd be like, "Audrey, I'm so glad I can help you wake up from this coma, but could you get your tongue out of my ear?!? I mean.... SECURITY!!!!" Remember that scene in the movie "B.A.P.S." when Halle Berry spots Leon?!? Yep.. kinda like that!! Not gonna lie! LMAO
I've become somewhat of a door-to-door peddler of how swoon-tastic (Yes, another word I just made up!) this song is. I played it once for my best friend and I told her that she is going to sigh dreamily... and she did!! Yes, Natasha.. you did! LOL
One Mo' Gin - D'Angelo
As much as I love D'Angelo's entire album Voodoo, if you looked at my iTunes play stats for the album... this song would be top ranking!!! LOL
There is not a single of my exes I would love to have a moment like this with, but it's still a great song to daydream about and of course, swoon!!!
Heaven Must Be Like This - Ohio Players
This song is not a stranger to Miss Moon's Musings... I've featured it before. But damn, this song is beautiful!!!! This is a song that could be the first dance song at a wedding, and the first song of the Honeymoon playlist!!! LOL
Oh Girl - The Chi-Lites
This is hands down, one of my FAVORITE songs... Ever!!! When I think about it, it might be my FAVORITE! Number One!! In fact, out of all of this songs on this list, this is probably my very first swoon tune!!!
I love this song so much, that if I saw Paul Young on the street, I would probably kick him in the nuts for his awful ear-raping remake. Okay "ear-raping" was harsh, I admit. But that's how much I love the original! LOL
Your Eyes - Adam Pascal (From "Rent")
Okay, I'm super-embarrassed to be placing Adam on this list twice. Look at his picture, even he's going "Really, Audrey?!?". I'm harmless, I assure you! LOL
But you know that famous "Ovaries Exploding" gif, very popular on Tumblr? Well, yeah... this song does that to me!!! Seriously, though... Adam? Please stay very happily married!!! Because if I ever... EVER.. catch wind that you're single, I might be forced to make a fool of myself! I mean MORE than I just did by just typing that last sentence! LMAO
I call this song a HERITAGE swoon tune. Because my wonderful grandmother Vivian, swooned over this song, my Mother and Aunt swooned... and my sister and I swoon as well. We are three generations of swooners! LOL
I have a feeling that my children will be swooning along with me to this song one day!
And there you have it... my Top Ten Swoon Tunes!!! What songs top your list? I'd love to swoon along with you, so leave a comment!! :)
It's the first Saturday Night of May, and I in a bit of a lovey-dovey romantic mood. I am (very!) happily single at the moment, but I know that somewhere out there is the man for me. A man that is kind, loving, respectful, honest, genuine, selfless, giving, funny, sexy and true..... I know that he's out there looking for me the way I'm looking for him. And perhaps he is in a lovey-dovey mood tonight, too! LOL
So for tonight's Saturday Night song, I am playing "You Were Meant for Me" by the one, the only, Donny Hathaway. And I dedicate it to the love of my life, whoever and where ever he is.... I cannot wait to meet you! :)
If you haven't noticed I'm a big-time dreamer, I would be amazed! I will be the first to admit it!!! I'm a dreamer and I'm proud.. I will say it loud!! LOL
And truth be told, there is nothing I would rather do this Saturday Night than to snuggle up in my bed, dream my curly head away, and listen to this song as the soundtrack.
Like John once said, I'm not the only one..... so why not join me tonight if you are so inclined to? I hope that Asa's "Dreamer Girl" will help facilitate some amazing dreams for you!
When thinking on the subject of love, I often find myself thinking about my attitudes about it when I was much younger. I had a very idealist perception of relationships, that wasn't necessarily a bad thing. Especially when I think about the songs that personified love to me as a kid. Today's song for a Saturday Night is one that I adored as a kid. I used to play this song on a loop and just daydream about love. I said to myself, "When I fall in love, I will feel like this....".
I hope that "Love is Everything" will make you feel the same way. And if you are fortunate enough to have someone you feel that way about, hold on to them and cherish them.
It's another Saturday Night in cold NYC, and I thought that warrants a song selection guaranteed to raise the temperature. Who else could fulfill that demand like Prince?
My pick is his amazing rendition of Joni Mitchell's "Case of You". This song makes me daydream like mad, and I hope you all will listen and daydream with me. Enjoy!
My second choice for the "Grown Folks" series for a Saturday Night was a tough one for me, because I had a heck of a time trying to figure out which version of tonight's song choice to select. While the original version is one that is special to my honey and I (I can remember many nights we spent in Corning with the song playing in the background.... mmmm!), I have a soft spot for D'Angelo's remake of the song. And... if I selected the D'Angelo version, I could use it as an excuse to post this:
So you can get the motivation for my decision! LOL I hope you all will enjoy "Heaven Must Be Like This" by D'Angelo, and I hope that you will stare at the above picture and sigh... :-)
Happy Saturday, Everybody!!! For the next couple of weeks, I am going to be picking some very special songs for a Saturday Night. Let's just say that the theme will definitely be "Grown Folks Music". I am starting it with one of my favorite songs from Beres Hammond, "No Disturb Sign". I hope that it will inspire an evening of romance and relaxation.
Tonight is the last Saturday Night in June. I know that I promised to share a Jazz song, but I fell in love with a song this week that I had to post instead, as now seems like the most fitting time to share it. (Those of you that like the Miss Moon's Musings FaceBook page might already know where I'm going with this... LOL)
I hope that in listening to "June" by Van Hunt, you will fall in love with this song as I did! I swear this song is like drinking a couple of glasses of good wine... Instant Mellow!!! It's also fitting, that as I was thinking this song would be PERFECT for a June wedding, that New York State was passing a bill allowing same sex marriage, which will ultimately make this wonderful place I call home the sixth, and largest, state in the union to adopt gay marriage. I have never been more proud to be a New Yorker!!! Love is love, y'all, and I hope that the song for a Saturday Night will inspire love for all of you.
This Saturday Night... I am in a bit of a mellow mood, so I decided to pick a song that encapsulates that feeling. I am hoping that wherever you are, that "Slow Dance" courtesy of John Legend will put a smile on your face and make your Saturday Night a terrific one.
It's another Monday, Y'all! Are you ready to begin another week? Hands? LOL
When you're in a relationship and both you and your significant other work full-time, it can be hard to find the time for romance. Many people look forward to the weekend, as it could perhaps provide you with an opportunity to have some alone time... even if it's just a few moments in bed cuddling!
This week's song selection for Music Therapy is one to inspire you to make it through the week... and to find the time for romance between the 9 to 5! I hope you all will enjoy Johnny Mercer's "Midnight Sun" sung beautifully and masterfully by the one, the only, Ella Fitzgerald.
Your lips were like a red and ruby chalice,
Warmer than the Summer night.
The clouds were like an alabaster palace,
Rising to a snowy height.
Each star its own Aurora Borealis,
Suddenly you held me tight,
I could see the midnight sun.
I can't explain the silver rain that found me,
Or was that a moonlit veil?
The music of the universe around me,
Or was that a nightingale?
And then your arms miraculously found me,
Suddenly the sky turned pale,
I could see the midnight sun.
Was there such a night?
It's still a thrill I don't quite believe;
But after you were gone
There was still some stardust on my sleeve!
The flame of it may dwindle to an ember,
And the stars forget to shine,
And we may see the meadow in December,
Icy white and crystalline.
But oh, my darlin', always I'll remember
When your lips were close to mine,
And I saw the midnight sun.
The flame of it may dwindle to an ember,
And the stars forget to shine,
And we may see the meadow in December,
Icy white and crystalline.
But oh, my darlin', always I'll remember
When your lips were close to mine,
And I saw the midnight sun,
The midnight sun,
The midnight sun,
The midnight sun.
Oh Lord, was I in love with this song in my 20s!!! I used to put the c.d. in my discman (Yes, I'm old! LOL) and play this song on repeat until the batteries died. This is definitely on my "Top 50 Most Romantic Songs" list.
I hope you will enjoy "Crush", on this Saturday Night... and be sure to curl up with the crush of your choice (I pick Grape... just kidding!)
I heard this song earlier this week and fell in love. I've been sitting on it for a few days, knowing that this would be my choice for this Saturday's song. I hope you all will enjoy "Forever" by The Floacist (featuring Musiq Soulchild).
My name is Audrey. I have been called many, many things. My Pirate Sistahs dubbed me Pirate Yemaya Chalice Moon, Mother of the Secret Realm (or Yemmy for short), which I remixed P-Diddy style into Miss Moon the Brooklyn Geechee. This blog is basically all about me and my life. I call it the rantings, ramblings and revelations of your average Brooklyn Geechee.
I have a lot of interests, and I admittedly get a bit dorky about them. So this blog will be about music, movies, politics, tv, getting healthy, and as Lisa Jones dubbed her book Bulletproof Diva (a must read!)... tales of race, sex, and hair.
I hope you like it. And if not, I welcome constructive criticism.
My only rule is be nice or leave.
" by D'Angelo, and I hope that you will stare at the above picture and sigh... :-)
". I hope that it will inspire an evening of romance and relaxation.
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