This is Day 3 of the 3 Day Quote Challenge (with a twist). Today I chose a song by Tracy Chapman. I have been a fan of her since the 80’s. My older sisters had her first cassette tape back in the day. I love Tracy’s music because all of her songs have purpose. They have a message or a story and this woman has something to say! Tracy speaks on love, but also about political issues, domestic abuse and racism. My sister’s may have had the first album and got me interested in her music, but I owned every album after. I also waited all day to see her in concert, it was a standing room only event so I made sure I was first in line to get the front row. I love so many of her song, but I picked “At This Point In My Life.”
You see when I’ve touched the sky
The earth’s gravity has pulled me down
But now I’ve reconciled that in this world
Birds and angels get the wings to fly
If you can believe in this heart of mine
If you can give it a try
Then I’ll reach inside and find and give you
All the sweetness that I have
There isn’t a real video on youtube but you can listen to the song here:
I’m really enjoying this challenge so I may continue this up until Valentine’s day. However, these will be the last 3 nominations below.
Done so many things wrong I don’t know if I can do right
Oh I, Oh I’ve
Done so many things wrong I don’t know if I can do right
At this point in my life
I’ve done so many things wrong I don’t know if I can do right
If you put your trust in me I hope I won’t let you down
If you give me a chance I’ll try
You see it’s been a hard road the road I’m traveling on
And if I take your hand I might lead you down the path to ruin
I’ve had a hard life I’m just saying it so you’ll understand
That right now, right now, I’m doing the best I can
At this point in my life
At this point in my life
Although I’ve mostly walked in the shadows
I’m still searching for the light
Won’t you put your faith in me
We both know that’s what matters
If you give me a chance I’ll try
You see I’ve been climbing stairs but mostly stumbling down
I’ve been reaching high always losing ground
You see I’ve been reaching high but always losing ground
You see I’ve conquered hills but I still have mountains to climb
And right now right now I’m doing the best I can
At this point in my life
Before we take a step
Before we walk down that path
Before I make any promises
Before you have regrets
Before we talk commitment
Let me tell you of my past
All I’ve seen and all I’ve done
The things I’d like to forget
At this point in my life
At this point in my life
I’d like to live as if only love mattered
As if redemption was in sight
As if the search to live honestly
Is all that anyone needs
No matter if you find it
You see when I’ve touched the sky
The earth’s gravity has pulled me down
But now I’ve reconciled that in this world
Birds and angels get the wings to fly
If you can believe in this heart of mine
If you can give it a try
Then I’ll reach inside and find and give you
All the sweetness that I have
At this point in my life
At this point in my life
Great song from a terrific album. One our favorites.
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Yes I loved the Promise too. Actually I loved most of all her songs.
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She’s terrific. “Give Me One Reason” and “Tell It Like It Is” are great too.
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Aaaah! Tracy Chapman! I used to listen to her with my mom, which led to her being my first concert (at the Hult Center in Eugene, OR), and now enjoy listening to her with my boys. Reading about her here thus warms my heart. 🙂
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Cool. I did see her at Brown University about 16 yrs ago I would say. But my first concert was Debbie Gibson lol
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Love Tracy Chapman. Some of her older albums are great too. She does Give me one reason with Eric Clapton, love that version.
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I love all her albums
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A great choice. Though I’m kinda surprised you didn’t pick “The Truth” by Colonel Abrams (I’m joking, but I figured songs with “Truth” in them was the theme) 🙂
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Right? I had to throw in a twist! Lol
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🙂
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