I was walking around the lake during my lunch break and my iPod shuffled up “Highs and Lows” by Mindy Smith. I love this song! It’s such a great little bundle of wistfulness, nostalgia, hope for the future and just an underlying appreciation for life.
I immediately thought of a conversation of sorts I’ve been having with Lee from Life in the Dash Lane over the course of several blog posts and comments back and forth. Even though we have our differences (her being a Canadian woman, me a man from the U.S. for starters), this song made me think we’re kindred spirits of sorts, going through a lot of the same emotions and trying times while also trying to stay positive and appreciating what we have. So I wanted to share this song as a shout-out to Lee, and anyone else who might need a little wistful smile and a reminder to focus on those little moments that shine.
Lyrics below the cut…
Highs And Lows
Performed by Mindy Smith
Got a lot of holes with patches
worn out shoes I could stand to lose
Shirts and jeans with paint and splatters
reminding me of times with you
Highs and lows it’s how life goes
When little moments shine
Hold them close they should never be sold
‘Cuz they only get better with time
Got a lot of pictures in boxes
Boxes and boxes of things I love
Now and then I open them up and
shuffle around through junk and old bills
Highs and lows it’s how life goes
When little moments shine
Hold them close they should never be sold
‘Cuz they only get better with time
Old notebooks, lyrics and outlooks on life and what it’s about
Piles of nothing add up to something that I just can’t throw out
Highs and lows it’s how life goes
When little moments shine
Hold them close they should never be sold
Ooh, ooh…
Highs and lows it’s how life goes
When little moments shine
Hold them close they should never be sold
‘Cuz they only get better with time
They only get better with time
Those little old moments that shine
I really like this! I have to admit that I have never heard this song, but I like the sentiment. It’s funny… I actually do have boxes of old stuff, pictures, brochures from places I went, playbills, meaningful cards, old notebooks with thoughts, etc. Those little things and memories of small moments that were special mean a lot to me.
Yeah, me too! I’m not sure where I ran across this song, I don’t think it’s popular but I’m glad to have it on my iPod and wanted to share it with people who might not have heard it
Thanks Ben. I’ve just posted a blog. Needless to say, I’ll be “hiding out from the world” for a while. Need to deal with my anger, hurt and broken heart. Damn!!!!!!!