"Got to Give It Up" by Marvin Gaye is one of my favorite songs (Listen to it!), because it is so fun and danceable. The party sounds, that clever melody, and the catchy percussion (Don't get me started on that cow bell!) all make it a really joyous tune. And of course, it's on my playlist!
But did you know that it's a song of transformation as well?
For the first time, I caught the opening lines of this song, and found myself loving it more than ever before:
“I used to go out to parties and stand in line
Cuz I was too nervous to really get down
But my body yearned to be free.”
When he sings it, he really sounds like his body is yearning to be free. His voice adds so much dimension to the words themselves. And this is the real magic of music and song.
Music is transformational. Back in the day, I used to have a "mix tape" of music for break-ups. In a way, it helped me grieve the end of a relationship. It's all still great music, but now I have a playlist in my mp3 player that contains songs that drive me, make me smile, dance, or sing along, and engage my heart.
Today, as you go about your day, listen to the music around you and take note of the songs that move you. Honor the energy that that music gives you - by singing or dancing along!
(And if you're the shy-type, it's okay to hum it to yourself too!)
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