Questions

I often find myself wondering if dating was always this hard or if by our own devices, we have crippled our very own relationships through the use of the latest and greatest technologies. Like it or not, human beings are so technologically connected now whether it be via e-mail, facebook, myspace, text messaging, or something else. This has made it more difficult for many to define their boundaries with the other sex. Think about the girl who continues to communicate with her ex because of technology (because she can) and it can be infuriating to the new guy in her life. How and when do we draw the line when it comes to communicating with "out-of-bounds" people? Or is it that because these people are now a keyboard strike away, some no longer consider them "out-of-bounds" at all? If that's the case, what is to prevent social network cheating? Or can that not be cheating because you are not physically with that person at all? Either way, I think it does make both parties less trusting of each other. It has made us become desensitized to exclusivity. What is the fix to all of this? To become a techno-hermit? We can't avoid it... at least, I don't think so.

When you Love

An old school song I wrote and performed back in the day:

When you love someone
you treat them right
never give up
even after a fight
there are two of you
that share a common goal
and neither one ever
has more control

When you love someone
it's hard to be apart
being away makes pain in your heart
it'll never fail
with whatever they do
there'll never be a moment
they cease to impress you

These are some signs
that you really do care
but here are the steps
that determine a pair...
you promise to love them
stay by their side
never deny them
your feelings inside

When you love someone
you confide in them too
go to them to talk about
what's bothering you
get that smile
when they walk in the door
there's nobody else
you'd rather adore

These are some signs
that you really do care
but here are the steps
that determine a pair...
you promise to love them
stay by their side
never deny them
your feelings inside

You know that it's right
when you have this in mind
this is what brings together
two of a kind
and if nothing else
remember this thought:
they'll help you realize
if you love them or not

When you love someone
your life feels complete
without them there could be
nothing more sweet
You'll never have a doubt
that this is the one
your love will never come undone

you promise to love them
stay by their side
never deny them
your feelings inside

Little Longer

Another oldie:

It wasn't long before the silence came
I was all by myself and lonesome
When days before I was doing just fine
Never dreamed that this day would come
Could not have been any fault of mine
My goal was to treat him right
No matter how good I was to him
He just picked another fight

This can only make me stronger
'Cause next time I'll think longer

Time went by, he treated me wrong
It was something he made well understood
Gave me the cold chill of not caring
And he'd never take that back if he could
One day you'll find you're out on your own
After your man walks out on you
But now you know not to waste your time crying
'Cause this is what you have to do

You just say: "This can only make me stronger
'Cause next time I'll think longer"

Give Me Your Heart

Another old set of lyrics I found:

I'm tired of the way it goes
It's always me getting played
I say to myself, "it would have been nice"
If only he would have stayed

But now I know how it's got to be
He's got to do all that he can
To treat me like he gives a damn
I want him to act like a man

Give me your heart
Give me your time
You have to be smart
if you want to be mine
Do what I say
You better be fast
You've got 'til today
for a love that could last

I don't want a boy that
can't give into love
I want him to give up the fight
of holding on to his feelings inside
when he sees me and loves at first sight

You've got potential
I can see it in your eyes
I know that I like you
I've got butterflies

You're so close to perfection
You're just about there
All you have left to do
is love if you dare
Love is so strong
and you've got to be true
If you are sure about me
I'll be sure about you

I know that you're not
going to make
the biggest mistake
Please don't play games
I'm falling for you
There isn't much to it
All you've got to do
Give me your heart
Give me your time
Please baby fast, a love that can last
So give me, give me
Just give me your heart