Experiences That I Rather Not Go Through Again: We're Not Going Back By The House Martins

If there was ever a recurring theme on my blog posts, it would probably those miserable experiences that I've had during the so-called "bad cycles".  This is because the experience was so bad that not a day goes by without remembering it.  It was bad enough I went through it once, but to go through it twice sure hurt.  That's why I keep writing about it from time to time to remind myself about it so don't wind up in that dark place again.  Not wanting to experience it again reminds me of the song "We're Not Going Back" by The House Martins.

How can I not forget those bad times and what I went through?  Everything just fell apart and I was broke and at the mercy of public scrutiny.  You're head was always low and you're so embarrassed by your situation that you'd wish you could disappear. The worst part is when you're asked everyday when you're going to do something despite the fact that you keep trying yet nothing's happening.  Even through I made through the rain, I still get nightmares about that experience and it's something I would not want to go through a third time.

These days, I just do my best to clean up my mess and stay out of trouble.  I also keep on the lookout for signs that things might go bad again.  One thing's for sure, I don't want anyone I care about or any member of my family to go through that experience.  It's not something that I would wish on anyone.  Once you experience it, you really don't want to go back.

This Not Only Sanctifies Me But Also Gives Me Hope That There's Something Good Out There: Caravan Of Love By The House Martins

Like I've said before, a good 24K song is better than any pill when you feel bad. One or two songs are enough to lift me out of a really bad mood. Apart from that, for some reason it gives me hope when things aren't going very well. This is particularly true for songs from the 70's and the 80's when things were very carefree. One song that does both is The House Martins'version of Caravan Of Love".

This was originally done by The Isley Brothers, I also like their version. I like the fact that it was an acoustic version which really made their voices shine through. Whenever I want to forget a really bad day or when something ruins my mood, I listen to this song and I feel better in no time flat. Who needs Prozac when this makes you feel good.

More than that, it gives me hope when there isn't any out there. The fact that it speaks of spreading love rather than hate is a really cool message. With the way things are, we really need more songs like these. These days it's all about whining and refusing to take responsibility for your mistakes which I don't need. If that's the case, I this and all my other 24K songs any time because they make me feel good and that's good enough for me.