Song #8: Wild Abandon

"The whole business of love is to drown in the sea."
[Rumi, 13th century Persian mystic & poet]

I'm starting to see how self-consciousness, fear and reservation are all enemies of love. Sometimes we frown upon people who live wide open and want them to "get themselves together" or to "listen to reason" - but passion can't be reasoned with. I know I've had those thoughts - and I'm starting to wonder if perhaps it's jealousy? This song tells the story of a woman who lives and loves to the fullest... refusing to play it safe... no holding back. I think we all want to be a little more like that.

LYRICS: reason knows the way
yet she is always lost
reason runs away
but she can't get enough
she's drowning in this love
swallowed up by the sea

reason takes a break
she wants to go again
reason shies from pain
she takes it on the chin
she's drowning in this love
swallowed up by the sea

and naturally
she just wants to be
swept beneath, yes
reckless and free with
wild abandon, wild abandon
she is the shade and love is the tree
if she ain't free it's all for nothing
wild abandon, wild abandon

when reason calls out, "no"
she replies, "I must"
reason turns the nose
her passion is a musk
she's drowning in this love
swallowed up by the sea

and naturally
she just wants to be
swept beneath, yes
reckless and free with
wild abandon, wild abandon
she is the shade and love is the tree
if she ain't free it's all for nothing
wild abandon, wild abandon

and secretly
we all want to be
swept beneath, yes
reckless and free with
wild abandon, wild abandon
we are the shade and love is the tree
if we ain't free it's all for nothing
wild abandon, wild abandon

no holding back, no holding back

Comments

[Jonnie]

I just want you to know that I think that your songs are wonderful. Let me explain. I see sides of Trevor that I have never seen. It's like you are letting go of fear, exposing your heart and I don't think that I am the only one who sees the healing that is taking place in not only your life, but all of our lives too.

Sometimes when I write, I think that turned out too sad, but it is when the words flow from my heart that people relate at a deeper level. Keep singing Bro, I am loving it.

Do you have a cold? Your voice seems a little deeper than normal. It's good and ads an edge to it. Felt like a tropical reggae tune. A little Bob Marley feel.

Love ya Brother,
Jonnie

[Craig]

So, very nice. Your message helps affirm some thoughts and actions in regard to a possible future gig. I also like to think at times about my relationship with God as diving into the Ocean of God's Love or flying through the air into God's Love. Wild Abandon!

[Trevor]

Thank you both...

Jonnie - that was very thoughtful and insightful. Appreciate you...

[Dave]

Dude, sweet! All the various percussion was great. The background vocals (effects?) and the vocals overall were super good. The message is a good one. Catchy to boot. Great work on this, brotha man.