Tuesday, November 20, 2007

A casual commentary on things

For some reason, Howard Jones' No One is to Blame just seems to fit so well right about now. Always did love that song (especially the Phil Collins percussion work in the original version), but today, after doing a little thinking, it's taken on a new meaning for me.

Hmm. Maybe I can go on breathing after all.

You can look at the menu but you just can't eat
You can feel the cushions but you can't have a seat
You can dip your foot in the pool but you can't have a swim
You can feel the punishment but you can't commit the sin

And you want her and she wants you
We want everyone
And you want her and she wants you
No one, no one, no one ever is to blame

You can build a mansion but you just can't live in it
You're the fastest runner but you're not allowed to win
Some break the rules
And live to count the cost
The insecurity is the thing that won't get lost

And you want her and she wants you
We want everyone
And you want her and she wants you
No one, no one, no one ever is to blame

You can see the summit but you can't reach it
Its the last piece of the puzzle but you just can't make it fit
Doctor says you're cured, but you still feel the pain
Aspirations in the clouds but your hopes go down the drain

And you want her and she wants you
We want everyone
And you want her and she wants you
No one, no one, no one ever is to blame
No one ever is to blame
No one ever is to blame


Be happy.

3 comments:

Mrs. Hillis said...

I always loved that song, too.

*off to find the CD*

hugs,
Charlotte

Onestar said...

It's got a...deeper...meaning for me.
I used to have it on a 45. Wonder if I still have that at home somewhere...ponders...

Rene said...

I am a huge Howard Jones "fan" from way back when (everyone thought he was uncool) and this happens to be one of my fav tracks!

And yeah, there's always two or none to blame; it's not your fault, so now breathe, goddammit :D