Climb on (a back that’s strong) – Shawn Colvin (1992) d52
Oh, my soul. Sometimes we don’t know what to do. We work so hard being tough on our own. But now it’s me and you. Let’s give it up, sad bones, ’cause we all fall on hard times. But you don’t have to stand up all alone; just put your hand in mine.
Future love paradise – Seal (1991) d45
Thanks Alison for the suggestion. This isn’t the last we’ll hear of Seal. “Don’t you know that racism has a minimum future, kids, can only lead to no good, to no good. Besides your sons and daughters already know how that feels.”
Money can’t buy it – Annie Lennox (1992) d30
Thanks Shannon for the suggestion. “I believe that love alone might do these things for you. I believe in love alone yea yea. Take the power to set you free. Kick down the door and throw away the key. Give up your needs, your poisoned seeds. Find yourself elected to a different kind of creed.”
Optimistic – The Sounds of Blackness (1991) d20
What is more hopeful than a song called “Optimistic?” Plus, it’s got a nice call-forward to their great Christmas album track “Soul Holidays.” You might hear that in another ten months.
This too will pass – Peter Himmelman (1991) d13
Suggestion from Kevin: “For everyone who has worked / is working their ass off and, at the end of the day, he’s still in office …”
I’ll rise – Ben Harper (1994) d4
You may write me down in history With your bitter twisted lies You may trod me down in the very dirt And still like the dust I’ll rise Does my happiness upset you Why are you best with gloom Cause I laugh like I’ve got an oil well Pumpin’ in my living room Thanks […]
Hard to make a stand – Sheryl Crow (1996) #-2
My friend, O’ Lawdy, Went to take care of her body, And she got shot down in the road. She looked up before she went, Said, “This isn’t really what I meant.” when the Daily News said, ‘Two with one stone’
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