You know how it is; you hear a song time and again and its words never quite register in your mind. Then suddenly, one day, you hear the same song for the millionth time and you suddenly realise that there's something in the lyrics that never struck you so clearly before.
This happened to me the other day when I was playing "Vincent" on my CD player whilst painting the garden fence.
The song starts: Starry, starry night ... Paint your palate blue and gray ...
I stopped painting the fence; green as it happens, and I thought: WHY?
Why would he want to paint his palate blue and gray? It must be difficult to do that. He'd have to keep his mouth wide open and look at the mirror whilst shoving a paint brush in his mouth.
No wonder people thought Van Gogh was not a well man.
Then I thought again: Why do we have a palate? Is it to stop our brain from falling into our mouth?
Strange ... very strange ...
...this song is wonderful, thanks!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Tom. A wonderful tribute to the artist.
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I, too, have always enjoyed this song.
ReplyDelete"The words never quite register in your mind ..."? Yes. I know (the song) Hallelujah is insanely popular, but I've yet to 'register' its lyrics.
Yes, the Leonard Cohen one. I don't understand the lyrics either.
DeleteI always wondered why Vincent was painting his palate and why Neil Diamond was talking to a chair when he sang I am I said. Great song though.
God bless, Mevely
"Why do we have a palate? Is it to stop our brain from falling into our mouth?"
ReplyDeleteThis is the only reason I can think of!
There you are Sandi. You are as bright as I am.
DeleteGod bless always.
I've always loved this song, Victor. However, now that you've pointed out the palate, I don't think I'll ever hear it the same way again - lol!
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
It's my mind, Martha. I always try to find a new meaning to what I read and hear. Keep smiling.
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You made me laugh xxx
ReplyDeleteThank you
It's good to laugh, grams.
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Great tune, I always liked it.
ReplyDeleteI agree, and good lyrics too.
DeleteGod bless, Bill.
Damağın tek işlevi o olmasa gerek.
ReplyDeleteGod bless you, Mustafa.
DeleteThanks, I never understood/heard the words until now. His paintings will never jump out at me, BUT I think I do understand his feelings..... ODD that!
ReplyDeleteSherry & jack on a cloudy but NICE and warm day even this far north.
I was never a fan of his paintings; but the song is nice.
DeleteSo lucky you're in the warmth, Jack. It's freezing here.
God bless you and Sherry.
Dearest Victor,
ReplyDeleteHaha, even though it might SOUND the same, van Gogh's painter's palette is written with double t. Versus the roof of our mouth is written palate...😉
Hope that did shed some light on it!
Hugs,
Mariette
Interesting double-entendre I guess.
DeleteGod bless you, Mariette.
Absolutely!
DeleteI like the song also.
ReplyDeleteYes, I agree Happyone.
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It's a beautiful song and I also had to listen to it many times before the lyrics "clicked" as with so many other songs over the years. I like his paintings too.
ReplyDeleteHe was talented; even if misunderstood.
DeleteGod bless, River.
It's a beautiful song, and you always see the funny side that is hidden and show it to us, and i appreciate that.
ReplyDeleteIt's good to laugh and be cheerful, Mimi.
DeleteGod bless.