This week’s WWYT #5 asks everyone to share a song that they associate with their school days. For me, it has to be Tori Amos’ “Crucify Yourself.” In the 7th grade, my best friend Cena put “Little Earthquakes”on during our first sleepover. Hearing her album was like finding a musical best friend. Since, I’ve shared her music with many of my closest friends.
As a teenager, I connected with the lyrics and the artistry of the entire album. But, mostly, I associated with the way she described self-loathing and the way people contort themselves to fit a mold.
My favorite line and one that has helped to embrace my otherness: “You’re just an empty cage, girl, if you kill the bird.” I’ve always been able to keep my songbird alive, and Tori’s music will forever remind me of my awkward school days and the growing pains of growing up.
What song takes you back to your time in school? Be sure to share with us your school day tune.
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Oh I love Tori Amos and that album reminds me of my schooldays too! That and TLCs ‘Crazy Sexy Cool’ 😂
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Oh yes, TLC takes me back, too. Thanks for sharing this.
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This is mine…. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nxMfWnR6maw
they were politically charged days, this song is still relevant today, as is my second https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=rptW7zOPX2E
we are powerful the reason men would like us under their thumb. Which brings me to
Early teen angst.
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Oh man, what a trifecta of songs. The first just feels good. The second makes me want to wave a banner, and the third, legendary teenage angst. Thanks for sharing these. I really enjoyed listening to your school day jams.
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You’re welcome.
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This was mine. First school disco, first girl, first kiss. Heady days!
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Oh, this track is all smiles, a little twist, and then the sunglasses go up. Thanks for sharing this one, Hobbo. Sounds like your school days were delightful.
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They were, and thank you. 🙂
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What song is it Mr. H, it’s unavailable. Title?
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Sorry, me and IT! It was Sugar sugar by the Archies.🙂
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Sweet song and memories.
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👍🙂
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Great song!! And i love the line you mentioned!! I have listened to that song (and tried to sing along) so many times and yet I don’t remember that fabulous line! I associate Tori Amos with living in Melbourne. It was a strange and wonderful 4 years where i met many interesting people and learned a lot about myself and yet now… there is almost nothing left of that time except the memories and the music.
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Thanks for sharing, Worms. Yes, the music does thrive even when all else ceases to grow in our memory garden. Tori is a forever wildflower in mine. Glad to find a kindred spirit.
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