Lately I keep hearing this song by Pink and I swear it's haunting me.
The words and melody are beautiful and I always get the chills.
I think it's because the song is about that visceral feeling of longing that we've all experienced.
The exact feeling I try to capture in some of my writing.
GLITTER IN THE AIRHave you ever fed a lover with just your hands?
Close your eyes and trust it, just trust it
Have you ever thrown a fist full of glitter in the air?
Have you ever looked fear in the face
And said I just don't care?
It's only half past the point of no return
The tip of the iceberg, the sun before the burn
The thunder before lightning, the breath before the phrase
Have you ever felt this way?
Have you ever hated yourself for staring at the phone?
Your whole life waiting on the ring to prove you're not alone
Have you ever been touched so gently you had to cry?
Have you ever invited a stranger to come inside?
It's only half past the point of oblivion
The hourglass on the table, the walk before the run
The breath before the kiss and the fear before the flames
Have you ever felt this way?
Have you ever wished for an endless night?
Lassoed the moon and the stars and pulled that rope tight
Have you ever held your breath and asked yourself
Will it ever get better than tonight? Tonight.
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Has anyone seen Pink's performance of this song last fall at the Grammy's?
It is so utterly amazing because she sings while on a trapeze!
Here it is on YouTube. You won't be disappointed!
