signs. literally.

today i was driving home from work late in the afternoon when this song played...and it reminded me of one particular afternoon when i was about 10 or 11 when this song was so big.

it was so big that it bridged 3 generations of family relatives. we spent the afternoon of the masantol fiesta dancing around to this song. and by we - i mean my grandparents, all the present uncles and aunts, my cousins, and their significant others.

and while i loved hearing it then (until all forms of public transport began playing all sorts of souped up versions and then i began to hate hearing it), i never really knew what the song was about. just that i was so excited to hear something that made us uncool geeky kids "in" with my older cousins.

and i have ace of base to thank for the joy of that hot afternoon. hahaha. what a weird and funny memory.

I SAW THE SIGN
Ace of Base

I, I got a new life, you would hardly recognize me, I'm so glad
How can a person like me care for you?
I, why do I bother, when you're not the one for me?
Oo-hoo-hoo-oo-oo
Is enough enough?

I saw the sign and it opened up my eyes, I saw the sign
Life is demanding without understanding
I saw the sign and it opened up my eyes, I saw the sign
No one's gonna drag you up to get into the light where you belong
But where do you belong?

I, under the pale moon, for so many years I wondered who you are
How could a person like you bring me joy?
Under the pale moon, where I see a lot of stars
Oo-hoo-hoo-oo-oo
Is enough enough?

I saw the sign and it opened up my mind
And I am happy now living without you
I've left you Oh, oh-oh-oh
I saw the sign and it opened up my eyes, I saw the sign
No one's gonna drag you up to get into the light where you belong.

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and while it was truly my first time to appreciate this song, the lyrics were not lost on me. listening to it was honestly an epiphany of sorts - pertaining to different aspects of my life.

yes, a cheesy song made me think my plans through. who was "going to drag me up to get into the light where i belonged? hmm. it made me think about my immediate goals and it reminded me of a simpler time when i did not feel the weight of the world too much.

im glad i had that memory.

what cheesy song makes you introspective? there's a lot more where that came from. hahaha.Ü