Some people say that they never read or listen to poetry but listen and sing to music all the time. Guess what? That’s poetry! The lyrics (words) in songs are poems!
These days it’s more important than ever to find music that give us comfort. Music plays an important role in how our thoughts and feelings are regulated (more on that next month!) For now, let’s explore some fun poems/songs and singer-songwriter/poets.
Today I would like to introduce you to Bobs & Lolo (in case you don’t already know of them.) They are from BC and have been recording music and performing in live shows for many years. Their first album, Sea Notes, is my absolute favourite.
I thought that today we should listen to a happy, springtime song. This is from their most recent album (which garnered a Juno nomination), Blue Skies. It’s the title track.
Click the link to listen to the song.
Blue Skies by Bobs & LoLo
“Blue Skies”
A smile from a friend
When you’re feeling sad
A rainbow surprise
When the weather’s bad
A light in the dark
When you’re feeling scared
A kind helping hand
When you’re unprepared
Those feel like
Blue skies
Open up your eyes
Let the sun shine over you
Makes you feel alive
In those blue skies
Open up your eyes
Let the sun shine over you
When you see those blue skies
A warm soft blanket
When you’re feeling chilled
A comforting hug
When the milk gets spilled
A nap in the sun
When the day is long
A sweet melody
In a sad song
Those feel like
Blue skies
Open up your eyes
Let the sun shine over you –
Makes you feel alive
In those blue skies
Open up your eyes
Let the sun shine over you
When you see those blue skies
When you see those blue skies
The sun is always shining
Even when the clouds are in the way
Sometimes it’s hard to see it
But it’s shining every day
No matter the weather
There’s blue skies up above
Filled with love
For you it’s
Blue skies
Open up your eyes
Let the sun shine over you
Makes you feel alive
In those blue skies
Open up your eyes
Let the sun shine over you
When you see those blue skies