Don’t Fri. Aug 24th, 07

A Brief Story About A Little mp3 Who Became An Antidote

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An Opaque Introduction
Have you heard this? Ah, well, if you haven’t, then I’m quite charmed to be able to offer it to you—perhaps as a gesture, as a we near the end of summer, to the desperate exercise of failing flowers, for the sentiment in the song is like flowers continually perishing: always lovely to enjoy, but already dead.
Okay. Apologies for the flowery language. And apologies for the cynicism. I’m not really anti-love. I’m really not an embittered cynic. Not every day at least.

The Anti-Love Antidote
In fact, that’s why I’m offering this song under the anti-love song category. This song is like a little antidote you can take, and, judging by the number of people that find The Fates via the search term “anti-love songs,” I think offering an antidote is the only humane thing to do. It will clear your eyes and allow you a moment to make sure you haven’t to severely steeled yourself against sweet feelings and haven’t permanently closeted your heart.

How Do You Know If The Antidote Works?
You’ll know the antidote has worked and you’re in the clear, for now at least, if you can see the beauty & the possibility of the feelings expressed in this song; if you can let yourself believe, if only for a moment, that it is possible for you; and if you can allow yourself to briefly entertain the idea that feeling strongly for someone again would be good, especially if it means you can hold her hand, make her laugh, and kiss her neck—if you can momentarily experience one of these with the beauty of this song, particularly Seu Jorge’s gorgeous voice, then the antidote has worked and all hope is not lost. If none this makes any sense, then consider the line, “Don’t leave my embrace, for here in my heart is your place.” If you think it would nice to hear your lover say that earnest plea as she reaches out to you from a hammock in the shade on a lovely August day, or if you think it would be nice to express it to your lover in your own particular romantic style, then, for the time being, you’re in the clear.

Shirking Responsibility In The Fine Print
Mind you, don’t blame me and die of despair if this antidote doesn’t work. Not all prescriptions work for all people. Sometimes you have to really search around for the right antidote. It can take a while too. Just be patient. Hope Springs Eternal. At least that’s what I tell myself.

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