Love Yourself

every time I hear the “mama” part of this song, I think of mama Thornton not liking Margaret. so here’s my interpretation of the lyrics, from John Thornton’s point of view.

 

Love Yourselfby Justin Bieber

(the link will take you to the song on Youtube, in a separate window,  so you can play it in the background while viewing this post)

 

For all the times that you rain on my parade, and all the clubs you get in using my name

 

You think you broke my heart, oh girl, for goodness sake. You think I’m crying on my own, well, I ain’t

 

And I didn’t wanna write a song
’cause I didn’t want anyone thinking I still care, I don’t. But you still hit my phone up

 

And baby, I be moving on.
And I think you should be somethin’ I don’t wanna hold back, maybe you should know that

 

My mama don’t like you and she likes everyone. And I never like to admit that I was wrong

 

And I’ve been so caught up in my job,
didn’t see what’s going on.
But now I know,
I’m better sleeping on my own

 

‘Cause if you like the way you look that much, Oh baby, you should go and love yourself. And if you think that I’m still holding on to somethin’
you should go and love yourself

 

And when you told me that you hated my friends, the only problem was with you and not them

 

And every time you told me my opinion was wrong. And tried to make me forget where I came from

 

And I didn’t wanna write a song
’cause I didn’t want anyone thinking I still care, I don’t.
But you still hit my phone up

 

And baby, I be moving on.
And I think you should be somethin’ I don’t wanna hold back, maybe you should know that

 

My mama don’t like you and she likes everyone. And I never like to admit that I was wrong

 

And I’ve been so caught up in my job,
didn’t see what’s going on.
But now I know, I’m better sleeping on my own

 

‘Cause if you like the way you look that much, Oh baby, you should go and love yourself. And if you think that I’m still holding on to somethin’
You should go and love yourself

 

[musical interlude]

 

For all the times that you made me feel small. I fell in love, now I feel nothing at all

 

And never felt so low when I was vulnerable. Was I a fool to let you break down my walls?

 

‘Cause if you like the way you look that much, Oh baby, you should go and love yourself. And if you think that I’m still holding on to somethin’
You should go and love yourself

 

‘Cause if you like the way you look that much, Oh baby, you should go and love yourself. And if you think that I’m still holding on to somethin’
You should go and love yourself

 

Locked Away

This is one of those songs that’s been playing constantly on the radio lately, so I’ve associated it with something Richard Armitage related.

‘Locked Away’ by R.City, featuring Adam Levine

(the link will take you to the song on YouTube, in a separate window, so you can play it in the background while viewing this post)

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If I got locked away
and we lost it all today
Tell me honestly, would you still love me the same?

 

If I showed you my flaws
If I couldn’t be strong
Tell me honestly, would you still love me the same?

 

If a judge “for life” me
would you stay by my side?
Or is ya gonna say good-bye?
can you tell me right now?

 

If I couldn’t buy you the fancy things in life, Shawty would it be alright?
Come and show me that you are down

 

Now tell me, would you really ride for me? Baby tell me, would you die for me? Would you spend your whole life with me? Would you be there to always hold me down?

 

Tell me, would you really cry for me?
Baby don’t lie to me
If I didn’t have anything
I wanna know, would you stick around?

 

If I got locked away
and we lost it all today
Tell me honestly, would you still love me the same?

 

If I showed you my flaws
If I couldn’t be strong
Tell me honestly, would you still love me the same?

 

All I want is somebody real who don’t need much, a gal I know that I can trust, to be here when money low

 

If I did not have nothing else to give but love, would that even be enough?
Girl me need to know

 

Now tell me, would you really ride for me? Baby tell me, would you die for me? Would you spend your whole life with me? Would you be there to always hold me down?

 

Tell me, would you really cry for me?
Baby don’t lie to me
If I didn’t have anything
I wanna know, would you stick around?

 

If I got locked away
and we lost it all today
Tell me honestly, would you still love me the same?

 

If I showed you my flaws
If I couldn’t be strong
Tell me honestly, would you still love me the same?

 

Tell me, tell me, would you want me?
tell me, tell me, would you call me?
If you knew I wasn’t ballin,  cause I need a gal who’s always by my side

 

Tell me, tell me, do you need me?
tell me, tell me, do you love me?
Or is ya just tryna play me? cause I need a gal to hold me down for life

 

If I got locked away
and we lost it all today
Tell me honestly, would you still love me the same?

 

If I showed you my flaws
If I couldn’t be strong
Tell me honestly, would you still love me the same?

 

If I got locked away
and we lost it all today
Tell me honestly, would you still love me the same?

 

If I showed you my flaws
If I couldn’t be strong
Tell me honestly, would you still love me the same?

(screen caps from RichardArmitageCentral)

Let’s Marvin Gaye

I haven’t done one of these in awhile but when I heard this song today, I automatically thought of Francis & Reba. “Marvin Gaye” by Charlie Puth, featuring Meghan Trainor (the link will take you to the song on YouTube, in a separate window, so you can play it in the background while viewing this post)

 

Marvin Gaye

 

Let’s Marvin Gaye and get it on
You got the healing that I want
Just like they say it in the song
Until the dawn, let’s Marvin Gaye and get it on

 

We got this king size to ourselves
Don’t have to share with no one else
Don’t keep your secrets to yourself
It’s kama sutra show and tell

 

Woah
There’s loving in your eyes
That pulls me closer
It’s so subtle
I’m in trouble
But I’d love to be in trouble with you

 

Let’s Marvin Gaye and get it on
You got the healing that I want
Just like they say it in the song
Until the dawn, let’s Marvin Gaye and get it on

 

You got to give it up to me
I’m screaming mercy, mercy please
Just like they say it in the song
Until the dawn, let’s Marvin Gaye and get it on

 

And when you leave me all alone
I’m like a stray without a home
I’m like a dog without a bone
I just want you for my own
I got to have you babe

 

Woah
There’s loving in your eyes
That pulls me closer
It’s so subtle
I’m in trouble
But I’d rather be in trouble with you

 

Let’s Marvin Gaye and get it on
Ooh babe, got the healing that you want
Like they say it in the song
Until the dawn, let’s Marvin Gaye and get it on

 

Let’s Marvin Gaye and get it on
You got the healing that I want
Just like they say it in the song
Until the dawn, let’s Marvin Gaye and get it on, babe

 

You got to give it up to me
I’m screaming mercy, mercy please
Just like they say it in the song
Until the dawn, let’s Marvin Gaye and get it on

 

Just like they say it in the song
Until the dawn, let’s Marvin Gaye and get it on

My Favorite Richard-y Things

(set to The Sound of Music‘s “My Favorite Things” )

 

Whiskers and sideburns on Hood Acad. Guy‘s throat

bright crazy plane socks

and warm woolen Pea coats

half-assed apologies, engagement rings

these are my favorite Richard-y things.

Brown bearded goodness

and heroes with bouquets

Ray Bans*

and Converse

and fish supper foreplay

mystery necklaces made of shoestring

these are my favorite Richard-y things.

Spies with tattoos

and accountants with glasses

eyebrows

and Crinkles

and lovely long lashes

jeans that accentuate

t-shirts that cling

these are my favorite Richard-y things.

When the kids fight

when the nerves fray

when I’m feeling sad

I simply remember my favorite things

and then I don’t feel so bad!

 

 

*I’ve been informed that the sunglasses are actually Maui Jim Mavericks

Lips Are Moving

The song “Lips Are Moving” has been playing a lot on the radio lately. It always reminds me of Lee Preston from Cold Feet. So maybe a picspam will help get it out of my head…or get it into yours…

 

Lips Are Moving by Meghan Trainor

(the link will take you to the song on Youtube, in a separate window,  so you can play it in the background while viewing this post)

If your lips are moving, if your lips are moving
If your lips are moving, then you’re lyin’, lyin’, lyin’, baby

If your lips are moving, if your lips are moving
If your lips are moving, then you’re lyin’, lyin’, lyin’

Boy, look at me in my face
Tell me that you’re not just about this bass
You really think I could be replaced
Nah, I come from outer space

And I’m a classy girl, I’mma hold it up
You’re full of something but it ain’t love
And what we got, straight overdue
Go find somebody new

You can buy me diamond earrings and deny-ny-ny, ny-ny-ny, deny-ny But I smell her on your collar so goodbye-bye-bye, bye-bye-bye

I know you lie
‘Cause your lips are moving
Tell me do you think I’m dumb?

I might be young, but I ain’t stupid
Talking around in circles with your tongue

I gave you bass, you gave me sweet talk
Saying how I’m your number one
But I know you lie
‘Cause your lips are moving
Baby, don’t you know I’m done

If your lips are moving, if your lips are moving
If your lips are moving, then you’re lyin’, lyin’, lyin’
If your lips are moving, if your lips are moving
If your lips are moving, then you’re lyin’, lyin’, lyin’

Hey, baby, don’t you bring them tears
‘Cause it’s too late, too late, baby

You only love me when you’re here
You’re so two-faced, two-faced, babe

You can buy me diamond earrings and deny-ny-ny, ny-ny-ny, deny-ny But I smell her on your collar so goodbye-bye-bye, bye-bye-bye

I know you lie
‘Cause your lips are moving
Tell me do you think I’m dumb?

I might be young, but I ain’t stupid
Talking around in circles with your tongue

I gave you bass, you gave me sweet talk
Saying how I’m your number one
But I know you lie
‘Cause your lips are moving
Baby, don’t you know I’m done

If your lips are moving, if your lips are moving
If your lips are moving, then you’re lyin’, lyin’, lyin’
If your lips are moving, if your lips are moving
If your lips are moving, then you’re lyin’, lyin’, lyin’

I know you lie
‘Cause your lips are moving
Tell me do you think I’m dumb?

I might be young, but I ain’t stupid
Talking around in circles with your tongue

I gave you bass, you gave me sweet talk
Saying how I’m your number one

But I know you lie
‘Cause your lips are moving
Baby, don’t you know I’m done

(Image source: RichardArmitagenet)