Posts Tagged ‘laugh’
The Walker and The Cupboards
The little boy is now walking a little more. I think we have a total of 8 steps in a row now. He’s only ten months, so I think that is pretty darn good. I have to laugh though — I just saw an infomercial about those alarm system monitoring things that you put on your cupboards so you know your kids are playing in there. I guess my question is how do you not know that they are in there. The only cupboards Will can get at have pots and pans in it. It isn’t like he’s exactly quiet when playing in there! (Though, he did figure out how to get the dishwasher open yesterday. I am not sure if Bill just didn’t close it tight or what). Now, a system on my back door, is something I can go for. It is too easy for the kids (specifically Madison) to sneak out the back door.
Hurt – 3 songs – 3 meanings
One of my favorite songs of all time is Hurt by Nine Inch Nails. I fell in love with the song when I was in high school and was in my teenage angst. It still speaks to me — just not in the same way. What amazing me about this song is that it has been covered. When you watch these videos, you can see the different takes people took on what is the same song and how each shows a different meaning.
The first is the original. This makes me think of depression and angst. It definitely works with the “emo” thing that the kids have going on now. I can’t find the original video. However, this is live from one the dvds that have been released. It still amazing me that even now he sings this with such angst.
Next is Johnny Cash’s version. There have been several covers of Hurt. Johnny’s is the only one that gives the songs a whole new meaning. Even though it is the same words, they take on such a different meaning when he sings them. This version is about an old man reaching the end of his life and having regrets.
The last version is by Kermit the Frog. This one I have to warn you not to watch when children are around. I have to admit that I laugh every time I see it, but man, it is a completely different take on the song. Umm, I’ll you see what this about for yourself.
Three versions. Three meanings. Thoughts, anyone?
