The whole album is pretty decent and goes to a different place then last one, Continuum. For some reason the lyrics in the songs for Battle Studies, in particular "Edge of Desire" are really resonating with me right now. I'm not sure if Mr. Mayer has actually experienced any of what he is singing about, but my golly you could have fooled me.
It's amazing how he is able to put just the right type of music to the lyrics he is singing. It intensifies just as it would if you were actually saying the things he sings about to someone or thinking through your feelings about a person or situation.
As far as "Edge of Desire" is concerned, it could literally be the explanation for what I am feeling with that possible person back in the mitten. Here is a sample of the lyrics I am talking about:
"Don't say a word, just come over and lie here with me
'Cause I'm just about to set fire to everything I see
I want you so bad I'll go back on the things I believe
There I just said it, I'm scared you'll forget about me"
I not so tactfully basically said the first line above when I saw said person over Thanksgiving, but because of the drunken taxi that was my life that weekend, it didn't so much pan out. The next line kind of symbolizes me leaving the new prospects that I was hoping for here in Atlanta, if there is something more worth it elsewhere. Next, I was badly burned by someone about six months ago and it really made me think twice about the possibility of a long distance relationship because that turd of person couldn't handle it. So that certainly left a scar on what was a reasonable option before and now is something I'm not sure I can handle either, but like the lyrics say, I could. And finally, I am in Atlanta after all and there is always that fear that my friends in general, especially said person could forget about it.
Damn you John Mayer for speaking the words that my walled up feelings/heart don't want to say or admit to.
What are your sweet jams for this chilly Monday?
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