La Mer

Music is indeed a fantastic gift. Have you ever seen a movie called "French Kiss". I've seen this love story which included in its cast an actress who starred in almost all the romantic-comedy movies in the 90's - Meg Ryan alongside the very talented Kevin Kline who, in this movie, is french. The movie has its usual up's & down's but since i'm no flim critic i'll hold my tounge. The only reason I mentioned this movie is because Kevin Kline sings , rather well - if I must say so, his version of the Charles Trenet song "La Mer". An' WHAT a blooming song is "LA MER". The lyrics simply tell you about the sea which means 'la mer' in french. Boy oh boy oh boy, the music can pick you up from any mood you are in, an just put the world of romance into your blood. The song will make you want to pick up your girlfriend/lover/wife and dance for those four odd romantic minutes.
Later when I googled "La mer" I found and listened to Bobby Darin's version in a song called "Beyond the Sea" which is just as sweet but not as romantic as the voice of a frenchman singing "La Mer". This song can brighten any dull or depressing moment in your life with no exceptions. Take my word of it :)
We ll as usual I have the lyrics of the song pulled together, and if you're french or know how to speak french here goes.

Charles Trenet Lyrics - La Mer

La mer

Qu'on voit danser le long des golfes clairs

A des reflets d'argent

La mer

Des reflets changeants

Sous la pluie

La mer

Au ciel d'ete confond

Ses blancs moutons

Avec les anges si purs

La mer bergere d'azurInfinie

Voyez

Pres des etangs

Ces grands roseaux mouilles

Voyez

Ces oiseaux blancs

Et ces maisons rouillees

La mer

Les a berces

Le long des golfes clairs

Et d'une chanson d'amour

La mer

A berce mon coeur pour la vie

Try and pick up this song if you have even one romantic - music loving bone in your body or atleast try out for the number sung by dear old Bobby Darin called beyond the sea. Unfortunately not as dramatic as the French original 'La mer' but nevertheless a great song. French love songs, the actual love songs are very satisfying. They can drive the passion in you. I thought i'd just add in the lyrics for 'beyond the sea' even though they are not all that fantastic. Giving Mr. Darin his due, here we go:

Bobby Darin - Beyond the Sea

Somewhere beyond the sea

Somewhere waiting for me

My lover stands on golden sands

And watches the ships that go sailin'

Somewhere beyond the sea

She's there watching for me

If I could fly like birds on a high

Then straight to her arms

I'd go sailing

It is far beyond the stars

It is near beyond the moon

But I know beyond a doubt

My heart will lead me there soon

We'll meet beyond the shore

We'll kiss just as before

Happy we'll be beyond the sea

And never again I'll go sailing

And I know beyond a doubt

My heart will lead me there soon

We'll meet (I know we'll meet) beyond the shore

We're gonna kiss just as before

And happy we'll be beyond the sea

And never again I'll go sailing

No more sailing

So long sailing...

Bye bye sailing...

Stick With You

So falling in love is difficult. I'd bet you'd agree with me. There are millions of women out there who are 'over the top' arrogant, have a weird sensibility about themselves, are a bit too picky, talkitive, nosy, irritating, needy, greedy, and a whole lot more. So what is it that you'd want with a woman for the rest of you're life.
Many times I've some across , movies, books & songs that explain in finesse the perfect relationship. When I say perfect relationship, I don't mean one which is hunky-dory, 24/7, all life-long, but one which allows a couple to be comfortable with each other upto the extent that they'd accept each other's flaws, imperfections, beliefs, dreams, hopes, desires and definitely bond to develop a unison that would help create progression in each other's lives feeding off an evergrowing energy which people like to call Love.
There has only been one woman in my life for over the past almost 4 years who has been a culmination of the points I've described earlier. She has been the pinnacle of my 'perfection' and has turned into someone whom I've begun to treasure more than my very own life. Now you might think that I'm putting out plain flattery but just imagine this. Friendship - growing to fondness - then into love. And of course you cannot fall in love and respect your partner if you do not share mutual admiration for each other. 'Babucha' is not only the most brilliant girl I have ever met but has a plethora of virtues that I know I can never match up to. She's kind, humble, simple, careful, loving, caring, thinks of me a million times a day, loves the concept of building a family, has brought me closer to god than I'd ever think I'd be, my doctor, my financial guide, my life plan designer, my decision-maker and most importantly my gift from God.
I could go on with the millions of experiences we've had together over the past few years - right from being close and intimate in our relationship we've had tons of fights, with topics ranging from 'not making a timely call' to 'buying a house' and the only thing I see is a spurt in the growth of our love for each other after every fight or celebration.
There has been many a time when I look back and see that I have been selfish in many ways through acts of pleasure and know that god has forgiven me for my misgivings and wrongful acts but, at the same time I've never questioned the fact that time passes us so fast that we hardly have time to spend with each other - the only hope in our near future is marriage - another culmination in our relationship which is destined to bring us together. Emotional as I am its those lousy songs that bring out my thoughts to perfection and the following words just hit home.

Nobody gonna love me better

I must stick with you Forever

Nobody gonna take me higher

I must stick with you

You know how to appreciate me

I must stick with you My baby

Nobody ever made me feel this way

I must stick with you

Verrrry true. There's that saying "you know what you're missing only when its gone". Well here is my chance to ensure that I never get to that point of mistake. I need to ensure that I know what I want and what I need and what I must hold on to - FOREVER. There is no option left but to hold on to what you KNOW will give you the greatest experience on earth before the Almighty call you up to a life in eternity.

I've read that God is love and all the wants from our existence is to Love each-other and HIM. We've already been given the Gift of life and Loving each step of the way through it is our only expectation. Babucha if I could dedicate a song to perpetuate my will today & forever this is one song that expresses me. Here is the complete song. Surprisingly its been sung by the 'Pussy cat Dolls' & is called 'Stickwitu'

Navin Pothan