I’m sharing a song with you…

Lyrics: What’s Up (What’s Going On?)

Twenty-five years and my life is still
Tryin’ to get up that great big hill of hope
For a destination
I realized quickly when I knew I should
That the world was made up of a brotherhood of man
For whatever that means

And so I cry sometimes when I’m lying in bed
Just to get it all out, what’s in my head
And I, I’m feeling a little peculiar
And when I wake up in the morning and I step outside
And I take a deep breath and I get real high
And I scream at the top of my lungs
“What’s goin’ on?”

And I said, “Hey-ey-ey-ey-ey
Hey-ey-ey”
I said, “Hey, what’s goin’ on?”
And I said, “Hey-ey-ey-ey-ey
Hey-ey-ey”
I said, “Hey, what’s goin’ on?”

Ooh
Ooh
Ooh
Ooh, ooh

And I try
Oh my God, do I try
I try all the time
In this institution

Oh, I pray (I pray)
Oh my God, do I pray
I pray every single day
For a revolution

And well I cry sometimes when I’m lying in bed
Just to get it all out, what’s in my head
And I, I’m feeling a little peculiar
And when I wake up in the morning and I step outside
And I take a deep breath and I get real high
And I scream at the top of my lungs
“What’s goin’ on?”

And I said, “Hey-ey-ey-ey-ey
Hey-ey-ey”
I said, “Hey, what’s goin’ on?”
And I said, “hey-ey-ey-ey-ey
Hey-ey-ey”
I said, “Hey (I said, “Hey”), what’s goin’ on?”
And I said, “Hey-ey-ey-ey-ey
Hey-ey, hey, what’s goin’ on?”
And I said, “Hey-ey-ey-ey-ey
Hey-ey-ey”
I said, “Hey (I said, “Hey”), what’s goin’ on?”
And I said, “Hey-ey-ey-ey-ey
Hey-ey-ey”
I said, “Hey, what’s goin’ on?”

Source: LyricFind
Songwriters: Linda Perry
What’s Up (What’s Going On) lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

When I listened to this song for the first time, it resonated beyond words.
Then I became inspired, and so I opened my journal and wrote..

Apropos

Now and then,
a song plays,
bringing chills –

the music reaches
to my inner core –
the words,
apropos.

If only Laney Wilson
knew how fitting
“What’s Up (What’s Going On)” is.

I hear her powerful voice
belt out the notes
with a country twang,
and my emotions stir –

one verse,
and the tears
remember
what I tried to forget.

© Lauren Scott

And then kindness came my way. Eugi at Poesy Perspectives began a “Dedicated to” series and included me in one of her posts. I’m unable to reblog, but below is the link:

Dedicated to Awesome Blogger, Lauren Scott

Eugi is a beautiful writer of various forms of poetry. She shares her musings, slices of life, photos, and so much more on her blog. She has also authored Clutter Begone, Life’s Spilled Coffee, Fanciful Delights, Mama, me, and Mother Nature. Her work is published on Spillwords and PoetrySoup, and has been included in several anthologies. Thanks again, Eugi, for thinking of me.
I’m touched and honored, and you made my day. ❤️

Please pay Eugi a visit if you haven’t already met her. You’ll love her blog! And there could be many reasons for Lainey Wilson’s song to resonate. Whatever the reason though, if this song strikes a chord, I hope life eases for you, and I wish you an Amazing August!
Be well, and thanks always, for your visits. 💕

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© Lauren Scott, BaydreamerWrites.com

Lauren Scott is a Pushcart Prize nominee who enjoys small-town living in California’s Bay Area with her husband, Matt, of thirty-seven years. Although their daughter and son live out of state, frequent visits and modern technology keep their family of four close. Lauren is the author of four poetry collections, a memoir, and a children’s picture book. She has been a guest on several podcasts and her work has appeared in seven anthologies. Her poetry and prose has also been featured by Spillwords Press and Literary Revelations where she has received several honors. Lauren is a member of the Redwood Writers chapter and Marin chapter of the California Writers Club, and she is currently working on a new poetry collection and an early chapter book for children.