Look. I've admitted that I'm a sap before, but I'm not usually someone who cries or cries "instantly." In fact, I haven't cried since Monday morning when I heard all you fabulous people cheering for Vera in San Diego. Not a tear. . . even though this week has been beyond fabulous.
Until tonight. When I heard a song that, EVERY SINGLE TIME I HEAR IT, makes me cry. Like sob. Like a huge, gargantuan sap.
UPDATE: Contest won in under 30 minutes by Sara. You rock.
You might be shocked that I even know this song.Classic literature is referenced.It's a 21st century song. (As opposed to 99.9% of music that I listen to.)
And thanks again for your genuine kindness this week!
Oh! And if you want a great laugh, you need to follow the tumblr of Will Work for Prom Dress author Aimee Ferris. Here's a feature in today's GalleyCat. Can you guess who that is? (And speaking of sappy, check out the caption.)
8 comments:
Puff the Magic Dragon. Okay, I don't even know if that fits your criteria, but it used to make me cry, when I was a kid.
The only song I can think of w/references to classic lit is LOVE STORY by Taylor Swift, but that song isn't really very sad... :/
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Sara #2 YOU WIN.
Mr. King made me add that hint thinking that no one would ever guess.
Ha! Little did he know.
Mental note: never ask Mr. King's (AKA contest killer) advice on contests again.
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Love Story KILLS me every time I hear it. Every time. It's partly because she's from my town (She would know the pagoda very well too!) and it's partly because the song reminds me a little of my life.
And really it's all because I'm a sap.
The only song that I can think of off the top of my head with a classic literary reference (Shakespeare!) that also makes me weep is "Love Will Come to You" by the Indigo Girls...but that was released in 1992! (although re-released with bonus tracks in 2000...does that count??)
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Also--Sara J Henry: That guess made me nearly pee myself.
For the record Love Story by Taylor Swift references Romeo and Juliet and The Scarlet Letter.
Congrats. on the Printz Honor award!!
My daughter loves that Taylor Swift song, which, frankly scares me a little and makes me want to balance her love of princesses w/ninja and pirate stories. :)
Ooo! Ninjas! I have a pseudo-ninja named Ginny in EVERYBODY SEES THE ANTS. Something tells me you will dig it!!
And thanks!
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