On one of my numerous Google adventures, I came across the lyrics to the Sting song Be Still My Beating Heart. What in the world does this have to do with menopause? Let me tell you. It’s his words. If I didn’t know any better you’d think the song was written about a woman in menopause.
Seriously.
The first couple of lines grabbed me. “Be still my beating heart. It would be better to be cool.” After experiencing a recent hot flash—along with what I think were heart palpitations—I couldn’t agree more. So I read on.
“My logic has drowned in a sea of emotion.” Can anyone relate? I could, because when the mood swings hit, logic flies out the window. A normally-rational human being can be turned into a sobbing, illogical, emotional mess.
Okay, so this might not be his biggest hit, but the lyrics seemed so relevant to me today. I wonder if I can find some meaning in the latest Lady Gaga song. Probably not.
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Oh you know I am in my early 40's and I am starting to notice changes, ones I am not liking too much… This is a great blog you have here! Keep up the fantastic blogging! You are so not alone on the menopause forefront!
Tracy
http://www.goodgirlgoneaverage.blogspot.com
Remember when songs used to conjure up feelings of romance, dancing or fun with girlfriends. Oh well I'm starting to get used to these new opinions.
Oh, I don't know – have you seen the Lady GaGa video where she poisons her boyfriend? That is a major mood swing. How about "He had it comin'" Song from Chicago? You have shed light on a whole new way for me to look at songs and how they pertain to my menopausal mood swings! Keep up the great blog!