Loving Wings

Last night at the show Dave dedicated a song to his wife. That got me thinking about all the women I have dated and especially about those I wanted to marry. I had a long elaborate post planned out, but as I sat down to write the thing I couldn’t figure out how to say what I feel. I do know that all the women I dated, and some that I was just friends with, are all amazing. Somehow I have had been able to convince these women to date me. Still trying to figure that one out. Those that are married have great husbands [who are way better for them than I ever would have been] and those that aren’t one day will [and those guys will also be a way better fit than I ever could have been]. I don’t regret any relationship I have had. There are things I would go back and do differently, but I wouldn’t change who I’ve dated.

Anyway, I have heard Dave talk about his daughter as he announces a song called “Butterfly” but and his sisters occasionally, but I have never heard him talk about his wife in relation to his music. So when he dedicated this song to his wife I was a bit taken aback. I had heard the song a lot, but paid more attention to the words last night. The song stuck a cord with me and describes how I have felt about the relationships I have had. As the song was ending all I could think was that I hope to someday find someone with a pair of Loving Wings.

"My heart was made of broken bones
My soul a bag of stick and stones
Then you along this dusty road
Have come, my love, to take me home

And I give to you my everything
Because you've given me these loving wings
And angels have all gathered 'round
To hear me sing my love out loud

You lightly lifted me away
Out of a darkness cold and gray
And I work beneath the midday sun
A cold blue water, you have come

And I give to you my everything
Because you've given me these loving wings
And angels have all gathered 'round
To hear me sing my love out loud

So take your place here next to me
And I'll take my place there next to thee
No matter how far we may roam
It's by your side I make my home

And I give to you my everything
Because you've given me these loving wings
And angels have all gathered 'round
To hear me sing my love out loud."

-DJM