Category: Songs to Inspire

Cold as Ice was written by Foreigner as a creative response to a cold, snowy, New York winter; and as a metaphorical exploration of a “cold-hearted” woman. At the time of its writing, temperatures in NY had dropped to -20 degrees. Lyrically, the song was based on the stereotype of a selfish manipulative woman who…

Blue Morning, Blue Day was written by Mick Jones and Lou Gramm to portray the heartbreak, frustration, and dark, tense atmosphere of a crumbling relationship. The song reflects on a rocky, broken-down romance where the protagonist feels unappreciated and turns to or consider other companionship. I chose this song as it truly exemplifies the feelings…

Foreigner’s Mick Jones wrote “Feels Like the First Time” to capture a personal and transformative period in his life that involved a new beginning, both romantically and professionally. On the personal side, the lyrics reflect the excitement of starting a new relationship and remarrying. Jones described the experience as a “challenge of really going for…

Ray Davies originally wrote this song in 1979-1980 as direct reflection of his split from his second wife, Yvonne. He penned it to inject a measure of hope that there can be a positive outcome of his ending relationship. From time to time, I will inject “Songs to Inspire” on my website. “Better Things” has…