Below is an acoustic recording of my newest song, composed two weeks ago. It’s possible that some of the lyrics or melody might change, but I’m excited to share it:
SOMEONE TO LOVE YOU-11/17/15 Copyright 2015 by Judy Unger
This is such an old picture taken from a home movie. I love the way my mother is looking at me!
In 2010, when I began writing this blog, I wrote almost daily to share about my life. My filters were gone and I shared more information about my children than they wanted me to. (I went back and deleted a lot.) Perhaps it was because at that time I really didn’t have much of my own life to share. That has changed.
For the last 30 years, I spent my life trying to please my husband (now ex-husband), my parents and my children. I’m encouraging my adult children (who still depend on me) to make their own choices and please themselves.
Today I realize that I am truly on my own!
This has been an emotional and vulnerable time in my life. I am slowly moving through the grief over the death of my parents and my divorce after a long marriage. My eye issues have challenged me more than I can even write here.
Sometimes, I find myself reliving many parts of this beautiful journey I’ve been on for over five years now. Many special people who were with me when I started are not there anymore. Some of them left suddenly, others have died and many have drifted away.
I think this is actually a pivotal moment in my journey. I am ready for a new direction, in my life and with my music. There are endless possibilities of what I could do.
I admit that I was disappointed when my five-year relationship with my arranger suddenly ended, but before I could sink into sadness, a beautiful song began to play for me.
Music is my blessing because it heals me and sparks my faith.
I was in no hurry to write lyrics for it. For two weeks, I really savored the beautiful chords that magically appeared on my guitar and enjoyed singing a “la la” melody. I knew I’d hear the lyrics when I was ready for them.
In the meantime, I wondered what my song would be about.
I tried to feel the music. I only write lyrics that apply to my own life. What were my current emotions? Would my song be related to independence? Would it be about courage, loneliness or struggles?
No – it could be none of those things. The music was so sweet and almost like a lullaby.
It was definitely a love song.
Now, how could I possibly write a love song? The last time I was romantically in love, I was 21. I wasn’t going to go there.
My love song became one written to my children!
All of my songs are about my deepest and most honest feelings. The words began to spill out . . .
I cried with one of the most heartfelt lines. It was:
“I want someone to love you, the way that I do.”
My love for my three living children is indescribable and aside from wishing them happiness – I want them to experience love. My two sons (19 and 25) live with me. I’m also very close to my 22-year-old daughter who lives nearby and hangs out with me frequently.
And I know that this was what my parents wanted for me, which also makes me cry.
SOMEONE TO LOVE YOU
Copyright 2015 by Judy Unger
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My child, I have a wish
for all of your life
someone to love you
the way that I do
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You are filled with dreams
endless possibilities
don’t hurry, take it slow
you’ll learn and you’ll grow
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As you travel to places you’ve never been
keep on exploring, enjoy every day
I’ll pray that you’re safe while you fly away
When you’re older, the child inside you is there
you will discover wherever you roam
love will be in your heart
and carry you home
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I look at your sweet smile
and innocent face
passion is all you need
you will succeed
–
As you travel to places you’ve never been
keep on exploring, enjoy every day
I’ll pray that you’re safe while you fly away
When you’re older, the child inside you is there
you will discover wherever you roam
love will be in your heart
and carry you home
–
I want someone to love you
the way that I do
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The infant below is Jason, who died in 1992. I treasure all of my children.
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