Music for Singles

[renaistre]

I just had this question pop into my head a few days ago, so I'd like to hear from ya'll about it. Do you think it that it would be wise for singles who are trying to stay content being single to avoid listening to certain kinds of music that are about, er, non-singleness?

For example, I love songs like Katrina Elam's "No End in Sight," Randy Travis's "Forever and Ever, Amen," Phil Vassar's "That's When I Love You," Keith Urban's "Somebody Like You," or Shania Twain's "Know You That Good." These are all great songs, IMO, but sometimes I wonder if they might cause me to desire things I'm not ready for. I'm having a hard time trying to write this question, so hopefully it's clear.

Any ideas?

 

[Fatolia]

Here's a solution. Go ol' school.

I go for all orchestral, wordless, beautiful beautiful music except for the occassional "chlorah eedbwego bacem bacon man" I occasionally get from the boy's choir.

 

[wildthing]

I just had this question pop into my head a few days ago, so I'd like to hear from ya'll about it. Do you think it that it would be wise for singles who are trying to stay content being single to avoid listening to certain kinds of music that are about, er, non-singleness?

For example, I love songs like Katrina Elam's "No End in Sight," Randy Travis's "Forever and Ever, Amen," Phil Vassar's "That's When I Love You," Keith Urban's "Somebody Like You," or Shania Twain's "Know You That Good." These are all great songs, IMO, but sometimes I wonder if they might cause me to desire things I'm not ready for. I'm having a hard time trying to write this question, so hopefully it's clear.

Any ideas?

Never paid much attention to them song. Like so much stuff it has become meanless noise.

 

[chanis]

it doesn't really matter to me whether I listen to them or not...I guess it depends on the individual...

 

[Diane_Windsor]

If it makes you depressed, or if it impirs your walk then you probably shouldn't listen to it. Go with what God is telling you.

 

[Stanfi]

Music has strong effects on our emotions, IMHO, there is not sense in essentially torturing ourself by listen to music that reminds us that we are single and without someone, and stirrs up the painful emotions.

 

[krstlros]

I am a music eclectic so I love all types of music. The words don't bother me, except when they offend me in some way. Of course, the inspirational ones are the best.

But, if you find a song that depresses you, or puts you in a bad mood, don't listen to it. Music is a wonderful thing. And it can bring out all kinds of emotions in people. I jusually turn to another station when a song comes up that I don't like. You might want to try that.

 

[Holdinfourth]

Man, I got depressed just reading the titles! From my perspective, if I were to listen to country music all te time I wuold have to be HEAVILY medicated.
It is all in personall preferance though. If that is the music you enjoy, try to listen to some of the more upbeat country songs (I have no Idea what some of them would be, but I am sure there are some)

 

[BeautyForAshes]

I think I may be the ONLY person left that listens to them, but Avalon is very uplifting to me and takes my focus off of my non-existent dating life. I do try to surround myself with only positive and encouraging music with keeps me encouraged - and not only concerning dating, but just concerning LIFE period.

 

[Sketcher]

"American Woman" by The Guess Who serves me well in my single years .

 

[mixiejoeusa]

I'm a fan of old school...RnB, always makes me happy!

 

[JPPT1974]

Anything that is not rap nor heavy metal is fine with me!!

 

[HoosierCanuck]

I am a music NUT! ...and I work part time at a radio station that plays a mix of 60's through 80's music. When I work I tend not to play the slow mushy stuff simply because I don't want to hear it. I agree with a previous post that said to go with what God is telling you. Definitely DON'T listen to it if it makes you depressed. Music is supposed to be enjoyed and celebrated in my opinion. If a song depresses me...er....it's time to change the channel (or skip that track on the disk! lol)

Oddly enough I was thinking the other day about musicians who have remained single. (secular) Weird Al Yankovic and Bryan Adams came to mind. If they have all that money and fame and whatever and THEY aren't married then its okay for us common folks to be single.