Float...

Floating through life is an interesting analogy.  Makes you think of the delicate balance of things, and the fact that nature is an ever-present force. But, also, floating through life doesn't always get you what you want in life. You need to strive for your goals and work hard to achieve them. That is what I have discovered. 


This song also talks about being able to face life's adversities with stoicism...never giving up on life no matter what. Another thing I think of is survival of the fittest and thriving no matter what the circumstances.

Yet, ironically, the song "Float" by Flogging Molly seems to be good advice. It is also a favorite song of mine, and it always fits my mood and calms me down....reminds me to stay grounded no matter how high my dreams make me soar. I also am reminded to set achievable goals.


"Drank away the rest of the day,
Wonder what my liver would say,
Drink... That's all you can.


Blackened days With their bigger gales,
Blow in your parlor to discuss the day,
Listen... That's all you can.


Ah but don't, no don't sink the boat,
That you built, you built to keep afloat.
Ah no don't, no don't sink the boat,
That you built...


Sick and tired of what to say,
No one listens anyway,
Sing... That's all you can.


Rambling years of lousy luck,
Ya miss the smell of burning turf,
Dream... That's all you can.


Ah but don't, no don't sink the boat,
That you Built, you built to keep afloat,
Ah no don't, no don't sink the boat,
That you built... That you built to keep afloat.


Singled out for who you are,
It takes all types to judge a man,
Feel... That's all you can.


Filthy suits with bigot ears,
Hide behind their their own worst fears,
Live... That's all you can.


It's all you can.
It's all you can... do.


No matter where I put my head,
I wake up feeling sound again,
Breath... It's all you can.


Tomorrow smells of less decay,
The flowers create this blooming fray,
Be thankful... That's all you can.


Ah but don't, don't sink the boat,
That you Built, you built to keep afloat.
Ah no don't, no don't sink the boat,
That you built... you built to keep afloat.


Ah no don't, no don't sink the boat,
That you built, that you built to keep afloat.


A ripe old age,
A ripe old age,
I'm a ripe old age,
That's what I am.


I'm a ripe old age,
A ripe old age,
A ripe old age,
Just doing the best I can. Hey!


A ripe old age,
A ripe old age,
A ripe old age,
That's what I am!


A ripe old age,
A ripe old age,
A ripe old age,
Just doing the best I can! Hey!


The best I can!"


Flogging Molly "Float" video