Jim Adams, at newepicauthor, is currently hosting Song Lyric Sunday. This week’s theme is “ocean/sea/lake/bay.” The song I’m featuring was one of my favorites by Linda Ronstadt in the 1970’s. It still tugs at my heart today.
My late husband Bill loved ships. I don’t think he ever sailed on one, at least not across the sea, but he had several books on the subject and one of his model ships still graces the top of my piano. Now that he’s gone, I think it’s safe to say that my love for him is like a sinking ship, but my heart, on that ship in mid-ocean, will survive. You can read our story in My Ideal Partner: ow I met, Married, and Cared for the Man I Loved Despite Debilitating Odds. Enjoy the song, and have a great day.
Linda Ronstadt–Heart Like A Wheel
Courtesy of azlyrics.com
Some say the heart is just like a wheel
When you bend it you can’t mend it
But my love for you is like a sinking ship
And my heart is on that ship out in mid-ocean
When harm is done no love can be won
I know it happens frequently
What I can’t understand oh please God hold my hand
Why it had to happen to me
And it’s only love and it’s only love
That can wreck a human being and turn him inside out
Some say the heart is just like a wheel
When you bend it you can’t mend it
But my love for you is like a sinking ship
And my heart is on that ship out in mid-ocean
Writer: ANNA MCGARRIGLE
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Linda has such a lovely voice.
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I agree. She was one of my favorite singers when I was young. I wanted to be like her but never got my claim to fame. Smile emoticon.
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Yes, the image of a sinking ship seems so final and sad. I am a big fan of Linda Ronstadt’s music. I had never seen the words to this song in print. Thanks for posting.
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Yes, Glenda, the image of a ship sinking in the middle of the ocean is certainly a vivid one. Thank you for your comment.
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Oh, my gosh, was there ever such a beautiful voice? So clear, like a crystal held in the hand. Reminds me of Susan Boyle.
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I agree Linda Ronstadt has a beautiful voice. I also like Susan Boyle.
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So sad. I remember it well. The image of the ship out in mid ocean is perhaps genetically programmed into us as a symbol of permanent loss. There are other spaces that are larger, such as the solar system, the galaxy and the universe itself, but we seem to feel the ocean more deeply.
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Thank you, Donna, for that insight.
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A beautiful song Abbie!
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Thank you.
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Loved this album forever.
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Yes, it was one of my favorite albums.
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Her voice is perfect for this song.
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Absolautely!
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