Brand new day...

"Pure" -- SuperChic[k]

This is my brand new day starting now
I let go the things that weigh me down
And rob me of the beauty thats to be found
And life all around
And this is my prayer without ceasing, the negative releasing
And as I rise above, my burden is easing

I bring the pure flow like water around
The rocks of life won't pull me down
I bring the pure flow, drink so deep
The river of life, my soul at ease
I bring the pure flow like water around
The rocks of life won't pull me down
I bring the pure flow, rising above
The storms of life to live and love

This is my brand new day in the light
Troubles rising up on the left and the right
I keep my eyes fixed on where I want to go, the rest will follow
And this is my prayer without ceasing, the negative releasing
And as I rise above my burden is easing

I bring the pure flow like water around
The rocks of life won't pull me down
I bring the pure flow, drink so deep
The river of life, my soul at ease
I bring the pure flow like water around
The rocks of life won't pull me down
I bring the pure flow, rising above
The storms of life to live and love

This is my brand new day starting now
Letting go of the ways that I fall down
The old can be made new, the lost can be found, the lost will be found
And this is my prayer without ceasing, the negative releasing
And as I rise above my burden is easing

I bring the pure flow like water around
The rocks of life won't pull me down
I bring the pure flow, drink so deep
The river of life, my soul at ease
I bring the pure flow like water around
The rocks of life won't pull me down
I bring the pure flow, rising above
The storms of life to live and love

I've been listening to the SuperChic[k] album "Beauty from Pain 1.1" a lot lately. I've been a fan of SuperChic[k] since their first album and I hope they enjoy a long and successful career together as a band. If this latest album is any indication, I think they have a good chance at that long career. They have matured a great deal since that first album. Their sound, while still punk rock chick band, is both edgier and smoother. They harmonize beautifully when they want to and yell in all the right places (Without screaming - I can't stand screaming music.) So, liking this band comes easy, like enjoying a good "SFP" (Strong Female Protagonist) book or watching a movie starring Jodie Foster, Angelina Jolie, etc.

This song, on the other hand, is not the one that I expected to have stuck in my head all day. There are several others that I'd have thought made more serious melodic & thematic arguements for being the theme song chosen by my subconscious. But, having had this song stuck in my head all day, I am now quite prepared to muse about the different thoughts it brings forth in my head.

First, the general impact of the song. I love the music, it is hopeful and peaceful, upbeat and yet slightly contemplative. And the idea behind the song resonates very much with one of the central modes of thought I've been thinking on lately. I'm beginning to see a pattern worth noting in the things God is bringing to my attention. The idea that each day is a new day, that we start fresh with God every morning, every moment has been a theme of late. Forgiven. I am forgiven. Not just when I accepted God's free gift of salvation & forgiveness. But now. He forgives me quite often. Why? Because I quite often need forgiveness. I quite often provoke mercy. I quite often mess up. Why? Because I'm human! I fail, I mess up, I deliberately do the wrong thing. And God forgives me. God forgives me for my selfishness and my lies and my wicked thoughts and...everything! Yay for a new beginning! (Which reminds me of the Killdares song, which is also good. Perhaps another post on that one.)

Second thought: Pure. What does it mean to "bring the pure"? I think back on how I've changed in the last 5-6 years. In some ways, to some eyes, I might be less pure. I swear sometimes, never the name of God in vain, that goes under "forgiveness" up there and a habit I am thankful to not have ever acquired, but sometimes my words offend the ears of others. My taste in humor is different, and perhaps offensive to others as well. (Again, this might be due to my tolerance for language others deem offensive.) So, what does it mean to "bring the pure"? Am I supposed to be like a princess in a tower, my hands lily white, my only callouses from embroidery needles? I don't think I could! (See aforementioned affection for SFPs.) I need to be in the world, but not of it. As for what that means as far as my language & humor...well, I guess the jury is still out on that one. Perhaps something to put forth to my small group on Friday...