Songs for the Heart: A Rock Concert at the Highline

I think every now and then it is good to do something you normally wouldn't do, read something you wouldn't on your own necessarily read, and listen to music you might not choose for yourself. It allows you to see more beauty that exists in the world and it opens up parts of yourself that you might not have seen.

I guess I consider myself an R&B, Acoustic Guitar, Salsa listening person. My friend Kathy invited me to a Cowboy Mouth concert and she said that it was one of the best shows she had ever seen and that we had to go. While New Orleans rock music is not on the top of my play lists, I thought, 'Just try it. Be open to it.'

It was quite a show. I don't think I have ever seen so much energy on stage in my life. It was almost overwhelming for me. The music was loud, the crowd was digging it. They were jumping up and down, screaming, and clapping along to the rhythm.

I can't say that I grooved to all their songs, but the show was something to watch. What stood out to me even more were the lyrics. They had some beautiful words singing along to their drum beats and guitar riffs. I have to say, I left that concert smiling.

Cowboy Mouth: I Believe
Whatcha gonna do with the restlessness inside you worried mind
How you think you're ever gonna get ahead when you feel so far behind
Step inside this endless moment for a subtle touch of grace
I've always found my strength inside the act of faith

I believe in the spirit of Rock N Roll
In the eternal strength of the immortal soul
Cause sometimes everybody's gotta let it go
I believe in the power of love

I believe in the sounds of Sam and Dave
That little children should occasionally misbehave
That all that you get is all that you gave
I believe in the power of love

Little boy staring out a windowsill to a world that doesn't care
Everybody 'round is so much bigger that they don't even know he's there
But one day he's going to grow to be a man and maybe then they'll see
He'll provide the hope and care for the family

I believe in the chance of love at first site
That your life doesn't always have to be a fight
And if you do it at all you ought to do it right
I believe in the power of love

I believe that sometimes you got to take a stand
That you're holding my heart when you're holding my hand
Cause everything is eventually in gods hands

I have got to take the best of me and keep that heart alive
Why'd I ever want to shut that down and kill my soul?

I believe that sometimes you've got to take a chance
That you can't love your life just listening to can'ts
Cause the thrill of the ball's part of the thrill of the dance
I believe in the power of love

I believe that we never really are alone
'Cause there's so much more than anything we've known
New Orleans is always gonna be my home
I believe in the power of love

I believe in the spirit of Rock N Roll
In the eternal strength of the immortal soul
Cause sometimes everybody's gotta let it go
I believe in the power of love

I believe in the power of love