The title of this blog, Blast Past Your Illusions, is the title of a song by the jazz duo Tuck and Patti. The song is written by Patti Cathcart Andress. I had the great pleasure of seeing them live last week and, as always, it was one of the most beautiful performances I have ever seen by a duo. Their love for each other shines through on each number. The way they look at each other while performing (either just to check in as musical partners to stay connected, or when a particular line of a love song reminds one of the other) is so inspiring to see in a couple who have played together for 32 years and been married for 29!
I thought I would post the lyrics of the song to help you understand why I chose it as the name for this blog. Knowing them as I do (they have been kind enough to share a musical chart with me of one of their songs), I don't think that they would mind. In fact, I think they would be happy to have their words shared with others. Lyrics below:
Full moon rises
Everything is crazy here but still you must complete this task
Now you know the truth cannot be hid and you will be compelled to act at last
Have you grown tired of all these tears?
Your heart's been broken now for years
There is no blame that can be placed; you are the Master of your fate
So stop wasting time, take your place, it's your life
Now's the time to blast past your illusions
Blast past your illusions
The inevitabilty of redemption in your own mind
Yes, you can redeem yourself
Blast past your illusions
Remember why you came
Blast past your illusions
The audacity to dream in the face of illusionary madness that keeps our spirits bound
Blast past your illusions
The ability to remain compassionate in an uncaring world while suffering no fools
Blast past your illusions
I'm calling wounded healers
Sewing stitches in the fabric of the broken hearted masses
I believe that the moment has arrived for all of you to wake up
Blast
Past
Your
Illusions
Move away from pain and sadness
Open your locked heart and let this gladness in
Feel this moment
Now you know the truth
There is no turning back
Time to begin
Have you grown tired of all these tears?
Your heart's been broken now for years
There is no blame that can be placed
You are the Master of your fate
So stop wasting time, take your place, it's your life
Now's the time to blast past your illusions
Blast
Past
Your
Illusions
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