Dances across the porch.

"The screen door slams 
Mary's dress waves 
Like a vision she dances across the porch 
As the radio plays 
Roy Orbison singing for the lonely 
Hey that's me and I want you only 
Don't turn me home again 
I just can't face myself alone again 
Don't run back inside 
Darling you know just what I'm here for 
So you're scared and you're thinking 
That maybe we ain't that young anymore 
Show a little faith there's magic in the night 
You ain't a beauty but hey you're alright 
Oh and that's alright with me."

Bruce Springsteen has been a constant in my life growing up. I have been to three Bruce Springsteen concerts. I love his poetic lyrics. I remember sending one of my friends lyrics from one of his songs, and I told him how beautiful the song was. And he told me that he didn't understand it. And here I am, thinking, well, you need to think about it. Think about what he is saying. I think that a lot of the music nowadays has gotten away from symbolic lyrics. The song "Thunder Road" is a classic. I went back and forth between which Bruce song to choose for today. With this song comes great memories of dancing around my house with my family. The meaning of this song is one that has been interpreted throughout the years. The song speaks of a girl who is leaving her comfort zone. She is breaking free. To me, this song refers to growing up. She is finally taking steps into adulthood. This song is relatable to everyone. We all have to face the facts of growing up. It may be scary. But we all have to do it.

Peace and Love. Leah.