Indila's "Dernière Danse" explores the struggles of a young immigrant woman in Paris, blending powerful lyrics with operatic pop elements.
My current favorite song: Dernière Danse
Author: lenny unencumbered
Escaping the capitalist penitentiary at 57, I'm finally free to maximize, on my own terms, the rest of my life on this unstable rock, hurtling through space, trying to be a decent human being. Writing is an avenue for clearing the turmoil in my mind.
Sad songs (say so much, or do they?)
The author critiques sad songs, expressing frustration with artists' self-pity. They highlight a Forbes list, deeming only a few songs truly sad, with Mark Bernes' "Zhuravli" as particularly poignant.
No Other Way: On Academy Awards and Nobel Prizes
No Other Land, an Oscar-winning documentary, highlights Palestinian struggles amid Israeli military actions. Its victory signifies freedom of expression, while political solutions for Israel-Palestine remain obstructed by American support.
I have lived…
Daily writing promptYou're writing your autobiography. What's your opening sentence?View all responses I have lived, yet died many deaths, but before the final one, this needs to be said...
lenny unencumbered 