Today's Song of the Day

King of Pain, Police, 1983

I'm not great today but I'm feeling grateful to have this song in my head keeping me company. Hello, Sting -- you beautiful angel. I am very much feeling like the queen of pain. My inner twelve-year-old self is vibing with this song's self-pity vibe. I've let myself wallow inside this song more times than I can count -- today is another of those days.

This song reminds me that setbacks are so disappointing. You blink -- you take your eye off the ball for a split second -- and it's as if you're right back where you started. Inescapable. I'm not ready to believe it's my destiny to be the queen of pain. Butterfly trapped in a spider's web.

Maybe I can spend some time with the Police today. Good times. Better yet, maybe I SHOULD spin the Police today. I know that would do my mind good. The Police can't fix my body but I know Sting, Stewart, and Andy can give me solace and keep my mind and heart encouraged. Give me that punk rock guitar solo, Andy.

Monday.