jet lagged...

I wrote this really interesting and witty blog entry in my head at 2 am last night, and was so alert I almost got up to write it up, but didn't want to disturb my family. Of course this morning I can't remember any of it...

Jet Lag is really awful this time 'round. I feel exhausted at 8pm and then perk up and then can't get to sleep till I give up and take something at 2.30 in the morning. I know, I know, I should just take something at 10pm and be done with it. I'll do that tonight.

If I remember my great insight from last night, I'll be sure to share it with you.

In the mean time we went and saw Howard Jones (remember, Dream into Action?) that was a good album. We saw him at this intimate concert hall on the upper east side - and the audience just loved him. They sang along, they knew every word, they laughed at every story. He was sweet and charming, but it was the audience who made it work for me. Their love was just so pure and happy, and they really did come to sing as much as listen, and they really did know every word, even to the more obscure songs, it was great.

He sang a song that I had not heard that he wrote with Duncan Sheik, Someone you Need and I really liked it - so here are the lyrics:

The streets here are empty
all the people went home well,
I was just wondering if you're alone
So how you've been lately?
I hear you're a little down
and do you think maybe I could come around?

I could be someone you need
wrap you in blankets on dark winter nights
be your best confidante
pay the right compliment
I could be someone you need

We had coffee on 3rd street
and talked for a time
I still have your letter
I know every line
I hope this ain´t coming
from way out of the blue
cause I got to thinking
and I thought of you I could be someone you need
keep you from burning in hot summer sun
roll you in clover
a coat for your shoulder
I could be someone you need

You need someone there
when the world isn't fair
or its all just too good to be true
Someone to care for you
issue a dare to you
when the moment comes you need to fly, fly.

I could be someone you need
wrap you in blankets on dark winter nights
be your best confidante
pay the right compliment
I could be someone you need