Alright, alright, let’s gab about them bride and groom first dance songs. You know, the tunes them young’uns sway to after they get hitched. I ain’t no fancy music expert, mind you, just an old woman who’s seen a wedding or two in her day.
First off, you got that old fella, Elvis Presley. Yep, “Can’t Help Falling in Love.” That one’s been around longer than I can remember. It’s a good’n, though. Simple, sweet, like them old-timey candies. Not too long neither, so them young’uns don’t gotta be dancin’ all night. They can get to eatin’ cake sooner, which is the best part if you ask me. And who doesn’t want to hear that velvety voice singin’ about love?
Then there’s this new-fangled singer, Ed Sheeran. “Thinking Out Loud,” they call it. Heard it on the radio whilst I was waitin’ for the doctor. It’s got a nice beat, kinda makes you wanna tap your feet. Something about bein’ loved ’til you’re seventy, which sounds ’bout right. Love’s gotta last, ain’t it? Not like them cheap shoes that fall apart after a few wears. This Ed Sheeran fella, he’s got a way with words, I reckon.
- Pickin’ the Right Song: Now, findin’ the right song, that’s a whole ‘nother story. It’s gotta be somethin’ special, somethin’ that means somethin’ to them two lovebirds. Don’t just pick any old tune off the radio. Think about it, like you think about what to plant in your garden. You want somethin’ that’ll grow, somethin’ that’ll last.
- Oldies but Goodies: Them old songs, they got somethin’ to ‘em. They’re like old recipes, passed down from generation to generation. Comfortin’, you know? Like a warm blanket on a cold night. Elvis, Nat King Cole, them fellas knew how to sing about love. They didn’t need all them fancy instruments and auto-tune whatchamacallits.
- New-fangled Tunes: But the young’uns, they like them new songs. And that’s alright too. There’s some good ones out there, I reckon. This Ed Sheeran fella, and that girl, what’s her name? Adele? They got some pipes on ‘em. Just gotta listen close, find the ones that talk about real love, not just that fly-by-night stuff.
I heard tell there’s folks makin’ playlists of these songs. Fifty magical love songs, they say. Poetic ones, modern ones, all sorts. Well, I say, you don’t need fifty. You just need one. One good song that tells your story. That’s all that matters. It’s like findin’ the right man, you don’t need a whole bunch, just one good one will do ya.
And don’t get me started on them lyrics. Some of ‘em are just plain silly. But then you get one that hits you right in the gut. Like that Ed Sheeran song, “Take me into your loving arms” Yep, that’s what love is all about. Feelin’ safe, feelin’ wanted, feelin’ like you belong. Not all that flashy stuff, just good, solid lovin’.
So, if you’re lookin’ for a first dance song, don’t overthink it. Listen to your heart, listen to the words. Find somethin’ that feels right, somethin’ that makes you wanna sway with your sweetheart. And remember, it ain’t about the fancy moves or the perfect steps. It’s about the two of you, sharin’ a moment, startin’ your life together. That’s the real magic, right there.
Romantic hand-picked tunes, they call ’em. Well, I guess that’s one way to put it. But to me, they’re just songs about love. And love, well, that’s the most important thing there is. It’s what keeps us goin’, keeps us smilin’, keeps us young, even when our bones are old and creaky.
Whether it’s a classic tune from the past or a pop hit from today, the best first dance song is the one that speaks to your soul. It’s the song that makes you feel like you’re the only two people in the world. And that’s a pretty special feeling, I tell you what.
So go on, find your song. Dance your dance. And live happily ever after, just like them fairy tales. And don’t forget to invite me to the weddin’, I do love a good piece of cake.
Remember, when you’re searching for that perfect song, keep it simple, keep it real, and keep it full of love. That’s the secret, right there. And don’t let nobody tell you different. Now, I gotta go, my soaps are comin’ on.
