I have always been in love with the human language. Even as a child I was fascinated by words, not only how they sounded but what they meant. Try saying a word or your name over and over real fast. Weird isn't it? I love the ability to use words in ways not anticipated. Every writer uses words to convey a thought or emotion but part of the ability to do that effectively I believe is directly linked to what we know about a word. My family and friends sometimes think I'm a bit daft because I will sit and read a good thesaurus for hours but I am hooked on finding replacement words, something you wouldn't expect to be used when I write a song. I like people saying to me what is that word?? I like even better saying look it up you'll be surprised. I don't think it my job to educate people on the use of words but if I can grab a person with a word or phrase they are unfamiliar with then I am satisfied. The fun thing about writing to me is the freedom to place words at odds with themselves. I really don't care if I have a dangling participle or I am redundant. If it fits, if it sounds good I use it. Truthfully I don't want to understand some parts of grammar, I don't want it to disagree with what I write! So..when you finally are able to listen to some of my songs, do just that. Listen not only to the melody but the words. They may confuse you, they may inspire you, they might make you laugh or cry. If that or any other experience finds it's way to you because of something I composed, then I did something right. That's the moment a word becomes more than just a word! TODAYS ARTIST MENTION is...RICK MILLER and the song is "SOMETIMES." A perfect example of how words can effect the mood of a song. Coupled with the melody which is outstanding this song is very much worth a listen or two or three. You can find it on my BECCA JHAMES STATIONS. ENJOY!