Long, long ago I heard Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters by Elton John. Every time I hear it I have the same experience of feeling so in touch with the lyrics and melody. Maybe its partly cause I lived in Manhattan, but more so I think because I have been blessed to know so many amazing people and have such unique experiences and the lyrics capture many memories poignantly.
"And now I know
Spanish harlem are not just pretty words to say
I thought I knew
But now I know that rose trees never grow in new york city
Until you've seen this trash can dream come true
You stand at the edge while people run you through
And I thank the lord there's people out there like you
I thank the lord there's people out there like you
While mona lisas and mad hatters
Sons of bankers, sons of lawyers
Turn around and say good morning to the night
For unless they see the sky
But they can't and that is why
They know not if it's dark outside or light
This broadways got
Its got a lot of songs to sing
If I knew the tunes I might join in
Ill go my way alone
Grow my own, my own seeds shall be sown in new york city
Subways no way for a good man to go down
Rich man can ride and the hobo he can drown
And I thank the lord for the people I have found
I thank the lord for the people I have found."
It's like a little piece of me captured. I love it. XOXO, Eliana
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