They say if you die in your dreams you really die in your bed,
But honey last night I dreamed my eyes rolled straight back in my head.
And God’s light came shinin’ on through,
I woke up in the darkness scared and breathin’ and born anew.
It wasn’t the cold river bottom I felt rushing over me.
It wasn’t the bitterness of a dream that didn’t come true.
It wasn’t the wind in the grey fields I felt rushing through my arms.
No no baby it was you,
So hold me close honey, say you’re forever mine.
And tell me you’ll be my lonely valentine.
“Valentine’s Day” was originally recorded by Bruce Springsteen in 1987 for Tunnel Of Love. Today, you can download it for free from Amazon.com, though not by New Jersey’s Favorite Son. Instead, you get an entirely new version — well, it was new in 2002 — by Hem. And once again, the unspoken rule holds true. If a Springsteen song was already really good, it can be made heartbreakingly great when covered by a talented woman. Need proof? Find Tori Amos’s rendition of “I’m On Fire” … or just download this song.
“Valentine’s Day” by Hem. Free.
Nice, eh?
Happy Valentine’s Day.
