Fire and Ice with Ben

We have a quiet, thorough admiration for Ben Harper.  His Amen, Omen has been one of our very most favorite songs for quite some time now, for reasons that we cannot fully enunciate.  It never fails to bring us comfort.

We have a fondness for many of this other songs, too:  Beloved One, Forever, Blessed To Be A Witness, Another Lonely Day, I Will Not Be Broken, Steal My Kisses, Happy Everafter In Your Eyes, Morning Yearning, Touch from Your Lust, Waiting On an Angel - to name just a few.  He has a soothing, melodious voice that is enhanced, rather than overshadowed, by the musical accompaniment.  His lyrics are simultaneously simple and soul-deep.  His songs portray love, longing, blessings, despair and hope in a luminous and visceral way.  He is occasionally marvelously funky and witty.  If we could be singer-songwriters, we would want to be like Ben Harper.

Right now, we are listening to Not Fire, Not Ice - a straightforward description of love that is pure and eternal, whether requited or not.

True love is priceless
and for true love we pay a price
but there's nothing can keep me from loving you
not fire, not ice

Like a hero or the champion
you are the best, you're the best
like religion or superstition
with you I am blessed

Now the river may grow wider
the mountains may reach past the sky
and whether or not you feel the same
my love shall never die