I’ve got a song in my head and my heart almost all of the time.

I thought this was normal, just background music. I wake up singing a song, and throughout the day I will realize there is a song in the background of my musings, and I will make note of it.

I asked my husband the other day if there is music playing in his head all the time. He looked at me, perplexed, and said uh, no.

I was taken aback! I thought everyone experienced this.

Music is a powerful force in my life. I have been singing since I was old enough to hold a brush in front of a mirror. I sang in the choir in elementary school, and by high school I was directing a children’s choir.

From high school up to ten years ago, I sang on praise and worship teams and sang solos when I felt led. Music touches the very core of my being, moving me in a powerful way. Often I am emotionally overcome when I hear great music. It’s a deep part of who I am.

I love most music – I listen primarily to Christian music now, because it helps my depressive nature keep looking up.

Throughout the years I’ve enjoyed jazz, classical, rock, blues, and bluegrass. I love some classic country, but avoid current country music. It, along with really hard rock, are not pleasant for my tastes. I want to listen to music that is worthwhile – music that I won’t be annoyed hearing in the background of my subconscious.

So many songs have memories for me. Most 80’s hits have very specific memories linked to events, or places.

As the Christmas season approaches, my soundtrack is running to favorites of the season.

My love of music is truly intrinsic. I wonder if anyone else has a soundtrack running all the time.