Love in Music, Love Through Music

I have to admit, society has really disappointed me. Facebook is filled with constant break-ups. Radio ads "glorifying" divorce are on every morning. How is it that two people can be so in love one moment, and then hate each other?

I think true love is when you are more interested with the others' well being and happiness. When you make life more about you, and not the one you love, things can easily take a turn for the worse.

I challenge you to ask yourselves that question today, "Are we in this relationship for the right reasons?", "What do we need to do to put each other first, and avoid being selfish?"

Here is where you start: Write down at least 3 things about the one you love that you can't live without. I'll start...

I can't live without my wife's laugh, smile, and touch. Even watching her sleep makes me smile, and realize how blessed I am to have her.

Next, out of the millions of songs ever created, pick one that identifies best with your relationship. Print out the lyrics, and every now and again, pick a line to text, or to leave in a note to each other.

The above ideas are just me thinking out loud. My piece of mind that I want to share with you.

Here are two songs of mine, that show love, adoration, passion, and desire for that special someone...

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness & Prevention Month

As a songwriter, I have a duty to create meaningful songs. Sure I write a hot club track every now and again, but to me, those come a dime a dozen. I ask myself a question before writing each song..."Will this song matter to people and why?" The song I have out currently playing on Jango Radio (www.jango.com), as well as a free download from ReverbNation is "Don't Leave Me Later (Leave Me Now)" (www.reverbnation.com/jaredjones), I wanted to do something different than what male artists normally do. With that song, I wanted it to speak to males and females alike, who have been in relationships going so well, and they only came to an end. Kind of a bittersweet vibe to it.

I went to a much deeper place with "You're Not A Fool". When the Rihanna-Chris Brown domestic violence case hit the news, I was shocked at what some comments were online....some were saying "She must have deserved it." Are you kidding? So while in the shower, the concept came to me, the melody start singing in my head, and I called my producer the same day to produce the track.

"You're Not A Fool" is more than a song, it's a call to action. I want God to let the song have a huge impact on males and females, who have either been a victim of domestic violence, or know someone who is a victim of domestic violence. There are many groups to seek help with, and "You're Not a Fool" is the calling card. Get help now, and do not wait.

I am in the process of partnering with many organizations so they can offer the download free from their web-sites. You can also download the song for free now at www.reverbnation.com/jaredjones.

I will not let this song fade until the message is heard, over, and over, and over, because it's so important. Lyrics and story behind the song are available on an earlier blog post...
http://jaredjonesmusic.blogspot.com/2009/08/domestic-violence-story-behind-youre.html

February is Teen Dating and Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. You can get more information at http://www.teendvmonth.org/

Also visit the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence - http://www.ncadv.org/

We need to stop acting like this does not happen, and fix the issue. It's starts with each of us...I'm doing my part...will you do yours?

Post this blog on Twitter, Facebook, MySpace, anywhere you interact with people. You may be surprised at how many people you know who may be being abused. We need to stop this.

Finally, also watch the book trailer for Dianne G. Sagan's book "Shelter From the Storm".
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOtgAi4w6pU