Lyrical Wisdom
by Donna Wood and Bruce Thornton
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Ep. 99 - "If I Were A Man (And You Were A Woman)" by Bonnie Tyler
Ep. 99 - "If I Were A Man (And You Were A Woman)" by Bonnie Tyler
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Tune in to Lyrical Wisdom for heartfelt explorations into hit songs of the past and present, and discover the wisdom hidden within the lyrics. Let Donna and Bruce inspire you to see music not just as entertainment, but as a gateway to growth and transformation.
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- Ep. 99 - "If I Were A Man (And You Were A Woman)" by Bonnie Tyler · 45 min · Season 2 Episode 95In this episode of Lyrical Wisdom, Bruce and Donna explore "If I Were A Man (And You Were A Woman)", reflecting on perspective, empathy, and the roles we assume in relationships…
- Ep. 98 - "When the Levee Breaks" by Led Zeppelin · 43 min · Season 2 Episode 94In this episode, Donna and Bruce explore When the Levee Breaks by Led Zeppelin, reflecting on resilience, uncertainty, and the strength we discover when life doesn't go according…
- Ep. 97 - "What Is Life" by George Harrison · 39 min · Season 2 Episode 93This week on Lyrical Wisdom, Donna and Bruce dive into What Is Life, a joyful and heartfelt song about love, connection, and devotion. Together, they explore the deeper meaning…
- Ep. 96 - "I Can See Clearly Now" by Johnny Nash · 44 min · Season 2 Episode 92This week on Lyrical Wisdom, we explore the uplifting message behind I Can See Clearly Now. From overcoming difficult seasons to finding hope and clarity after the storm, Donna…
- Ep. 95 - "Swinging On A Star" Written by Jimmy Van Heusen & Johnny Burke · 42 min · Season 2 Episode 91In this episode of Lyrical Wisdom, we revisit “Swinging on a Star,” written by Jimmy Van Heusen and Johnny Burke, and famously performed first by Bing Crosby and later Frank…
- Ep. 94 - "Better Days" by Eddie Vedder · 42 min · Season 2 Episode 90In this episode of Lyrical Wisdom, we explore the quiet optimism of “Better Days” by Eddie Vedder. With its gentle melody and heartfelt lyrics, the song reminds us that hope…
- Ep. 93 - "It's My Life" by Bon Jovi · 45 min · Season 2 Episode 89In this episode of Lyrical Wisdom, we turn up the volume on “It’s My Life” by Bon Jovi. This song is a bold, high-energy anthem about owning your story and refusing to live on…
- Ep. 92 - "My Way" by Frank Sinatra · 47 min · Season 2 Episode 88In this episode of Lyrical Wisdom, we celebrate the timeless confidence of “My Way” by Frank Sinatra. More than a farewell song, it’s a bold reminder to live fully, choose…
- Ep. 91 - "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen · 1 h 14 min · Season 2 Episode 87This week on Lyrical Wisdom, we step into the operatic mystery of “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen. We explore the song’s emotional shifts, surreal storytelling, and the feeling of…
- Ep. 90 - "Wooden Ships" by Crosby, Stills & Nash · 42 min · Season 2 Episode 86In this episode of Lyrical Wisdom, we explore Wooden Ships by Crosby, Stills & Nash—a haunting, poetic song that feels both gentle and unsettling. We talk about the imagery, the…
- Ep. 89 - "Rainbow" by Kacey Musgraves · 37 min · Season 2 Episode 85This week on Lyrical Wisdom, we slow things down with “Rainbow” by Kacey Musgraves. We explore the song’s gentle message of reassurance and emotional healing, and how its simple…
- Ep. 88 - "Don't Stop Believin'" by Journey · 52 min · Season 2 Episode 84This week on Lyrical Wisdom, we turn the volume all the way up for “Don’t Stop Believin’” by Journey. We dive into the hopeful, wide-open spirit of the song and why its message…
- Ep. 87 - "The Lighthouse" by Stevie Nicks · 52 min · Season 2 Episode 83In this episode of Lyrical Wisdom, we drift into the mystical waters of “The Lighthouse” by Stevie Nicks. With her signature blend of vulnerability and magic, Stevie guides us…
- Ep. 86 - "Human" by The Killers · 50 min · Season 2 Episode 82In this episode of Lyrical Wisdom, we explore “Human” by The Killers. This song asks big questions in deceptively simple lines. With its pulsing beat and unforgettable chorus…
- Ep. 85 - "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)" by The Eurythmics · 50 min · Season 2 Episode 81In this episode Donna and Bruce dive deep into the lyrics of this 80's hit song and have fun discussing the idea of the Mandela effect, as it pertains to these lyrics as well as…
- Ep. 84 - "Parallel Universe" by Red Hot Chili Peppers · 58 min · Season 2 Episode 79In this episode of Lyrical Wisdom, we dive into “Parallel Universe” and its electric sense of motion and possibility. We explore how the song captures moments of change…
- Ep. 83 - "We've Only Just Begun" by Carpenters · 32 min · Season 2 Episode 78In this episode of Lyrical Wisdom, we explore We've Only Just Begun by Carpenters—a gentle reflection on beginnings, optimism, and the quiet promise of what’s ahead. As always…
- Ep. 82 - "These Dreams" by Heart · 51 min · Season 2 Episode 77In this episode of Lyrical Wisdom, we explore These Dreams by Heart—a song that drifts through intuition, vulnerability, and the quiet messages we receive when we slow down and…
- Ep. 81 - "Simple Man" by Lynyrd Skynyrd · 46 min · Season 2 Episode 76Donna and Bruce dive deep into to the lyrics of Lynyrd Skynyrd's class rock ballad "Simple Man". If you'd like to send a song request, have a question, or comment about any…
- Ep. 80 - "Have You Ever Seen the Rain?" by Creedence Clearwater Revival · 36 min · Season 2 Episode 75In this episode Donna and Bruce contemplate the wisdom within the lyrics of "Have You Ever Seen the Rain?" If you have a song request you'd like to hear on the show you can email…
