Worse Than LSS

Yesterday I was bored stuck in traffic, so I kept switching radio stations in the car (it’s the pre-iPod equivalent of “shuffle”). I ended up listening to RJ100 (go, rakenrol!) and decided to take in some golden oldies. When they played a 1979 tune by the band Orleans, I found myself singing to it. I especially remember the chorus—it’s the kind of sing-along type that’s quite repetitive and easy to remember. While singing along, I couldn’t help but feel a little pinch in my heart.

When I woke up this morning, the song was already playing in my head.

I saw a twinkle in her eye
It lit a fire deep inside
But it burned so wild and strong
I knew it wouldn’t last for long

‘Cause love takes time
And it’s hard to find
You gotta take some time
To let love grow

I saw a shooting star go by
It blazed a path across the sky
But the beauty did not last, no
some things just happen all too fast

But love takes time
And it’s hard to find
You gotta take some time
To let love grow

—“Love Takes Time” by Orleans