Hey Paper Chasers, it's ur gurl LoudPen with this week's, Say What?! (Quote of the Week) which is Giving You The Best That I've Got by Anita Baker. As you may or may not know, I've been profiling Anita giving her the nickname of Antie B, because, her singing comforts me like that of an old Antie. Goodness knows I need some comforting as I am seriously getting my hours cut in two weeks.
I work for a non-profit and due to budget cuts the money is not there. Also, the few hours I'm left with will most likely dissolve completely in January. This is obviously a huge cause for concern b/c I will be without half my income in two weeks, and without income completely in another two months. I am actually very numb about the whole situation. I had an honest talk with my boss today, and she's absolutely an amazing, phenomenal person. Although, I don't love my job, the work that the company does is extradinary and truly affects people. However, as you all may know, labors of love often go unnoticed or without monetary recognition. Which is exactly why we're apart of the non-profit sector that's being affected by the recession.
I apologize for being so off topic, but hey, a sister needed to vent. It is what it is. Anywho, I'm glad I'm profiling Anita & even more glad that today's Say What?! is Giving You The Best That I've Got, because, this song expresses how I feel about life. I've been giving life & NYC the best that I've got, but, it seems the more I give, the more they take. And now I just don't feel anything. Anger, depression, or sadness. I just feel like I'm going through the motions. Everyone whose older than me tells me to find ways to make money and they say I need to learn to sacrifice.
What I don't understand is...that's what I've been doing. I live in NYC and I don't go out, I don't party, I have two friends who I see once a month if I'm lucky. I have no more than $100 if I budget it right for two weeks. That goes towards groceries & other household necessities. Not to mention the weight I've lost and keep in mind I weigh 110 to 120 lbs on a good day...imagine losing 5 lbs off that. Are the above items sacrifice?
And you want more? Nah, I'm not feeling that. In fact I'm not feeling anything or anyone. I've given the best that I've got. Now it's time to jam to Antie B, sit in bed & cry about it, wake up, get a second job & pray some money falls out the sky cuz I have nothing else left. Meanwhile, if you feel up to it, pray for me & feel the words of the songbook.
Anita Baker - Giving You The Best That I Got
Giving You The Best That I Got
Anita Baker
Writers: Anita Baker, Skip Scarborough & Randy Holland
Giving You The Best That I Got
Ain't there something I can give you
In exchange for everything you give to me
Read my mind and make me feel just fine
When I think my peace of mind is out
Of reach
The scales are sometimes unbalanced
And you bear the weight of all that has to be
I hope you see that you can lean on me
And together we can calm a stormy sea
We love so strong and so unselfishly
And I tell you now that I made a vow
I'm giving you the best that I got, baby
Yes I tell you now, that I made a vow
I'm giving you the best that I got, honey
Everybody's got opinions
'Bout the way they think our story's gonna end
Some folks feel it's just a superficial thrill
Everybody's gonna have to think again
We love so strong and so unselfishly
They don't bother me so I'm gonna keep on
Giving you the best that I got, baby
They don't bother me, said I'm gonna keep on
Giving you the best that I got, listen baby
Somebody understands me
Somebody gave his heart to me
I stumbled my whole life long
Always on my own, now I'm home
My weary mind is rested
And I feel as if my home is in your arms
Fears are all gone, I like the sound of your song
And I think I want to sing it forever
We love so strong and so unselfishly
And I made a vow so I tell you now
I'm giving you the best that I got, baby
I bet everything on my wedding ring
I'm giving you the best that I got,
Givin' it to you baby
Lyrics | Anita Baker lyrics - Giving You The Best That I Got lyrics
