Hive Open Mic ( #openmic ) is a global community celebrating live music on Hive. Each week is a new event, encouraging musicians to share songs with an international audience.
A friend shared a music video that left a big impression on me this week. It's a song by the artist formerly known as Prince, called "Nothing Compares 2 U," featuring some special footage of this man in action. Listening, I found myself connecting to the words on a deep level, resonating with the feeling, thinking of the woman I was married to for 10 years, reflecting on our companionship, appreciating her.
After seeing Prince's music video, a friend called me to tell me about his dream, and he told me my music was "gay" to him. I decided to take that comment as a compliment, recognizing some other exemplary men who I see embracing their flowery and feminine qualities, namely Prince. So I decided to try covering his song. I hadn't ever attempted it before, so it was a chance to learn something new.
"Lindas Palabras" (Beautiful Words) is this week's theme in Hive Open Mic. I offer this cover song because its words are beautiful. The story is relatable. The sentiment is vulnerable. The artistry is respectable. I'm sharing Prince's music video below, in case you'd like to look and listen. Meanwhile, I have my own humble version of this song to share right here.
Nothing Compares 2 U
by Prince
Since you took your love away
I go out every night and sleep all day
Since you took your love away
I can see whomever I choose
I can eat my dinner in a fancy restaurant - but nothing
Nothing can take away these blues
Nothing compares 2 U
Like a bird without a song
Nothing can stop these lonely tears from falling
Tell me baby, where did I go wrong?
But they'd only remind me of you
Went to the doctor guess what he told me - guess what he told me
He said boy you better try to have fun
No matter what you do
But he's a fool
Nothing compares 2 U
All died when you went away
I know that living with me baby was sometimes hard
But I'm willing to give it another try
Nothing compares 2 U
Nothing compares
Nothing compares 2 U
Acknowledgements
Hive Open Mic - Week 85 is underway right now, with the current theme: “Lindas Palabras” (Beautiful Words). We introduce new themes every Sunday, inviting musicians to share a common current. Musicians always have full freedom to bring whatever music feels inspired in the moment. There is still time to jump in and enjoy this week's Hive Open Mic event!