The Death Of Magic Thinking

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  Seven Songs for the Week #78 - 2nd October 2024

  Jason Carty

  I have been to see Elvis Costello four times this week, Friday, Saturday, Monday and Tuesday in Dublin's Vicar St. There were many highlights. I wanted to include the song April 5th, a co-write between EC, Kris Kristofferson & Roseanne Cash, but it's not on streaming. Instead I've chosen one of the songs that hit me over the four shows. "The death of magic thinking" was a phrase used by David Simon when chatting to EC about how we move away from the do-anything idealism of childhood into whatever adults are. The magic thinking is not just removed by traditional schooling but life in general.
  "I can't stand on my head / I can't let go my tears / I can't control my anger / I can't admit my fears / ... / They'll teach you well but not enough / A punching bag and all for nothing / Cartwheels you used to turn / You'll never learn, they'll never mention / The death of magic thinking"

  It's something worth considering.