An Illustrated Song For Two Brothers
With all this discussion going on about Dean and the twists and turns of his character, I decided I needed to emphasize his strength of soul, so this comes for all you devoted DeanGirls out there from this devoted SamGirl (who can’t deny a soft spot for the older brother….).
Well, another one…
With all this discussion going on about Dean and the twists and turns of his character, I decided I needed to emphasize his strength of soul, so this comes for all you devoted DeanGirls out there from this devoted SamGirl (who can’t deny a soft spot for the older brother….)
And it’s not only a testament to Dean’s stout heart and so very vulnerable and strong soul (as one does not exclude the other), but also to the talent of that remarkable young actor named Jensen Ackles. Enjoy this little wallow in melancholy, beauty, courage and joy, because – as painful as it may be to follow our heroes’ journey, it is some of the best entertainment I can imagine. And that may just make us textbook masochists. But – nice ones…
In Praise of the Vulnerable Man
by Alanis Morisette
You are the bravest man I’ve ever met
You, unreluctant at treacherous ledge
Oh you are the sexiest man I’ve ever been with
Oh you, never hotter than with your armor spent
When you do what you do to provide
How you land in the soft as you fortify
This is in praise of the vulnerable man
Why won’t you lead the rest of your cavalry home
You, with your eyes mix strength with abandon
You, with your new kind of heroism
And I bow and I bow down to you
To the grace that it takes to melt on through
This is in praise of the vulnerable man
Why don’t you lead the rest of your cavalry home
This is a thank you for letting me in
Indeed a praise of the vulnerable man
You are the greatest man I’ve ever met
You, the stealth setter of new precedents
And I vow and I vow to be true
And I vow and I vow not to take advantage
This is in praise of the vulnerable man
Why won’t you lead the rest of your cavalry home
This is a thank you for letting me in
Indeed a praise of the vulnerable man
This was gorgeous and heartbreaking, just like Dean. Thanks for sharing it.
Beautiful Jas. Such a pleasure to read your stuff.
Perfect
What a fit. Thanks Jas.
Awww Jas,
As I said, just PERFECT!
It`s already on the IPod.
Wonderful pics too.
What a wonderful way to start a cold Tuesday,
Feeling all warm and fuzzy amidst the snow now
Thank You Love Ju
I wonder if Alanis has ever watched Supernatural and though about Dean when writing this song – so fitting, so perfect, so Dean…
Tks for sharing with us.
Hi Jasminka
I love that song and so fitting. Can’t wait to see what your creative mind comes up with next.
Aw, Jas. This is beautiful. Dean is such a wonderful (and vulnerable) man, which is why we love him so much. This is very fitting for our unsung hero. thanks for this.
Squeemonster, bookdal, Tigershire, Yirabah, Julie, Clarice0909, Dany, Karen and Evelyn, it’s so great to hear from you on a day my sore throat is killing me!
Thank you so much for your kind comments, and I’m happy that you liked this.
Clarice, I doubt that Alanis has written that song for Dean, but everything is possible…and the thought alone is quite lovely, don’t you think?
Karen, thanks, dear. I already have another thing in the oven. Don’t know yet for certain when it’s gonna be ready to take out, but I can say that Jaspala Wesson has another report to file…
Julie, it seems, you need Dean and hot chocolate to warm you up…?
Thanks so much, dear ones, Jas
Jas,
From this devoted DeanGirl(who can’t deny a soft spot for the younger brother)WOW! This is amazing. I also listened to the song while viewing. It still baffles me how a tv show can get this far under my skin. I’m just glad I’m not alone. Dean just breaks my heart, but without Jensen, there would be no Dean. So sign me up on the textbook masochist list. Also a nice one, or at least I try 🙂
I can’t imagine you being something else than a nice masochist, boobula! It’s kinda sweet to be one, and fun… however strange that might sound. Thank you so much.
Love, Jas
Thanks Jasminka. That was so apt and beautiful and a lovely tribute to Dean.
I am a Dean/girl wishing very fervently for the real Sammy to come back soon. Dean is not the same without his Sammy and it breaks my heart! :cry::
So true, Bevie! They are the best team ever….Thank you so much… 🙂
Oh, Dean! This was lovely, Jas, and just what I needed after a long day at work. Thanks so much!
Oh, wow, this one really got to me! The lyrics, the screencaps… just perfect! Thank you!!!
Aww Jas, in the midst of a blizzard here- Yes Please !! and who needs the hot chocolate 😉
Flamey, Dawn and Julie… thank you so much for commenting! I am so happy that you are moved by this, oh, my…
It’s just what I need after a long working day, too… and , well, since it is snowing here like crazy at the moment… I will need some Supernatural later to warm me up, too. After I did some snow shoveling, that is…
sending you hugs! Jas
Boobula, just saw your video! Oh, my goodness… thank you. I had not expected someone could go and make something that beautiful with it. I am honoured and touched that I provided some inspiration. Love, Jas
Thant was nice Jas
My pleasure, Sablegreen! 🙂
Hey Jas,
Glad you liked it. I was gonna give you a heads up and post it here last night after I finished it. But I was having computer issues. The old girl kept freezing up on me. Guess I had too much going on at one time. Story of my life! 🙂 You do inspire me in more ways than one! Thanks for that.
So here is the video for anyone who wants to watch.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGBLtWojCNE
Jasminka, so pretty and so poignant and so perfect. I wasn’t familiar with the song before but the words here are so apt when thinking about Dean. I’m definitely going to use these in class in lieu of a poem.
It’s great to read (and watch, thanks Boobula, that was awesome) something like this. It takes you away from the indepth (and sometimes frustrating) thought process that I quite often associate with watching and commenting on an episode or character so be able to be just sit back, relax, enjoy and realise, is brilliant. Thanks a million.
boobula and enchanting Tim, wow, ladies!
Boobula, thanks so much – again and hundredfold – for the beautiful video! And for your kind words, dear. If I can provide inspiration in whatever way, well, I am deeply honoured. And humbled. It’s kinda unexpected. Thank you.
And, look! Alice put it on the home page as the video of the week! Wow, oh my.. wow…
Thank you Alice!
Tim, it happens to me quite often that I hear a song and instantly think of a character I like or a film (well, or a friend – that happens most of the time,actually). Songs are a beautiful kind of poetry, don’t you think, when you find such talented lyricists as this one.
And, you know, it grew mostly on my own tree of not-always-wanting-to-analyze-it-all-to-death. so, this came naturally.
thank you, hugs, Jas
Boobula,
Just saw your excellent video inspired by Jasminka’s awesome article. Thank you to both of you for this, Jas for this your recent style of finding songs to capture the essence of the characters and Boobula for creating the video to go along with it. I loved watching the pics come up and how you chose to reverse them as well for extra emotions. I recognized so many of them that I do know how I’m spending this upcoming winter-hellatus, rewatching Seasons 1 through 2 at a minimum.
Thank you for sharing your love for the show and your talents
elle2, I am glad you liked it. Jasminka’s lovely song choice and picture selection inspired me and since I just learned to do videos over the summer hellatus, they are a great way for me to relieve stress. I am working on one for Jas’ new article. Sam in Disarray. Should be done the next day or so.
😀