i cant make you love me.

i have never heard of the name bonnie raitt before... but when i heard the title of the song... i had a feeling it was probably one of those classic songs, that i probably had heard before, just didnt remember what it was. sure enough. it was. didn't know it at first, but once that chorus kicked in... a little tingle in my body was set off. probably heard this bad boy, in the background of some love flick i saw back in the day or something. nonetheless, i have become captivated by this song. this song is so beautiful, it makes the insides of my chest weak, in the most relaxing way.

the reason i started listening to it, was because of a show called 1 girl 5 gays (that airs on MTVcanada sunday nights at 11). the premise of the show, is basically a panel, consisting of 5 of gay guys and a 1 girl holding a discussion about various topics. On this particular show, it was basically 20 questions, one of which was "what are the best love songs," to which one asked "best love songs that are like hilarious? or actual love songs," to which he answered mariah carey for hilarious, and best love songs acceptable to play at your wedding... the beatles. One of the other gay guys, said the best love song, he actually connects with is this one, I cant make you love me, by bonnie raitt. he goes on to explain the passion, and emotion the song emits, and how when listening to it, it evokes emotions out of you too. i fell in love with the description, and was not disappointed when i youtubed the song a few seconds later.

i have never truly been in love... but if i was, and was let down... listening to this song would probably shatter me, but build be back up. i cant help but wonder how many hearts have broken listening to this womans voice and these words, probably several. it's a sad thought to think.

anyway. this song is amazing.