Shiny & New Turns 2: #6 "Show Me Love (2008 Version)" - Robyn

"Never thought I would find a love so sweet / Never thought I would find someone like you"

We made it clear at the start of this project that these songs weren't their respective artist's best work, but work that was most meaningful to us. So of course, "Show Me Love", in any of its versions isn't necessarily our favourite Robyn song, nor do we deem it to be her best, but it means a hell of a lot. We always try to write this blog humorously ("WELL YOU FAILED" - the world) but also fairly anonymously and without letting our tumultuous feelings get too caught up in the proceedings. Well all that can go to hell right now.

"Show Me Love (2008 Version)" is so meaningful to me because just over 2 years ago, on the night this video was taken, I started talking to 'Lindy' (code name, not government name, OBV) and a month later was 'head-over-heels' in love (as I believe they say in the movies and in the trash fiction for the girlie girls). In an even bigger twist, he sent me this song (so obviously it reminds me of him) AND he took this video (above)! Yes that's his camerawork and I believe if you listen carefully you can hear him singing along in his melodious tones. We later decided to start a blog, despite it being the kind of thing EVERY music fan does at some point or another, and almost 2 years later it's more successful than ever and a glowing achievement we can both be proud of. I love Robyn, she captures almost every feeling I ever had between the ages of 13 and 17 and beyond, and in this song she captures the way it felt to be brave enough to fall in love.

If you're allergic to sop or slush you can stop covering your eyes now.