We Belong

I was listening to Pandora radio this evening, and "We Belong" by Pat Benatar came on.  I had to check my facts, but I was right when I remembered it being from her album Tropico."  That album seemed quite different from her prior edgy, driving, super rock and roll releases.  In fact, when I think of this one, I think of how the album cover had colors and seemed a bit more, well, I'm not sure -- misty.  Not mystical, but just "misty" with the translucent colors and the gauzy, flowing fabric in the video.  It's amazing--everytime I listen to this song, Pat's voice actually cuts my feelings to the bone--but in a poignant way.  The lyrics to this song are really bittersweet and touching, so warning--tear alert!  Do not listen to this song if you are thinking about an ex boyfriend or girlfriend.  It will make you cry.  Luckily, the lyrics do seem to tell the tale of a couple who does stay together, but it can really make you tearful if you listen carefully.  "Don't want to leave you really...I've invested too much time...to give you up that easy...to the doubts that complicate your mind."  Wow.  Even the lyrics tell the tale of the over-thinking that can go on when you pay close attention to the lyrics...

Anyway, the video is pretty different for Pat.  The interesting thing about her music is that it truly is very diverse.  She explored so many different styles on her albums throughout the decades.  I guess we just seem to remember her hard rocking songs the most.  This one, although it is sad, is beautiful vocally and visually as well in regard to the video.  Again, interesting use of color.  Just a bit of green here and there (Pat's gloves, jewels in her earrings).  Her make-up is also very vibrant and typical of the day (1984).  Personally, I think she didn't need as much as she has in the video, but that was probably the call of the stylist and director.  She does look beautiful if  I must say so myself.  Pretty mesmerizing in fact.  She looks straight into the camera, which always amazes me.  I really don't like cameras, so I give her credit. She is one powerful lady.  I do hope you enjoy "We Belong."