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  • NSNC Keep Going – feat Tony Joe White

    NSNC Keep Going – Télépopmusik feat. Tony Joe White

    Archetypal Love Story & Rituals

    “Keep Going” is the anthem of the soul pilgrim—the divine masculine enduring the long, often lonely road back to union. This is the archetype of the wounded knight, walking through desolation with fierce devotion, faith, and humility. His journey echoes the Stations of the Cross in Catholic High Mass: a ritualized movement through suffering, sacrifice, and steadfast hope—each step a prayer, each mile a vow.

    He walks not away from love but toward it, even when the beloved seems distant. His movement is ritual—a liturgy of devotion etched into earth and soul.

    Gems and Minerals Symbolism

    Hematite embodies this grounding masculine endurance. A stone of stamina, structure, and inner fortitude, it anchors energy during long trials and protects the emotional core. Like the song’s heartbeat, it helps keep going—rooted, silent, faithful.

    West Coast Swing Usable Tidbit

    The slow, bluesy pulse is perfect for deepening counterbalance and rooted musicality. Use it to explore drag-and-sink variations, like a weighted anchor in a sugar push, or a slowed-down whip that echoes the journey’s gravity. This is a track for intentional presence in each step.


    Catholic High Mass Ritual Tidbit

    This song aligns with the Agnus Dei—“Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world…”—where vulnerability and quiet surrender allow for grace. It’s a plea, a repetition, a mantra: Keep Going. Not in strength alone, but through faith.


    Divine Counterpart (Masculine Field)

    From the divine masculine field, the voice here is a quiet vow spoken across lifetimes. He doesn’t chase or force. He walks. He keeps going, not to escape, but because he knows the union is written in the code of the world. His strength is not in pursuit, but in unshakable presence. He is the keeper of the long prayer.


    Aho, thanks.

    Feminine field — Have Mercy on Us

  • NSNC Genetic World – Telepopmusik

    To JC–The Squirrel Nut Zipper version, per field, with a bowtie. Thx.

    Archetypal Love Story & Rituals

    “Genetic World” reflects the archetype of cosmic unity and ancestral connection—the deep genetic code of love that ties souls across lifetimes and dimensions. This song invites us into the mystery of sacred lineage, a ritual journey honoring the origins of love and the eternal bond beyond physical form. In Catholic High Mass, this mirrors the Kyrie Eleison—a collective plea for mercy and acknowledgment of our shared human and divine heritage.

    Add practice: Kyrie, Christae Eleison via WOTH

    The song’s electronic pulses feel like the heartbeat of creation itself, an invocation to awaken the primal dance encoded in our very being.

    Gems and Minerals Symbolism

    Amethyst suits this song’s mystical vibe—known as the stone of spiritual protection and connection to higher realms. Amethyst facilitates clarity and divine insight, helping the lover see beyond surface differences into the shared essence of all beings.

    West Coast Swing Usable Tidbit

    The hypnotic, flowing beat encourages dancers to explore smooth, continuous connection with gentle momentum—perfect for practicing anchored sugar pushes and whips that embody the infinite, spiraling nature of genetic and spiritual bonds.


    Catholic High Mass Ritual Tidbit

    The song resonates with the Gloria, a joyful proclamation that unites the congregation in praise of God’s glory—echoing the celebration of life’s sacred interconnectedness and the unity of creation within the divine plan.

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  • NSNC Strangers – Portishead

    NSNC Strangers – Portishead

    Archetypal Love Story & Rituals

    “Strangers” reveals the archetype of separation and longing, the mysterious encounter between two souls who feel both connected and distant. It’s the shadow side of the sacred dance—the moment before lovers fully recognize each other’s divine presence. This mirrors the veil of mystery in Catholic High Mass, where the Liturgy of the Word prepares the heart in shadow before the light of communion.

    Gems and Minerals Symbolism

    Labradorite reflects this perfectly—known as the stone of transformation and the unveiling of hidden truths. It shimmers with flashes of light within darkness, symbolizing the subtle recognition of a divine counterpart beyond apparent separation.

    West Coast Swing Usable Tidbit

    The song’s haunting rhythm is perfect for practicing soft connection and delayed responses—moves like the sugar tuck or side pass with hesitation that express both yearning and caution, embodying the emotional complexity of strangers dancing on the edge of connection.


    Catholic High Mass Ritual Tidbit

    The song corresponds to the Adoration of the Cross ritual, where the faithful contemplate Christ’s sacrifice in a moment of profound reverence and emotional tension—embracing the paradox of pain and love that precedes resurrection and union.


    Masculine Divine Counterpart Field

    From the masculine divine perspective, this song speaks as the guardian of threshold and mystery, honoring the sacred space where union is not rushed but held with steady strength—protecting the fragile dance of recognition, waiting patiently for the veil to lift.

    Belts, silently, into a blown glass bowl——–The MeeeeeesterrreeeeeeeeeeeeEEEEEEEEEEEEE of FAAAAAAAAAAAAITHHHHHHhhhhhhhhhh—ha

  • NSNC Sparks – Röyksopp

    I have listened to this song for 1,000 years

    And never will I stop being grateful, thankful and blessed

    For retroactive musical healing and nonlinear time

    Archetypal Love Story & Rituals

    “Sparks” embodies the archetype of the divine spark of love and awakening—the moment when passion ignites the soul’s journey toward union. This is the flame of initiation, the sacred fire that lights the altar of love, reminiscent of the Epiclesis in Catholic High Mass, where the Holy Spirit is invoked to kindle divine presence within the faithful.

    The song captures that tender, electric moment when two souls sense the possibility of deep connection—an inner ritual of awakening love’s sacred flame.

    Gems and Minerals Symbolism

    Fire Opal symbolizes this perfectly—a vibrant stone associated with passion, creativity, and the energizing power of sparks flying between lovers. It reminds us that love’s beginning is both fragile and fiery, requiring care to nurture into lasting flame.

    West Coast Swing Usable Tidbit

    The shimmering synths and pulsing rhythm invite dancers to explore dynamic tension and release in their connection. Use this for practicing elastic moves like the whip or sugar push, where the lead creates and releases tension fluidly, echoing the spark’s flicker.


    Catholic High Mass Ritual Tidbit

    The song resonates with the lighting of the Paschal Candle during Easter Vigil Mass—a symbol of Christ as the light of the world and the spark that overcomes darkness. “Sparks” channels this sacred illumination of the heart, where love’s light dispels fear and invites new life.

  • NSNC The Sensual Woman – The Herbaliser

    Archetypal Love Story & Rituals

    This track channels the archetype of the divine feminine—the sensual goddess, embodying both sacred desire and grounded presence. She is the mystical bride, the anima figure who invites the lover into an intimate sacred dance of union. In Catholic High Mass, this echoes the Liturgical Dance of the Holy Spirit—a ritual of grace, awakening, and the stirring of divine love within the soul.

    The sensual woman is the living altar, where passion and reverence meet, inviting transformation through sacred intimacy.

    Gems and Minerals Symbolism

    Rose Quartz is the perfect gem here—known as the stone of unconditional love and sensual healing. It represents the tender openness and magnetic warmth that this woman embodies, inviting love to flow freely and with grace.

    West Coast Swing Usable Tidbit

    The smooth, laid-back groove of this track encourages dancers to explore slow, fluid connection with subtle tension and release—ideal for practicing anchored sugar pushes or floating side passes that evoke sensuality and presence without rushing.


    Catholic High Mass Ritual Tidbit

    The song parallels the offertory procession in Mass—where gifts (bread and wine) are presented as an offering of self. The sensual woman is a symbol of the self offered in love, an act of surrender and grace preparing for sacred union, much like the preparation before Eucharist.


    Aho, thanks.

  • NSNC No No No – Hamilton Loomis

    Archetypal Love Story & Rituals

    “No No No” channels the archetype of the resolute lover—the one who sets clear boundaries against destructive love or temptation. This is the refusal of the false or harmful, an act of spiritual and emotional discernment. In the Catholic High Mass, it echoes the exorcism rite or the solemn moments of confession and absolution—rejecting what separates us from true love and grace.

    This song is the spiritual “No” that purifies the heart before it can say a wholehearted “Yes” to love that heals and uplifts.

    Gems and Minerals Symbolism

    Black Tourmaline is the perfect gem here—known for its protective powers against negativity and psychic attack. It acts as a spiritual shield for the heart, echoing the song’s firm denial of toxic influence and its invitation to cleanse and protect one’s sacred emotional space.

    West Coast Swing Usable Tidbit

    The strong, repetitive “No No No” lyric creates a natural rhythm for practicing clear lead-follow communication in WCS—particularly in push breaks or side passes where the follower can signal or the lead can pull back decisively. This reinforces the importance of respectful boundaries on the dance floor as in love.


    Catholic High Mass Ritual Tidbit

    The song’s theme corresponds to the Penitential Act in Mass, where the congregation acknowledges faults and asks for mercy before receiving grace. “No No No” is a spiritual rejection of sin and falsehood, preparing the soul for the sacred gift of love and connection, much like the Mass prepares the faithful for communion.

    1:30AM Midnight Mass live stamped. Aho.

  • NSNC Stay Away From Me Baby – Meena and NSNC Love and Happiness – Roger Cicero

    Sometimes, when you have to warm up coffee or deal with human fluids and dogs that enigmatically want and do not want to go outside….we call it a ‘flow’. So.

    Stay Away From Me Baby – Meena

    Gems and Minerals Symbolism:
    The song’s urgent plea “Stay Away From Me Baby” echoes the protective energy of obsidian, a stone known for its powerful shielding against negativity and emotional harm. Just like obsidian wards off dark forces, the song’s tone is about guarding the heart and setting clear boundaries to preserve emotional well-being.

    West Coast Swing Usable Tidbit:
    This track’s rhythmic push-pull vibe is great for practicing connection management in WCS. When the lyrics say “stay away,” it’s like the lead sending a clear signal to create space — perfect for a smooth, deliberate away move or a stylish sugar push. The tension in the song helps dancers feel the ebb and flow of distance and closeness.

    Love and Happiness – Roger Cicero

    Gems and Minerals Symbolism:
    “Love and Happiness” sparkles with the warmth of citrine—a sunny, joyful stone symbolizing positivity, abundance, and joy. This song radiates lighthearted optimism, like citrine’s ability to uplift the spirit and bring cheerful energy, a perfect anthem for embracing love’s joyful potential.

    West Coast Swing Usable Tidbit:
    The buoyant tempo and jazzy swing make this an ideal tune for exploring rhythmic syncopation in your WCS basics. Its playful melody encourages improvisation and light footwork, perfect for adding in syncopated triple steps and playful, happy side passes that embody the song’s uplifting mood.

    Combined Reflection

    Together, these songs offer a powerful emotional journey—from setting healthy boundaries (obsidian’s protection in Meena’s plea) to embracing joyful connection and abundance (citrine’s radiance in Roger Cicero’s celebration). For dancers, it’s a reminder that authentic connection in WCS is balanced by respect and openness—knowing when to create space, and when to lean into the happiness of togetherness.

  • NSNC Song Analysis: Have a Heart — Bonnie Raitt

    THIS SONG!! Thanks for Mr. Steve Martin for sharing Bonnie and the Blues with me, including Robert Johnson and SRV, in 7th grade. Hope we do right by y’all.

    title: “NSNC Song Analysis: Have a Heart – Bonnie Raitt”
    date: 2025-06-16

    categories: [Music Analysis, NSNC, Soul Feminine, Heart Voice, Blues Rock, Boundaries]

    tags: [Bonnie Raitt, NSNC, Sacred Feminine, West Coast Swing, Emotional Integrity, Rhodonite, Amazonite, Blue Flame Voice]

    author: “Aja Gray”

    excerpt: “A bold and bluesy NSNC decoding of Bonnie Raitt’s ‘Have a Heart,’ calling in sacred feminine boundaries, gem medicine for emotional clarity, and a dancer’s edge of soulful defiance.”

    NSNC Analysis: Have a Heart

    Artist: Bonnie Raitt
    Theme: Fierce feminine boundaries, voice reclamation, and the soulful refusal to abandon the self.


    Introduction

    Bonnie Raitt doesn’t beg — she commands. “Have a Heart” isn’t a plea. It’s a declaration from the sovereign feminine, standing at the crossroads of love and self-respect. Through NSNC’s lens, this is a Boundary Song, a spell sung in the key of truth, rooted in blues and lit by the voice of a woman who has walked through fire and stayed intact.


    Hermeneutic Breakdown

    • “Hey shut up / Don’t lie to me”
      This is a lyric-as-sword. Raitt cuts through performance and manipulation with a blade of emotional precision. This is truth in the throat chakra.
    • The Voice as Instrument of Sovereignty:
      Raitt’s delivery blends tenderness and steel. This is the Blue Flame Voice — the sound of the feminine waking up from being nice.
    • “Have a heart, please”
      Repetition here isn’t desperation — it’s invocation. A call to conscience. She’s not asking for love, she’s asking for presence. Big difference.

    Gems & Minerals

    • Rhodonite: A heart stone for grounding after betrayal or emotional upheaval. It supports fierce compassion, allowing you to stay open without collapsing boundaries.
    • Amazonite: Known as the “Truth-Teller’s Stone,” it clears the throat chakra and amplifies authentic expression, especially in emotionally charged moments.

    Together, these stones empower you to speak with clarity while staying in your center.


    West Coast Swing–Usable Tidbit

    “Have a Heart” is perfect for lyrical blues-style WCS, ideal for dancing emotional dynamics. Use the verses for grounded tension and the chorus to open into anchor expressions or stretch patterns. Practice:

    • 🎶 “You gotta have a heart” as a body roll cue or styling beat
    • Use the subtle tempo for micro musicality and “no means no” expression in follow-led dynamics.

    💃 Best used in late-night jams or blues fusion rooms where attitude is welcomed.


    Signs & Symbols

    • The Heart (not romantic, but moral):
      The song reframes “having a heart” as empathy and decency, not emotional indulgence. The heart here is ethical.
    • Voice as Power:
      Raitt reminds us that the first boundary is spoken. The moment you say, “Don’t lie to me,” you reclaim your field.
    • Blue & Rose Frequencies:
      The metaphysical pairing of Amazonite and Rhodonite reflects the sacred balance of compassion + conviction — vital to any clear-hearted relationship.

    NSNC Next Steps: Embodying the Boundary Queen

    1. Wear Rhodonite over your chest when entering hard conversations. Let it help you stay heart-led without people-pleasing.
    2. Speak Out Loud: Practice saying the actual lines of this song in the mirror. Train your throat to channel truth without shaking.
    3. Dance It Out: Use the track for partner or solo West Coast Swing with firm-yet-fluid footwork. Let your body say: I’m not moving until you show up real.
    4. Reclaim ‘No’: Not all refusals are rejections — some are returns to self. Bonnie Raitt models soulful no as a path to sacred yes.

    Closing Reflection

    Have a Heart is a song of embodied discernment — a lighthouse for anyone who’s been gaslit, ghosted, or minimized. Through her slide-guitar rasp and rooted vocals, Raitt gives us a new feminine archetype: not the wounded woman begging to be seen, but the self-honoring soul saying, “You can’t afford me unless you’re real.”

    Aho, thanks.

  • NSNC Little Red Corvette – Mike Zito

    title: “NSNC Song Analysis: Little Red Corvette – Mike Zito (Prince Cover)”
    date: 2025-06-16

    categories: [Music Analysis, NSNC, Blues Rock, Archetypes, Desire and Power, Shadow Work]
    tags: [Mike Zito, Little Red Corvette, Prince, NSNC, Blues, West Coast Swing, Archetypal Love, Carnelian, Garnet, Sacred Speed, Shadow Feminine]

    author: “Aja Gray”

    excerpt: “A sultry, symbolic NSNC breakdown of Mike Zito’s blues-rock version of ‘Little Red Corvette,’ exploring themes of desire, danger, and fast love with the support of fiery stones and sacred swing.”

    NSNC Analysis: Little Red Corvette

    Artist: Mike Zito
    Originally by: Prince
    Theme: High-speed desire, the sacred and shadow feminine, and the blues alchemy of learning through flame.


    Introduction

    Mike Zito’s cover of Little Red Corvette takes Prince’s iconic 1983 track and dresses it in blues-rock denim and road dust. The result is less synth seduction, more grit-and-guitar sermon — still full of fire, but with an older, warier narrator. In NSNC’s lens, this song becomes an alchemical tale of passion, caution, and symbolic initiation into the wild, feminine unknown.


    Hermeneutic Breakdown

    • The Corvette as Archetype:
      A Corvette is a machine of speed, beauty, and danger — a sacred vessel of desire. To ride it is to ride temptation. The “Little Red Corvette” is a metaphor for the alluring, uncontrollable feminine (within or without).
    • “You had a pocket full of horses / Trojan and some of them used”
      Here lies both humor and heartbreak — the awareness that love has been commodified, yet still pursued. It’s an initiation into the truth that desire without depth can leave emotional burn marks.
    • Shift in Tone (Zito’s voice):
      Unlike Prince’s electric, flirtatious tone, Zito brings gravel and gravity — he sounds like he’s been there. It’s no longer just about seduction; it’s about survival and memory.

    Gems & Minerals

    • Carnelian: A fire-aligned stone tied to desire, vitality, and bold expression. It supports passionate embodiment and can balance sexual energy with grounding.
    • Garnet: Deep red, associated with the root chakra and love’s darker mysteries — helps transmute lust into lasting, embodied connection. It is also protective when navigating shadowy or overwhelming passion.

    Together, these stones help you burn wisely — honoring attraction while maintaining sovereignty.


    West Coast Swing–Usable Tidbit

    Mike Zito’s Little Red Corvette is a West Coast Swing goldmine for sultry blues dancers. The bluesy groove supports slow walk-ins, micro pauses, and slinky anchor variations. Use it to explore musicality through contrast — especially switching between grounded pulls and floating isolations.

    Key tip: Let the lyric “Baby you’re much too fast” inspire controlled deceleration and intentional stillness. It’s a conversation with tempo.


    Signs & Symbols

    • Red Car: Symbol of passion, speed, and risk. In Jungian archetypes, the red car can be a dream symbol of the animus or inner masculine on fire with untamed pursuit.
    • Fast Love: This song illuminates temporary passion as both teacher and trial. In sacred terms, it’s an initiation via eros — a necessary combustion before refinement.
    • Shadow Feminine: The woman in this song isn’t demonized — but she’s not tamed. She represents the feminine archetype in motion, unapologetically claiming pleasure, velocity, and ambiguity.

    Next Steps: Integrating the Teachings of Sacred Speed

    1. Work with Carnelian + Garnet
      Carry during passion work, dance, or journaling about past intense connections. They help distill the lesson from the heat.
    2. Honor Your ‘Fast Rides’
      Reflect on the relationships or phases that burned bright and fast. What did they teach you? What did they awaken?
    3. Dance Your Boundaries
      Practice leading/following from the hips and heart, not the head. Let bluesy swing tracks like this guide you into sensual yet centered movement.
    4. Don’t Demonize Desire
      Recognize eros as a spiritual force. Not all passion is meant to last — but all of it can shape the soul.

    Closing Reflection

    Little Red Corvette,” especially in Zito’s hands, becomes more than a story about a wild night — it becomes an initiation song, reminding us that sacred eros often wears a leather jacket and drives too fast. This is not a warning — it’s a hymn to knowing when to get in, and when to get out.

    Aho, thanks.

  • NSNC Sweet Pea – Amos Lee

    I love this song. I love LOVE LOOOOOOVE IT and thank IMPD and Brock for the great dances to Amos. Love it, C.J. Walker Ballroom and Indy Swing Dance Club, Chicago REBELS, et al.

    title: “NSNC Song Analysis: Sweet Pea by Amos Lee”
    date: 2025-06-16

    categories: [Music Analysis, NSNC, Folk Soul, Love, Simplicity, Inner Child]

    tags: [Amos Lee, Sweet Pea, NSNC, Soul Alchemy, Heart Energy, West Coast Swing, Signs and Symbols, Gems, Minerals, Rose Quartz, Chrysoprase]
    author: “Aja Gray”

    excerpt: “A gentle and heart-opening NSNC analysis of Amos Lee’s ‘Sweet Pea,’ exploring the alchemy of simplicity, affection, and heart-centered grounding through sound, symbol, and stone.”

    NSNC Analysis: Sweet Pea

    Artist: Amos Lee
    Theme: Gentle love, soul simplicity, and the restorative alchemy of affection.


    Introduction

    Sweet Pea” is a love letter wrapped in sunlight — a reminder that healing and connection don’t always need to be dramatic. Sometimes, the most powerful alchemy comes in the smallest, softest gestures. Amos Lee’s voice and lyrics create a field of heart coherence — a musical hug for the soul.


    Hermeneutic Breakdown

    • Sweet Pea as Archetype:
      The beloved here is not grandiose — she is sweet, grounded, kind. This archetype heals through tenderness and presence, not performance.
    • Simplicity as Spell:
      The simple lyrics form a loop of healing. Repetition becomes invocation — an offering to the everyday sacred.
    • Refusal to Chase:
      “I don’t know when and I don’t know why / You’re the only reason I keep on coming home.”
      This isn’t about conquest — it’s about homecoming. A return to love as sanctuary, not struggle.

    Gems & Minerals

    • Rose Quartz: The quintessential heart stone, it restores compassion, gentleness, and receiving energy. Think of it as the stone of tender reciprocity.
    • Chrysoprase: A lesser-known green crystal associated with inner child healing, joy, and emotional renewal. It restores innocence without naivety.

    Together, these stones soften the nervous system and help us trust love that is calm.


    West Coast Swing–Usable Tidbit

    “Sweet Pea” is perfect for playful West Coast Swing — especially with a close partner or improvised flow. The bouncy rhythm lends itself to triples, light syncopation, and soft open rolls. Ideal for working on playful lead/follow without tension — use it as a partner calibration track.

    Bonus: Try isolations to match the lyric “sweet pea / apple of my eye.” Let the body speak the sweetness.


    Signs & Symbols

    • Sweet Pea (the flower): Symbol of blissful departure or thank you for the lovely time. Spiritually, it suggests the beauty of momentary presence.
    • Home as Heart: The idea of “coming home” to someone evokes the sacred return — not just to a person, but to who you are around them.
    • The Light Voice: Amos Lee’s vocal tone is like breath on skin — symbolic of the divine masculine in gentle mode.

    Next Steps: Living the NSNC Way of Softened Soul

    1. Wear Rose Quartz or Chrysoprase
      On your chest or wrist. Let them support ease in your emotional field — especially in relationships where sweetness matters more than strategy.
    2. Write a Simple Love Note
      No drama. Just sweetness. To yourself or another. Let it be a frequency match to this song.
    3. Dance with a Light Touch
      Use Sweet Pea for West Coast Swing exercises in nonverbal connection. Practice light lead/follow calibration — less push/pull, more presence.
    4. Let Simplicity Be Enough
      Stop looking for complex reasons to trust. Sometimes, affection is reason enough.

    Closing Reflection

    “Sweet Pea” is a musical whisper from the soul’s garden. It reminds us that real love doesn’t demand explanation — it just arrives, gently, and gives us a place to land. In a loud world, Amos Lee brings us back to the sacred hush of affection.

    Aho, thanks.

    That’s Lovely, thanks.