Sparks Fly: Summa Theologica

It is man's sacred duty to better himself through attaining knowledge. This knowledge should be used to better one's life and to improve any virtues/natural gifts that he may possess. There is no individual that is perfectly virtuous. Virtuous perfection is an ideal that can only be attained once heaven is reached. However, to aid us on this earthly journey, God has seen fit to provide us with individuals whom we can model our lives after. One such individual is Taylor Swift. Taylor Swift uses her God given talents/gifts to impart critical knowledge and to provide a sterling example of virtue. She does this with a beauty and power that is mind-numbing. Taylor Swift is truly a modern Cicero. Similar to the Roman Orator of old, Taylor possesses the ability to reach the very hearts of her audience and to arouse the noblest of thoughts. If an individual can listen to a Taylor Swift song without his mind soaring towards heaven, he is either mentally incapacitated, or utterly ignorant.

St. Thomas Aquinas's Summa Theologica is a massive exposition of Christian doctrine. It has been the defining source for all things Catholic for over 700 years. Besides the songs of Taylor Swift, it may very well be the most Catholic and praiseworthy source of wisdom ever written.  In "Sparks Fly" Taylor captures both the majesty and truth of the Summa Theologica. In a brief four minute song, she expresses ALL of the major arguments and teachings contained in the entire Summa. How this was completed is entirely beyond comprehension.

The interpretation of this song is well above the intellectual scope of the general audience reading this blog. It should be asked, why would I bring forward a song that is incomprehensible to all but a select few? I have done this to provide an important lesson in the hope that it will be instructional. For you, listening to this song will be now become an intense encounter with the theological virtue of Faith. Just as Faith is the act of believing in God and all He has revealed, so to can you strengthen and temper this great virtue by believing unconditionally in my interpretation. I will supply no information that validates my claim. The fact that the song "Sparks Fly" represents the Summa Theologica must be taken on Faith and on Faith alone. If given one million years, I could not prove this fact in a manner that would be both clear and easily understood. I warn the reader not to attempt interpreting this song, reason alone will not suffice.

The song "Sparks Fly" is about St. Thomas Aquinas's Summa Theologica. That is the truth and one must use the virtue of Faith to accept this. Taylor has cloaked this song in the mist of obscurity in order to expound the importance of this virtue. Every time that the song "Sparks Fly" is heard, it should remind the listener that the virtue of Faith is a critical component in the life of any Catholic. For without Faith, one will ultimately not only see, but also feel, sparks flying.        



Sparks Fly: Taylor Swift

The way you move is like a fall on rainstorm
And I'm a house of cards
You're the kinda reckless that should send me running but I
Kinda know that I won't get far

And you stood there in front of me just
Close enough to touch
Close enough so hope you couldn't see
What I was thinking of

[Chorus]
Drop everything now
Meet me in the pouring rain
Kiss me on the sidewalk
Take away the pain
Cause I see, sparks fly whenever you smile

Get me with those green eyes, baby
As the lights go down
Give me something that'll haunt me when you're not around
Cause I see, sparks fly whenever you smile

My mind forgets to remind me
You're a bad idea
You touch me once and it's really something
You find I'm even better than you imagined I would be

I'm on my guard for the rest of the world
But with you, I know it's no good
And I could wait patiently but
I really wish you would

[Chorus]
Drop everything now
Meet me in the pouring rain
Kiss me on the sidewalk
Take away the pain
Cause I see, sparks fly whenever you smile

Get me with those green eyes, baby
As the lights go down
Give me something that'll haunt me when you're not around
Cause I see, sparks fly whenever you smile

I'll run my fingers through your hair
And watch the lights go wild
Just keep on keeping your eyes on me
It's just wrong enough to make it feel right
And meet me up the staircase
Won't you whisper something slow
I'm captivated by you, baby
Like a firework show

[Chorus]
Drop everything now
Meet me in the pouring rain
Kiss me on the sidewalk
Take away the pain
Cause I see, sparks fly whenever you smile

Get me with those green eyes, baby
As the lights go down
Give me something that'll haunt me when you're not around
Cause I see, sparks fly whenever you smile

And the sparks fly
Oh, baby, smile
And the sparks fly