I wrote this song while thinking about how our society views aging and how we often view ourselves at a certain age inside despite our advancing years...
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“Still 21 In My Head” is an award-winning song on Margaret MacDonald’s album Rain on the Roof released in November 2006—one of many songs on the album that resonate with the music-loving public, particularly those over 30.
Rain on the Roof is a collection of eleven of her original songs with Margaret performing vocals and piano, and features some impressive talent, including guitarist Basil Fung (Alanis Morrisette’s Jagged Little Pill) and Charles Waltz (fiddler for the Young Dubliners). Her collaboration with Los Angeles-based producer Randall Michael Tobin at Theta Sound in Burbank has resulted in an album with wide appeal to audiences who enjoy Sarah McLachlan, Joni Mitchell and Carole King.
Margaret grew up in San Francisco listening to everything from classical music to R&B to folk, then spent 15 years in the United Kingdom before returning to California, and her songwriting reflects her experiences along the way. Her songs sparkle both musically and lyrically, a rare feat these days. Margaret’s richly textured voice takes you from the amusing “Still 21 In My Head” to the aching “Cry For You” and the wistful ballad, “I Know You Love Me.”
Rain on the Roof was in rock journalist Joe Viglione’s Top 5 for January 2008, and many of the tracks have been featured on Internet radio stations such as ArtistFirst Radio, NetteRadio, and Pandora. "Still 21 in My Head" has for some time been ranked number one in the all-time most requested song group on a Florida-based internet station.
Margaret also wrote and performed the opening theme song (in French) to an independent French film,“Sans Vie,” a feature film due for festival release in 2009. Other new material and film placements are in the works.
REVIEWS:
“Hearing Margaret MacDonald play the piano and sing her songs, I immediately feel transported to a place where every note is what I want it to be and where lyrics deliver the emotional impact the melodies deserve. This is exceptional talent combined with well honed craft.” Harriet Schock, Platinum songwriter and recording artist
“Margaret MacDonald has a big voice, good phrasing, and she accompanies herself well—no mean feat. Writing original material is tough, but again she scores. Lots of sturdy songs here. I think Glad You Do may be my fave. This is a very well recorded album.” Robert Baird, Stereophile
“I love that Margaret MacDonald has the ability to say what I’m thinking. She’s managed to reach into my over-35 brain and written lyrics that encapsulate how I feel many days. These songs are full of emotional impact and immediate appeal and I love Margaret’s style and delivery. Her beautiful, rich voice has hints of Sarah McLachlan, Norah Jones and Carole King all rolled into one. These songs will long resonate within you.” -Annette Conlon, DJ/Presenter of NetteRadio.com
Lyrics
I’m dancin to Santana and the Dead Daisy chain crown on my head And a peace sign round my neck Still 21 in my head I’m in a smoky bar acting Parisian Debating politics in French The wine’s doing most of the talking Still 21 in my head
Don’t care what the mirror says, got a lotta life in me yet, still 21 in my head
I’m noticing my stray grays and fine lines And my tendency to forget But there’s a sparkle in each of my blue eyes Cuz I’m still 21 in my head And I might not run a six-minute mile Or look as stunning in a little black dress But I’ve still got a pretty nice smile Cuz I’m still 21 in my head
Don’t care what the mirror says, got a lotta love in me yet, still 21 in my head
I’m sitting in a church full of the faithful Wishing I’d stayed in bed It’s not that I don’t need the confessional I’m just 21 in my head I’m not gonna lose my optimism And I still refuse to be led I know I’m not too old to have opinions Cuz I’m 21 in my head
Don’t care what the mirror says Got a lotta life in me yet, still 21—only 21—in my head
