My Gen X Playlist: Into the Heart of Love – The Mighty Lemon Drops

I made pico de gallo the other day. I memorized the recipe before shopping for the ingredients. It’s a pretty short list. When I got home from the grocery store, I discovered I made a mistake. I bought a lemon instead of a lime.

I looked up the difference between lemons and limes, wondering if a swap out would work. The most interesting thing I learned was this:

Lemons float, while limes sink.

Even though limes are usually smaller than lemons, the reason they sink comes down to their density compared to lemons. Limes are a little denser than lemons — not by much, but the difference is just enough to cause them to sink in liquid. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, 87.4% of a lemon’s weight is made up of its water content, while a lime’s weight is 88.26% water.

– tasting table

Lemon, lime. Tomayto, tomahto. Potayto, potahto. Close enough for that day. I was in no mood to return to the store. And in the end, it tasted just fine. Next time I’ll be sure to make a grocery list instead of relying on my aging memory.

The Mighty Lemon Drops released Into the Heart of Love in 1989. Even though I remember buying a few of their CDs, this is the only single that came to mind this morning. Apparently a listener thinks something might be missing from their recipe.

Where is the bass?

– YouTube comment by renegade2165

I’m good without the bass. This song has that classic 80’s sound. So much so, I’m surprised John Hughs didn’t snatch it up for one of his movie soundtracks. There’s no need to add a squeeze of lemon or lime. I think it’s fine the way it is.

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I think I found an answer to what I was searching for
But I'll keep it to myself right now
Just wait for what's in store

I won't give a reason, there won't be no sign
And I'll make sure you don't know
But when it hits you, I'll feel fine

It's my decision and my reason
It's just precision
I'll be finding a target
Right into the heart of love

Guess I'll ask no questions, there's nothing I can say
As I've suffered for so long now, this has got to be the way

There won't be no sorrow, no time for any tears
By the time you get what's coming, it will be too late for fear

It's my decision and my reason
It's just precision
I'll be finding a target
Right into the heart of love

Right inside me now
Shooting straight now
Right into the heart of love

Shhhh, shhh, shhh, settle down
Shhhh, shhh, shhh, settle down

It's my decision and my reason
It's just precision
I'll be finding a target
Right into the heart of love

It's my decision and my reason
It's just precision
I'll be finding a target
Right into the heart of love