An intensely personal work, "A Selection" was inspired by Mr. Sendak's pained identification with the Holocaust, in which many of his relatives died, and he declares that even though he is alive and well, he still considers himself a Holocaust victim.
Lyrically, the song is regarded as one of Carey's most inspirational and personal ballads, with its protagonist declaring that even though we may feel discouraged or down at times, in reality we are "heroes" if we look inside ourselves and see our own inner strength; in time, it will help us "find the way".
Perhaps it is our armor against the world, the hue that boldly declares that even though every day is a bad hair day for us, even though our clothes have been graced with spilled milk and running noses, we still need to do that one simple thing -- whatever that may be -- that reminds us of our old selves.
Many pundits have already declared that deal a smashing success, even though it is not even a year old.
At an Arab League meeting on September 1st, Algeria, Iraq and Lebanon voted against a statement which declared that Mr Assad must be confronted, even though it dodged the question of military action.
There were the ones who overcompensated and declared that they "even though [they] were white, [they] didn't date white girls".
Almost 9% of the participating patients declared that additional data and explanation was needed, even though effort was made by the physicians (during consultation) to explain the need and the importance of endoscopy as well as describe the procedure itself.
In May, Trump declared that "there is no drought" during a campaign stop in Fresno, even though by the end of 2015, California had gone through its driest four-year period in history.
Unlikely as it seemed, Ratcliffe declared after the draw that even though his side were struggling near the bottom of the Football League, they could produce a shock result against a team pushing for a place in Europe and boasting one of the most exciting English youngsters in their ranks - a 17-year-old Wayne Rooney.
It could be the sweet de résistance after a grand meal; that it is enjoyed at midday is a triumph of indulgence and proof that, even though Parisians famously declare that they never eat between meals, le goûter thrives.
