So if you really love Christmas, C'mon and let it snow

Artist- Billy Mack
Song of the day- Christmas is all around

It's that time of year everybody! When I finally allow myself to listen to Christmas music. And really what better way to bring in the holiday cheer than this ridiculous cover? Full of cheese, forced lyrics and overproduction, sometimes it's just what you need to start your romantic comedy, I mean holiday season. So if you really love Christmas, or Love Actually, or Holiday Music, this one's for you.



I feel it in my fingers,
I feel it in my toes,
Christmas is all around me,
and so the feeling grows

It's written in the wind,
It's everywhere I go,
So if you really love Christmas,
C'mon and let it snow?

You know I love Christmas
I always will
My mind's made up
The way that I feel
There's no beginning
There'll be no end
Cuz on Christmas,
You can depend

You gave your presents to me
And I gave mine to you
I need Santa beside me
In everything I do

You know I love Christmas
I always will
My mind's made up
The way that I feel
There's no beginning
There'll be no end
Cuz on Christmas,
You can depend

Cuz on Christmas,
You can depend

It's written on the wind
It's everywhere I go
So if you really love me
C'mon and let it snow?
C'mon and let it snow?
So if you really love
C'mon and let it
If you really love me
C'mon and let it
Now if you really love me
C'mon and let it snow?

Nothings gonna change my mind, I'm walking a different highway

Artist- The Avett Brothers
Song of the day- Nothing Short of Thankful

Though I rarely spend Thanksgiving back home in Texas, today always makes me miss that down home feeling of the south and family and bad for me foods and all that southern charm that makes me grateful for where I grew up. And as I was listening to Spotify's "Give Thanks" playlist (I highly recommend) today's song grabbed me with that folky delight that is the Avett Brothers, full and thankfulness of a crazy journey of up and downs and missing home. So for everything you are grateful for today, this one's for you.

Hey man (yes)
Do you think we? ll ever get back home?
Well I (guess)
We choose our battles one by one.
How I need (rest)
One more day of travel on the road.
How we? ve been (blessed)
Some times I don? t feel that way.

Nothing? s gonna change my mind,
I? m walkin? a different highway.
Nothing? s gonna change my mind.
I? m travelin? a different line.
Oh, nothing? s gonna change my mind.
You? ll find what you need if you want it.
Nothing? s gonna change my mind.
I? ll find mine.

Brothers (yes)
I know I? m up and down.
Please, try to (accept)
Apologies for the sadness that I? ve found.
The years we? ve (spent)
Nothing short of grateful for our trip.
And those we? ve (met)
Nothing short of thankful.
Nothing? s gonna change my mind,
I? m travelin? a different highway.
Nothing? s gonna change my mind.
I? m walkin? a different line.
Oh, nothing? s gonna change my mind.
You? ll find what you need if you want it.
Nothing? s gonna change my mind.
I? ll find mine.

Boss man said work your way
Put it off for another day
I? m not listening tomorrow may not come
Lazy men find an easy way
Easy work for easy pay
I? m not listening there ain? t no such a thing
Boss man said work your way
Put if off for another day
I? m not listening tomorrow may not come
Lazy men find an easy way
Easy work for easy pay
I? m not listening there ain? t no such a thing as that

Hey man (yo)
Do you think they? re listening
To a thing? (no no no)
I wonder what? s on their mind.
We all should (go)
Break down the walls being built around us.
We? ll make a (show)
Make it for our sons and our daughters.

Nothing? s gonna change my mind,
I? m walkin? a different highway.
Nothing? s gonna change my mind.
I? m travelin? a different line.
Oh, nothing? s gonna change my mind.
You? ll find what you need if you want it.
Nothing? s gonna change my mind.
I? ll find

Don't believe me just watch

Artist- Bruno Mars and  Mark Ronson
Song of the day- Uptown Funk

So I've been having some technical difficulties most of the day so I shall make this short and sweet. I friggin love the holidays. From food, decorations, family time and everything themed, I'm pretty much ecstatic about it's arrival. How excited am I? I think this song sums it up. And since I don't have the funk, style or dance moves of Mr. Mars I'll let him do the talking. So let him help you and me get our celebration on.



This hit
That ice cold
Michelle Pfeiffer
That white gold
This one, for them hood girls
Them good girls
Straight masterpieces
Stylin', while in
Livin' it up in the city
Got Chucks on with Saint Laurent
Gotta kiss myself I'm so pretty

I'm too hot (hot damn)
Called a police and a fireman
I'm too hot (hot damn)
Make a dragon wanna retire, man
I'm too hot (hot damn)
Say my name you know who I am
I'm too hot (hot damn)
Am I bad 'bout that money
Break it down

Girls hit you hallelujah (whuoo)
Girls hit you hallelujah (whuoo)
Girls hit you hallelujah (whuoo)
'Cause Uptown Funk gon' give it to you
'Cause Uptown Funk gon' give it to you
'Cause Uptown Funk gon' give it to you
Saturday night and we in the spot
Don't believe me just watch (come on)

Doh
Doh doh doh, doh doh doh, doh doh (Hah!)

Don't believe me just watch

Doh
Doh doh doh, doh doh doh, doh doh (Hah!)

Don't believe me just watch
Don't believe me just watch
Don't believe me just watch
Don't believe me just watch
Hey, hey, hey, oh!

Stop
Wait a minute
Fill my cup put some liquor in it
Take a sip, sign a check
Julio! Get the stretch!
Ride to Harlem, Hollywood, Jackson, Mississippi
If we show up, we gon' show out
Smoother than a fresh jar o' Skippy

I'm too hot (hot damn)
Called a police and a fireman
I'm too hot (hot damn)
Make a dragon wanna retire, man
I'm too hot (hot damn) (hot damn)
Bitch, say my name you know who I am
I'm too hot (hot damn)
Am I bad 'bout that money
Break it down

Girls hit your hallelujah (whuoo)
Girls hit your hallelujah (whuoo)
Girls hit your hallelujah (whuoo)
'Cause Uptown Funk gon' give it to you
'Cause Uptown Funk gon' give it to you
'Cause Uptown Funk gon' give it to you
Saturday night and we in the spot
Don't believe me just watch (come on)

Doh
Doh doh doh, doh doh doh, doh doh (Hah!)

Don't believe me just watch

Doh
Doh doh doh, doh doh doh, doh doh (Hah!)

Don't believe me just watch
Don't believe me just watch
Don't believe me just watch
Don't believe me just watch
Hey, hey, hey, oh!

Before we leave
I'm a tell y'all a lil' something
Uptown Funk you up, Uptown Funk you up
Uptown Funk you up, Uptown Funk you up
I said Uptown Funk you up, Uptown Funk you up
Uptown Funk you up, Uptown Funk you up

Come on, dance
Jump on it
If you sexy than flaunt it
If you freaky than own it
Don't brag about it, come show me
Come on, dance
Jump on it
If you sexy than flaunt it
Well it's Saturday night and we in the spot
Don't believe me just watch

Doh
Doh doh doh, doh doh doh, doh doh (Hah!)

Don't believe me just watch

Doh
Doh doh doh, doh doh doh, doh doh (Hah!)

Don't believe me just watch
Don't believe me just watch
Don't believe me just watch
Don't believe me just watch
Hey, hey, hey, oh!

Uptown Funk you up, Uptown Funk you up (say whaa?!)
Uptown Funk you up, Uptown Funk you up
Uptown Funk you up, Uptown Funk you up (say whaa?!)
Uptown Funk you up, Uptown Funk you up
Uptown Funk you up, Uptown Funk you up (say whaa?!)
Uptown Funk you up, Uptown Funk you up
Uptown Funk you up, Uptown Funk you up (say whaa?!)
Uptown Funk you up
Aaaaaaow!

Although, although we're apart You're part of my heart

Artist- Steve Martin and Bernadette Peters
Today's song- Tonight you belong to me

So I've come to a horrible realization...are you ready?...Here it is. I don't think I've ever seen the Jerk. I thought I had I swear! I certainly didn't know Bernadette Peters was in it or that this song existed or I would have remedied this ages ago. Thank goodness I stumbled across it today. It's adorable, it makes me kind of giddy, it doesn't take itself to serious and therefore is hilarious at the same time. And we all know how I feel about a ukulele, swoon. But what am I telling you this for? I'm sure you already knew all this. But just in case you forgot here is a little bit of adorableness for your Tuesday. I know what I'll be watching this holiday weekend. Also who's in for learning this duet with me?



I know, I know you belong
To somebody new
But tonight
You belong to me

Although, although we're apart
You're part of my heart
And tonight
You belong to me

Lay down
By the stream
How sweet
It will seem
Once more
Just to dream
In the moonlight

My honey, I know, I know
With the dark
That you will be gone
But tonight
You belong to me

Lay down way down along the stream
How very very sweet it will seem
Once more just to dream
In the silvery moonlight

My honey, I know, I know
With the dark
That you will be gone
But tonight
You belong to me

Just a little old me

For all the things that you're alive to feel

Artist- Paramore  featuring Joy Williams
Song of the day- Hate to see your heart break

I just heard this song for the first time about 5 minutes ago and well, had to share it. I instantly adored those ol' harmonies that made Joy Williams of the Civil Wars famous mixing with the crazy vocalist in her own right Haley WIlliams of Paramore. Having both come from former Christian contemporary music scenes, today's artists have been close friends for decades which really shines bright in this ode to friendship. Beside just being a great throwback groovy tune, I had realized that lately just about every woman in my life has been going through crazy life changing events, whether giving life, making life, fighting for life, or fighting hand in hand for someone close, or just fighting. Basically it's been tough. And today's song celebrates those times in your life that may be the roughest and is probably when we need each other most. So for all of those fighters and givers in my life and yours, this one's for you.



There is not a single word in the whole world
That could describe the hurt
The dullest knife just sawing back and forth
And ripping through the softest skin there ever was

How were you to know?
Oh, how were you to know?

And I, I hate to see your heart break
I hate to see your eyes get darker as they close
But I've been there before
And I, I hate to see your heart break
I hate to see your eyes get darker as they close
But I've been there before

Love happens all the time
To people who aren't kind
And heroes who are blind
Expecting perfect scripted movie scenes
Who wants an awkward silent mystery?

How were you to know?
Well, how were you to know-oh-oh?

And I, I hate to see your heart break
I hate to see your eyes get darker as they close
But I've been there before
And I, I hate to see your heart break
I hate to see your eyes get darker as they close
But I've been there before

For all the air that's in your lungs
For all the joy that is to come
For all the things that you're alive to feel
Just let the pain remind you hearts can heal

Oh, how were you to know? (How were you to know?)
Oh, how were you to know?

And I, I hate to see your heart break
I hate to see your eyes get darker as they close
But I've been there before
And I, I hate to see your heart break
I hate to see your eyes get darker as they close
But I've been there before

I never watch the stars, there’s so much down here

Artist- Lorde
Song of the day- Yellow Flicker Beat

During my air travels i was stopped by the flight attendant while reading "Mockingjay" and was asked how far I was in the book. I snobbishly told him I was merely re-reading it to prepare for the movie, then promptly opened my laptop to watch "catching fire" when the altitude allowed. Now you might ask if I'm embarrassed that my favorite book of all time is Hunger Games? But I would more embarrassley retort on my love of them years before popular opinion and go into commentaries on war and blah blah blah nerd alert stuff. However what is cool as hell is how the latest film got Lorde to "curate" (check out that arty word) the entire soundtrack with other cool ass musicians. And your final question may be how excited am I to see the latest move (TELL ME NOTHING) ? I would cue the street fog and randoms with flashlights and break into an ecstatic red jumpsuit Lorde dance. For all you nerds equally ecstatic, this jams for you.



I’m a princess cut from marble, smoother than a storm.
And the scars that mark my body, they’re silver and gold,
My blood is a flood of rubies, precious stones,
It keeps my veins hot, the fire's found a home in me.
I move through town, I’m quiet like a fight,
And my necklace is of rope, I tie it and untie.

And now people talk to me, but nothing ever hits home
People talk to me, and all the voices just burn holes.
I’m done with it (ooh)

[Chorus:]
This is the start of how it all ends
They used to shout my name, now they whisper it
I’m speeding up and this is the red, orange, yellow flicker beat sparking up my heart
We're at the start, the colours disappear
I never watch the stars, there’s so much down here
So I just try to keep up with the red, orange, yellow flicker beat sparking up my heart

I dream all year, but they’re not the sweet kinds
And the shivers move down my shoulder blades in double time

And now people talk to me, I’m slipping out of reach now
People talk to me, and all their faces blur
But I got my fingers laced together and I made a little prison
And I’m locking up everyone who ever laid a finger on me
I’m done with it (ooh)

[Chorus]

And this is the red, orange, yellow flicker beat sparking up my heart
And this is the red, orange, yellow flicker beat-beat-beat-beat

He'd like to come and meet us But he thinks he'd blow our minds

Artist- David Bowie
Song of the day- Starman

When I was in Chicago I got the most fortunate opportunity for this avid glamrock fan, to see the only U.S. stop on the David Bowie museum exhibition. The only real way I can describe it is, mind blown. It made me want to go back to school and prepare a thesis on the art that is David Bowie....though I guess that is why there is an exhibit about it. And since I can't do it justice or even begin to delve into the crazy genius that is Bowie, I'll begin with today's song. As you turned a corner and this video begins blasting in your museum rented headphones you see the rise of a rockstar come to life. And also seeing this (and every) outfit up close I think I would only ever wear this jumpsuit if someone will just make it for me! One commentary pointed out that when he looks at the camera and points at "you" thousands of "weirdos" across the globe found their icon and realized they weren't alone. They could be whoever or whatever they wanted only imagination was the limit. So to all those thankful that the Starman came and met us and blew our minds, this one's for you.

And for an extra treat below, check out this early mime art piece called "The Mask" that is one of the most clever commentaries I have ever seen. And also never thought I'd say this about anyone...but boy can mime.





Didn't know what time it was and the lights were low
I leaned back on my radio
Some cat was layin' down some rock 'n' roll 'lotta soul,
he said

Then the loud sound did seem to fade
Came back like a slow voice on a wave of phase
That weren't no D.J. that was hazy cosmic jive

[CHORUS]
There's a starman waiting in the sky
He'd like to come and meet us
But he thinks he'd blow our minds
There's a starman waiting in the sky
He's told us not to blow it
Cause he knows it's all worthwhile
He told me:
Let the children lose it
Let the children use it
Let all the children boogie

I had to phone someone so I picked on you
Hey, that's far out so you heard him too!
Switch on the TV
we may pick him up on channel two
Look out your window I can see his light

If we can sparkle he may land tonight
Don't tell your poppa or he'll get us locked up in fright

[CHORUS (x2)]

La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la

The doors are open, the wind is really blowing The night sky is changing overhead

Artist- Tegan and Sara
Song of the day- Closer

After coming off the high and freezing low (temperature) of visiting old great friends it's hard to face the real world and you are left looking forward to the next time you can be with friends again because the days get a little more adventurous, moments are filled with a little more laughter and the nights are a little more electric. Every time I think of hanging with my best pals today's song pops in my head. Though the thought of a Tegan and Sara dance album filled me with fear and dread of a girls go to emo musicality, I was more than relieved to hear such grand upbeat ditties and concluded that the twins can pretty much do it all. And though partying with those close to you may not always look like a karaoke, fort slumber party with awesome makeovers, PDA and trampolines, the delightful feels in my heart are still the same, even when my toes freeze off due to ridiculous winter vortexes. So for all those closest to you who make your nights electric and days worth looking forward to, this one's for you.



All I want to get is a little bit closer
All I want to know is, can you come a little closer?

Here comes the breath before we get a little bit closer
Here comes the rush before we touch, come a little closer

The doors are open, the wind is really blowing
The night sky is changing overhead

It's not just all physical
I'm the type who won't get oh so critical
So let's make things physical
I won't treat you like you're oh so typical
I won't treat you like you're oh so typical

All you think of lately is getting underneath me
All I dream of lately is how to get you underneath me

Here comes the heat before we meet a little bit closer
Here comes the spark before the dark, come a little closer

The lights are off and the sun is finally setting
The night sky is changing overhead

It's not just all physical
I'm the type who won't get oh so critical
So let's make things physical
I won't treat you like you're oh so typical

I want you close, I want you
I won't treat you like you're typical
I want you close, I want you
I won't treat you like you're typical

Here come the dreams of you and me
Here come the dreams
Here come the dreams of you and me
Here come the dreams

It's not just all physical
I'm the type who won't get oh so critical
So let's make things physical
I won't treat you like you're oh so typical

I want you close, I want you
I won't treat you like you're typical
I want you close, I want you
I won't treat you like you're typical

I won't treat you like you're typical
I won't treat you like you're typical

All I want to get is a little bit closer
All I want to know is, can you come a little closer?

That look that lasts a bit too long

Artist- Ryan Gosling
Song of the day- Wake

Since I shall be out of town and away from blogging for a few days I thought I would leave you with a special treat. Today celebrates the glorious day when God created Ryan Gosling. I really don't need to explain myself more because, well I know you get it. And to add to all the grandiose things that make up Gosling, I found a solo song he wrote years ago. And yes his voice is as pretty as he is with tragic lyrics and longing that are pretty much all the things I fall in love with. Happy Birthday Mr. Gosling, to you and to all of us thankful for you, this one's for you.
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That look that lasts a bit too long it's gone
That touch that burns a bit too strong it's gone

Oh no
I think I recognize the song and
Oh no
I think I know just what is wrong

Wake me up when the sad part ends
Wake me up when we were just friends
Wake me up when the hard part's over
Wake me up when my cup aint running over
Babe

That dance that dances out of time
It's sad to say it's mine
That song that sings without a rhyme
It's mine

Oh no
I think I recognize the song and
Oh no
I think I know just what is wrong

Wake me up when the sad part ends
Wake me up when we were just friends
Wake me up when the hard part's over
Wake me up when my cup aint running over
Babe

Forever in debt to your priceless advice

Artist- Asgeir
Song of the day- Heart Shaped Box

I first heard of today's artist from my musical wise friend Norman who told my sister and I if we liked Bon Iver we should check out this guy, only days later my other friend Kate who is too wise to my musical taste told me to check him out, and they were more than right. If this voice was a jewel I believe explorers would spend years in search of this wondrous enigma. I have been hunting to hear it live and keep just missing it, still waiting for our kiss met moment. My desire only grew more when I discovered today's cover fueling not only my love for today's artist but the resurgence of a Nirvana obsession never fully realized. The hunt of both is about to begin. If you feel like going on an exertion with me, this one's for you.



She eyes me like a Pisces when I am weak
I've been locked inside your heart-shaped box for weeks
I've been drawn into your magnet tar-pit trap
I wish I could eat your cancer when you turn black

Hey! Wait!
I've got a new complaint
Forever in debt to your priceless advice
Hey! Wait!
I've got a new complaint
Forever in debt to your priceless advice
Hey! Wait!
I've got a new complaint
Forever in debt to your priceless advice
Your advice

Meat-eating orchids forgive no one just yet
Cut myself on angel's hair and baby's breath
Broken hymen of your highness I'm left back
Throw down your umbilical noose so I can climb right back

Hey! Wait!
I've got a new complaint
Forever in debt to your priceless advice
Hey! Wait!
I've got a new complaint
Forever in debt to your priceless advice
Hey! Wait!
I've got a new complaint
Forever in debt to your priceless advice
Your advice

She eyes me like a Pisces when I am weak
I've been locked inside your heart-shaped box for weeks
I've been drawn into your magnet tar-pit trap
I wish I could eat your cancer when you turn black

Hey! Wait!
I've got a new complaint
Forever in debt to your priceless advice
Hey! Wait!
I've got a new complaint
Forever in debt to your priceless advice
Hey! Wait!
I've got a new complaint
Forever in debt to your priceless advice

Your advice [x3]

 

Turn down these voices Inside my head

Artist- Bonnie Raitt
Song of the day- I can't make you love me

Today's song has been covered by so many insanely talented  people from Adele, to Kelly Clarkson, George Michael and those are just the top people that are currently on my youtube page. And in fact I was going to post Bon Iver's most excellent version today but there's just something about the original that breaks my heart in the best way possible. I respect Miss Raitt on so many ridiculous levels and can remember when I was little and she was the first woman guitarist I ever saw and how it blew my mind to think women could be musicians. Today's song however showcases her pipes and I would argue is the greatest song ever written about one sided love, taking writing love songs to a whole other, three dimensional level. Plus, don't get me started on the piano melody, I can just hear those notes and have a healthy cry fest. It is not just a great lyrically written song, but I truly believe no note would need to be sung and you would trigger those exact same emotions with these simple keys. In fact it's probably for the best I can't really play piano or I just might whole myself up with a pint of ice cream, rom coms and this piano solo on repeat....ok I may do that anyway. But if you're in need of a three dimensional burst of emotion, this one's for you.




I Can't Make You Love Me By Bonnie Raitt by kecemot

Turn down the lights
Turn down the bed
Turn down these voices
Inside my head
Lay down with me
Tell me no lies
Just hold me close
Don't patronize
Don't patronize

'Cause I can't make you love me
If you don't
You can't make your heart feel
Something it won't
Here in the dark
In this final hour
I will lay down my heart
And feel the power if you want
No you won't

I'll close my eyes
Then I won't see
The love you don't feel
When you're holding me
Mornin' will come
And I'll do what's right
Just give me till then
To give up this fight
And I will give up this fight

'Cause I can't make you love me
If you don't
You can't make your heart feel
Somethin it won't
Here in the dark
In these final hours
I will lay down my heart
And feel the power if you want
No you won't

'Cause I can't make you love me
No
If you don't
Say you ain't gotta love
You ain't gotta love
You ain't gotta love it
I can't just make you love me
I can't
I can't
I can't
I can't

I tried my best
But you put my heart through the test
I can't make you love me
I tried
I tried to get through to you girl
Can't you see that I'm crying out to you girl
I can't make you love me, OH
If you don't

Living in a rhythm where the minutes working overtime

Artist- Empire of the Sun
Song of the day- Walking on a Dream

Every time I have to wake up at 2am to work I am so plagued with the fear of not being able to sleep and future exhaustion that it haunts my musical subconscious and even when I don't mean to I pick a sleep themed song...and here's where you realize this author worries about sleep about 35% of the time and therefore you will probably hear at least 43% of all the songs ever written concerning sleep and dreaming, lucky you.

Though not meaning to revisit today's most excellent song, it also stirs up a secret passion of mine, just between us and anyone who's celebrated Halloween with me. I love painting my face and or ridiculous costumes for no reason and if I was a musician I would totally pull an Empire of the Sun and wear crazy getups for the hell of it cuz nobody asks questions. Alas I realized that a) the music I can play only sub par is folk and, though groundbreaking, folk artists in full cosplay or painted crazy attire may not be well received, at least at the open mics I've attended, and b) costumes and paint may both scare hospital patients and be unsanitary. Thus I will have to live vicariously through Luke Steele and his electronica and leave my costume desires only for my dreams. To all those walking on their weird dreams, this one's for you.

Walking on a dream
How can I explain
Talking to myself
Will I see again

We are always running for the thrill of it thrill of it
Always pushing up the hill searching for the thrill of it
On and on and on we are calling out and out again
Never looking down I'm just in awe of what's in front of me

Is it real now
When two people become one
I can feel it
When two people become one

Thought I'd never see
The love you found in me
Now it's changing all the time
Living in a rhythm where the minutes working overtime

We are always running for the thrill of it thrill of it
Always pushing up the hill searching for the thrill of it
On and on and on we are calling out and out again
Never looking down I'm just in awe of what's in front of me

Is it real now
When two people become one
I can feel it
When two people become one

Is it real now
When two people become one
I can feel it
When two people become one

Catch me I'm falling down
Catch me I'm falling down

Don't stop just keep going on
I'm your shoulder lean upon
So come on deliver from inside
All we got is tonight that is right 'till first light

Is it real now
When two people become one
I can feel it
When two people become one

Is it real now
When two people become one
I can feel it
When two people become one

I've got two tickets in my pocket, now baby, we're gonna disappear

Artist- Eddie Money
Song of the day- Two Tickets to Paradise

I got to spend the day with my dear friend Whitney from Texas driving all around San Fransisco laughing our faces off and taking pictures. As we talked about our past adventures, today's song suddenly popped in my mind and the vision of us with friends at the county fair watching a much older Eddie Money sing today's song in a pajama silk top, half buttoned, shaking the same tambourine. It was one of the more random moments of my life, but filled with the same joy and laughter that comes with great friends you can have fun with anywhere. And plus this song is still being sung almost 4 decades later for a reason, it's a good time. So for all those you can laugh with and the good times to be had, here's two tickets for you.



Got a surprise especially for you
Something that both of us have always wanted to do
We've waited so long, waited so long
We've waited so long, waited so long

I'm gonna take you on a trip so far from here
I've got two tickets in my pocket, now baby, we're gonna disappear
We've waited so long, waited so long
We've waited so long, waited so long

I've got two tickets to paradise
Won't you pack your bags, we'll leave tonight
I've got two tickets to paradise
I've got two tickets to paradise

Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh

I'm gonna take you on a trip so far from here
I've got two tickets in my pocket, now baby, we're gonna disappear
We've waited so long, waited so long
We've waited so long, waited so long

I've got two tickets to paradise
Won't you pack your bags, we'll leave tonight
I've got two tickets to paradise
I've got two tickets to paradise

How long do you want to be loved Is forever enough

Artist- Dixie Chicks
Song of the day- Lullaby

When one of my bestest of friends told me she was pregnant I gave her this sweet song as one of my most favorite of lullabies because I knew it encapsulated what kind of mother she would be and what kind of great love was headed her way. And as one Mr. Reeve just graced us with his presence I realized I forgot to answer his mother's question when she asked me whose song it was...as I played it on my ukulele and wanted to pretend to take full credit for it. So I figured now's the perfect time to let the real musicians sing Mr. Reeve to sleep as his new mom and dad rock him, clueless of all this great love headed his way. To Reeve and to all holding and needing to be held, this one's for you.



They didn't have you where I come from
Never knew the best was yet to come
Life began when I saw your face
And I hear your laugh like a serenade

How long do you want to be loved
Is forever enough, is forever enough
How long do you want to be loved
Is forever enough
Cause I'm never, never giving you up

I slip in bed when you're asleep
To hold you close and feel your breath on me
Tomorrow there'll be so much to do
So tonight I'll drift in a dream with you

How long do you want to be loved
Is forever enough, is forever enough
How long do you want to be loved
Is forever enough
Cause I'm never, never giving you up

As you wander through this troubled world
In search of all things beautiful
You can close your eyes when you're miles away
And hear my voice like a serenade

How long do you want to be loved
Is forever enough, is forever enough
How long do you want to be loved
Is forever enough
Cause I'm never, never giving you up

How long do you want to be loved
Is forever enough, is forever enough
How long do you want to be loved
Is forever enough
Cause I'm never, never giving you up
Is forever enough
Cause I'm never, never giving you up

I will remember your face 'Cause I am still in love with that place

Artist- Benjamin Francis
Song of the day- Atlas Hands

It was my dear friend Blake's birthday the other day and thinking of him comes hand in hand with missing playing music with him. I had never heard today's song till Blake played it for me on one of the last nights we lived in the same town. It was such a sweet, observant, protective lullaby that was the mirror image of my friend. It was one of the last songs we ever played together and when I missed him and playing music and my other lives far away and gone I would listen to a little recording I kept that my iphone evilly deleted. And though I think Blake's version is the best, if you are missing someones or something you once were, this one's for you.



Take me to the docks, there's a ship without a name there
And it is sailing to the middle of the sea
The water there is deeper than anything you've ever seen
Jump right in and swim until you're free

I will remember your face
'Cause I am still in love with that place
But when the stars are the only things we share
Will you be there?

Money came like rain to your hands while you were waiting
For that cold long promise to appear
People in the churches started singing above their hands
They say, "My God is a good God and He cares"

I will remember your face
'Cause I am still in love with that place
When the stars are the only things we share
Will you be there?

I've got a plan, I've got an atlas in my hands
I'm gonna turn when I listen to the lessons I've learned
I've got a plan, I've got an atlas in my hands
I'm gonna turn when I listen to the lessons I've learned

You're gonna witness all the days

Artist- Zola Jesus
Song of the day- Dangerous Days

I totally did mean to post a song on Halloween but sometimes my day job becomes a night shift and I've decided to blame all you crazy kids out there who had too much fun on all Hallows Eve and ended up in the ER with me, music blogless, to take care of you. So let's get down to real business here and enjoy this new dark jam from Zola Jesus. It doesn't take dudes in scary masks and girls in slutty outfits to scare me these days, in fact I find myself singing this all the time watching the news, going to work, hearing people's stories, these can feel like the darkest of days and makes me want to run to the hills with Zola Jesus and her assortment of capes...though that too seems a bit creepy. And though I can often feel overpowered by the craziness of the world and want to hide defeated in my bed, it's the fight that really matters. Cuz like the song says win or lose it's still dangerous and it's doing nothing that is the real danger. So if you're like me and need a little push out from under the covers, this one's for you.

You're gonna witness all the days,
You never stood to fight for your name,
And I will be there unspoken

Curious,
You never were the one for us,
You never were the one for us,
And then I just lay here open

On the floor, on the ground
On the stairs, on the way
On the floor, on the ground
On the stairs, on the way

It's a dark, dark day
And it's dangerous to go
and listen to what they say
It's a dark, dark day
And it's dangerous to go
and listen to what they say

In the way,
The way you hold yourself straight,
You never were innocent,
And then I just lay here frozen,

Curious,
You never were the one for us,
You never were the one for us,
And then I just lay here open

On the floor, on the ground
On the stairs, on my way
On the floor, on the ground
On the stairs, on the way

It's a dark, dark day
And it's dangerous to go
and listen to what they say
It's a dark, dark day
And it's dangerous to go
and listen to what they say

It's dangerous,
It's dangerous to know,
When it comes, are you gonna throw
Your bite into the game,
Know what's right for your name,
Lose your battle, it's all the same
It's dangerous
It's dangerous

It's a dark, dark day
And it's dangerous to go
And listen to what they say
It's a dark, dark day
And it's dangerous to go
And listen to what they say