Artist- The Civil Wards
Song of the day- O Come O Come Emmanuel
Though this great musical pair are no longer together, let's rejoice today in one of their great holiday creations. Though a celebratory song, this haunting version always gives me the right kind of chills. It has that heir of something ancient and holy but that longing for something great that is universally relatable. And the mood kind of fits cuz it's from the point of view of captivity, of longing for the day we'd be set free, the day the darkness is over, the day division no longer rules the world, that's something to rejoice. So let's do some broody celebrating Civil Wars style.
O come o come emmanuel
And ransom captive israel
That mourns in lonely exile here
Until the son of god appears
Rejoice rejoice
Emmanuel shall come to thee oh israel
Oh come thou day-spring come and cheer
Our spirits by thine advent here
Disperse the gloomy clouds of night
And death's dark shadows put to flight
Rejoice rejoice
Emmanuel shall come to thee oh israel
Oh come desire of nations bind
In one the hearts of all mankind
Bid thou our sad divisions cease
And be thyself our king of peace
Rejoice rejoice
Emmanuel shall come to thee oh israel
Rejoice rejoice
Emmanuel has come
Rejoice rejoice
Emmanuel has come
Rejoice rejoice
Emmanuel has come
He has come
He has come
O come o come emmanuel
And ransom captive israel
That mourns in lonely exile here
Until the son of god appear
Rejoice rejoice
Emmanuel shall come to thee oh israel
Favorite: New Song Artist: The Civil Wars Song of the day: I've got this friend
I've finally been able to come out of the abyss of holidays, family travels, and graduating graduate school just in time to wrap up my year of song of the day (give or take a few disappearances) blog. And what better way to leave than on a high note of favorites, from favorite artists, videos, songs to cry to, songs to eat to and whatever other favorites I might think up. Any ideas, let me know. But today I wanted to start out with some profound favorite but when I find a new favorite song I can't get it out of my head and must replay it over and over leaving very little time for other songs to take hold. My most current new fav is from fantabulous new duo The Civil Wars who I can't stop raving over.
And usually when I listen to the lyrics of a song I love it even more, however I cannot lie that my brow cringed a bit at the singing of two friends wanting to pair up their sad lonely single friends. I'm not denying the good naturedness, correctness and as my sister argued with me later that I totally missed what was going on in the song...it was too late and I had already reverted to an earlier in the day instance where my dear little cousin who I was visiting several states away informed me that her preacher I had met was young and single, and before I could respond, she added, "he's also awkward and fat and I think he liked your sister more." I promptly thanked her and told her to stop talking him up so much. And though I may never understand the mystery or magic involved in two people finding each other I like to assume it doesn't involve the feelings I get with these type of set ups but more fits with the chorus of today's song. If the right one came along there'd be a harmony involved and it would just fit and sound like a beautiful mix of melodies you sing and have no words for. That's what I still hope for and like about the song. To wait for the harmony and not settle for the fat awkwardness that's not that into you. So here's to your new favorite that is filling your head with melodies.
I've got this friend I don't think you know him He's not much for words He's hidden his heart away
Oh I've got this friend A loveless romantic All that he really wants Is someone to want him back
Ohh, if the right one came If the right one came along Ohh, If the right one came, along
I've got this friend I don't think you know her She sings a simple song It sounds a lot like his
Oh I've got this friend Holding onto her heart Like it's a little secret Like it's all she's got to give
Ohh, if the right one came If the right one came along Ohh, if the right one came, along
It'd be such a shame (If they never meet) She sounds lovely (He sounds right out of a dream) If only (If only) If only
Ohh Ohh, if the right one came If the right one came along Ohh, (I've got this friend) if the right one came If the right one came along Ohh, (I've got this friend) If the right one came, along
Artist- The Civil Wars Song of the day- Forget me Not
I can't believe how fast the Civil Wars have jumped to musical stardom. I remember when my friend from Lubbock recommended I check out the duo and I was immediately smitten with them. In a few months I noticed them on VH1 then opening for Adele and on and on. They can sing heart breaking tunes and on a flip of a dime sweet melodies that make every part of me twinkle. I think it has something to do with their insane harmonies that make me think every song in the world could benefit from having them. And even if this technically might not be the case, these two with their bare bones instruments and voices are able to make sweet sweet music together. Today's song especially somehow makes me forget all the worries of life and focus on the forget me nots of lovin life instead. If you're in need of some forget me nots, this one's for you.
I've been awaiting for you And you've been awaiting for me Tell me that you'll always be true And you'll be the only one for me Forget me not my dear, my darling Forget me not my love I just wanna hold your hand Hang on every word you say Let's write a song for us And sing until we're old and grey Forget me not my dear, my darling Forget me not my love I'm coming home real soon Please leave a light on for me Tell me that you'll always be true And you'll be the only one for me Yes, you'll be the only one for me
Artist- The Civil Wars Song of the day- Poison & Wine
There has recently been quite the revival of male and female duets in the last few years. I'm most ecstatic of course for the pairing of my musical loves Jenny Lewis and Johnathan Rice. Since I shall be seeing them in a week I thought I would ring in my ridiculous, obsessed, some might argue stalkerish excitement by celebrating some of my other fav musical pairings. My newest discovery is thanks to my Texas Friend Jennifer Ashley who I would dare say has better musical taste than me and knows immediately what I shall love. Within seconds of hearing this duo I was hooked from that twanging harmony that I love so well and have recently made the discovery that my favorite love songs are sad ones, hmmm. Either way, the truth in every contradicting word they sing stings in just the perfect way. And reminds me of the power and danger we have with every word we speak. We are built up and broken down on a daily basis by people's words and have the ability to do the same. Perhaps being a writer I'm more obsessed with this concept, but thinking about it, I couldn't get over how much my mood depends on what people say to me and perhaps why I'm consumed with the need to please people so I can keep getting the good kind of words. Granted this isn't a great characteristic but it's like that verse "reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing." It's a beautiful, dangerous weapon we carry, use it well...or at least harmonize when aiming to kill.
You only know what I want you to I know everything you don't want me to Oh your mouth is poison, your mouth is wine Oh you think your dreams are the same as mine Oh I don't love you but I always will Oh I don't love you but I always will Oh I don't love you but I always will I always will
I wish you'd hold me when I turn my back The less I give the more I get back Oh your hands can heal, your hands can bruise I don't have a choice but I still choose you Oh I don't love you but I always will Oh I don't love you but I always will Oh I don't love you but I always will Oh I don't love you but I always will Oh I don't love you but I always will Oh I don't love you but I always will Oh I don't love you but I always will I always will I always will I always will I always will I always will
