Sunday, October 31, 2010

So when you're near me, darling can't you hear me SOS The love you gave me, nothing else can save me SOS

Artist- Abba
Song of the day- S.O.S.

So I was going to post a most horrific song of the day in celebration of today's Hallowed activities, but then I saw the halloween "Community" episode and re-fell in love with all things zombies and Abba. So here is to the greatest horror soundtrack I've heard, hopefully it will help you too prepare for a night of ghastly horrors, candy, and or sluttyiness. Happy Halloween!



Where are those happy days, they seem so hard to find

Whatever happened to our love
I wish I understood
It used to be so nice, it used to be so good

So when you're near me, darling can't you hear me
SOS
The love you gave me, nothing else can save me
SOS
When you're gone (when you're gone)
How can I even try to go on
When you're gone (when you're gone)
Though I try how can I carry on

You seem so far away though you are standing near
You made me feel alive, but something died I fear
I really tried to make it out
I wish I understood
What happened to our love, it used to be so good

So when you're near me, darling can't you hear me
SOS
The love you gave me, nothing else can save me
SOS
When you're gone (when your gone)
How can I even try to go on
When you're gone (when your gone)
Though I try how can I carry on

So when you're near me, darling can't you hear me
SOS
And the love you gave me, nothing else can save me
SOS
When you're gone (when you're gone)
How can I even try to go on
When you're gone (when you're gone)
Though I try how can I carry on
When you're gone (when you're gone)
How can I even try to go on
When you're gone (when your gone)
Though I try how can I carry on

Friday, October 29, 2010

And I am a writer, writer of fictions I am the heart that you call home And I've written pages upon pages Trying to rid you from my bones

Artist- The Decemberists
Song of the day- The engine driver

I have loved the decemberists for years, and have heard this song arguably many times but I just really fell in love with it today. Sure I like anything extra if it talks about fiction writers but still, the lyrics and total feel of the decemberists in general put me in a good, artsy, mood and reminds me of walking to my old apartment in lincoln square in the cold after writing class and how charming that life was in hindsight. Also I kinda want his jacket.





I'm an engine driver
On a long run, on a long run
Would I were beside her
She's a long one, such a long one

And if you don't love me let me go
And if you don't love me let me go

I'm a county lineman
On the high line, on the high line
So will be my grandson
There are powerlines in our bloodlines

And if you don't love me let me go
And if you don't love me let me go

And I am a writer, writer of fictions
I am the heart that you call home
And I've written pages upon pages
Trying to rid you from my bones
My bones
My bones

I'm a money lender
I have fortunes upon fortunes
Take my hand for tender
I am tortured, ever tortured

And if you don't love me let me go
And if you don't love me let me go

And I am a writer, writer of fictions
I am the heart that you call home
And I've written pages upon pages
Trying to rid you from my bones
I am a writer, I am all that you have hoped on

And I've written pages upon pages
Trying to rid you from my bones
My bones
My bones

(And if you don't love me let me go)
And if you don't love me let me go
(And if you don't love me let me go)
And if you don't love me let me go

Thursday, October 28, 2010

There is another world There is a better world Well, there must be

Artist- The Smiths
Song of the day- Asleep

I admit I'm not quite cool enough to know the Smiths but my friend Blake is and I have to say I prefer his acoustic version of today's song. And tonight as he played this after he restrung my guitar I wondered to myself how much I could pay him to sing it on repeat till I fell asleep cuz I think it might be the cure to my insomnia. So this one goes out to my kickass friend who has pretty much gotten me through the week (not to mention all of grad school) of traumatic nursing events, 5am wake up calls, heavy duty paper writing and school stress with lots of laughs, music, Thia food, inappropriate humor, cocktails and charm. Happy early Birthday my friend and thanks for existing.



Sing me to sleep
Sing me to sleep
I'm tired and I
I want to go to bed

Sing me to sleep
Sing me to sleep
And then leave me alone
Don't try to wake me in the morning
'Cause I will be gone
Don't feel bad for me
I want you to know
Deep in the cell of my heart
I will feel so glad to go


Sing me to sleep
Sing me to sleep
I don't want to wake up
On my own anymore


Sing to me
Sing to me
I don't want to wake up
On my own anymore


Don't feel bad for me
I want you to know
Deep in the cell of my heart
I really want to go


There is another world
There is a better world
Well, there must be
Well, there must be
Well, there must be
Well, there must be
Well ...


Bye bye
Bye bye
Bye ...

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

I think I'm gonna be sad, I think it's today, yeah.

Artist- The Beatles
Song of the day- Ticket to Ride

I've officially broken pandora radio, or more accurately am forced to pay to keep using it so since i'm cheap I've reverted back to the olden days of listening to the radio or more accurately Internet radio stations itunes sets up for me. Anyways, this rockin oldie came on and well I feel like it's the Beatles I don't need to convince you of why you should listen to them. So just sit back and go along with the ride!



I think I'm gonna be sad,
I think it's today, yeah.
The girl that's driving me mad
Is going away.

She's got a ticket to ride,
She's got a ticket to ri-hi-ide,
She's got a ticket to ride,
But she don't care.

She said that living with me
Was bringing her down yeah.
She would never be free
When I was around.

She's got a ticket to ride,
She's got a ticket to ri-hi-ide,
She's got a ticket to ride,
But she don't care.

I don't know why she's ridin' so high,
She ought to think twice,
She ought to do right by me.
Before she gets to saying goodbye,
She ought to think twice,
She ought to do right by me.

I think I'm gonna be sad,
I think it's today yeah.
The girl that's driving me mad
Is going away, yeah.

She's got a ticket to ride,
She's got a ticket to ri-hi-ide,
She's got a ticket to ride,
But she don't care.

I don't know why she's ridin' so high,
She ought to think twice,
She ought to do right by me.
Before she gets to saying goodbye,
She ought to think twice,
She ought to do right by me.

She said that living with me,
Was bringing her down, yeah.
She would never be free
When I was around.

Ah, she's got a ticket to ride,
She's got a ticket to ri-hi-ide,
She's got a ticket to ride,
But she don't care.

My baby don't care, my baby don't care.
My baby don't care, my baby don't care.
My baby don't care.

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Smell the sea and feel the sky Let your soul and spirit fly into the mystic

Artist- Van Morrison
Song of the day- Into the Mystic

Van Morrison is one of those artist that sings everything and I should really be educated in his awesomeness but am constantly just surprised at how much I enjoy him every time he randomly pops in and out of my life. Tonight this song popped into my life and I just feel cooler listening to it. It makes me want to put on my aviators, grab my forever lost corduroy jacket and live life on the road as a troubadour in the '70s. But I suppose some dreams were never meant to be. So if any of you out there are feeling a bit sentimental for a time you've never experienced or have or want to but you can't go right now...this one's for you. Follow me into the mystic...see what i did there, man I'm clever sometimes.



We were born before the wind
Also younger than the sun
Ere the bonnie boat was won as we sailed into the mystic
Hark, now hear the sailors cry
Smell the sea and feel the sky
Let your soul and spirit fly into the mystic

And when that fog horn blows I will be coming home
And when the fog horn blows I want to hear it
I don't have to fear it

And I want to rock your gypsy soul
Just like way back in the days of old
And magnificently we will flow into the mystic

When that fog horn blows you know I will be coming home
And when that fog horn whistle blows I got to hear it
I don't have to fear it

And I want to rock your gypsy soul
Just like way back in the days of old
And together we will flow into the mystic
Come on girl...

Too late to stop now...

Monday, October 25, 2010

Sorrow drips into your heart through a pinhole Just like a faucet that leaks and there is comfort in the sound

Artist- Death Cab For Cutie
Song of the day- Marching Bands of Manhattan

I know I just posted a death cab song, but I've recently been having a nice reunion with them and my ipod lately and can't seem to stop listening. Today's song feels a bit like my anthem during this crazy quarter of classes, ups and downs, and full on stressers. Plus having to start writing papers again has put me in a weird isolatory phase I remember from writing days of ol' and staying up till 3am with a box of powdered donuts, acquiring many bad habits and attempting to meet deadlines. Only this time I don't get to write about fantastical fictional occurrences created in my head or hipster bands I had crushes on, but medical jargon I'm still not too fond of. I think I hear the powdered donuts calling.



If I could open my arms
And span the length of the isle of Manhattan
I'd bring it to where you are
Making a lake of the East River and Hudson

And if I could open my mouth
Wide enough for a marching band to march out
They would make your name sing
And bend through alleys and bounce off all the buildings

I wish we could open our eyes
To see in all directions at the same time
Oh, what a beautiful view
If you were never aware of what was around you

And it is true what you say
That I live like a hermit in my own head
But when the sun shines again
I'll pull the curtains and blinds to let the light in

Sorrow drips into your heart through a pinhole
Just like a faucet that leaks and there is comfort in the sound
But while you debate half empty or half full
It slowly rises, your love is going to drown

Sorrow drips into your heart through a pinhole
Just like a faucet that leaks and there is comfort in the sound
But while you debate half empty or half full
It slowly rises, your love is going to drown

Sorrow drips into your heart through a pinhole
Just like a faucet that leaks and there is comfort in the sound
But while you debate half empty or half full
It slowly rises, your love is going to drown

Sorrow drips into your heart through a pinhole
Just like a faucet that leaks and there is comfort in the sound
But while you debate half empty or half full
It slowly rises, your love is going to drown

Your love is going to drown
Your love is going to drown
Your love is going to drown
Your love is going to drown
Your love is going to . . . .

Sunday, October 24, 2010

Into the spiral,your world and my world,it's never final

Artist- Ben Folds
Song of the day- Bruised

The unfortunate event of me spending all day writing a paper meant that I also spent all day with Pandora Radio who magically, or mechanically, knows my musical taste oh so well. I've been finding gems all week long including today's song. I love happy sounding songs that are actually sad, I'm strange that way. Ben Folds in general is pretty fantastic and I also enjoy songs with non words in them like "bah bah bahbah bah." So here's to you out there who need a little "bah bah" in their step.



Oh no,love just leaves you bruised
If you want to know,you find something to lose
The world won't turn until something breaks
Who will make the first last mistake?
They say that good things come to those who wait

Into the spiral,your world and my world,it's never final
Love just leaves you bruised

I went because you said you'd be there
A box of candy,smoke in your hair
I didn't know,I didn't care
But now I know
Love just leaves you bruised

Oh no,did love just leave you screwed?
You gotta go slow
Cos love just leaves you bruised

Into the spiral,your world and my world,it's never final
Love just leaves you bruised

I went because you said you'd be there
A box of candy,smoke in your hair
I didn't know,I didn't care
But now I know
Love just leaves you bruised
And i've got the scars to prove it

I went because you said you'd be there
A box of candy,smoke in your hair
Explain it to me again and again
Like I care
Love just leaves you..

The world won't turn until something breaks
Who will make the first last mistake?
Good things come to those who wait
Well I can't wait

I went because you said you'd be there
A box of candy smoke in your hair
I didn't know,I didn't care
But now I know

Saturday, October 23, 2010

you can grow flowers from where dirt used to be

Artist- Kate Nash
Song of the day- Merry Happy

You know what I appreciate in a good artist? Sassyness. And Kate Nash has buckets of it to spare. She has the grand ability to talk about crushes, broken hearts, broken relationships, broken childhoods, disturbed imaginations, and love with just the right amount of bite that doesn't make you role your eyes but appreciate the cleverness. Plus she has an accent and plays piano, that all adds to badass in my book. Today's song is one of my favs and especially fun to sing when i need a little pick me up...with a british accent of course. So here's a little merry happy for you out there who need it. Try singing with a british accent, it helps.


Kate Nash - merry happy(jukebox london live 2010)
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Watching me like you never watched no one
dont tell me that you didnt try and check out my *bum*
cause i know that you did cause your friend told me that you liked it
gave me those pearls and i thought they were ugly
don't you try and tell me that you never loved me, i know that you did
cause you said it and you wrote it down

dancing at discos
eating cheese on toast
yeah you *made* me merry *made* me very very happy
but you obviously, you didnt want to stick around
X2

so i learnt from you

do do do da do do do do do do da do do do do do do da do *do*
X2
i can be alone
yeah
i can watch a sunset
on my own
i can be alone
yeah
i can watch a sunset
on my own
i can be alone
i can watch a sunset
on my own
i can be alone
yeah
i can watch a sunset
on my own
i can be alone
yeah
i can watch a sunset
on my own
i can be alone
i can watch a sunset
on my own

sitting in restaurants
thought we were so grown up
but i know now that we were not the people that we turned out to be
chatting on the phone cant take back those hours
but i wont regret cause you can grow flowers from where dirt used to be

dancing at discos
eating cheese on toast
yeah you *made* me merry *made* me very very happy
but you obviously, you didnt want to stick around
X2

so i learnt from you

do do do da do do do do do do da do do do do do do da do *do*
X2

i can be alone
yeah
i can watch a sunset
on my own
i can be alone
yeah
i can watch a sunset
on my own
i can be alone
i can watch a sunset
on my own
i can be alone
yeah
i can watch a sunset
on my own
i can be alone
yeah
i can watch a sunset
on my own
i can be alone
i can watch a sunset
on my own

*do do do da do do do do do do da do do do do do do da do do

Friday, October 22, 2010

Hands down I'm too proud, for love But with eyes shut It's you I'm thinking of

Artist- Lykke Li
Song of the day- Little Bit


Lykke Li is totally weird. And I can't get enough of it. And though I just realized this song was mixed in a probable much more popular rap song, I think the original is fantastic. It just seems to make me happy and want to dance around my apartment...come to think of it, what's happening in this video might be exactly what's going on with my neighbors upstairs and keeping me up all hours of the night. Hmmm I almost like this song less now. Alas, before it's ruined forever, please enjoy a little bit of a dance break on me!



Uh ooh ooh uh ooh ooh uh ooh oooh
Uh ooh ooh uh ooh ooh uh ooh oooh
Uh ooh ooh uh ooh ooh uh ooh oooh

Hands down
I'm too proud, for love
But with eyes shut
It's you I'm thinking of
But how we move from A to B it can't be up to me
Cause I don't know
Eye to eye
Thigh to Thigh
I let go

I think I'm a little bit
Little bit

A little bit in love with you
But only if you're a little bit
Little bit
Little bit
In lalalala love with me
Oh ah

Uh ooh ooh uh ooh ooh uh ooh oooh
Uh ooh ooh uh ooh ooh uh ooh oooh

And for you I keep my legs apart
And forget about my tainted heart
And I will never ever be the first
To say it's still a, Game over
Ah ah ah
I would do it
Push a button
Pull a trigger
Climb a mountain
Jump off a cliff
Cause you know baby I love you love you
A little bit

I would do it
You'd say it
You'd mean it
I would let you do it
It was you and I and I only
Ha hm

I think I'm a little bit
Little bit
A little bit in love with you
But only if you're a little bit
Little bit
Little bit
In lalalala love with me

I think I'm a little bit
Little bit
A little bit in love with you
But only if you're a little bit
Little bit
Little bit
In lalalala love with me
Ah oh

Come here
Stay with me
Stroke me
By the head
Cause I would give anything
Anything
To have you as my man

Come here
Stay with me
Stroke me, by the head
Cause I would give anything
Anything
To have you as my man

Little bit
Little bit
A little bit in love with you
But only if you're a little bit
Little bit
Little bit
In lalalala love with me

I think I'm a little bit
Little bit
A little bit in love with you
But only if you're a little bit
Little bit
Little bit

Thursday, October 21, 2010

You once talked to me about love And you painted pictures of a Never-Never Land And I could've gone to that place But I didn't understand

Artist- Eilliott Smith
Song of the day- I didn't understand

It was the anniversary of Elliott Smith's death today and just thinking about his music, his beautiful words and his tragic ending in suicide only magnify every heartache he wrote about. For there is something about the way he put music together that you did not just listen to the emotion but feel every word he created. It almost makes the loss greater because you experience his depression alongside him but at the same time see the genius and the love he gave out to the world that he maybe couldn't see or accept for himself. It breaks my heart but makes me glad that he had his music and makes me forever grateful we had his music too.



Thought you'd be looking
For the next in line to love then ignore
Put out and put away
And so you'd soon be leaving me alone
Like I'm supposed to be
Tonight, tomorrow, and every day

There's nothing here that you'll miss
I can guarantee you this
Is a cloud of smoke
Trying to occupy space
What a fucking joke
What a fucking joke

I waited for a bus to separate the both of us
And take me off far away from you
Because my feelings never change a bit
I always feel like shit
I don't know why, I guess that I "just do"

You once talked to me about love
And you painted pictures of a Never-Never Land
And I could've gone to that place
But I didn't understand

I didn't understand
I didn't understand

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

One night to be confused One night to speed up truth

Artist- The Knife / Jose Gonzalez
Song of the day- heartbeats

So I had no idea this was a cover song, but Gonzalez's version kept popping up on my pandora all the time (maybe because I kept liking it) and then tonight the original by The Knife popped up instead and it blew my mind. I know it might be against the rules to post two songs on a song of the day blog, but I think both versions are equally unique and amazing and should be enjoyed together! I mean you can never go wrong when mixing face masks and acoustic guitar in my opinion. Plus there's something about these lyrics I really love and I can't quite figure out why, it's just very human and searching and maybe disappointed at times but enjoying the journey. So whether your journey is more somber and acoustic or techno with blacklights, this song is for you!





One night to be confused
One night to speed up truth
We had a promise made
Four hands and then away
Both under influence
We had divine sense
To know what to say
Mind is a razorblade

To call for hands of above to lean on
Wouldn't be good enough for me, no

One night of magic rush
The start - a simple touch
One night to push and scream
And then relief
Ten days of perfect tunes
The colors red and blue
We had a promise made
We were in love

To call for hands of above to lean on
Wouldn't be good enough for me, no
To call for hands of above to lean on
Wouldn't be good enough for me, oh

And you, you knew the hand of a devil
And you kept us awake with wolves teeth
Sharing different heartbeats in one night

To call for hands of above to lean on
Wouldn't be good enough for me, no
To call for hands of above to lean on
Wouldn't be good enough for me, oh

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

People moving all the time Inside a perfectly straight line Don't you wanna curve away? When it's such a perfect day

Artist- Coldplay
Song of the day- Strawberry Swing

You ever hear a song, not think too much about it, then one day you realize it's a fantastic song, how could you have overlooked it for so long? Yeah that's what happened to me today when I found this amazing video that made me just fall in love with this song. I love superheroes, adventures, crazy artistic visions and really think chalk boards don't get near enough credit as they should. I say boo to dry erase boards and their ability not to squeak! Where's the fun in them? So if you're in an andventurous mood and don't have a chalk board or superhero outfit of your own, this journey is for you!



They were sitting
They were sitting on the strawberry swing
Every moment was so precious

They were sitting
They were talking under strawberry swing
Everybody was for fighting
Wouldn't wanna waste a thing

Cold, cold water bring me round
Now my feet won't touch the ground
Cold, cold water what ya say?
When it's such…
It's such a perfect day
It's such a perfect day

I remember
We were walking up to strawberry swing
I can't wait until the morning
Wouldn't wanna change a thing

People moving all the time
Inside a perfectly straight line
Don't you wanna curve away?
When it's such…
It's such a perfect day
It's such a perfect day

Now the sky could be blue
I don't mind
Without you it's a waste of time

Could be blue
I don̢۪t mind
Without you it̢۪s a waste of time

Could be blue,
Could be grey
Without you I̢۪m just miles away

Could be blue
I don̢۪t mind
Without you it̢۪s a waste of time

Monday, October 18, 2010

White is not surrender Despite what you've been told; It's clouds of hope

Artist- Dension Witmer
Song of the day- Little Flowers

As I successfully avoided doing homework today I found this song I had loved a few years ago from a really sweet and giving artist. Today's song is based on teachings from St. Francis of Assisi and if you know me or have looked at my tattooed wrist you might know the soft spot I have for the saint and also my soft spot for simple guitar songs. So here's a nice little melody that I hope makes your heart all squishy in the good way as well!



How you found me out I still never understand,
Thoughts you can't take with you when you go.
You were waving flags that bare the colors
Of your love I didn't know:
Orange for the vineyards,
Blue is for the rivers,
Green goes like a hillside covered now,
White is not surrender
Despite what you've been told;
It's clouds of hope
That fall on you now, save you now.
Fall on you, fall on you now, save you now.

One time we met, you were outside
Floating in the forest. I placed my stigmata
On your hands. Little flowers that you have sown
Show people you have known
that I am love and
Fall on you now, save you now.
Fall on you, fall on you now, save you now.

And fall on you now, save you now.
Fall on you, fall on you now, save you now.
Fall on you now, save you now.
Fall on you, fall on you now, save you now

Sunday, October 17, 2010

I see Your face in every sunrise The colors of the morning are inside Your eyes

Artist- Phil Wickham
Song of the day- You're beautiful

So I really love sundays. Some people don't love sundays as much as me or don't love sundays for the same reasons as me but this song reminded me why I really like sundays. And nature, nature is pretty freaking amazing too. So if you're looking for a reason to like today maybe this will help you like it helps me. Or maybe it'll just make you really want to leave the city and go on a hike, cuz it kinda makes me wanna do that too.



I see Your face in every sunrise
The colors of the morning are inside Your eyes
The world awakens in the light of the day
I look up to the sky and say
You're beautiful

I see Your power in the moonlit night
Where planets are in motion and galaxies are bright
We are amazed in the light of the stars
It's all proclaiming who you are
You're beautiful

I see you there hanging on a tree
You bled and then you died and then you rose again for me
Now you are sitting on Your heavenly throne
Soon we will be coming home
You're beautiful

When we arrive at eternity's shore
Where death is just a memory and tears are no more
We'll enter in as the wedding bells ring
Your bride will come together and we'll sing
You're beautiful

I see Your face, I see Your face, I see Your face
You're beautiful, You're beautiful, You're beautiful

Saturday, October 16, 2010

All my life I'd hurt the ones I'd loved Oh but baby you can turn it round

Artist- The Magic Numbers
Song of the day- Love me like you

So I was listening to my sister rock out to this song as I fell asleep in the back seat of her car on the ride home tonight and I was reminded of two important things: my sister has really good taste in music and I think I wouldn't have sleeping problems if I could just be allowed to sleep in cars while other people drive. Since the latter might me harsh on my gas bill and the environment, I'll settle for enjoying my sister's musical taste instead. So here's a bit of happy rock for you to dance about to this saturday evening, or if you're like me, fall asleep to.


The Magic Numbers - Love Me Like You
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Don't let your white dress wear you out
Oh it hurts to look in your eyes
cos honey I can see him

All my life
I'd hurt the ones I'd loved
Oh but baby you can turn it round

She don't love me like you
She don't know what you do
And it's so hard
She don't care what you say
So just say it, say it anyway
It's so hard

All my life, they tried to push me down
Oh but baby you can turn it round
Oh but honey I still see him

Don't let your friends tell you why
Cos I'm a bad, bad, bad ....
I'm the one
Oh but baby you can turn it on

She don't love me like you
She don't know what you do
And it's so hard
She don't care what you say
So just say it, say it anyway
It's so hard

All those years gone by
I only wanna find a way
To make it hard for you [x2]

You'll never forget it
The way that she let....
She don't feel the same
I only wanna find a way
To make it hard for you [x2]

She'll never forget it
The way that she let
She don't feel no pain
I only wanna find a way
To make it up to you

She'll never forget it
The way that she let
She don't feel the same
I only wanna find a way
I only wanna find
I only wanna find

She don't love me like you [x4]
She don't love
She don't

Friday, October 15, 2010

This is fact not fiction for the first time in years

Artist- Death Cab For Cutie
Song of the day- Lack of color

I'm currently wondering if I would have been more productive today if I let myself nap post intense nursing exam instead of trying to write mass papers in a fairly delirious state. I think my current sleepy affect (ha sorry I'm still vomiting psych terms from my test earlier) or mood can best be expressed by the tone of this song and how my mind just keeps wondering to random thoughts or half finished pictures that just keep changing. But whatever state your in, whether it's fairly melancholy like myself, frustrated or completely elated,I hope you aren't lacking any color...that didn't quite stream together as well as I had hoped but even if I've ceased to make sense, Death Cab is always quite enjoyable.



And when i see you
I really see you upside down
But my brain knows better
It picks you up and turns you around
Turns you around, turns you around

If you feel discouraged
That there's a lack of color here
Please don't worry lover
It's really bursting at the seems
Absorbing everything
The spectrum's a to z

This fact not fiction
For the first time in years
And all the girls in every girlie magazine
Can't make me feel any less alone
I'm reaching for the phone

To call at 7:03 and on your machine I slur a plea for you to come home
But i know it's too late
I should have given you a reason to stay
Given you a reason to stay [x3]

This is fact not fiction
For the first time in years

Thursday, October 14, 2010

What you gonna do when everybody's insane So afraid of one who's so afraid of you What you gonna do oh crazy on you

Artist- Heart
Song of the day- Crazy on you

Wow I hit 100 posts already and didn't even know it! I'm excited I know that many songs, and also whoever is out there still reading this thing! Kudos to you. Tonight is my last studying for Psych and after tomorrow's test I can store away all this amazing knowledge I've learned and hopefully take a break from the emotional roller coaster that is the human psyche...you've been good to me psych class so today's song is for you. And if I fail I am 100% positive I will be going crazy on you, or whoever is closest by.



If we still have time, we might still get by
Every time I think about it, I wanna cry
With bombs and the devil, and the kids keep comin'
No way to breathe easy, no time to be young

But I tell myself that I was doin' all right
There's nothin' left to do at night
But to go crazy on you
Crazy on you
Let me go crazy, crazy on you, oh

My love is the evenin' breeze touchin' your skin
The gentle, sweet singin' of leaves in the wind
The whisper that calls after you in the night
And kisses your ear in the early moonlight
And you don't need to wonder, you're doing fine
My love, the pleasure's mine

Let me go crazy on ya
Crazy on you
Let me go crazy, crazy on you, ohhh

Wild man's world is cryin' in pain
What you gonna do when everybody's insane
So afraid of one who's so afraid of you
What you gonna do...ohhh...

(Ah-ah-ah-ah)

Ooooo...Crazy on ya
Crazy on you
Let me go crazy, crazy on you

I was a willow last night in my dream
I bent down over a clear running stream
Sang you the song that I heard up above
And you kept me alive with your sweet flowing love

Crazy
Yeah, crazy on ya
Let me go crazy, crazy on you, oh
Crazy on ya
Crazy on you
Let me go crazy, crazy on you, yeah



(Ah-ah-ah-ah)

Crazy on ya
Crazy on you
Let me go crazy, crazy on you, ohhh...

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

And if I broke your heart last night it's because I love you most of all

Artist-Ryan Gosling
Song of the day- song from Blue Valentine

Wait, yet another song from Ryan Gosling in less than a week?! Is that even possible you might ask? Is he even a musician? Well my gentle viewers, thanks to my dual obsession with movies I stumbled across this trailer today and though the song and from the looks of it, the movie as well are quite depressing, for some reason it made me really happy. I think it has to do with ukulele playing, impromptu street dancing, two awesome actors and oh yeah I love Ryan Gosling. Ukulele players are just hotter than most people, what can I say, we are a rare commodity. But any moment in life that involves outdoor ukulele and random dancing are part of those random rare fantastic moments that I hope you have today,even if you can't find your ukulele or Ryan Gosling.

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

And oh, you can let this one go You can try on your own But I want you to be here

Artist- Parachute
Song of the day Be here

I know too many people who've had a rough, hard, bad, emotional couple of days and weeks and month and well that's never ok. But you know what is ok? This song, and the fact that they're still here, walking through the rough patches cuz there's always a brighter side to get to, but it just seems to start here first. So here's to all you fantastic people trudging the the marsh.



Well she wants to get out
And she wants to get out
But the city calls out now

And the scars that she hides
With those stars in her eyes
Like the echos that are all the same

Cause it's all been done before
Yes it's all been done before

[ Chorus ]
And oh, you can let this one go
You can try on your own
But I want you to be here
And oh, now the signs are all quiet
And the streets are all tired
And I want you to be here

Well she's sick of this town
And the walls in this house
And her pride just won't let her see
That when she wears that she's made
With the heart that won't break
She could be dead but she'd still believe

That it's all been done before
Yes it's all been done before

[ Chorus ]

They can tell you that they want you
To stay for what you've done
They can tell you that it's alright
To be what you've become
And you go
Cause you know
It's for show

[ Chorus ]

And oh, now I tried to be quiet
But this heart is on fire
And I want you to be here

I want you to be here (5x)

Monday, October 11, 2010

And the touch of your lips It's a shock, not a kiss It's electric twist

Artist- A fine frenzy
Song of the day- Electric Twist

So my psych final is tomorrow and I was kinda sick of posting depressing songs cuz of all the depressing subjects I had to study so here's a more light ditty. It kinda reminds me of electric shock therapy in a more happier way...hmmm did I just make this song depressing? But I like the idea as something as simple as a kiss can change your entire mood and jolt you back into a happy place kinda the same way as an ECT. So I hope today something gives you a nice jolt back to your happy place!


A Fine Frenzy - Electric Twist
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You should be wilder
You're no fun at all
Yeah, thanks for the input
Thanks for the call
With dull knives and white hands
The blood of stone
Cold to the touch, right
Right down the bone

But you.. give me the electric twist
And it kicks, it kicks like a pony
And true, you might get away with it
It's a risk
It's a risk, yeah

Picked from a hot grove
Packaged for sale
It drips down the sleeve gets
Under your nails
A loss of the senses
A chip off a tooth
The smells of the city
They ride in your suit
He says "don't think, don't talk"
Don't think
Don't think, Don't talk
Don't think
Don't think, Don't talk
But I don't think I want to

'Cuz you.. give me the electric twist
And it kicks
And it kicks, like a pony
And true.. you might run away with it
It's a risk,
It's a risk, yeah

Because it kicks, yeah
It really kicks, yeah

And the touch of you lips
It's a shock, not a kiss
It's electric twist, It's electric twist, yeah
And the touch of you lips
It's a shock, not a kiss
It's electric twist, It's electric twist, yeah
And the touch of you lips
It's a shock, not a kiss
It's electric twist, it's electric twist, yeah

He says "don't think, don't talk"
Don't think
Don't think, Don't talk
Don't think
Don't think, Don't talk
But I don't think I want to

'Cuz you give.. give me the electric twist
And it kicks
And it kicks, yeah
And true.. letcha get away with it
It's a risk,
It's a risk, yeah

You might get away with it
It's a risk, yeah
But it kicks, yeah
It really kicks, yeah

Sunday, October 10, 2010

I raise my Flag up into your heart You let the Winds come tear it apart

Artist- Dead Man's Bones
Song of the day- Name in Stone

I love the fall. I also love Ryan Gosling, the silverlake music conservatory, and halloween costumes and luckily all of these loves came together for quite the bizarre musical experience. So since I can't think of any songs that proclaim my love for pumpkin flavored things, I guess I'll settle for declaring my love for autumn through Gosling's quirky musical endeavors. May the bizarre, costumed, musical, pumpkin flavors, and god willing Ryan Gosling all find you this season!

Saturday, October 9, 2010

Lemme see you move and Rock it til the grooves done

Artist- Rihanna
Song of the day- Pon de Replay

Tomorrow's the Chicago Marathon and when I was trying to think of good running songs this old school Rihanna popped into my head. Mostly cuz I always called it the "run run" song which apparently is incorrect. But I think it'll get the juices flowing for all you getting up bright and early to do what my body rejects on a daily basis. So here's to you athletes or anyone out there who needs a morning pick me up!



it goes 1 by 1 even 2 by 2
everybody on the floor let me show you how we do
lets go dip it low then you bring it up slow
wine it up 1 time wine it back once more

[Pre-Hook:]
Run, Run, Run, Run
Everybody move run
Lemme see you move and
Rock it til the grooves done
Shake it til the moon becomes the sun (Sun)
Everybody in the club give me a run (Run)
If you ready to move say it (Yeah Yeah)
One time for your mind say it (Yeah Yeah)
Well i'm ready for ya
Come let me show ya
You want to groove im'a show you how to move
Come come

[Hook x2:]
Come Mr. DJ song pon de replay
Come Rr. DJ won't you turn the music up
All the gyal pon the dancefloor wantin some more what
Come Mr. DJ won't you turn the music up

[B-Sec x2:]
Hey Mr.
Please Mr. DJ
Tell me if you hear me
Turn the music up

[Verse 2:]
It goes 1 by 1 even 2 by 2
Everybody in the club gon be rockin when i'm through
Let the bass from the speakers run through ya sneakers
Move both ya feet and run to the beat

[Pre-Hook:]
Run, Run, Run, Run
Everybody move run
Lemme see you move and
Rock it til the grooves done
Shake it til the moon becomes the sun (Sun)
Everybody in the club give me a run (Run)
If you ready to move say it (Yeah Yeah)
One time for your mind say it (Yeah Yeah)
Well i'm ready for ya
Come let me show ya
You want to groove im'a show you how to move
Come come

[Hook x2:]
Come Mr. DJ song pon de replay
Come Rr. DJ won't you turn the music up
All the gyal pon the dancefloor wantin some more what
Come Mr. DJ won't you turn the music up

[B-Sec x2:]
Hey Mr.
Please Mr. DJ
Tell me if you hear me
Turn the music up

Friday, October 8, 2010

Tonight I'll burn the lyrics, 'Cause every chorus was your name

Artist- The Avett Brothers
Song of the day- Laundry Room

There are many reasons I cherish my friend Whitney Green, and introducing me to the avett brothers is just one of them. They always seem to remind me of the fall for some reason and Texas. And also the amazing lyric / musician combo is just hard to beat. So here's a little southern charm from brothers who i think are actually from North Carolina, either way enjoy!



Don't push me out,
Just a little longer
Stall your mother,
Disregard your father's words.

Close the laundry door,
Tiptoe across the floor
Keep your clothes on,
I got all that I can take
Teach me how to use
The love that people say you made

Stop your parents' car
I just saw a shooting star
We can wish upon it
But we wont share the wish we made
But I cant keep no secrets,

I wish that you would always stay

Last night I dreamt the whole night long
I woke with a head full of songs
I spent the whole day
I wrote 'em down, but its a shame
Tonight I'll burn the lyrics,
'Cause every chorus was your name

Break this tired old routine
And this time don't make me leave

I am a breathing time machine,
I'll take you all for a ride

Thursday, October 7, 2010

When the world has fallen out from under me I'll be found in you, still standing

Artist- Brooke Fraser
Song of the day- Shadowfeet

This song found me one night around 3am when I was aimlessly surfing through youtube. It always makes me feel a bit stronger, a bit more confident when life hits those unexplainable hard times I can't seem to get through on my own. I hope it does the same for you.


Brooke Fraser - Shadowfeet found on YouClubVideo


Walking, stumbling on these shadowfeet
Toward home, a land that I've never seen
I am changing
Less and less asleep
Made of different stuff than when I began
And I have sensed it all along
Fast approaching is the day

When the world has fallen out from under me
I'll be found in you, still standing
When the sky rolls up and mountains fall on their knees
When time and space are through
I'll be found in you

There's distraction buzzing in my head
Saying in the shadows it's easier to stay
But I've heard rumours of true reality
Whispers of a well-lit way

When the world has fallen out from under me
I'll be found in you, still standing
When the sky rolls up and mountains fall on their knees
When time and space are through
I'll be found in you

You make all things new

When the world has fallen out from under me
I'll be found in you, still standing
When the sky rolls up and mountains fall on their knees
When time and space are through
I'll be found in you

When the world has fallen out from under me
I'll be found in you, still standing
Every fear and accusation under my feet
When time and space are through
I'll be found in you
When time and space are through
I'll be found in you
When time and space are through
I'll be found in you

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

You'll keep me standing tall You'll help me through it all I'm always strong when you're beside me

Artist- Peter Cetera
Song of the day- Glory of Love

Today I finished my psych rotation and I must say it was intense, sometimes scary but I'm going to miss it. I learned so much and was still left with so many questions about the human mind but was installed with a strong passion and respect for mental illness and all the people I met during these 5 weeks. But today's song goes out to my most kick ass clinical group who watched my back, redirected intense conversations, walked with me into situations we had no idea how to prepare for (sometimes naked situations, sometimes scary situations, sometimes hilarious situations) and all around make what could have been an overwhelming clinical quite enjoyable. So here's to ya'll and anyone else out there who just kicks all kind of ass, both therapeutically and literally!



Tonight it's very clear
As we're both lying here
There's so many things I want to say
I will always love you
I would never leave you alone

Sometimes I just forget
Say things I might regret
It breaks my heart to see you crying
I don't wanna lose you
I could never make it alone

I am a man who will fight for your honor
I'll be the hero you're dreaming of
We'll live forever
Knowing together that we
Did it all for the glory of love

You'll keep me standing tall
You'll help me through it all
I'm always strong when you're beside me
I have always needed you
I could never make it alone

I am a man who will fight for your honor
I'll be the hero you've been dreaming of
We'll live forever
Knowing together that we
Did it all for the glory of love

Just like a knight in shining armor
From a long time ago
Just in time I will save the day
Take you to my castle far away

I am a man who will fight for your honor
I'll be the hero you're dreaming of
We're gonna live forever
Knowing together that we
Did it all for the glory of love

We'll live forever
Knowing together that we
Did it all for the glory of love

We did it all for love
We did it all for love
We did it all for love
We did it all for love

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Because what I need and what I believe are worlds apart

Artist- Jars of Clay
Song of the day- Worlds apart

So glee had this whole episode on faith, losing faith, no faith, and different faiths mixed with a whole bunch of "god songs". And it got me thinking what my god song was. I'm sure I have a lot and the schizophrenic inside me would argue that every song is a god song in some way to me...but when I thought of one song that has stuck with me for years that maybe expresses best how I see my relationship with god, it's probably today's song. Sadly I think it might be more about me, my screw ups, my short comings but there's something in that desire when you're at the bottom of the list of trying things on your own and letting go and that feeling when god picks you up that is pretty hard to express and I think besides the amazing wording, there's something in the emotion behind this song that gets close.




I am the only one to blame for this
Somehow it all ends up the same
Soaring on the wings of selfish pride
I flew too high and like Icarus I collide
With a world I try so hard to leave behind
To rid myself of all but love
to give and die

To turn away and not become
Another nail to pierce the skin of one who loves
more deeply than the oceans,
more abundant than the tears
Of a world embracing every heartache

Can I be the one to sacrifice
Or grip the spear and watch the blood and water flow

To love you - take my world apart
To need you - I am on my knees
To love you - take my world apart
To need you - broken on my knees

All said and done I stand alone
Amongst remains of a life I should not own
It takes all I am to believe
In the mercy that covers me

Did you really have to die for me?
All I am for all you are
Because what I need and what I believe are worlds apart


I look beyond the empty cross
forgetting what my life has cost
and wipe away the crimson stains
"dull the nails that still remain"
More and more I need you now,
I owe you more each passing hour
the battle between grace and pride
I gave up not so long ago
So steal my heart and take the pain
and wash the feet and cleanse my pride
take the selfish, take the weak,
and all the things I cannot hide
take the beauty, take my tears
the sin-soaked heart and make it yours
take my world all apart
take it now, take it now
and serve the ones that I despise
speak the words I can't deny
watch the world I used to love
fall to dust and thrown away
I look beyond the empty cross
forgetting what my life has cost
so wipe away the crimson stains
"dull the nails that still remains"
so steal my heart and take the pain
take the selfish, take the weak
and all the things I cannot hide
take the beauty, take my tears
take my world apart, take my world apart
I pray, I pray, I pray
take my world apart

Monday, October 4, 2010

I am my mother's only one, it's enough

Artist- Bon Iver
Song of the day- Flume

I'm sick. And when I feel sick I like to listen to Bon Iver...ok to be fair I like to listen to Bon Iver at anytime but there's something soft and safe about his music. And I love this video and song, it has that calming effect like when you were a kid, sitting on your mom's lap while she rocks you in a rocking chair while it rains kind of calm. So if you're in need of a bit of rocking chair calm today, this one's for you.


I am my mother's only one

It's enough



I wear my garment so it shows

Now you know



Only love is all maroon

Gluey feathers on a flume

Sky is womb and she's the moon



I am my mother on the wall, with us all

I move in water, shore to shore;

Nothing's more



Only love is all maroon

Lapping lakes like leary loons

Leaving rope burns --

Reddish ruse



Only love is all maroon

Gluey feathers on a flume

Sunday, October 3, 2010

i've got control, i shift my shape if flesh and bone do not contain the mirrors don't reflect my face

Artist- Local Natives
Song of the day- Shape Shifter

I finally got to see this most excellent / new fav band of mine last night and I never use the word "religious experience" unless I'm well talking about religion, but as I was looking down at the sold out crowd of hipsters from the balcony I found that to them that's exactly what this was. Perhaps it's my over theorised mind, the spirituality article I currently have to analyse, this constant facing of loss and death that I keep running into recently, trying to dissect my world view and others around me, or my desperation to understand mental illness for a grade, but I feel as though the melting pot of the human soul and spirituality seem to be boiling over into everything I do. And I gotta say, its tough, strange and I kinda like it. I've been hearing the word "holistic" since nursing school started and seeing people as not just an illness but how every single part of their lives, family, job, thoughts, culture, beliefs, etc effects what's going on in their body just as much as the biological stuff. It's a totally simple concept but even if you just take the complexity of the human mind, the human soul, there is a never ending possibility of what is truly going on in a person. I've seen people unable to move from depression, unable to stop laughing from mania, seen one crisis completely change who a person is, and people overcome some of the greatest losses, I've walked along side people never knowing the constant heart ache they are going through, and held people as they fell to the floor crying. What can the human soul bare? How do we really cope? Through our god, on the shoulder of a friend, all alone, inner strength, the will in our mind, the ability to adapt? Listening to today's song made me think about all this heavy stuff, but in a more enjoyable totally hip way. The human soul is a beautiful, dangerous, amazing thing. I can't seem to stop being in awe of it and want to protect it all at the same time.



my king, i'm humbled before you, i bow
moods like you're pulled by the moonlight, somehow

how is the language we're speaking the same?
shape shifter have you discovered a change?

why does the soul hallucinate?
i've got control, i shift my shape

your eyes, they swell like a riot, deranged
tomorrow you're laughing like a child again

why does the soul hallucinate?
i've got control, i shift my shape
if flesh and bone do not contain
the mirrors don't reflect my face

psycho, you killer, you cancer, my friend
why don't you give me an answer for when
when you'll let it go

Saturday, October 2, 2010

But what a fool believes he sees No wise man has the power to reason away

Artist- The Doobie Brothers
Song of the day- What a fool believes

It has rained every Saturday since school started back and I believe it is God crying for me that I have 8am class. These rainy days and early mornings always make me want soup, a nap, gloves and a hoodie, and I shall add one more thing to the list, Michael McDonald. This piano intro alone can make me a happier person. I had an 80s love mix from some Time Magazine collection when I was nine and may or may not have written an entire musical with my Barbi's based on it...It was a tragic tale which began with this song. I'm sure the rest of the songs that make up my musical masterpiece will come up eventually, but today I hope this McDonald tune will bring some sunshine through these rainy clouds to you!



He came from somewhere back in her long ago
The sentimental fool don't see
Tryin' hard to recreate
What had yet to be created once in her life

She musters a smile
For his nostalgic tale
Never coming near what he wanted to say
Only to realize
It never really was

She had a place in his life
He never made her think twice
As he rises to her apology
Anybody else would surely know
He's watching her go

But what a fool believes he sees
No wise man has the power to reason away
What seems to be
Is always better than nothing
And nothing at all keeps sending him...

Somewhere back in her long ago
Where he can still believe there's a place in her life
Someday, somewhere, she will return

She had a place in his life
He never made her think twice
As he rises to her apology
Anybody else would surely know
He's watching her go

But what a fool believes he sees
No wise man has the power to reason away
What seems to be
Is always better than nothing
There's nothing at all
But what a fool believes he sees...