Artist- Delta Spirit
Song of the day- Streetwalker
Speaking of songs that make you think, please allow me to hop up on my soap box for just a quick blog...Delta Spirit was a band I fell in love with during my music reviewing days, which also was the same time I started getting interested in social justice and contemplating changing my career because I was learning things about the world that when I was younger I thought couldn't be true. People couldn't be suffering this much, enslaved still, in America, the world couldn't be this awful. The main thing that shook me to the core was sex trafficking. The brutality, the fact that it was happening right in the city i lived in along with all over the world, the amount of money it made and that like me, a lot people had no idea it was happening. To know this stuff existed and to not help people seemed absurd, seemed like I had no right calling myself a christian if i ignored it, made my silly existence and dreams of music writing fame and film production not matter. And i'm not belittling any careers for it all has it's place. And it's not like I'm saving lives on a daily basis and changing the world, I'm far less than what I should be doing. But it was that stirring that drove me to the direction my life is in now. And I think that boiling of emotion for your fellow man ignites in this song for this specific subject matter magnificently well by Delta Spirit. It's the what makes you so different from them? Why can't god set them free? What if he sent us to set them free type of feeling wrapped up in one song. Beautiful. So perhaps career changes and caped crusade adventures isn't the answer for you, but it is amazing what passion for helping can drive you to do. And if you're looking for a little passion stirring, I suggest checking out this band.
Streetwalker knows how to strut right
She knows the truth
Bad boys walking through the corridor
God knows what they're gonna do.
Darkness paraded across the headlines:
'Little girl stolen from her bedroom,'
Homeless, beat to death, or put out
Hopeless... greedy and cruel.
Oh why can't I feel for you?
My heart is so black to you--
Oh--
Her head was spinning like a hurricane,
Tina was singing her name
Old men like to rape her in the red light
She's too young and numb to complain
Little boy bought at the age of six,
Down the street he's wearing a dress
Look at his face, you won't see no innocence
He's got so much experience
Oh why can't I feel for you?
They lie, what can I do?
Oh Love, set me free!
Set me free!
Come on and set me free!
Oh Lord, set me free!
Set me free!
Come on and set me free!
Underground... the German Casanova
Underground... The Panamanian Queen
He whispers, "Down here, the law will never find you.
Down here I am your God and King"
It's a sin to sit and just do nothing,
There's a special place in hell for me
Oh God I just gotta do something
I swear to God this is happening--
Oh Love, set me free!
Set me free!
Come on and set me free!
Oh Lord, set me free!
Set me free!
Oh, it could have been me.
Oh Lord, set them free!
Set them free!
It could have been me.
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
But he's coming for you, yeah, he's coming for you
Artist- Foster the People
Song of the day- Pumped up kicks
Today's song is what some music mags are starting to call the summer anthem. And though it is quite the catchy jam with hints of Peter, Bjorn & John all the way through it, I was more intrigued when I listened to the story within the song. A neglected and disturbed teen on a killing spree seems like an odd choice for an indie summer hit but I suppose that is what I like about the music. The ability to dance around and be entertained and then realize, awe I'm learning or am more aware of a subject matter, like i'm being tricked into growing as a human being. very smart art, you win this round. And though I'm not too terribly sure what a summer jam can really teach someone, there is something ironic and wrong and beautiful and introspective about being able to dance to such a subject matter. I think it says something about how we deal with tragedy as humans and also how we become numb or in denial about it at the same time. Perhaps this is me just trying to be too intellectual about a cool jam but just know this summer, and at lollapallooza you just might be learning something about human nature while rocking out without even realizing it, oooo the magic of music! But also what are pumped up kicks? Do I own them? Where can I buy a pair? Do they mean I'm a bad person if i wear them?...I clearly have too much time on my hands.
Robert's got a quick hand
He'll look around the room
He won't tell you his plan
He's got a rolled cigarette hanging out his mouth
He's a cowboy kid
Yeah, he found a six-shooter gun
In his dad's closet hidden in a box of fun things
And I don't even know what
But he's coming for you, yeah, he's coming for you
All the other kids with the pumped up kicks
You'd better run, better run, outrun my gun
All the other kids with the pumped up kicks
You'd better run, better run, faster than my bullet
x1
Daddy works a long day
He be coming home late, yeah, he's coming home late
And he's bringing me a surprise
Because dinner's in the kitchen and it's packed in ice
I've waited for a long time
Yeah, the slight of my hand is now a quick pull trigger
I reason with my cigarette
And say your hair's on fire
You must have lost your wits, yeah
All the other kids with the pumped up kicks
You'd better run, better run, outrun my gun
All the other kids with the pumped up kicks
You'd better run, better run, faster than my bullet
x1
All the other kids with the pumped up kicks
You'd better run, better run, outrun my gun
All the other kids with the pumped up kicks
You'd better run, better run, faster than my bullet
x3
Song of the day- Pumped up kicks
Today's song is what some music mags are starting to call the summer anthem. And though it is quite the catchy jam with hints of Peter, Bjorn & John all the way through it, I was more intrigued when I listened to the story within the song. A neglected and disturbed teen on a killing spree seems like an odd choice for an indie summer hit but I suppose that is what I like about the music. The ability to dance around and be entertained and then realize, awe I'm learning or am more aware of a subject matter, like i'm being tricked into growing as a human being. very smart art, you win this round. And though I'm not too terribly sure what a summer jam can really teach someone, there is something ironic and wrong and beautiful and introspective about being able to dance to such a subject matter. I think it says something about how we deal with tragedy as humans and also how we become numb or in denial about it at the same time. Perhaps this is me just trying to be too intellectual about a cool jam but just know this summer, and at lollapallooza you just might be learning something about human nature while rocking out without even realizing it, oooo the magic of music! But also what are pumped up kicks? Do I own them? Where can I buy a pair? Do they mean I'm a bad person if i wear them?...I clearly have too much time on my hands.
Robert's got a quick hand
He'll look around the room
He won't tell you his plan
He's got a rolled cigarette hanging out his mouth
He's a cowboy kid
Yeah, he found a six-shooter gun
In his dad's closet hidden in a box of fun things
And I don't even know what
But he's coming for you, yeah, he's coming for you
All the other kids with the pumped up kicks
You'd better run, better run, outrun my gun
All the other kids with the pumped up kicks
You'd better run, better run, faster than my bullet
x1
Daddy works a long day
He be coming home late, yeah, he's coming home late
And he's bringing me a surprise
Because dinner's in the kitchen and it's packed in ice
I've waited for a long time
Yeah, the slight of my hand is now a quick pull trigger
I reason with my cigarette
And say your hair's on fire
You must have lost your wits, yeah
All the other kids with the pumped up kicks
You'd better run, better run, outrun my gun
All the other kids with the pumped up kicks
You'd better run, better run, faster than my bullet
x1
All the other kids with the pumped up kicks
You'd better run, better run, outrun my gun
All the other kids with the pumped up kicks
You'd better run, better run, faster than my bullet
x3
Monday, June 27, 2011
I'm the only one who's bleeding For the things I never needed
Artist- Grace Potter and the Nocturnals
Song of the day- Things I never needed
Today's artist is THE artist I am most looking forward to seeing this year at Lollapalooza. After missing her sold out show in Chicago the musical gods (or Perry Farrel) shined their light upon me and added her to the lineup. There's something about her voice that punches through your chest and gets your heart pumping. Usually in a southern old school rock n roll kind of way and if you don't believe me look up one of the other several songs of hers I have posted and see what I mean. However, on a turn of a dime she can shoot out a ballad like today's song that makes your heart shiver in a different way. She makes me wish to have brunch more than I usually do, just so I can pause and lament about my life.
These lyrics cut to the core of an inner struggle I seem to have most of my life but especially this year. It's the struggle to want to carry everything on your shoulders, your problems, other peoples problems, a savior complex in the purest of forms longing for approval with the constant realization that I can't do it and it just might hurt me in the end to do so. To get to that place where you're vulnerable enough, or broken enough to not only give your best, but also give your worst, your weakness to God who's supposed to do the saving and to give up on wanting approval from others cuz that's not where my identity is and will always leave me emptier. The truly dying to self part that we cling so hard to but don't see that once we let go control, the scariest of all things, is when the true living, the true approval, the true saving begins. If you're like me and holding on to things you never needed and want to sing about it over brunch with me, this one's for you.
Take a long hard look at my face
Take away the things I can't replace
Take my heart, go on take it away
I've got nothing to say
Take away this sense of regret
Take the things I need to forget
Take the mistakes I haven't made yet
They're all I have left
I don't want to be the one who lets you down
All I did was run myself around
I wish I could have seen through your eyes
Maybe then I would have realized
I'm the only one who's bleeding
For the things I never needed
Take a good long look at yourself
Take the weight off everyone else
Take the hardest blow that was dealt
It's all on your shoulders
I don't want to be the one who lets you down
All I did was run myself around
I wish I could have seen through your eyes
Maybe then I would have realized
I'm the only one who's bleeding
For the things I never needed
The things I never needed
I don't want to be the one who lets you down
All I did was run myself around
I wish I could have seen through your eyes
Maybe then I would have realized
I'm the only one who's bleeding
For the things I never needed
The things I never needed
Song of the day- Things I never needed
Today's artist is THE artist I am most looking forward to seeing this year at Lollapalooza. After missing her sold out show in Chicago the musical gods (or Perry Farrel) shined their light upon me and added her to the lineup. There's something about her voice that punches through your chest and gets your heart pumping. Usually in a southern old school rock n roll kind of way and if you don't believe me look up one of the other several songs of hers I have posted and see what I mean. However, on a turn of a dime she can shoot out a ballad like today's song that makes your heart shiver in a different way. She makes me wish to have brunch more than I usually do, just so I can pause and lament about my life.
These lyrics cut to the core of an inner struggle I seem to have most of my life but especially this year. It's the struggle to want to carry everything on your shoulders, your problems, other peoples problems, a savior complex in the purest of forms longing for approval with the constant realization that I can't do it and it just might hurt me in the end to do so. To get to that place where you're vulnerable enough, or broken enough to not only give your best, but also give your worst, your weakness to God who's supposed to do the saving and to give up on wanting approval from others cuz that's not where my identity is and will always leave me emptier. The truly dying to self part that we cling so hard to but don't see that once we let go control, the scariest of all things, is when the true living, the true approval, the true saving begins. If you're like me and holding on to things you never needed and want to sing about it over brunch with me, this one's for you.
Take a long hard look at my face
Take away the things I can't replace
Take my heart, go on take it away
I've got nothing to say
Take away this sense of regret
Take the things I need to forget
Take the mistakes I haven't made yet
They're all I have left
I don't want to be the one who lets you down
All I did was run myself around
I wish I could have seen through your eyes
Maybe then I would have realized
I'm the only one who's bleeding
For the things I never needed
Take a good long look at yourself
Take the weight off everyone else
Take the hardest blow that was dealt
It's all on your shoulders
I don't want to be the one who lets you down
All I did was run myself around
I wish I could have seen through your eyes
Maybe then I would have realized
I'm the only one who's bleeding
For the things I never needed
The things I never needed
I don't want to be the one who lets you down
All I did was run myself around
I wish I could have seen through your eyes
Maybe then I would have realized
I'm the only one who's bleeding
For the things I never needed
The things I never needed
Sunday, June 26, 2011
I don’t wanna do things independently, But I can’t make you stay. That’s what all the friends I do not like as much as you say.
Artist- The Vaccines
Song of the day- If you wanna
Today begins my ever long attempt to prepare myself, and apparently also you, for Lollapalooza this year. Taking some favs, band names I've heard in passing, band names that just make me curious, and bands I might have to miss due to my love of other bands, need of food installments, bathroom breaks, or accidental naps, I shall hit some highlights of what bands I hope will cross my path this year. The first band on my schedule is the Vaccines, who I'm only going to because my friend Blake told me they are awesome and thus I believe him. But after hearing this ditty I can see why I should. It's not only a catchy boy rock band good time, but it also seems to embrace my summer mood. Poppy and joyous and hating to be alone. It seems the moment I leave someone I find the need to schedule another meeting or someone else to pass the time with. Apparently adjusting from hours of school, studying and hospitals to nothingness was a harder transition than anticipated, but still a bit peppy cuz yay summer I can do things and the weather might be actually starting to agree with me. So here's to the good times and finding people to share it with!
Well, I don’t wanna wake up in the mornin’,
But I’ve got to face the day.
That’s what all the friends I do not like as much as you say.
I don’t wanna do things independently,
But I can’t make you stay.
That’s what all the friends I do not like as much as you say.
But if you wanna come back it’s alright, it’s alright!
It’s alright if you wanna come back!
If you wanna come back it’s alright, it’s alright!
It’s alright if you wanna come back to me!
Well, I don’t wanna see you with another guy,
But the fact is that I may.
That’s what all the friends I do not like as much as you say.
We’ll give it just another couple of months or so,
And then you’ll be okay.
That’s what all the friends I do not like as much as you say.
All alone, all alone!
I, I am on my own.
Alone, all alone.
I, I am on my own.
But if you wanna come back it’s alright, it’s alright!
It’s alright if you wanna come back!
If you wanna come back it’s alright, it’s alright!
It’s alright if you wanna come back to me!
But if you wanna come back it’s alright, it’s alright!
It’s alright if you wanna come back!
If you wanna come back it’s alright, it’s alright!
It’s alright if you wanna come back!
Do you wanna come back? It’s alright, it’s alright!
It’s alright if you wanna come back!
Do you wanna come back? It’s alright, it’s alright!
It’s alright if you wanna come back to me!
Song of the day- If you wanna
Today begins my ever long attempt to prepare myself, and apparently also you, for Lollapalooza this year. Taking some favs, band names I've heard in passing, band names that just make me curious, and bands I might have to miss due to my love of other bands, need of food installments, bathroom breaks, or accidental naps, I shall hit some highlights of what bands I hope will cross my path this year. The first band on my schedule is the Vaccines, who I'm only going to because my friend Blake told me they are awesome and thus I believe him. But after hearing this ditty I can see why I should. It's not only a catchy boy rock band good time, but it also seems to embrace my summer mood. Poppy and joyous and hating to be alone. It seems the moment I leave someone I find the need to schedule another meeting or someone else to pass the time with. Apparently adjusting from hours of school, studying and hospitals to nothingness was a harder transition than anticipated, but still a bit peppy cuz yay summer I can do things and the weather might be actually starting to agree with me. So here's to the good times and finding people to share it with!
Well, I don’t wanna wake up in the mornin’,
But I’ve got to face the day.
That’s what all the friends I do not like as much as you say.
I don’t wanna do things independently,
But I can’t make you stay.
That’s what all the friends I do not like as much as you say.
But if you wanna come back it’s alright, it’s alright!
It’s alright if you wanna come back!
If you wanna come back it’s alright, it’s alright!
It’s alright if you wanna come back to me!
Well, I don’t wanna see you with another guy,
But the fact is that I may.
That’s what all the friends I do not like as much as you say.
We’ll give it just another couple of months or so,
And then you’ll be okay.
That’s what all the friends I do not like as much as you say.
All alone, all alone!
I, I am on my own.
Alone, all alone.
I, I am on my own.
But if you wanna come back it’s alright, it’s alright!
It’s alright if you wanna come back!
If you wanna come back it’s alright, it’s alright!
It’s alright if you wanna come back to me!
But if you wanna come back it’s alright, it’s alright!
It’s alright if you wanna come back!
If you wanna come back it’s alright, it’s alright!
It’s alright if you wanna come back!
Do you wanna come back? It’s alright, it’s alright!
It’s alright if you wanna come back!
Do you wanna come back? It’s alright, it’s alright!
It’s alright if you wanna come back to me!
Saturday, June 25, 2011
I got a big chain around my neck And I'm broken down like a train wreck Well it's over I know it but I can't let go
Artist- Lucinda Williams
Song of the day- Can't let Go
I heard this song on the radio tonight while I was driving and was reminded how cool Lucinda Williams is and then also remembered my sister was getting to see her tonight. And then in turn had to overcome my jealousy. But I love Williams because she is pure rock n roll, or I guess country depending on who you ask, but I would never describe her voice as pretty necessarily but hardcore, tough, which doesn't make it any less awesome when it comes to her music. Because with that kind of voice and guitar ability she can get away with singing such a girlie, "woe is me", I can't get over this relationship song, and still be seen as a badass. If I could only figure out how to incorporate this type of coolness and simultaneously get away with being over emotional, I think I might be able to rule the world. Or at least become as cool of a rockstar as Williams. But till then for those of you out there who might be more like me when it comes to emotions but needing a little kick in the pants toughness Like Williams, this one's for you.
Told you baby one more time
Don't make me sit all alone and cry
Well it's over I know it but I can't let go
I'm like a fish out of water
A cat in a tree
You don't even want to talk to me
Well it's over I know it but I can't let go
He won't take me back when I come around
Says he's sorry then he pulls me out
I got a big chain around my neck
And I'm broken down like a train wreck
Well it's over I know it but I can't let go
See I got a candle and it burns so bright
In my window every night
Well it's over I know but I can't let go
You don't like to see me standing around
Feel like I been shot and didn't fall down
Well it's over I know it but I can't let go
He won't take me back when I come around
Says he's sorry then he pulls me out
I got a big chain around my neck
And I'm broken down like a train wreck
Well it's over I know it but I can't let go
SOLO
Turn off trouble like you turn off a light
Went off and left me it just ain't right
Well it's over I know it but I can't let go
Rounds every corner something I see
Bring me right back how it used to be
Well it's over I know it but I can't let go
He won't take me back when I come around
Says he's sorry then he pulls me out
I got a big chain around my neck
And I'm broken down like a train wreck
Well it's over I know it but I can't let go
He won't take me back when I come around
Says he's sorry then he pulls me out
I got a big chain around my neck
And I'm broken down like a train wreck
Well it's over I know it but I can't let go
Well it's over I know it but I can't let go
Well it's over I know it but I can't let go
Well it's over I know it but I can't let go
Song of the day- Can't let Go
I heard this song on the radio tonight while I was driving and was reminded how cool Lucinda Williams is and then also remembered my sister was getting to see her tonight. And then in turn had to overcome my jealousy. But I love Williams because she is pure rock n roll, or I guess country depending on who you ask, but I would never describe her voice as pretty necessarily but hardcore, tough, which doesn't make it any less awesome when it comes to her music. Because with that kind of voice and guitar ability she can get away with singing such a girlie, "woe is me", I can't get over this relationship song, and still be seen as a badass. If I could only figure out how to incorporate this type of coolness and simultaneously get away with being over emotional, I think I might be able to rule the world. Or at least become as cool of a rockstar as Williams. But till then for those of you out there who might be more like me when it comes to emotions but needing a little kick in the pants toughness Like Williams, this one's for you.
Told you baby one more time
Don't make me sit all alone and cry
Well it's over I know it but I can't let go
I'm like a fish out of water
A cat in a tree
You don't even want to talk to me
Well it's over I know it but I can't let go
He won't take me back when I come around
Says he's sorry then he pulls me out
I got a big chain around my neck
And I'm broken down like a train wreck
Well it's over I know it but I can't let go
See I got a candle and it burns so bright
In my window every night
Well it's over I know but I can't let go
You don't like to see me standing around
Feel like I been shot and didn't fall down
Well it's over I know it but I can't let go
He won't take me back when I come around
Says he's sorry then he pulls me out
I got a big chain around my neck
And I'm broken down like a train wreck
Well it's over I know it but I can't let go
SOLO
Turn off trouble like you turn off a light
Went off and left me it just ain't right
Well it's over I know it but I can't let go
Rounds every corner something I see
Bring me right back how it used to be
Well it's over I know it but I can't let go
He won't take me back when I come around
Says he's sorry then he pulls me out
I got a big chain around my neck
And I'm broken down like a train wreck
Well it's over I know it but I can't let go
He won't take me back when I come around
Says he's sorry then he pulls me out
I got a big chain around my neck
And I'm broken down like a train wreck
Well it's over I know it but I can't let go
Well it's over I know it but I can't let go
Well it's over I know it but I can't let go
Well it's over I know it but I can't let go
Friday, June 24, 2011
don't you kiss me once or twice Then say it's very nice
Artist- Elvis Presley
Song of the day- Little Sister
I heard the first ever cover of this tonight in a tiny bar in south Chicago sung by some elderly cowboys in matching outfits and perhaps tassles. I nearly leaped off my bar stool for it is maybe my favorite Elvis song of all time, and coming from a pretty hardcore Elvis fan when I was a child, that says a lot. I mostly enjoyed it cuz being a little sister and having Elvis sing about it was a pretty big deal...however when I kept listening to the lyrics I found it both kind of disturbing and not very nice that the whole song he compares her to her sister. Yet somehow it's catchy enough that this little sister's is forgiving. But I'm pretty forgiving to most things when it comes to Elvis, but with those side burns how can you naught be. So to all the little sister's out there and to the big one's whose footsteps we follow in (hopefully not the same as this song), this one's for you.
Well, I dated your big sister
And took her to a show
I went for some candy
Along came Jim Dandy
And they snuck right out of the door
Ev'ry time I see your sister
Well she's got somebody new
She's mean and she's evil
Like that old Boll Weevil
Guess I'll try my luck with you
Well, I used to pull your pigtails
And pinch your turned-up nose
But you been a growin'
And baby, it's been showin'
From your head down to your toes
Little sister, don't you
Little sister, don't you
Little sister, don't you kiss me once or twice
Then say it's very nice
And then you run
Little sister, don't you
Do what your big sister done
Song of the day- Little Sister
I heard the first ever cover of this tonight in a tiny bar in south Chicago sung by some elderly cowboys in matching outfits and perhaps tassles. I nearly leaped off my bar stool for it is maybe my favorite Elvis song of all time, and coming from a pretty hardcore Elvis fan when I was a child, that says a lot. I mostly enjoyed it cuz being a little sister and having Elvis sing about it was a pretty big deal...however when I kept listening to the lyrics I found it both kind of disturbing and not very nice that the whole song he compares her to her sister. Yet somehow it's catchy enough that this little sister's is forgiving. But I'm pretty forgiving to most things when it comes to Elvis, but with those side burns how can you naught be. So to all the little sister's out there and to the big one's whose footsteps we follow in (hopefully not the same as this song), this one's for you.
Well, I dated your big sister
And took her to a show
I went for some candy
Along came Jim Dandy
And they snuck right out of the door
Ev'ry time I see your sister
Well she's got somebody new
She's mean and she's evil
Like that old Boll Weevil
Guess I'll try my luck with you
Well, I used to pull your pigtails
And pinch your turned-up nose
But you been a growin'
And baby, it's been showin'
From your head down to your toes
Little sister, don't you
Little sister, don't you
Little sister, don't you kiss me once or twice
Then say it's very nice
And then you run
Little sister, don't you
Do what your big sister done
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Just trying to understand what you mean
Artist- Nurses
Song of the day- So Sweet
How could I not look into a band whose name is Nurses? The moment I saw they existed I immediately second guessed my career move as a nurse, and thought maybe I should have just joined a band called nurses especially if it meant I could play guitar standing knee deep in a pond witch hipster bandmates and quirky instruments. Now that sounds like my kind of nursing. They have a most interesting sound, much do to the leads vocals and creative use of basic instruments. So Sweet off their soon to be new album was the first song of theirs I heard and it immediately caught my attention. More than the sound, I feel like lately I am just trying to understand life, what I'm supposed to do with it, classes, school, working with people, helping people, even basic conversations with people. I'm just trying to understand, most probably over thinking everything like I do, what it all really means and why. I had a most excellent and intense conversation the other day with my friend who just returned from a 6 month round the world trip. She said one of the many things she learned about life and herself is how important the people in our lives were and how she didn't want to waste time with the small talk anymore but to really connect and invest in her friends lives and discover who they really are while having fun and enjoying life with them. It seems maybe a basic idea but one I think no one ever does or necessarily has time for anymore, but I think it is the "so sweet" aspect of life, in the trying to understand each other. So here's to finding the sweet in those around you today, the real sweet deep down.
p.s. feel free to keep listening and enjoy their other new track extra fast, which is a goodie as well!
Song of the day- So Sweet
How could I not look into a band whose name is Nurses? The moment I saw they existed I immediately second guessed my career move as a nurse, and thought maybe I should have just joined a band called nurses especially if it meant I could play guitar standing knee deep in a pond witch hipster bandmates and quirky instruments. Now that sounds like my kind of nursing. They have a most interesting sound, much do to the leads vocals and creative use of basic instruments. So Sweet off their soon to be new album was the first song of theirs I heard and it immediately caught my attention. More than the sound, I feel like lately I am just trying to understand life, what I'm supposed to do with it, classes, school, working with people, helping people, even basic conversations with people. I'm just trying to understand, most probably over thinking everything like I do, what it all really means and why. I had a most excellent and intense conversation the other day with my friend who just returned from a 6 month round the world trip. She said one of the many things she learned about life and herself is how important the people in our lives were and how she didn't want to waste time with the small talk anymore but to really connect and invest in her friends lives and discover who they really are while having fun and enjoying life with them. It seems maybe a basic idea but one I think no one ever does or necessarily has time for anymore, but I think it is the "so sweet" aspect of life, in the trying to understand each other. So here's to finding the sweet in those around you today, the real sweet deep down.
p.s. feel free to keep listening and enjoy their other new track extra fast, which is a goodie as well!
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
And you can't save me now, I'm in the grip of a hurricane. I'm going to blow myself away
Artist- Florence + The Machine
Song of the day- Hurricane Drunk
Ok I may still be on Flo overload, and would apologize for my constant posts about it but it's fantastic music which you should like so I shant be apologizing. But I haven't been able to stop playing this song, it's great to run to, walk to the train to, clean to, cry to, and, well, as the song title might hint at also good to drink to. It has just the right mix of sad, energy, anger, empowerment and ethereal-ness mixed with Flo's sweet Britishness that just makes for a good musical time. It's that embodiment of raw emotion that sometimes only music can properly express. So if you are in need of a hurricane of emotion, this one's for you.
No walls can keep me protected,
No sleet - nothing between me and the rain.
And you can't save me now, I'm in the grip of a hurricane.
I'm going to blow myself away
I'm going out, I'm going to drink myself to death
And in the crowd I see you with someone else
I brace myself 'cause I know it's going to hurt
But I like to think at least things can't get any worse
No home, don't want shelter
No calm, nothing to keep me from the storm
And you can't hold me down, 'cause I belong to the hurricane
It's going to blow this all away
I'm going out, I'm going to drink myself to death
And in the crowd I see you with someone else
I brace myself 'cause I know it's going to hurt
But I like to think at least things can't get any worse
I hope that you see me, 'cause I'm staring at you
But when you look over, you look right through
Then you lean and kiss her on the head
And I never felt so alive and so dead
I'm going out, I'm going to drink myself to death
And in the crowd I see you with someone else
I brace myself 'cause I know it's going to hurt
I'm going out..
I'm going out, I'm going to drink myself to death
And in the crowd I see you with someone else
I brace myself 'cause I know it's going to hurt
I'm going out x6
Song of the day- Hurricane Drunk
Ok I may still be on Flo overload, and would apologize for my constant posts about it but it's fantastic music which you should like so I shant be apologizing. But I haven't been able to stop playing this song, it's great to run to, walk to the train to, clean to, cry to, and, well, as the song title might hint at also good to drink to. It has just the right mix of sad, energy, anger, empowerment and ethereal-ness mixed with Flo's sweet Britishness that just makes for a good musical time. It's that embodiment of raw emotion that sometimes only music can properly express. So if you are in need of a hurricane of emotion, this one's for you.
No walls can keep me protected,
No sleet - nothing between me and the rain.
And you can't save me now, I'm in the grip of a hurricane.
I'm going to blow myself away
I'm going out, I'm going to drink myself to death
And in the crowd I see you with someone else
I brace myself 'cause I know it's going to hurt
But I like to think at least things can't get any worse
No home, don't want shelter
No calm, nothing to keep me from the storm
And you can't hold me down, 'cause I belong to the hurricane
It's going to blow this all away
I'm going out, I'm going to drink myself to death
And in the crowd I see you with someone else
I brace myself 'cause I know it's going to hurt
But I like to think at least things can't get any worse
I hope that you see me, 'cause I'm staring at you
But when you look over, you look right through
Then you lean and kiss her on the head
And I never felt so alive and so dead
I'm going out, I'm going to drink myself to death
And in the crowd I see you with someone else
I brace myself 'cause I know it's going to hurt
I'm going out..
I'm going out, I'm going to drink myself to death
And in the crowd I see you with someone else
I brace myself 'cause I know it's going to hurt
I'm going out x6
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
And I need your love, babe That's all I'm living for, yeah
Artist- Prince
Song of the day- I wanna be your lover
Ok I have to post a Prince song cuz he has been haunting me for days, dare I say months. Everywhere I go, the gym, Lincoln hall, LA, this song plays. And not just like once, but like on constant rotation till I think there are other worldly forces at work that demand I love this song, which is pretty easy cuz it is a great song and I challenge anyone who thinks they can shake there groove thang better than Prince can! I don't know why it works but it does. And I kind of appreciate the demandingness of this song, how you expect to be everything to someone and not in a controlling way but somehow more charming in falsetto and a ridiculously low cut top, hoop earrings and hip shaking. Apparently if you put any of these absurd things together I might agree to anything. But if the music gods demand I like this song, I shall demand you like it too, or at least shake your groove thang to it.
I ain't got no money
I ain't like those other guys you hang around
It's kinda funny
But they always seem to let you down
And I get discouraged
'Cause I never see you anymore
And I need your love, babe
That's all I'm living for, yeah
I didn't wanna pressure you, baby
But all I ever wanted to do
I wanna be your lover
I wanna be the only one that makes you come running
I wanna be your lover
I wanna turn you on, turn you out
All night long, make you shout
Oh, lover! Yeah!
I wanna be the only one you come for
I wanna be your brother
I wanna be your mother and your sister, too
There ain't no other
That can do the things that I'll do to you
And I get discouraged
'Cause you treat me just like a child
And they say I'm so shy
But with you I just go wild!
I didn't wanna pressure you, baby (No)
But all I ever wanted to do
I wanna be your lover
I wanna be the only one that makes you come running
I wanna be your lover
I wanna turn you on, turn you out
All night long make you shout
Oh, lover! Yeah!
I wanna be the only one you come for, yeah
Song of the day- I wanna be your lover
Ok I have to post a Prince song cuz he has been haunting me for days, dare I say months. Everywhere I go, the gym, Lincoln hall, LA, this song plays. And not just like once, but like on constant rotation till I think there are other worldly forces at work that demand I love this song, which is pretty easy cuz it is a great song and I challenge anyone who thinks they can shake there groove thang better than Prince can! I don't know why it works but it does. And I kind of appreciate the demandingness of this song, how you expect to be everything to someone and not in a controlling way but somehow more charming in falsetto and a ridiculously low cut top, hoop earrings and hip shaking. Apparently if you put any of these absurd things together I might agree to anything. But if the music gods demand I like this song, I shall demand you like it too, or at least shake your groove thang to it.
I ain't got no money
I ain't like those other guys you hang around
It's kinda funny
But they always seem to let you down
And I get discouraged
'Cause I never see you anymore
And I need your love, babe
That's all I'm living for, yeah
I didn't wanna pressure you, baby
But all I ever wanted to do
I wanna be your lover
I wanna be the only one that makes you come running
I wanna be your lover
I wanna turn you on, turn you out
All night long, make you shout
Oh, lover! Yeah!
I wanna be the only one you come for
I wanna be your brother
I wanna be your mother and your sister, too
There ain't no other
That can do the things that I'll do to you
And I get discouraged
'Cause you treat me just like a child
And they say I'm so shy
But with you I just go wild!
I didn't wanna pressure you, baby (No)
But all I ever wanted to do
I wanna be your lover
I wanna be the only one that makes you come running
I wanna be your lover
I wanna turn you on, turn you out
All night long make you shout
Oh, lover! Yeah!
I wanna be the only one you come for, yeah
Monday, June 20, 2011
To divert my mind I try to make another love song rhyme but it's harder than it seems to describe what I just dream
Artist- Sondre Lerche
Song of the day- Coliseum Town
Usually after awaking from an intense stormy night I prefer (even somehow more than I usually do) that acoustic guitar sound played by dreamy, overly sweet sounding boys. And after listening to him for hours live last night, I knew Sondre was the only way to start my day. So if you're in the mood to sit on your porch and listen to contemplative music like I am, or just like dreamy guitar playing boys like I do, this one's for you.
Song of the day- Coliseum Town
Usually after awaking from an intense stormy night I prefer (even somehow more than I usually do) that acoustic guitar sound played by dreamy, overly sweet sounding boys. And after listening to him for hours live last night, I knew Sondre was the only way to start my day. So if you're in the mood to sit on your porch and listen to contemplative music like I am, or just like dreamy guitar playing boys like I do, this one's for you.
Coliseum Town (solo) from Sondre Lerche on Vimeo.
Saturday, June 18, 2011
It fills my head up and gets louder and louder
Artist- Florence + The Machine
Song of the day- Drumming Song
I haven't been able to post the last couple days mostly cuz I just can't seem to find the right song, which I find to be the most annoying of things. BUT. Today is a concert I have been waiting for for ages and I think my excitement feels alot like this song which I will be dancing to tonight, I just hope to find a leotard with a built in cape to wear in time. For being a quiet person most of the time I feel like I always have this type of drumming sound inside of my head and just don't know what to do with it since I can't dance and my be looked at weird if I wear capes all the time, so I'm pretty happy to dance along with other cape, mask, and gold headband wearing souls tonight. If you're in need of letting a little dance out, this one's for you.
There's a drumming noise inside my head
That starts when you're around
I swear that you could hear it
It makes such an all mighty sound
There's a drumming noise inside my head
That throws me to the ground
I swear that you should hear it
It makes such an all mighty sound
Louder than sirens
Louder than bells
Sweeter than heaven
And hotter than hell
I ran to a tower where the church bells chime
I hoped that they would clear my mind
They left a ringing in my ear
But that drum's still beating loud and clear
Louder than sirens
Louder than bells
Sweeter than heaven
And hotter than hell
Louder than sirens
Louder than bells
Sweeter than heaven
And hotter than hell
Louder than sirens
Louder than bells
Sweeter than heaven
And hotter than hell
As I move my feet towards your body
I can hear this beat it fills my head up
And gets louder and louder
It fills my head up and gets louder and louder
I run to the river and dive straight in
I pray that the water will drown out the din
But as the water fills my mouth
It couldn't wash the echoes out
But as the water fills my mouth
It couldn't wash the echoes out
I swallow the sound and it swallows me whole
Till there's nothing left inside my soul
As empty as that beating drum
But the sound has just begun
As I move my feet towards your body
I can hear this beat it fills my head up
And gets louder and louder
It fills my head up and gets louder and louder
There's a drumming noise inside my head
That starts when you're around
I swear that you could hear it
It makes such an all mighty sound
There's a drumming noise inside my head
That starts when you're around
I swear that you could hear it
It makes such an all mighty sound
Louder than sirens
Louder than bells
Sweeter than heaven
And hotter than hell
Louder than sirens
Louder than bells
Sweeter than heaven
And hotter than hell
As I move my feet towards your body
I can hear this beat it fills my head up
And gets louder and louder
It fills my head up and gets louder and louder
Song of the day- Drumming Song
I haven't been able to post the last couple days mostly cuz I just can't seem to find the right song, which I find to be the most annoying of things. BUT. Today is a concert I have been waiting for for ages and I think my excitement feels alot like this song which I will be dancing to tonight, I just hope to find a leotard with a built in cape to wear in time. For being a quiet person most of the time I feel like I always have this type of drumming sound inside of my head and just don't know what to do with it since I can't dance and my be looked at weird if I wear capes all the time, so I'm pretty happy to dance along with other cape, mask, and gold headband wearing souls tonight. If you're in need of letting a little dance out, this one's for you.
There's a drumming noise inside my head
That starts when you're around
I swear that you could hear it
It makes such an all mighty sound
There's a drumming noise inside my head
That throws me to the ground
I swear that you should hear it
It makes such an all mighty sound
Louder than sirens
Louder than bells
Sweeter than heaven
And hotter than hell
I ran to a tower where the church bells chime
I hoped that they would clear my mind
They left a ringing in my ear
But that drum's still beating loud and clear
Louder than sirens
Louder than bells
Sweeter than heaven
And hotter than hell
Louder than sirens
Louder than bells
Sweeter than heaven
And hotter than hell
Louder than sirens
Louder than bells
Sweeter than heaven
And hotter than hell
As I move my feet towards your body
I can hear this beat it fills my head up
And gets louder and louder
It fills my head up and gets louder and louder
I run to the river and dive straight in
I pray that the water will drown out the din
But as the water fills my mouth
It couldn't wash the echoes out
But as the water fills my mouth
It couldn't wash the echoes out
I swallow the sound and it swallows me whole
Till there's nothing left inside my soul
As empty as that beating drum
But the sound has just begun
As I move my feet towards your body
I can hear this beat it fills my head up
And gets louder and louder
It fills my head up and gets louder and louder
There's a drumming noise inside my head
That starts when you're around
I swear that you could hear it
It makes such an all mighty sound
There's a drumming noise inside my head
That starts when you're around
I swear that you could hear it
It makes such an all mighty sound
Louder than sirens
Louder than bells
Sweeter than heaven
And hotter than hell
Louder than sirens
Louder than bells
Sweeter than heaven
And hotter than hell
As I move my feet towards your body
I can hear this beat it fills my head up
And gets louder and louder
It fills my head up and gets louder and louder
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Temptation's not a word until we've let it go a stray
Artist- Architecture in Helsinki
Song of the day- Escapee
I've become addicted to this song, perhaps because I was dancing to this quirky bunch with a lot of friendly quirky strangers on friday, and also I think because since schools been out I've been attached to my bike, taking myself on mini solo adventures through town as I try to figure out where I'm going, bother literally (I got trapped in the zoo yesterday) and figuratively. All the while feeling like I'm trying to escape something, maybe boredom, maybe responsibility, maybe decision making, most likely deeper and deeper things cuz really I'd like to just be taken for a ride. So hopefully I will catch up to all these things or more likely they will catch up to me, but till then for all those escapees out there, this one's for you.
This escapee was never gonna stay
On an unfamiliar building on the rooftop where we lay
Where all the constellations shine to pave the way
Temptation's not a word until we've let it go a stray
And I won't delete it
He won't delete it
Light bolts hover over you all day
Oh darkness can be difficult like needles in the hay
I need to flick the switch and show you how to hide
And love is not the answer if you're taking me for a ride
This escapee was never gonna stay
On an island way too difficult to be stuck in a daze
And all the competition's overcome what may
Temptation's not a word until we've let it go a stray
And I won't delete it
He won't delete it
I'm escaping
You're escaping
Song of the day- Escapee
I've become addicted to this song, perhaps because I was dancing to this quirky bunch with a lot of friendly quirky strangers on friday, and also I think because since schools been out I've been attached to my bike, taking myself on mini solo adventures through town as I try to figure out where I'm going, bother literally (I got trapped in the zoo yesterday) and figuratively. All the while feeling like I'm trying to escape something, maybe boredom, maybe responsibility, maybe decision making, most likely deeper and deeper things cuz really I'd like to just be taken for a ride. So hopefully I will catch up to all these things or more likely they will catch up to me, but till then for all those escapees out there, this one's for you.
This escapee was never gonna stay
On an unfamiliar building on the rooftop where we lay
Where all the constellations shine to pave the way
Temptation's not a word until we've let it go a stray
And I won't delete it
He won't delete it
Light bolts hover over you all day
Oh darkness can be difficult like needles in the hay
I need to flick the switch and show you how to hide
And love is not the answer if you're taking me for a ride
This escapee was never gonna stay
On an island way too difficult to be stuck in a daze
And all the competition's overcome what may
Temptation's not a word until we've let it go a stray
And I won't delete it
He won't delete it
I'm escaping
You're escaping
Saturday, June 11, 2011
Going back to get away after everything has changed
Artist- Paramore
Song of the day- Franklin
So tonight was my 10 year high school reunion and I'm 1,000 miles away. And though I always felt kind of 1,000 miles away in high school, I couldn't help thinking of home, some of the good times, and so many of the things I would change if I could go back and talk to my high school self. It reminded me of this songs that seems to be on repeat on my iphone this week and makes me realize how we change, why things play out like they do, and why it is you can never really go back home. Perhaps physically, but it will never feel the same as it did. And in some ways it's bittersweet and in most ways I thank the good lord for it. I never quite fit in my kmart renovated school, but it shaped some of my beliefs and the majority of my quirks and made me want to find where I belong. So for that I shall always be grateful. And to all your own past pasts, this one's for you.
And when we get home, I know we won't be home at all
This place we live, it is not where we belong
And I miss who we were in the town that we could call our own
Going back to get away after everything has changed
'Cause you remind me of a time when we were so alive
(Everything has changed)
Do you remember that? Do you remember that?
(Everything has changed)
'Could you help me push aside all that I have left behind
(Everything has changed)
Do you remember that? Do you remember that?
So we stand here now and no one knows us at all
I won't get used to this
I won't get used to being gone
And going back won't feel the same if we aren't staying
Going back to get away after everything has changed
Could you remind me of a time when we were so alive
(Everything has changed)
Do you remember that? Do you remember that?
(Everything has changed)
'Could you help me push aside all that I have left behind
(Everything has changed)
Do you remember that? Do you remember that?
Taking up our time
Taking up our time
Taking up our time
It's taking up our time we can't
go back, we can't go back at all
It's taking up our time we can't
go back, we can't go back at all
It's taking up our time we can't
go back, we can't go back at all
It's taking up our time, taking up our time
Could you remind me of a time when we were so alive
Do you remember that? Do you remember that?
Song of the day- Franklin
So tonight was my 10 year high school reunion and I'm 1,000 miles away. And though I always felt kind of 1,000 miles away in high school, I couldn't help thinking of home, some of the good times, and so many of the things I would change if I could go back and talk to my high school self. It reminded me of this songs that seems to be on repeat on my iphone this week and makes me realize how we change, why things play out like they do, and why it is you can never really go back home. Perhaps physically, but it will never feel the same as it did. And in some ways it's bittersweet and in most ways I thank the good lord for it. I never quite fit in my kmart renovated school, but it shaped some of my beliefs and the majority of my quirks and made me want to find where I belong. So for that I shall always be grateful. And to all your own past pasts, this one's for you.
And when we get home, I know we won't be home at all
This place we live, it is not where we belong
And I miss who we were in the town that we could call our own
Going back to get away after everything has changed
'Cause you remind me of a time when we were so alive
(Everything has changed)
Do you remember that? Do you remember that?
(Everything has changed)
'Could you help me push aside all that I have left behind
(Everything has changed)
Do you remember that? Do you remember that?
So we stand here now and no one knows us at all
I won't get used to this
I won't get used to being gone
And going back won't feel the same if we aren't staying
Going back to get away after everything has changed
Could you remind me of a time when we were so alive
(Everything has changed)
Do you remember that? Do you remember that?
(Everything has changed)
'Could you help me push aside all that I have left behind
(Everything has changed)
Do you remember that? Do you remember that?
Taking up our time
Taking up our time
Taking up our time
It's taking up our time we can't
go back, we can't go back at all
It's taking up our time we can't
go back, we can't go back at all
It's taking up our time we can't
go back, we can't go back at all
It's taking up our time, taking up our time
Could you remind me of a time when we were so alive
Do you remember that? Do you remember that?
Friday, June 10, 2011
From all the boys the one I take home is music
Artist- CSS
Song of the day- Music is my hot hot sex
It will be hard to top the fantabulous concerts I have experienced this week and it makes my heart just a little bit happier to know it's just the beginning of a grand musical summer. I tend to forget how much I really love live music until I'm walking home at one in the morning from a concert with an album I just bought smiling like a giddy school girl like I just went on the best date ever or got to talk to my crush in fifth period. But then this song popped in my head and I was like, yep, music is my boyfriend. And I'm pretty happy the direction our relationship is taking so far. so to all the things that make you smile like a school girl. This one's for you.
From all the drugs the one I like more is music
From all the junks the one I need more is music
From all the boys the one I take home is music
From all the ladies the one I kiss is music (muah! )
Music is my boyfriend
Music is my girlfriend
Music is my dead end
Music is my imaginary friend
Music is my brother
Music is my great-grand-daughter
Music is my sister
Music is my favorite mistress
From all the shit the one I gotta buy is music
From all the jobs the one I choose is music
From all the drinks the one I get drunk of music
From all the bitches the one I wannabe is music
Music is my beach house
Music is my hometown
Music is my kingsize bed
Music is where I meet my friends
Music is my hot hot bath
Music is my hot hot sex
Music is my back rub
My music is where I'd like you to touch
Claro-que-sim
Fui escoteira-mirim
Direto da escola, não
Não ia cheirar cola
Nem basquete, pebolim
O que eu gosto não é de graça
O que gosto não é farsa
Tem guitarra, bateria, computador saindo som
Alguns dizem que mais alto que um furacão (rhéum)
Perto dele eu podia sentir
SaÃa de seu olho e chegava em mim
Sentada do seu lado
Eu queria encostar
Faria o tigela até o sol raiar
Debaixo do lençol
Ele gemia em ré bemol
Fiquei tensa
Mas tava tudo bem (tudo bem)
Ele é fodão, mas eu sei que eu sou também
Ele é fodão, mas eu sei que eu sou também
Ele é fodão, mas eu sei que eu sou também
Ele é fodão, mas eu sei que eu sou também
Ele é fodão, mas eu sei que eu sou também
Song of the day- Music is my hot hot sex
It will be hard to top the fantabulous concerts I have experienced this week and it makes my heart just a little bit happier to know it's just the beginning of a grand musical summer. I tend to forget how much I really love live music until I'm walking home at one in the morning from a concert with an album I just bought smiling like a giddy school girl like I just went on the best date ever or got to talk to my crush in fifth period. But then this song popped in my head and I was like, yep, music is my boyfriend. And I'm pretty happy the direction our relationship is taking so far. so to all the things that make you smile like a school girl. This one's for you.
From all the drugs the one I like more is music
From all the junks the one I need more is music
From all the boys the one I take home is music
From all the ladies the one I kiss is music (muah! )
Music is my boyfriend
Music is my girlfriend
Music is my dead end
Music is my imaginary friend
Music is my brother
Music is my great-grand-daughter
Music is my sister
Music is my favorite mistress
From all the shit the one I gotta buy is music
From all the jobs the one I choose is music
From all the drinks the one I get drunk of music
From all the bitches the one I wannabe is music
Music is my beach house
Music is my hometown
Music is my kingsize bed
Music is where I meet my friends
Music is my hot hot bath
Music is my hot hot sex
Music is my back rub
My music is where I'd like you to touch
Claro-que-sim
Fui escoteira-mirim
Direto da escola, não
Não ia cheirar cola
Nem basquete, pebolim
O que eu gosto não é de graça
O que gosto não é farsa
Tem guitarra, bateria, computador saindo som
Alguns dizem que mais alto que um furacão (rhéum)
Perto dele eu podia sentir
SaÃa de seu olho e chegava em mim
Sentada do seu lado
Eu queria encostar
Faria o tigela até o sol raiar
Debaixo do lençol
Ele gemia em ré bemol
Fiquei tensa
Mas tava tudo bem (tudo bem)
Ele é fodão, mas eu sei que eu sou também
Ele é fodão, mas eu sei que eu sou também
Ele é fodão, mas eu sei que eu sou também
Ele é fodão, mas eu sei que eu sou também
Ele é fodão, mas eu sei que eu sou também
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
That's when you need someone
Artist- Ray LaMontagne
Song of the day- Let it Be Me
So when he came out for his encore and started with this song last night, I may or may not have squealed like a little girl. He writes so many fantastic songs that you forget about some sometimes and then are like holy crap wait this is the greatest song ever written how could I forget? This is that song. And going through one of the most emotional and mentally draining periods crammed into a few months that in hindsight I wonder how something as nonviolent and harmless as school should seem, I learn to appreciate this song even more. Cuz as much as I want this song to encompass everything that I am and want to give to the people I love and the people who need love, i'ts even more amazing when you find those people who are those things for you. That you're too scared or to prideful to ask for but people who are there, who become these friends, and confidants, and soul mates, and lifelines when you're on the verge of losing it for the weirdest of reasons. Rather than their knowledge, or educational wisdom or test taking abilities, if I could take rather the parts of their giving hearts with me on wherever my journey leads next, I know I will be a better care taker from them taking care of me. So far all my many care takers, this one's for you.
here comes a time, a time in everyone's life
Where nothin` seems to go your way
Where nothing seems to turn out right
There may come a time, you just can't seem to find your place
For every door you open, seems like you get two slammed in your face
That's when you need someone, someone that you, you can call
When all your faith is gone... and it feels like you can't go on
Let it be me... let it be me...
If it's a friend that`chu need... let it be me, let it be me
Feels like you're always coming up last
Pockets full a nothin`, ain't got no cash
No matter where you turn, you ain't got no place to stand
You reach out for somethin and they slap your hand
Now I remember all to well, just how it feels to be all alone
Feel like you'd give anything, for just a little place you can call your own
That's when you need someone, someone that you, you can call
When all your faith is gone, feels like you can't go on
Let it be me... let it be me...
If it's a friend you need, let it be me, let it be me
Let it be me...
Let it be me...
If it's a friend you need, let it be me, let it be me, let it be me.
Song of the day- Let it Be Me
So when he came out for his encore and started with this song last night, I may or may not have squealed like a little girl. He writes so many fantastic songs that you forget about some sometimes and then are like holy crap wait this is the greatest song ever written how could I forget? This is that song. And going through one of the most emotional and mentally draining periods crammed into a few months that in hindsight I wonder how something as nonviolent and harmless as school should seem, I learn to appreciate this song even more. Cuz as much as I want this song to encompass everything that I am and want to give to the people I love and the people who need love, i'ts even more amazing when you find those people who are those things for you. That you're too scared or to prideful to ask for but people who are there, who become these friends, and confidants, and soul mates, and lifelines when you're on the verge of losing it for the weirdest of reasons. Rather than their knowledge, or educational wisdom or test taking abilities, if I could take rather the parts of their giving hearts with me on wherever my journey leads next, I know I will be a better care taker from them taking care of me. So far all my many care takers, this one's for you.
here comes a time, a time in everyone's life
Where nothin` seems to go your way
Where nothing seems to turn out right
There may come a time, you just can't seem to find your place
For every door you open, seems like you get two slammed in your face
That's when you need someone, someone that you, you can call
When all your faith is gone... and it feels like you can't go on
Let it be me... let it be me...
If it's a friend that`chu need... let it be me, let it be me
Feels like you're always coming up last
Pockets full a nothin`, ain't got no cash
No matter where you turn, you ain't got no place to stand
You reach out for somethin and they slap your hand
Now I remember all to well, just how it feels to be all alone
Feel like you'd give anything, for just a little place you can call your own
That's when you need someone, someone that you, you can call
When all your faith is gone, feels like you can't go on
Let it be me... let it be me...
If it's a friend you need, let it be me, let it be me
Let it be me...
Let it be me...
If it's a friend you need, let it be me, let it be me, let it be me.
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Let's dance in style, lets dance for a while Heaven can wait we're only watching the skies Hoping for the best but expecting the worst
Artist- Brandi Carlile
Song of the day- Forever Young
I should be asleep and not writing my blog. I should have been studying and not gone to this concert, but right I'd like to think it was worth it. Cuz sometimes it good to live young and foolish and think it will all work out and your indestructible. So if I regret it tomorrow remind me of this song or your know just send good prayers and test taking vibes my way! For all those foolish and living forever this one's for you.
Let's dance in style, lets dance for a while
Heaven can wait we're only watching the skies
Hoping for the best but expecting the worst
Are you going to drop the bomb or not?
Let us die young or let us live forever
We don't have the power but we never say never
Sitting in a sandpit, life is a short trip
The music's for the sad men
Can you imagine when this race is won
Turn our golden faces into the sun
Praising our leaders we're getting in tune
The music's played by the madman
Forever young, i want to be forever young
Do you really want to live forever, forever forever
Forever young, i want to be forever young
Do you really want to live forever
Some are like water, some are like the heat
Some are a melody and some are the beat
Sooner or later they all will be gone
Why don't they stay young
It's so hard to get old without a cause
I don't want to perish like a fading horse
Youth is like diamonds in the sun
And diamonds are forever
So many adventures couldn't happen today
So many songs we forgot to play
So many dreams are swinging out of the blue
We let them come true
Forever young, i want to be forever young
Do you really want to live forever, forever forever
Forever young, i want to be forever young
Do you really want to live forever forever forever
Forever young, i want to be forever young
Do you really want to live forever, forever forever
Forever young, i want to be forever
Song of the day- Forever Young
I should be asleep and not writing my blog. I should have been studying and not gone to this concert, but right I'd like to think it was worth it. Cuz sometimes it good to live young and foolish and think it will all work out and your indestructible. So if I regret it tomorrow remind me of this song or your know just send good prayers and test taking vibes my way! For all those foolish and living forever this one's for you.
Let's dance in style, lets dance for a while
Heaven can wait we're only watching the skies
Hoping for the best but expecting the worst
Are you going to drop the bomb or not?
Let us die young or let us live forever
We don't have the power but we never say never
Sitting in a sandpit, life is a short trip
The music's for the sad men
Can you imagine when this race is won
Turn our golden faces into the sun
Praising our leaders we're getting in tune
The music's played by the madman
Forever young, i want to be forever young
Do you really want to live forever, forever forever
Forever young, i want to be forever young
Do you really want to live forever
Some are like water, some are like the heat
Some are a melody and some are the beat
Sooner or later they all will be gone
Why don't they stay young
It's so hard to get old without a cause
I don't want to perish like a fading horse
Youth is like diamonds in the sun
And diamonds are forever
So many adventures couldn't happen today
So many songs we forgot to play
So many dreams are swinging out of the blue
We let them come true
Forever young, i want to be forever young
Do you really want to live forever, forever forever
Forever young, i want to be forever young
Do you really want to live forever forever forever
Forever young, i want to be forever young
Do you really want to live forever, forever forever
Forever young, i want to be forever
Monday, June 6, 2011
I might be busy doing nothing but I've had my share You've got a strange infatuation with a love that's in the air
Artist- Architecture in Helsinki
Song of the day- Contact High
I'm not sure if it's cuz I've been sitting on my ass at a library for almost two weeks straight, but this girl is itching to get her dance on and as I was working on my biggest goal of seeing nonstop concerts this summer, I was checking out today's band for the first time and realized they just might be the answer to my dancing feet. Cuz sometimes you just need to shake your groove thing in a room full of strangers to feel better about life. So if your are in need of a contact high like me, this one's for you. And if you wanna get your dance on with me and some strangers on Friday, let me know!
Touch
If one of these two walls could speak
I'd turn the lights down long enough to hit repeat
(Babe)
Right now my vision is gone
Your magic's to blame
It's silent down here
Hey I wanna get loud again
You'll hold the thunder while I bring the rain
I might be busy doing nothing but I've had my share
You've got a strange infatuation with a love that's in the air
Contact high
I'm done dreaming that we can fly
Am I guilty boy, you decide
I've got nothing to hide
Four letter words won't hold any sway
Here in a paradise that shakes the world romantic to the bone
Mystical forces are circling me
While perfect nostalgia is dating the enemy
Lost in the ether with no-one to blame
It's silent down here maybe I wanna get loud again
Contact High
I'm done dreaming that we can fly
Am I guilty boy, you decide
I've got nothing to hide
When we touch I get a
Contact High
I'm done leaving if we can try
Am I guilty boy, you decide
I've got nothing to hide
I might be busy doing nothing but i've had my share
You've got a strange infatuation with a love that's in the air
Contact High
I'm done dreaming that we can fly
Am I guilty, boy, you decide
I've got nothing to hide
When we touch I get a
Contact High
Contact High
Contact High
Song of the day- Contact High
I'm not sure if it's cuz I've been sitting on my ass at a library for almost two weeks straight, but this girl is itching to get her dance on and as I was working on my biggest goal of seeing nonstop concerts this summer, I was checking out today's band for the first time and realized they just might be the answer to my dancing feet. Cuz sometimes you just need to shake your groove thing in a room full of strangers to feel better about life. So if your are in need of a contact high like me, this one's for you. And if you wanna get your dance on with me and some strangers on Friday, let me know!
Touch
If one of these two walls could speak
I'd turn the lights down long enough to hit repeat
(Babe)
Right now my vision is gone
Your magic's to blame
It's silent down here
Hey I wanna get loud again
You'll hold the thunder while I bring the rain
I might be busy doing nothing but I've had my share
You've got a strange infatuation with a love that's in the air
Contact high
I'm done dreaming that we can fly
Am I guilty boy, you decide
I've got nothing to hide
Four letter words won't hold any sway
Here in a paradise that shakes the world romantic to the bone
Mystical forces are circling me
While perfect nostalgia is dating the enemy
Lost in the ether with no-one to blame
It's silent down here maybe I wanna get loud again
Contact High
I'm done dreaming that we can fly
Am I guilty boy, you decide
I've got nothing to hide
When we touch I get a
Contact High
I'm done leaving if we can try
Am I guilty boy, you decide
I've got nothing to hide
I might be busy doing nothing but i've had my share
You've got a strange infatuation with a love that's in the air
Contact High
I'm done dreaming that we can fly
Am I guilty, boy, you decide
I've got nothing to hide
When we touch I get a
Contact High
Contact High
Contact High
Sunday, June 5, 2011
I'll meet you on the other side I'll meet you in the light If only I don't suffocate I'll meet you in the morning when you wake
Artist- Keane
Song of the day- Bend and Break
Tonight I've decided to jump back a bit in musical time after I had a passing thought of my love for this album tonight and how I couldn't really remember any of the song from it, but was positive I wore out the CD. Even in my most favorite of artists its difficult to find an album i love every song on and I must say Keane's first album was one of the few that I did. And as I happily recalled this tune tonight it seems fitting for where my mind is at the moment, which is total mush, and how every night the past week I keep thinking if only I can not lose it, I guess I'll wake up in the morning and do it again. So here's to not bending and breaking. Hopefully I'll meet you on the other side
When you, when you forget your name
When old faces all look the same
Meet me in the morning when you wake up
Meet me in the morning then you'll wake up
If only I don't bend and break
I'll meet you on the other side
I'll meet you in the light
If only I don't suffocate
I'll meet you in the morning when you wake
Lovesick bitter and hardened heart
Aching waiting for night waiting for life to start
Meet me in the morning when you wake up
Meet me in the morning then you'll wake up
If only I don't bend and break
I'll meet you on the other side
I'll meet you in the light
If only I don't suffocate
I'll meet you in the morning when you wake
If only I don't bend and break
I'll meet you on the other side
I'll meet you in the light
If only I don't suffocate
I'll meet you in the morning when you wake
I'll meet you on the other side
I'll meet you in the light
If only I don't suffocate
I'll meet you in the morning when you wake
Song of the day- Bend and Break
Tonight I've decided to jump back a bit in musical time after I had a passing thought of my love for this album tonight and how I couldn't really remember any of the song from it, but was positive I wore out the CD. Even in my most favorite of artists its difficult to find an album i love every song on and I must say Keane's first album was one of the few that I did. And as I happily recalled this tune tonight it seems fitting for where my mind is at the moment, which is total mush, and how every night the past week I keep thinking if only I can not lose it, I guess I'll wake up in the morning and do it again. So here's to not bending and breaking. Hopefully I'll meet you on the other side
When you, when you forget your name
When old faces all look the same
Meet me in the morning when you wake up
Meet me in the morning then you'll wake up
If only I don't bend and break
I'll meet you on the other side
I'll meet you in the light
If only I don't suffocate
I'll meet you in the morning when you wake
Lovesick bitter and hardened heart
Aching waiting for night waiting for life to start
Meet me in the morning when you wake up
Meet me in the morning then you'll wake up
If only I don't bend and break
I'll meet you on the other side
I'll meet you in the light
If only I don't suffocate
I'll meet you in the morning when you wake
If only I don't bend and break
I'll meet you on the other side
I'll meet you in the light
If only I don't suffocate
I'll meet you in the morning when you wake
I'll meet you on the other side
I'll meet you in the light
If only I don't suffocate
I'll meet you in the morning when you wake
Friday, June 3, 2011
Oh I beg you, can I follow Oh I ask you why not always
Artist- Lykki Li
Song of the day- Follow Rivers
Ok I've tried my hardest to keep my musical obsessions from clogging up my blog, but really what's the point in having your own musical blog if not to force your obsessions down people's throats. Which i think I do subconciously anyway because I've been singing this song so much recently, I don't even realize it, and then people start singing it back to me. But having to talk about babies so much for school, I instead just sing this chorus over and over cuz it has the word baby in it and decide it's close enough to studying. And also it's catchy, and makes me want to start a band where I wear black leggings all the time and play tin cans. I'm adding it to my summer to do list right after taking down anyone who tries to stand in front of me during this set at lollapalooza, watch out for my right hook hipsters.
Oh I beg you, can I follow
Oh I ask you why not always
Be the ocean where unravel
Be my only, be the water and I'm wading
You're my river running high, run deep run wild
[Chorus]
I I follow, I follow you deep sea baby
I follow you
I I follow, I follow you, dark boom honey
I follow you
He a message, I'm the runner
He's the rebel, I'm the daughter waiting for you
You're my river running high, run deep run wild
[Chorus]
I I follow, I follow you deep sea baby
I follow you
I I follow, I follow you, dark boom honey
I follow you
You're my river running high, run deep run wild
I, I follow, I follow you deep sea baby,
I follow you
I, I follow, I follow you, dark boom honey,
I follow you
I, I follow, I follow you deeps sea baby,
I follow you
I, I follow, I follow you, dark boom honey,
I follow you
[Repeat till end]
I, I follow, I follow you deeps sea baby,
I follow you
I, I follow, I follow you, dark boom honey,
I follow you
Song of the day- Follow Rivers
Ok I've tried my hardest to keep my musical obsessions from clogging up my blog, but really what's the point in having your own musical blog if not to force your obsessions down people's throats. Which i think I do subconciously anyway because I've been singing this song so much recently, I don't even realize it, and then people start singing it back to me. But having to talk about babies so much for school, I instead just sing this chorus over and over cuz it has the word baby in it and decide it's close enough to studying. And also it's catchy, and makes me want to start a band where I wear black leggings all the time and play tin cans. I'm adding it to my summer to do list right after taking down anyone who tries to stand in front of me during this set at lollapalooza, watch out for my right hook hipsters.
Oh I beg you, can I follow
Oh I ask you why not always
Be the ocean where unravel
Be my only, be the water and I'm wading
You're my river running high, run deep run wild
[Chorus]
I I follow, I follow you deep sea baby
I follow you
I I follow, I follow you, dark boom honey
I follow you
He a message, I'm the runner
He's the rebel, I'm the daughter waiting for you
You're my river running high, run deep run wild
[Chorus]
I I follow, I follow you deep sea baby
I follow you
I I follow, I follow you, dark boom honey
I follow you
You're my river running high, run deep run wild
I, I follow, I follow you deep sea baby,
I follow you
I, I follow, I follow you, dark boom honey,
I follow you
I, I follow, I follow you deeps sea baby,
I follow you
I, I follow, I follow you, dark boom honey,
I follow you
[Repeat till end]
I, I follow, I follow you deeps sea baby,
I follow you
I, I follow, I follow you, dark boom honey,
I follow you
Thursday, June 2, 2011
A lover's love and not fade away
Artist- Florence Welch ( - the machine)
Song of the day- Not Fade Away
Being from the hometown of Buddy Holly you don't have to convince me of his musical icon-ness, but the yet to be released Buddy Holly covers album just shows how far his music continues to reach. On the surface a simple pop riff, but throughout my life I've come to realize how true this song is. Cuz I honestly don't think love is a hard thing to find. I can pretty much point it out to you in every part of life in one day, but it not fading away, that's something bigger to ask for and more real. And what we are all really looking for when we look for love, the non fading kind, that's the kind you sing about. And though I am quite the fan of the original tune, I appreciate this jazzy take on it from one of my own fav funky artists of the year. And I think anything is made better by a mix of drums, funk dance and full body makeup. Including today. So I hope your day just got made better and won't fade away, too soon. if so I propose to add more face paint.
(Ooo-bop, wop-bop-bop)
(Ooo-bop, wop-bop-bop)
I'm-a gonna tell you how it's gonna be
(Ooo-bop, wop-bop-bop)
A-you gonna give-a your love to me
(Ooo-bop, wop-bop-bop)
I wanna love you night 'n day
(Ooo-bop, wop-bop-bop)
You know my lover, not fade away
(Ooo-bop, wop-bop-bop)
A-well, you know my lover, not fade away
(Ooo-bop, wop-bop-bop)
(Ooo-bop, wop-bop-bop)
(Ooo-bop, wop-bop-bop)
(Ooo-bop, wop-bop-bop)
My love, a-bigger than the Cadillac
I try to show it 'n you drive-a me back
Your love for me, it got to be real
A-for you to know a-just how I feel
A love for real, not fade away
(Ooo-bop, wop-bop-bop)
(Ooo-bop, wop-bop-bop)
(Ooo-bop, wop-bop-bop)
(Ooo-bop, wop-bop-bop)
(Ooo-bop, wop-bop-bop)
(Ooo-bop, wop-bop-bop)
(Ooo-bop, wop-bop-bop)
(Ooo-bop, wop-bop-bop)
(Ooo-bop, wop-bop-bop)
(Ooo-bop, wop-bop-bop)
(Ooo-bop, wop-bop-bop)
I'm-a gonna tell you how it's gonna be
(Ooo-bop, wop-bop-bop)
A-you're gonna give-a your love to me
(Ooo-bop, wop-bop-bop)
A love to last-a more than one day
(Ooo-bop, wop-bop-bop)
A lover's love and not fade away
(Ooo-bop, wop-bop-bop)
A lover's love and not fade away
(Ooo-bop, wop-bop-bop)
(Ooo-bop, wop-bop-bop)
(Ooo-bop, wop-bop-bop)
FADES-
(Ooo-bop, wop-bop-bop)
(Ooo-bop, wop-bop-bop)
(Ooo-bop, wop-bop-bop).
Song of the day- Not Fade Away
Being from the hometown of Buddy Holly you don't have to convince me of his musical icon-ness, but the yet to be released Buddy Holly covers album just shows how far his music continues to reach. On the surface a simple pop riff, but throughout my life I've come to realize how true this song is. Cuz I honestly don't think love is a hard thing to find. I can pretty much point it out to you in every part of life in one day, but it not fading away, that's something bigger to ask for and more real. And what we are all really looking for when we look for love, the non fading kind, that's the kind you sing about. And though I am quite the fan of the original tune, I appreciate this jazzy take on it from one of my own fav funky artists of the year. And I think anything is made better by a mix of drums, funk dance and full body makeup. Including today. So I hope your day just got made better and won't fade away, too soon. if so I propose to add more face paint.
Florence Welch: Not Fade Awayfrom Tabitha Denholm on Nowness.com.
(Ooo-bop, wop-bop-bop)
(Ooo-bop, wop-bop-bop)
I'm-a gonna tell you how it's gonna be
(Ooo-bop, wop-bop-bop)
A-you gonna give-a your love to me
(Ooo-bop, wop-bop-bop)
I wanna love you night 'n day
(Ooo-bop, wop-bop-bop)
You know my lover, not fade away
(Ooo-bop, wop-bop-bop)
A-well, you know my lover, not fade away
(Ooo-bop, wop-bop-bop)
(Ooo-bop, wop-bop-bop)
(Ooo-bop, wop-bop-bop)
(Ooo-bop, wop-bop-bop)
My love, a-bigger than the Cadillac
I try to show it 'n you drive-a me back
Your love for me, it got to be real
A-for you to know a-just how I feel
A love for real, not fade away
(Ooo-bop, wop-bop-bop)
(Ooo-bop, wop-bop-bop)
(Ooo-bop, wop-bop-bop)
(Ooo-bop, wop-bop-bop)
(Ooo-bop, wop-bop-bop)
(Ooo-bop, wop-bop-bop)
(Ooo-bop, wop-bop-bop)
(Ooo-bop, wop-bop-bop)
(Ooo-bop, wop-bop-bop)
(Ooo-bop, wop-bop-bop)
(Ooo-bop, wop-bop-bop)
I'm-a gonna tell you how it's gonna be
(Ooo-bop, wop-bop-bop)
A-you're gonna give-a your love to me
(Ooo-bop, wop-bop-bop)
A love to last-a more than one day
(Ooo-bop, wop-bop-bop)
A lover's love and not fade away
(Ooo-bop, wop-bop-bop)
A lover's love and not fade away
(Ooo-bop, wop-bop-bop)
(Ooo-bop, wop-bop-bop)
(Ooo-bop, wop-bop-bop)
FADES-
(Ooo-bop, wop-bop-bop)
(Ooo-bop, wop-bop-bop)
(Ooo-bop, wop-bop-bop).
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Baby face I said baby face what you gotta prove
Artist- The Elected
Song of the day- Babyface
So the second concert I just bought tickets for is Today's band that will forever be the other half of my Rilo Kiley heart in co-founder Blake Sennette no matter the reasons for their rocky breakup that will forever make me sad and greatful I saw the band when I did. I digress however because Sennettes own musical talent and presence live is a force I can't wait to reckon with in a few weeks. And as my brain is currently exploding from too much knowledge of gross OB and baby facts I had at once hoped to never know...this song has been in my head. And is kind of an uplifting diddy so I have been greatful to be singing along as I learn B-B-B-Baby facts and keeping in mind that love only love that's all you need to know...I sure hope my baby exam agrees with me.
Baby face
I said baby face
what you're gonna do
Baby face
I said baby face
what you gotta prove
she said love oh yeah love
is gonna get you too
little one
I said little one
you know what you're gonna do
all the run alone all the laying down
is catching up with you
she said love only love
could make us do the things we do
she is a lonely ….
and this is what you do
Baby face
I said baby face
where you're gonna go
the world is a wild place
and no one is safe .. friend for
she said love only love
that's all you need to know
she is a lonely ….
and this is what you do
you just took things as they came
and I .. of you
I will .. just the same
she is a lonely ….
and this is what you do
Thanks to feel
Song of the day- Babyface
So the second concert I just bought tickets for is Today's band that will forever be the other half of my Rilo Kiley heart in co-founder Blake Sennette no matter the reasons for their rocky breakup that will forever make me sad and greatful I saw the band when I did. I digress however because Sennettes own musical talent and presence live is a force I can't wait to reckon with in a few weeks. And as my brain is currently exploding from too much knowledge of gross OB and baby facts I had at once hoped to never know...this song has been in my head. And is kind of an uplifting diddy so I have been greatful to be singing along as I learn B-B-B-Baby facts and keeping in mind that love only love that's all you need to know...I sure hope my baby exam agrees with me.
Baby face
I said baby face
what you're gonna do
Baby face
I said baby face
what you gotta prove
she said love oh yeah love
is gonna get you too
little one
I said little one
you know what you're gonna do
all the run alone all the laying down
is catching up with you
she said love only love
could make us do the things we do
she is a lonely ….
and this is what you do
Baby face
I said baby face
where you're gonna go
the world is a wild place
and no one is safe .. friend for
she said love only love
that's all you need to know
she is a lonely ….
and this is what you do
you just took things as they came
and I .. of you
I will .. just the same
she is a lonely ….
and this is what you do
Thanks to feel
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