5 days late but I had a great excuse that I won’t get into on this post. Shady Love by Scissor Sisters I love me some Scissor Sisters and the chorus to this song is infectious and fun! In fact, their whole new CD is ah-may-zing. Favorite lyric: “Why so tough. You see me running, but you can’t keep up. So let me slow down for … Continue reading Songs of My Life – June 2012
Going Down in Flames by The Constellations I love, love, love this band. They are fun, rocking, and booty shaking. This song is from their Sold Out EP and is just dirty and booty moving. When I hear this song, I am reminded to do epic shit. Bring ‘Em Down by Lostprophets This song is just a reminder that life is short and that I … Continue reading Songs of My Life: May 2012
April was a short list but a good list. “Baby Ain’t My Name” by Grace Askew Grace has a haunting voice, constantly sad and longing, but a beautiful voice. I really love the way her voice sounds in this song and I really just love the title. Listen to it below [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/468719″ params=”color=00aabb&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_artwork=true” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /] “Face to the Floor” by Chevelle I … Continue reading Songs of My Life: April 2012
It’s funny how these songs all connect to each other and how I have felt all of March: make changes, get myself together, and move forward with positivity. Follow the Sun by Xavier Rudd Yes, this was also in February’s Songs of My Life Mix, but I really, really just love this song. These lyrics say it all: “When you feel like life coming down … Continue reading Songs of My Life – March 2012
Follow the Sun by Xavier Rudd I love the message in this song. It has become the song I have listened to every day as a reminder to let the positive and beauty into my life. My mantra has become, “Breathe in the air, set your intentions, dream with care. Tomorrow’s a new day for everyone. Brand new moon, brand new sun.” And when I … Continue reading Songs of My Life – February 2012
A New Beginning by 26 Love, love, love this song. It’s one of my favorites by 26. I love the music and the lyrics. It kicked off my song of the day for 2012 and is a perfect song to kick off a new year. Fresh Green Freedom by Xavier Rudd This song made me think of Australia before I went there and reminds me … Continue reading Songs of My Life – January 2012
A little late since I was in Australia…but here are the songs of my life for December 2011. In the Summertime by Thirsty Merc An perfect song to kick off the December mix especially since when I would arrive to Australia it would be there summer and the band is from Australia as well. Love the lyric, “I’ll dream until my head weighs sixteen tons … Continue reading Songs of My Life – December 2011
Train Wreck by Glen Phillips This song title summed up how I felt after Halloween weekend. A train wreck. Partied a little too hard on that weekend and it hurt me for days. Edge of the Moon by Xavier Rudd A little Xavier always makes me smile. Coma Therapy by Strata I really wish this band was still together. They were so good and amazing … Continue reading Songs of My Life – November 2011
Surefire by Econoline Crush One of my favorite bands from the 90s and still one of my favorites bands period. Kicking off October with the lyrics: “Me, I wish I could be satisfied easily but I’m not…never enough…” Lucky Now by Ryan Adams Mr. Adams is back with another fantastic album and this is the 1st single and again, lyrically, I connect with it. “I … Continue reading Songs of My Life – October 2011
Stuck in a Rut by Burn Halo This song is a carry over from August. I am still loving the lyrics “I know that I’m going to be okay. I know there’s still hope.” Leave the Light On by Beth Hart I have been a Beth fan ever since I heard “L.A. Song.” She’s got a voice that is full of raw emotion and I … Continue reading Songs of My Life – September 2011