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
Back To The Island by Jimmy Buffett August gave me Key West. This song was my theme song from the 1st until the 9th. It describes every moment I feel when I’m in Key West and how I always feel the pull to Key West. I Have Found Me A Home by Jimmy Buffett The 1st time I landed in Key West, I knew and … Continue reading Songs of My Life: August 2011
Lucky by Sponge I have always, always, loved this song. This song is one my favorites by one of my favorite bands. My favorite lyrics in the song, “This little penny is to dream on. To make all your wishes come true…” Break My Stride by Matthew Wilder Who couldn’t love this song! Especially with the lyrics, “Ain’t nothin’ gonna to break my stride. Nobody’s gonna slow … Continue reading Songs of My Life – July 2011
Keep Your Head Up by Andy Grammer – my friend Heather tweeted this video to me and I instantly fell in love with it. She said it reminded her of me, but the lyrics “only rainbows after rain,” remind me of her and her tattoo “No rain. No rainbow.” Either way, it was great way to start off the month of June so thank you … Continue reading Songs of My Life – June 2011