Song of the day - Lightness

Haven't done one of these in a while, but recently I've been re-falling in love with my favortie Death Cab For Cutie album, Transatlanticism. I think every song on this album is fantastic, but today I've especially been loving the song "Lightness".

Look:
Lightness - Death Cab For Cutie
There's a tear in the fabric of your favorite dress
And i'm sneaking glances.
Looking for the patterns in static
They start to make sense the longer i'm at it.

Ivory lines lead
Oo wha-ho, oo wha-ho

Your heart is a river that flows from your chest
Through every organ
Your brain is the dam
And i am the fish who can't reach the cord.

Ivory lines lead
Oo wha-ho, oo wha-ho

Oh, instincts are misleading
You shouldn't think what you're feeling
They don't tell you what you know you should want.

Ivory lines lead
Oo wha-ho, oo wha-ho
[x2]

Oh, instincts are misleading
You shouldn't think what you're feeling
They don't tell you want you know you should want.

Ivory lines lead
Oo wha-ho.
[x2]
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Listen:


Love.

Song of the day - I Will Remain

Long time Old 97's lover here. I adore Rhett Miller's voice and the music is lovely. The song I've been loving lately is I Will Remain off of their latest album Blame It On Gravity. I don't have much else to say on it other than I think it is great.

I could only find this video of a live performance of the song or else you can listen to it on last.fm.



I Will Remain - Old 97's
this is more than I can tolerate the kind of pain you've got to medicate
I can't remember why I couldn't wait to get so close to you
try to call you on the telephone you never answer but I know you're home
I wonder why I'm so all alone while I'm so close to you

I will remain I will remain right here outside your door
I will remain I will remain here forever

oh girl you are a problem still you know I love you and I always will
throw a rock up on a window sill baby come down
god I'm feeling like a wannabe I only wanna make her notice me
make her love me on a count of three I am counting it down

I will remain I will remain right here outside your door
I will remain I will remain here forever

I am infatuated with you but you don't know that I exist
sat in the rain and I waited for you

this is more than I can tolerate the kind of pain you've got to medicate
I can't remember why I couldn't wait to get so close to you
oh I'm so close to you

I will remain I will remain right here outside your door
I will remain I will remain here forever
I will remain I will remain here forever
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Song of the day - Black & Gold

This probably isn't a very typical thing, but have you ever listened to a song that just makes you want to dance? Perform?

This happens to me sometimes. Lately, Black and Gold by Sam Sparro has been putting the dancing itch in me. By dancing, I mean performing. I can almost see the choreography unfolding on the stage. I need to get into a dance class.

Take a listen, does it make you want to dance too?


Black and Gold - Sam Sparro
If a fish swam out of the ocean
And grew legs and they started walking
And the apes climbed down from the trees
And grew tall and they started talking

And the stars fell out of the sky
And my tears rolled into the ocean
Now I'm looking for a reason why
You even set my world into motion

'Cause if you're not really here
Then the stars don't even matter
Now i'm filled to the top with fear
That it's all just a bunch of matter
'Cause if you're not really here
Then i don't want to be either
I wanna be next to you
Black and gold
Black and gold
Black and gold

I looked up into the night sky
And see a thousand eyes staring back
And all around these golden beacons
I see nothing but black

I feel a way of something beyond them
I don't see what i can feel
If vision is the only validation
Then most of my life isn't real

'Cause if you're not really here
Then the stars don't even matter
Now I'm filled to the top with fear
That it's all just a bunch of matter
'Cause if you're not really here
Then i don't want to be either
I wanna be next to you
Black and gold
Black and gold
Black and gold
x2
[http://www.wowlyrics.com/]

Song of the day - That's What You Get

I've been crushing on That's What You Get by Paramore lately. Its getting played a couple times a day at least. Thought I'd share this crush with you.


Paramore Lyrics
Thats What You Get Lyrics



How do you feel about it?

Song of the day - Why Do You Let Me Stay Here

If you haven't heard of She & Him by now, then shame on you. Just kidding, but you are missing out. Zooey just has such a lovely voice. Have a listen to Why Do You Let Me Stay Here. I dare you not to fall in love too.



She & Him - Why Do You Let Me Stay Here
Why do let me stay here?
All by myself
Why don't you come and play here?
I'm just sitting on the shelf

Why don't you sit right down and stay awhile?
We like the same things and I like your style
Its not a secret; why do you keep it?
I'm just sitting on the shelf

I got to get your presence
Let's make it known
I think you're just so pleasant
I would like you for my own

Why don't you sit right down and make me smile? (uh huh)
You make me feel like I am just a child
Why do you end it?
Just give me credit
I'm just sitting on the shelf
http://www.metrolyrics.com/

So, what do you think?

Song of the day - Coming To Terms

I haven't done a song of the day in a while. Here is one that has been on my list of favorites for a while now.

Carolina Liar is a band that I've been loving and one of my favorite songs of theirs is Coming To Terms. I love the vocals and the lyrics. The song has such feeling behind it. Have a listen.




Coming To Terms - Carolina Liar

Oh no, it’s not me
I just forgot to tell you
Didn’t mean, it seems obscene
We just lost track along the way
CHORUS
I’m coming to terms
I’m starting to learn
This ain’t all it’s cracked up to be
’Cause I’m using you, you’re using me
It’s never as easy as we believe
’Cause this hurts, I can’t leave
I understand, but can you
I’m just scared, you’re lonely
Everyone knows you’re better than me
CHORUS
I’m coming to terms
I’m starting to learn
This ain’t all it’s cracked up to be
’Cause I’m using you, you’re using me
It’s never as easy as we believe
Is this what you need?
Am I what you need?
CHORUS
I’m coming to terms
I’m starting to learn
This ain’t all it’s cracked up to be
’Cause I’m using you, you’re using me
It’s never as easy as we believe
Na na na na…
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Love it? Hate it? Share your opinions.

Song of the day - When You're Gone

I was listening to my station on last.fm today and When You're Gone by The Cranberries came on. I used to LOVE that song in high school.

When You're Gone - The Cranberries
Hold onto love that is what I do now that I've found you.
And from above everything's stinking, they're not around you.

And in the night, I could be helpless,
I could be lonely, sleeping without you.

And in the day, everything's complex,
There's nothing simple, when I'm not around you.

But I'll miss you when you're gone, that is what I do. Hey, baby!
And it's going to carry on, that is what I do. Hey, baby...

Hold onto my hands, I feel I'm sinking, sinking without you.
And to my mind, everything's stinking, stinking without you.

And in the night, I could be helpless,
I could be lonely, sleeping without you.

And in the day, everything's complex,
There's nothing simple, when I'm not around you.

But I'll miss you when you're gone, that is what I do. Hey, baby!
And it's going to carry on, that is what I do. hey, baby...
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Song of the day - Paperweight

Haven't done song of the day in a while, thought I'd do one today.

If you've ever seen The Last Kiss, you've probably heard the song Paperweight before. Performed by Joshua Radin and Schuyler Fisk, Paperweight is on my list of all time favorite songs. Its a really sweet song that I hope everyone can relate to at least once in their life. Schuyler and Joshua are a couple, which is quite obvious in a sweet way when you see them perform live, which I did a little over a year ago. I was too shy about getting pictures with them, but here are pictures I took of my friend Jon with Joshua and then Schuyler.

[What a couple of down to earth people]

Paperweight - Joshua Radin and Schuyler Fisk
Been up all night staring at you
Wondering what's on your mind
I've been this way with so many before
But this feels like the first time
You want the sunrise to go back to bed
I want to make you laugh
Mess up my bed with me
Kick off the covers I'm waiting
Every word you say I think
I should write down
Don't want to forget come daylight
Happy to lay here
Just happy to be here
I'm happy to know you
Play me a song
Your newest one
Please leave your taste on my tongue
Paperweight on my back
Cover me like a blanket
Mess up my bed with me
Kick off the covers I'm waiting
Every word you say i think
I should write down
Don't want to forget come daylight
And no need to worry
That's wastin' time
And no need to wonder
What's been on my mind
It's you
It's you
It's you
Every word you say I think
I should write down
Don't want to forget come daylight
And I give up
I let you win
You win cause I'm not counting
You made it back
To sleep again
Wonder what you're dreaming

Song of the day - The Way

Today's song of the day is kind of different. This isn't a song that I particularly love or anything, I just had a story to share about it, so I thought that I'd do so through song of the day...

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Over the weekend we were listening to the satellite radio on the boat and the DJ came on and started talking about this song that was conceived after reading about actual events. I was listening to her speak, only half interested. Then the song came on...

Do you remember the song The Way by Fastball?
Yeah, that was it.

This excerpt from the wikipedia entry for "The Way" is pretty much word for word what the DJ said.

"The Way" revolves around an older married couple who decide to give it all away by packing up and going driving and drinking. Along the way, their car breaks down, so they continue on foot. As the song goes on, it becomes apparent that these two achieve happiness by losing touch with the world.

Fastball bassist Tony Scalzo came up with the idea for the song after reading journalistic articles which described the disappearance of an older married couple, Raymond and Lela Howard from Salado, Texas, who left home in June of 1997 to attend a family reunion but never arrived^[1]. They were discovered two weeks later, dead, at the bottom of a ravine near Hot Springs, Arkansas, hundreds of miles off their intended route^[2].

About the song, Scalzo said that "It's a romanticized take on what happened" - he "pictured them taking off to have fun, like they did when they first met."

Kinda changes everything about the way you think about that song, doesn't it?

Fastball - The Way
They made up their minds
And they started packing
They left before the sun came up that day
An exit to eternal summer slacking
But where were they going without ever knowing the way?
They drank up the wine
And they got to talking
They now had more important things to say
And when the car broke down they started walking
Where were they going without ever knowing the way?

Chorus:

Anyone could see the road that they walk on is paved in gold
And its always summer, they'll never get cold
They'll never get hungry
They'll never get old and gray
You can see their shadows wandering off somewhere
They wont make it home
But they really don't care
They wanted the highway
They're happy there today , today

The children woke up
And they couldn't find em
They left before the sun came up that day
They just drove off
And left it all behind em
But where were they going without ever knowing the way?

Anyone could see the road that they walk on is paved in gold
And its always summer, they'll never get cold
They'll never get hungry
They'll never get old and gray
You can see their shadows wandering off somewhere
They wont make it home
But they really don't care
They wanted the highway
They're happy there today , today (repeat)

Hear a live version of the song here.

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Pssssst! look over to the right! I've got a poll there regarding song of the day. Please vote!

Song of the day - Get Your Way

I love everything about this Get Your Way by Jamie Cullum. I love his voice, I love the lyrics, I love the piano. For me, its got it all!

Jamie Cullum - Get Your Way
Dinner at eight, that sounds fine,
I suppose that means you'll turn up 'round nine.
Bought a bunch of flowers, just for her,
She says the burden's on the receiver.

I opened the door and you walked in,
(Sniff) The scent of wild jasmine.
The room, seemed to freeze in time,
My regular table will be just fine.

Radiant and elegant, you might be
But your concentration is so go-lightly
Both of your eyes reflecting the moon,
You really think you own the room.

[CHORUS:]
So What Game Shall We Play Today?
How About The One Where You Don't Get Your Way?
But Even If You Do,
That's Okay.
So What Game Shall We Play Today?
How About The One Where You Don't Get Your Way?
But Even If You Do,
That's Okay.

Try to pick it up, reading the signs,
It's turning out to be a real good time,
And who'd have thought that entertainment,
Lies in the winter of your discontent.

Now, sit at the table, face to face,
Queen takes pawn, check or checkmate!
I feel your foot brush against my leg,
I'm not that easily led.

You flutter your eyes and you toss your hair,
I have to say that it is kind of unfair,
Let me tell you baby now what's in store,
You win the battle, but I'll win the war!

[CHORUS]

This has been fun, I suppose,
Although my feelings are all juxtaposed,
But truth be told, I'm as fickle as hell,
But gentlemen never kiss and tell!

[CHORUS]
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Take a listen and tell me what you think.

Song of the day - Memory Lane

I haven't listened to Memory Lane by Elliott Smith in a while it seems, but it came on my iPod on the way to work this morning.


- Elliott Smith Lyrics

This song can be heard on his myspace page.
Purchase this track here.
As always, I'd love to hear what you think

Song of the day - You're Supposed To Be My Friend

You're Supposed To Be My Friend by 1990s is a song that I've been loving since July.
I love the vocals.
I love the guitar.
I love the drum beat.
I just want to dance when I hear it.

Song lyrics | You're Supposed To Be My Friend lyrics

Looks like you can listen to it on their myspace.
How much do you love it?

Song of the day - Don't Get Me Wrong

I think The Pretenders are great and I love their music, but I really can't get over Lily Allen's version of Don't Get Me Wrong. I love her voice in it and I love the bouncy beat. I kinda can't help but smile and dance a bit to this song.


Lily Allen Lyrics
Don't Get Me Wrong Lyrics

Song of the day - When Did Your Heart Go Missing

I've been loving this catchy song for a couple of months now. After hearing it on shuffle just now, I decided that its time to share this Rooney song with you.

Song lyrics | When Did Your Heart Go Missing lyrics

Listen to When Did Your Heart Go Missing on last.fm.
Purchase this song here.

Song of the day - Don't Wake Me Up

My song of the day is going to be Don't Wake Me Up by The Hush Sound on the album Like Vines.

I chose this song because I had a lovely dream this morning before the alarm went off. I wish I wouldn't have woken up because I wanted it to be real so bad!

The Hush Sound - Don't Wake Me Up lyrics

You came to me 
In seemless sleep and slipped right in
Behind my eyes on the back of my mind
We swam a sea of pretty sights and chandelier skies
I swore I could feel you breathe
It was all so real to me

The light had slipped through the window
The morning ripped you away (oooh) 
Don't wake me up
I am still dreaming the story's undone
Unravel at the seams
Don't wake me up
Death is misleading and when I fall asleep
Sleep with a ghost

I moved in the dark
The room calm and cold
The quiet hollow
I am such a haunted soul
Your ghost is gone the bed is so cold 
 
The light had slipped through the window
The morning ripped you away (oooh) 
Don't wake me up
I am still dreaming the story's undone
Unravel at the seams
Don't wake me up
Death is misleading and when I fall asleep
Sleep with a ghost

Oh you were a fire caught in a storm
Memories like embers keep us warm
You will leave me in the morning
Leave Me

The light it slipped through the window
The morning ripped you away (oooh)

The light it slipped through the window
The morning ripped you away (oooh) 

The light it slipped through the window
The morning ripped you away (oooh)



Song lyrics | Don't Wake Me Up lyrics

To hear the song, you can go here or here.

I'd love to hear what you think of the song.