It finally feels like summer. It has been so breezy cool here, like 60 degrees. I seriously felt like it was still the school year and not summer. BUT it started warming up yesterday and is 80 degrees today. Time to pull out those skirts and dresses! I swear, I could live in dresses. Oh, btw, my date went really well :)
So, this song is really folky, lots of acoustic instruments, natural lyrics, multiple harmonies. I like folk, not country. This is folk. I wish it was a little longer though.
The season comes and goes
To leave us where we froze
Growing with the trees
Dying with the leaves
All is well that ends well
Can we ever change
Dancing in the rain
Springtime drums our soul
Summer burns us whole again
All is well that ends well
I have a date tonight, the first date I should say. I'm not gonna lie, I'm a bit nervous. I really hate first dates. They can be so awkward especially after the date when they walk you to the door and you don't know if they are going to try to kiss you. I hate that part. But, I've been talking to the boy all week so maybe this date will be really natural. Let's hope so.
This song is so catchy. It was a free download of of Fuse's website so I was pretty happy for that. Gotta love that free music. Seriously, who can't be moving in their seat when they hear this. It has a great bass line. Bout time someone features the bass.
I see him smile and I would never have to leave him
My friends say i should never have to make things clear
I think I like u 2 I think I like u 2
so tell me whats next, I think I like u 2
Now is the time when I'm trying
Tell me more and I'll try so hard
We could stay here for a long time
I'm not likely to forget but I don't know your name
We shook hands but I don't remember when.
I know you like me 2
I know you like me 2
so I tell you what's next
I know you like me 2
Now is the time when I'm trying
Tell me more and I'll try so hard
We could stay here for a long time
She was never pretty she was only young
She was never pretty she was only young
She was never pretty she was only young
Now is the time when I'm trying
Tell me more and I'll try so hard
We could stay here for a long time
Now is the time when I'm trying
Tell me more and I'll try so hard
We could stay here for a long time
"Love remained a drug that's the high and not a pill"
I was looking on Amazon hoping that maybe there would be some free music I could buy since I am so broke that I can't even buy a $4 album. And today's deal was Seal's self-titled album for $4. I didn't buy it but it was very tempting. Probably not as tempting as when Best Coast's latest album was $4. That one killed me to not buy....oh, well.
I remember this song when I was growing up. You know, practically the theme song to the amazing 90s Batman movies. Love it. But, other than that, it is still a really great song. My favorite part is the bridge with the different voices almost making a choral sound. Sort of like a fugue. Really awesome.
There used to be a graying tower alone on the sea
You became the light on the dark side of me
Love remained a drug that's the high and not the pill
But did you know
That when it snows
My eyes become large and
The light that you shine can be seen
Baby,
I compare you to a kiss from a rose on the gray
Ooh
The more I get of you
The stranger it feels, yeah
And now that your rose is in bloom
A light hits the gloom on the gray
There is so much a man can tell you
So much he can say
You remain
My power, my pleasure, my pain, baby
To me you're like a growing addiction that I can't deny
Won't you tell me is that healthy, baby?
But did you know
That when it snows
My eyes become large and the light that you shine can be seen
Baby,
I compare you to a kiss from a rose on the gray
Ooh, the more I get of you
The stranger it feels, yeah
Now that your rose is in bloom
A light hits the gloom on the gray
I've been kissed by a rose on the gray
I've been kissed by a rose
I've been kissed by a rose on the gray
...And if I should fall along the way
I've been kissed by a rose
...been kissed by a rose on the gray
There is so much a man can tell you
So much he can say
You remain
My power, my pleasure, my pain
To me you're like a growing addiction that I can't deny, yeah
Won't you tell me is that healthy, baby
But did you know
That when it snows
My eyes become large and the light that you shine can be seen
Baby,
I compare you to a kiss from a rose on the gray
Ooh, the more I get of you
The stranger it feels, yeah
Now that your rose is in bloom
A light hits the gloom on the gray
Yes I compare you to a kiss from a rose on the gray
Ooh, the more I get of you
The stranger it feels, yeah
And now that your rose is in bloom
A light hits the gloom on the gray
Now that your rose is in bloom
A light hits the gloom on the gray
"Betty said she prayed today for the sky to blow away or maybe stay"
I have finally been able to sleep in. First time this summer. It felt good. Other than that, I am planning to go to my old high school's orchestra concert. My old orchestra teacher is retiring. So sad. She taught me everything about the violin. I think she had the most faith in me when playing.
Some of the best orchestrations I have ever heard is in any of Nick Drake's songs. He really was one of the most talented artists of our time. Such a shame that he died so young. Riverman has beautiful orchestrations. Each section is featured and with gorgeous harmonies. All the minor-major transitions are so smooth and natural. It is so beautiful.
Betty came by on her way
Said she had a word to say
About things today
And fallen leaves.
Said she hadn't heard the news
Hadn't had the time to choose
A way to lose
But she believes.
Gonna see the river man
Gonna tell him all I can
About the plan
For lilac time.
If he tells me all he knows
'bout the way his river flows
And all night shows
In summertime.
Betty said she prayed today
For the sky to blow away
Or maybe stay
She wasn't sure.
For when she thought of summer rain
Calling for her mind again
She lost the pain
And stayed for more.
Gonna see the river man
Gonna tell him all I can
'bout the ban
On feeling free.
If he tells me all he knows
About the way his river flows
I don't suppose
It's meant for me.
I hung out with my friends who I used to go to college with me today. I rarely see them since we live in two different cities so I jumped on that opportunity. We went to taco bell (always a staple in our diet) and then played in the local park on the swings. It was nice feeling like a kid again swinging. I really miss those days. Innocence is a precious thing.
When I think of my childhood, the best song that brings me back is You Gotta Be. I don't know what it is but when I listen to it I just have that feeling again, that feeling of innocence, contentment, hope, simplicity. It's something about the piano line. When it starts, I am instantly 4 years old again, riding in the van with my mom, and singing.
Listen as your day unfolds
Challenge what the future holds
Try and keep your head up to the sky
Lovers, they may cause you tears
Go ahead release your fears
Stand up and be counted
Don't be ashamed to cry
You gotta be
You gotta be bad, you gotta be bold
You gotta be wiser, you gotta be hard
You gotta be tough, you gotta be stronger
You gotta be cool, you gotta be calm
You gotta stay together
All I know, all I know, love will save the day
Herald what your mother said
Readin' the books your father read
Try to solve the puzzles in your own sweet time
Some may have more cash than you
Others take a different view
My oh my heh, hey
You gotta be bad, you gotta be bold
You gotta be wiser, you gotta be hard
You gotta be tough, you gotta be stronger
You gotta be cool, you gotta be calm
You gotta stay together
All I know, all I know, love will save the day
Don't ask no questions, it goes on without you
Leaving you behind if you can't stand the pace
The world keeps on spinning
You can't stop it, if you try to
This time it's danger staring you in the face
Oh oh oh Remember
Listen as your day unfolds
Challenge what the future holds
Try and keep your head up to the sky
Lovers, they may cause you tears
Go ahead release your fears
My oh my heh, hey, hey
You gotta be
You gotta be bad, you gotta be bold
You gotta be wiser, you gotta be hard
You gotta be tough, you gotta be stronger
You gotta be cool, you gotta be calm
You gotta stay together
All I know, all I know, love will save the day
You gotta be bad, you gotta be bold
You gotta be wiser, you gotta be hard
You gotta be tough, you gotta be stronger
You gotta be cool, you gotta be calm
You gotta stay together
All I know, all I know, love will save the day
Another day late post...sorry. I went on a road trip yesterday to a podunk town for orientation for a college that I am taking a class from this summer. So dumb that I had to go on campus tour that was 2 hours away when I am only take one class.....oh and it's online. But we did get to visit an Ahmish community and eat lunch there....SO GOOD.
I love Tom Petty which is weird because I usually don't like singers who don't have an appealing voice. It's probably because his music is so awesome. I actually almost wore my Tom Petty concert shirt yesterday, well until I got deoderant all over the front of it.....ugh. But, I believe that this song is a perfect road trip kind of song.
It was a beautiful day, the sun beat down
I had the radio on, I was drivin'
The trees went by, me and Del were singin'
Little Runaway, I was flyin'
Yeah runnin' down a dream
That never would come to me
Workin' on a mystery, goin' wherever it leads
I'm runnin' down a dream
I felt so good, like anything was possible
I hit cruise control and rubbed eyes
The last three days the rain was unstoppable
It was always cold, no sun shine
Yeah runnin' down a dream
That never would come to me
Workin' on a mystery, goin' wherever it leads
I'm runnin' down a dream
I rolled on as the sky grew dark
I put the pedal down to make some time
There's something good waitin' down this road
I'm pickin' up whatever is mine
Yeah runnin' down a dream
That never would come to me
Workin' on a mystery, goin' wherever it leads
I'm runnin' down a dream
"I'm gettin' kinda rich on the sight of any soul alive"
This is 2 days late.....so sorry. I have been super busy moving out and helping my sister move out and all these road trips....so exhausting. But on Saturday I was asked out! Yeah so I had a pretty good day I'd say.
This is New Morning. I'm not quite sure what this date on Friday may bring but it could be a new beginning to something. Who knows? I love the line "You're a new morning". Such a cool melody. The lyrics aren't too shabby.
I don't give a damn about the castle on the hill
All the gold that we could eat, or the horse you have for sale
No, I'm getting kinda rich on the sight of any soul alive
I don't give a damn if I'm running from the law
When my money's not enough and they come and take it all
No, I'm gettin' kinda rich on the sight of any soul alive
Have you heard my Mona Lisa?
Have you heard who you are?
You're a new morning
You're a new morning
Wanna be ok when I'm sittin' here alone
Not just thinkin' of the ways that I could have done it wrong
No, I'm gettin' kinda rich on the sight of any soul alive
Have you heard my Mona Lisa?
Have you heard who you are?
You're a new morning
You're a new morning
You're a new morning
Now, you're a new morning now
Have you heard my Mona Lisa?
Have you heard who you are?
You're a new morning
You're a new morning
You're a new morning
Now, you're a new morning now
