Kiss Me Again...

This one's for the girly girls. It's all about love and romance. A very cheesy, very sweet song, and yes I love it. The lead singer, Tay, is badass.  If I was a singer, I'd be a mix of her and Rachel from He Is We. Yes, I've thought about it, haha.

Get ready for an ooey-gooey, super sappy love song. Don't be embarrassed to smile.

Here's the video...and these are the lyrics...

I gotta say something I've been thinking about.
I can't wait to lay around with you.
And tell you all the secrets I've been keeping to myself.
It's been awhile since I've felt butterflies.
Do you feel the same way too?
If every single second could last that much longer.
Would you hold me?

And kiss me again underneath the moonlight.
You're more than a friend, oh.
I knew it from the first sight, yeah.
Hold me, feel my heart beat.
Put your arms around me.
And kiss me again.
And kiss me again.

I gotta say I wasn't expecting you
To come this way and fall into my arms.
And now I know I can't deny this feeling any longer.
I close my eyes, I can't stop thinking about you.
Crack a smile, I just can't lose.
At a mile a minute my heart beats to the limit when I'm with you.

So, kiss me again underneath the moonlight.
You're more than a friend, oh.
I knew it from the first sight, yeah.
Hold me, feel my heart beat.
Put your arms around me.
And kiss me again.

I can't let you go, can't let you float away.
'Cause that would be a mistake.
I'm not ready to run, can't let you go to waste.
No, no, no, no.

And kiss me again underneath the moonlight.
You're more than a friend, oh.
I knew it from the first sight, yeah.
Hold me, feel my heart beat.
Put your arms around me.
Hold me, feel my heart beat.
And put your arms around.
And kiss me again, and again, and again.
Oh, kiss me again.

Baltimore...

On August 14th, the new Go Radio album was released. Fantastic album. If you don't listen to Go Radio yet, I suggest you start. The passion you can hear in Jason's voice as he sings gives me chills. Their lyrics are always so straight forward and captivating.

One of my favorite lines from this particular song has to be, "I may be leading the way, but you will always be my light." Brilliant. I feel like Go Radio's songs are easily relatable to anybody. The lyrics are so specific, yet so general They can be applied to most any circumstance, and I believe that's why so many people feel they can conncect to Go Radio.

Anyway, Go Radio always puts me in a good mood. Their melodies will stick in my head all day. Hearing Jason's power in his voice makes me want to sing and share that same power. There are probably four or five singers/bands that truly inspire me and make me want to write music and sing it to the world...Go Radio is definitely one of them.

Here's the video.

Here are the lyrics.

 

 

Tomorrow I will climb aboard
A northbound train to Baltimore
I'd hoped we'd leave with lips and not a fight
And I'm not sure just where I'll be
But I'll find you when I find sleep
And I'll think of times you spent with me so please

Just keep your head on your shoulders
And heart on your sleeve
So you're thinking about what you do to me
And take the time that I gave you and save it for me

So let's get carried away
Not lose ourselves in the fight
Let's show the world we were right
That we can make it through
And I may be leading the way
But you will always be my light
And I will always love you

I take a step into the rain
To make sure I can feel again
The way it hits my skin feels like a tear
And I would love to be the song you sing
To everyone for everything
Just tell me when this melody gets clear

'Cause I can hear you get colder
And tell when you're numb
And you're sure you're attached to the wrong one
And I can tell you the time and the day this will come

So let's get carried away
Not lose ourselves in the fight
Let's show the world we were right
That we can make it through
And I may be leading the way
But you will always be my light
And I will always love you

I turned off the radio so that I could hear you breathe
And I could watch you sleep
And maybe in your dreams there could be me
So everybody turn down the lights
And forget the fact we're here the night and
Tomorrow I'm leaving
'Cause tomorrow don't mean anything tonight
It don't mean anything, don't mean anything tonight

So let's get carried away
Not lose ourselves in the fight
Let's show the world we were right
That we can make it through
And I may be leading the way
But you will always be my light
And I will always love you

(Tomorrow I will climb aboard
A northbound train to Baltimore
I'd hoped we'd leave with lips and not a fight)
And I will always love you
And I will always love you

Perfect...

Today has been a strange day. I was definitely having flashbacks of elementary school and junior high as I listened to the Simple Plan albums. Why was I listening to Simple Plan? I'm not sure, I just get in moods sometimes.

 

"Perfect" is scarily accurate to the relationship I have had with my own father. I know he loves me, and I love him too, but I know I've never been good enough for him. I want to make him proud, but he always wants more. That's not fair to expect of someone...especially as a child. I remember I always tried so hard. I always bent and caved to his every wish and command. I hung on to his every word, hurtful or uplifting, and didn't ever question him. I thought it was the right thing to do; I didn't know any better. As I got older, I started piecing things together and figuring him out.

 

He is the dad. He is right, always. He is in control. He is in charge. He is the dad.

 

While that's fine and dandy and I respect him because he is my father, he is not always right. His ideas are not always right. His open-ended promises and misleading words were just some of the things that pushed me away and made me realize that the deep trust I once had in him was being uprooted...that it needed to be uprooted.

 

Anyway, sorry to vent. I'd rather not continue. So, HERE is a link to the video and here are the lyrics.

 

Hey dad look at me
Think back and talk to me
Did I grow up according to plan?
And do you think I'm wasting my time doing things I wanna do?
But it hurts when you disapprove all along

And now I try hard to make it
I just want to make you proud
I'm never gonna be good enough for you
I can't pretend that
I'm alright
And you can't change me

'Cuz we lost it all
Nothing lasts forever
I'm sorry
I can't be perfect
Now it's just too late and
We can't go back
I'm sorry
I can't be perfect

I try not to think
About the pain I feel inside
Did you know you used to be my hero?
All the days you spent with me
Now seem so far away
And it feels like you don't care anymore

And now I try hard to make it
I just want to make you proud
I'm never gonna be good enough for you
I can't stand another fight
And nothing's alright

'Cuz we lost it all
Nothing lasts forever
I'm sorry
I can't be perfect
Now it's just too late and
We can't go back
I'm sorry
I can't be perfect

Nothing's gonna change the things that you said
Nothing's gonna make this right again
Please don't turn your back
I can't believe it's hard
Just to talk to you
But you don't understand

'Cuz we lost it all
Nothing lasts forever
I'm sorry
I can't be perfect
Now it's just too late and
We can't go back
I'm sorry
I can't be perfect

'Cuz we lost it all
Nothing lasts forever
I'm sorry
I can't be perfect
Now it's just too late and
We can't go back
I'm sorry
I can't be perfect

Everything's Magic...



Today was definitely an Angel's & Airwaves kind of day. I tend to listen to these guys when I want to relax or to play in the background while I'm doing my mountains of homework. There was one song in particular that was stuck in my head even after I finished building my stupid Nerf Gun for 3D animation.



 

I swear, I will never play with a Nerf Gun ever again. Ever.

 

Moving on, the song is called "Everything's Magic" and it is probably the first Angels & Airwaves song I had ever heard. The upbeat tempo, the flowing melody, and the unique vocals are genuinely captivating. This song...once it's in, you can't get it out. I don't have a super long story, or a raging rant to go on about. This is just a fun, feel-good song. Everything is magic, you just have to believe.

HERE is the video. And, as usual, the lyrics are below...



 



And do you ever feel like you're alone?
And do you ever wish you'd be unknown?
I can say that I have..
I can say that I have..
And do you ever feel things here aren't right?
And do you ever feel the time slip by?
And I can say that I have..
And I can say that I have..

So hear this please
And watch as your heart speeds up endlessly
And look for the stars as the sun goes down
Each breath that you take has a thunderous sound
Everything, everything's magic
Just sit back and hold on, but hold on tight
Prepare for the best and the fastest ride
And reach out your hand, and I'll make you mine
Everything, everything's magic

And do you ever lay awake at night?
And do you ever tell yourself don't try?
Don't try to let yourself down
Don't try to let yourself down
And do you ever see yourself in love?
And do you ever take a chance, my love?
Because you know that I will..
Because you know that I will..

So hear this please
And watch as your heart speeds up endlessly
And look for the stars as the sun goes down
Each breath that you take has a thunderous sound
Everything, everything's magic
Just sit back and hold on, but hold on tight
Prepare for the best and the fastest ride
And reach out your hand, and I'll make you mine
Everything, everything's magic

Everything, everything's magic

So hear this please
And watch as your heart speeds up endlessly
And look for the stars as the sun goes down
Each breath that you take has a thunderous sound
Everything, everything's magic
Just sit back and hold on, but hold on tight
Prepare for the best and the fastest ride
And reach out your hand, and I'll make you mine
Everything, everything's magic

Run Away...

Sometimes I feel suffocated. Between work and school, my time is spread thin. More often than not, I find myself wondering why I do it. I understand it's just part of life. "Welcome to adulthood", right? But sometimes I feel that's not fair to myself. Honestly, the only time I feel truly happy is when I'm spending time with Braden. We always have such a great time together, even when we're doing absolutely nothing. We can just relax and unwind, and somehow my stresses just seem to disappear.

Last year on Halloween, the two of us up and left on a very spontaneous trip. We flew across the country to Boston, Massachusetts. We spent less than forty-eight hours in Bean Town, but we had the best time. It was like a breath of fresh air. It showed us both how much we miss the coast. He is from Vancouver, BC, and I am from The Bay Area of California. Needless to say, we both felt at home in the salty, misty air.

Our first day there, our adventures took us all over the place. First, to the famous Fenway Park. Next, we indulged ourselves with the  somewhat edible local cuisine, also known as Pop Eye's. And finally, a concert at the House of Blues. We even got to ride the T back to the airport with all the Halloween crazies.

That was only the beginning of our fun! We bummed it out at the airport that night. We slept on the ground, backpacks as pillows, jackets as blankets...just the two of us huddled together trying to get somewhat comfortable and stay somewhat warm. Surprisingly, we both got adequate rest to get us through our second day. We even woke up just as airport security was coming to escort us out. Can you say good timing?

Our second day was cram-packed with fun. We walked along the wharf, shopped at Faneuil Hall Marketplace, and went to the New England Aquarium. Unfortunately, we then had to catch our flight back home. But we had a blast, and the memories we made during this trip are irreplaceable.

Anyway, the point of sharing that whole long story was to get across that Braden and I have fun. As long as we have each other, we are happy, in love, and nothing else matters; We'd love nothing more than to run away together and forget all our cares...preferably to the West Coast!

Seeing as how it is around the same time as our previous spontaneous trip, this song, "Run Away" by Rookie of the Year, has been playing in my head. I'm thinking another trip needs to be arranged, yes?

HERE is the video...and here are the lyrics. Enjoy.

He holds her up like a trophy
Is this real like we should be
And all your time is spent with his lies

You picked your guess
Does it have to be like this
Remember what it's like to be alive?

Run away with me like your favorite movie
Let's make a different ending to this story
Let's find out who we are

Close your eyes
I'll take the wheel let's just drive
Looked through the rear view as the city's getting smaller
Heading south for a new sunrise
Look out the window as your hair blows on forever
And as I whisper

Run away with me like your favorite movie
Let's make a different ending to this story
Run away with me like your favorite movie
Let's make a different ending to this story
Let's find out who we are

We drive the car down the coastline
All alone by the beach in the rain
Could you live in this moment for the rest of your life?
In this moment?

Run away with me like your favorite movie
Let's make a different ending to this story
Run away with me like your favorite movie
Let's make a different ending to this story
Let's find out who we are

And Run...

Alright, I'll admit, I haven't been as good about posting daily as I planned. But, here I am. These past couple of days I've had songs in and out of my head. There has yet to be a song that has wandered into my mind and been housed there for a complete day, or even a complete hour to be honest. I suppose I am busier than I think I am. My mind has too many places to venture off to.

Anyway, on to the song. The first one is "And Run" by my friends, the band He Is We.

Originally coming out of Tacoma, Washington, Rachel and Trevor met at work and began jamming together just for fun. Their silly jam sessions turned out to be something good, and they formed a name for themselves. "He Is We" refers to God and the fact that He is in all of us. As such, we should live as an example of Him and do our best to live as He would. No one is better than anyone else, we are all the same. Rachel and Trevor wanted it to be that way between them and their fans as well. They're still people.

Poor Rachel has had lots of health problems which ended up causing her to step down as the lead vocalist. At first, it was just for the rest of their then-current tour. Stevie stepped in as the touring vocalist. However, as of this month, Stevie is now the lead vocalist. I definitely have strong, mixed feelings about the switch...so we won't even get into that, haha.

All in all, it has been such an adventure to watch them all grow as individuals and as a band. Seeing them through their ups and downs, having their support as friends through my ups and downs, watching them grow from less than 100 fans to over 200,000 fans...it's been lots of fun.

Trevor's music and Rachel's lyrics speak to me and motivate me to be better. They inspire me to be what I want to be and do what I  truly want to do. This song, "And Run" has helped me be brave and follow my "dreams" in a manner of speaking. Cheesy? Yes, but I'm alright with that.

HERE is a video to acoustic version of the song....
and here are those inspirational lyrics that have been replaying in my head. Hope you like it!

Kinda wish I had the courage,

A bit of bravery.

So tired of waiting on a man to come and save me.

Wishing I had everything,

Or something really.

Hard to admit it,

But now I’m thinking freely.

I’m going to open my mind to all these,

New found exciting possibilities.

I’m making all my own plans,

Throwing all my old ones away.

Gonna grow up, Be someone.

Draw a map, find a path.

Take a breath and run.

And run.

Filling my head with words to encourage me,

Gotta get my act so straight so I can truly believe.

That what I’m waiting for, is really worth the wait.

Stop bringing myself down,

I gotta know what makes me great.

I’m going to open my mind to all these,

New found exciting possibilities.

I’m making all my own plans,

Throwing all my old ones away.

Gonna grow up, Be someone.

Draw a map, find a path.

Take a breath and run.

I am trying to get past this,

Be better than I once was.

Tired of waiting, on someone else.

I am trying to get past this,

Be better than I once was.

Tired of waiting on someone else,

I can fix it by myself.

I’m finally taking a stand,

I’ve learned from all my mistakes.

I’m making all my own plans,

Throwing all my old ones away.

Gotta grow up, be someone.

Draw a map, find a path.

Take a breath and run.

Run, run, run, run.

Run, run, run, run.

The Beginning...

Music is universal. You don't have to necessarily understand the spoken lyrics to understand the overall meaning of the song. As songs pop up and get stuck in my head, I'm going to write about them here. I hope to look back on my thoughts and moods of the day and see if there is a connection between them and the music on my mind...