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Wednesday, November 28, 2007

It Ends Tonight

Hmm...
Not entirely sure what compelled me to post about this song tonight. I just think it's a beautiful song, with amazing lyrics too, and besides that, it's been stuck in my head all day.
So, here it is, It Ends Tonight by The All-American Rejects.

The All-American Rejects - It Ends Tonight Music Video



It Ends Tonight
The All-American Rejects

Your subtleties they strangle me
I can't explain myself at all
And all the wants, and all the needs
All I don't want to need at all

The walls start breathing, my mind's unweaving
Maybe it's best you leave me alone
A weight is lifted on this evening
I give the final blow

When darkness turns to light
It ends tonight, it ends tonight

A falling star, at least I fall alone
I can't explain what you can't explain
You're finding things that you didn't know
I look at you with such disdain

The walls start breathing, my mind's unweaving
Maybe it's best you leave me alone
A weight is lifted on this evening
I give the final blow

When darkness turns to light
It ends tonight, it ends tonight
Just a little insight won't make this right
It's too late to fight, it ends tonight, it ends tonight

Now I'm on my own side
It's better than being on your side
It's my fault when you're blind
It's better that I see it through your eyes

All these thoughts locked inside
Now you're the first to know

When darkness turns to light
It ends tonight, it ends tonight
Just a little insight won't make this right
It's too late to fight, it ends tonight

It ends when darkness turns to light
It ends tonight, it ends tonight
Just a little insight won't make this right
It's too late to fight, it ends tonight, it ends tonight
Tonight, insight
When darkness turns to light it ends tonight

Sunday, November 25, 2007

Ode to our Heros

Hey guys I would like to post some lyrics of some of the best "Hero" songs that I've heard. I know there's tons of others with incredible lyrics, but these songs you HAVE to have, or at least hear, so please enjoy some very moving lyrics and take a minute to remember the heros in your life...

Hero - Enrique Iglesias

Would you dance if I asked you to dance?
Would you run and never look back
Would you cry if you saw me crying
Would you save my soul tonight?
Would you tremble if I touched your lips?
Would you laugh oh please tell me these
Now would you die for the one you love?
Hold me in your arms tonight?

I can be you hero baby
I can kiss away the pain
I will stand by you forever
You can take my breath away


Hero - Mariah Carey ( I would love to post this whole song cuz the lyrics are just too good, but here's a link to the video instead - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWlS8Oerx8o )

And then a hero comes along
With the strength to carry on
And you cast your fears aside
And you know you can survive
So when you feel like hope is gone
Look inside you and be strong
And you'll finally see the truth
That a hero lies in you


Hero - Superchick

You could be a hero,
Heroes do what’s right,
You could be a hero,
You might save a life,
You could be a hero,
you could join the fight,
For what’s right, for what’s right, for what’s right...

Enrique & Celine - Coincidence???

Reno recently introduced me to the music of Enrique Iglesias, and although I haven't heard much of his music yet, I must say what I have heard has me hooked. He is an amazing vocalist and his lyrics are beautiful. I really can't wait to hear more from this amazing artist; at this time, my favorite of his songs include Somebody's Me, Tired of Being Sorry, Escape, and Hero.
However, the main purpose of this post isn't entirely about Enrique. The first time I ever heard Enrique's Somebody's Me, I had an instant, strong deja-vu; his voice reminded me so much of somebody else's!
His inflections and the passion in his voice was very similar to one of my favorite vocalists, Celine Dion. I asked Reno if she thought the same thing, and she agreed; the two sounded very similar. My sister's response, however, was the one that proved me and Reno weren't the only two who thought this. I was playing Somebody's Me on the computer, and my sister suddenly looked up and asked "Wait...why is a guy singing Taking Chances?!"
It's true; these two songs sound eerily similar. Take a look - er, listen - for yourself.

I was reluctant to post the music video for Somebody's Me on a blog where anyone could see it because the video is not exactly "kid friendly" ;) So, instead, please click here to hear a thirty second preview of the song. This actually worked out nicely, because those thirty seconds are exactly the part of the song that reminds us of Taking Chances; the first few lines of the chorus, specifically (somebody wants you / somebody needs you / somebody dreams about you every single night).

Celine's video is one I could post. However, I could not find the official video in a version I could embed onto this blog, so I had to settle for a different video, with the same song.
Now, pay close attention; after listening to the chorus of Somebody's Me, see if it reminds you at all of the first chorus of Taking Chances (what do you say to taking chances / what do you say to jumping off the edge)...



Creepy, huh???
Even if these two songs sound eerily similar, there is no doubt that both Enrique and Celine are outstanding artists with their own unique styles. And I have to say, I am now a fan of them both.

Wednesday, November 21, 2007

Axl Rose rocks hard core!

K cowgirl we need a little diversity in this blog cuz I aint no country bumpkin. Our new Christian artists seriouslly rock as we know but there's nothing like old, classic rock. So check out these songs, I can assure you, though the bands themselves may me more degrading then playboy, all these lyrics are totally clean, and a lot of them actually very very pretty.

Guns 'n Roses -
*November Rain (the prettiest song EVA! maybe)
*Sweet Child 'O Mine (the coolest guitar parts eva)
*Don't Cry (vocals aren't incredible but the lyrics are)
*Paradice City (opposite, lyrics stink but the beat rocks!)

Black Sabbath -
*Iron Man

Kansas -
*Carry On My Wayward Son
*Can't Cry Anymore (depressing, but amzing lyrics)
they have a lot of GOOD songs there's too many to write, I'll get on that =)

Led Zepplin -
*Stairway to Heaven (every iPod needs that song...)

Red Hot Chili Peppers - (too many good songs again, I promise I'll get back to them too)


And then here's some newers songs that I am so in love with....

Plain White T's - Hey There Delilah
Red Jumpsuit Apparatus - Face Down
Linkin Park - Faint, Breaking the Habit, What I've Done, In the End, and lots more
Nickelback - If Everyone Cared, also Photograph and some otheres are alright
Good Charlotte - I Just Wanna Live


So that should keep you busy for a while. Those are from the top of my head so I'll sit down with Edward (my MP3 player) one of these days and just list awesome songs lol.

By the way Axl Rose was HOT in his 20s in case you care, and also you should know their songs are cursed; I went walking outside once, this month lol, and November Rain came on and it started pouring, then another time I was upset and about to just bawl and "Don't Cry" came on. So I'll be back....still gotta overpower the actually good county songs on here.......

Saturday, November 17, 2007

Finger Eleven - Rock On!


In my list of favorite rock bands, I must say Finger Eleven is pretty high up there. I first heard their music on a video game, actually - the snowboarding game 1080: Avalance features a lot of their songs as background music. After hearing them on the game, I was impressed by their music and was interested in hearing more. I have yet to explore the rest of the band's songs, but my favorites at the present time are definantly Other Light, Good Times, and Conversations, all featured on the video game.

Here is the music video for Good Times, which might be my favorite of their songs right now. The video isn't too exciting, but it gives you a chance to hear the song. I've got the lyrics for the song posted, too. Rock on!

Finger Eleven - Good Times Music Video



Good Times
Finger Eleven

Something has stuck in underneath my skin
Eyes all looking in for something within
Somewhere in here

Now everything I say gives this all away
Senses deadened again
Nothing lives today
Not in here

Here in your head

Careful what you’re feeling on the inside
You should try to remember the good times and the high life
Are you feeling alright?

Felt that I belonged
And now I feel that gone
Where it all went wrong
I traced it all along
Back here again

There was something calling me to negativity
Dark covering me
Shrouding every scene I’m cast in

Careful what you’re feeling on the inside
You should try to remember the good times and the high life
Are you feeling alright?

Careful, when you're feeling, out of your mind
You should try to remember
The storm lines, in the spotlight, till you're feeling, all right.

Please answer
I’m calling just to find out
If you could be here for me when I crack
The answer came
I found it buried in the trash there
I saw it stare…

Careful what you’re feeling on the inside
You should try to remember the good times and the high life
Are you feeling alright?

Careful, when you're feeling, out of your mind
You should try to remember
The storm lines, in the spotlight, till you're feeling, all right.

Careful what you’re feeling on the inside
You should try to remember the good times and the high life
Are you feeling alright?

Tuesday, November 6, 2007

Taylor Swift - "Taylor Swift"


Taylor Swift; when she's good, she's really good. When she's not...
This young country star made her debut with Tim McGraw, the song that really put her in the spotlight. The soul-filled melodies and deep lyrics of this song really worked well for the young artist, and I believe this type of song is more Taylor's style. I bet a lot of people were shocked (I know I was!) when they purchased Taylor's debut album and heard some of her more upbeat tracks; the difference in styles was staggering.
Here is an album review for Taylor's self-titled album. While much of it may sound negative, I want to say I am a big fan of Taylor's music, and feel she has a lot of potential. However, I think a lot of the tracks on this album were forced or just simply thrown together. Since Taylor wrote or co-wrote all the lyrics herself (which is admirable, I believe), all of the songs are geared toward an audience of teenage girls; while some of her lyrics are deep and thoughtful, some may seem too much like typical high school drama. In the end, I think Taylor is very much a "love her or hate her" kind of artist, with her vocals being the deciding factor.
Anyway, here's the review.

Taylor Swift - Taylor Swift

1. Tim McGraw - her first, and one of her best, for sure. The vocals in this song are pure and not forced, which is more than can be said about later tracks. This song of summer love & loss hit home for a lot of teenage girls out there; just a great track.
2. Picture To Burn - not my favorite. I believe the lyrics are immature (so go and tell your friends that I'm obsessive and crazy /
that's fine; I'll tell mine you're gay
) and she definantly forced a country sound into her vocals that doesn't come naturally, and at points her voice gets pitchy. On a plus side, it does have a catchy beat, if you like that real country sound.
3. Teardrops On My Guitar - Without a doubt her best song to date. This song is just absolutely beautiful. The lyrics are so powerful, and the melodies & harmonies are gorgeous. It is obvious that Taylor's voice is more natural in this track than in others. My favorite of her songs, by far.
4. A Place In This World - good, but not greats. I like the lyrics, which speak of a young woman, well, trying to find her place in the world. Taylor's vocals arn't 100% in this track, but nothing stands out as being terrible. A pretty decent song, really.
5. Cold As You - another one of my favorites. I really like the melody, and Taylor's vocals arn't bad either. I think the vocals in this song are powerful as well. Taylor's vocals come naturally in this track as well.
6. The Outside - unlike a lot of her more upbeat songs, Taylor actually pulls this one off without her voice getting too pitchy. It's a shame she couldn't get the best of both worlds; great lyrics & vocals in one song. While the lyrics of this song may not be as powerful, it's not enough to completelly ruin the track.
7. Tied Together With A Smile - beautiful, powerful lyrics make this song amazing. Taylor's vocals are nice in this song as well, and while some people may not enjoy the true country sound of this track's melodies, I think it adds an element to this heartbreaking song.
8. Stay Beautiful - I was actually dissapointed by this track. I read the lyrics online and expected it to be a slow, deep song like some of her others. Instead, this track turned out be be fast-paced, with Taylor's vocals sounding only slightly forced. I think the lyrics of this song are really what saved it; they're the only reason I still listen to it on occasion.
9. Should've Said No - a surprisingly good track. The only "angry" track on Taylor's album, the young artist actually pulled off the mood remarkably well. At points her voice gets slightly pitchy, but for the most part, this is a very nice song. I really love the melody.
10. Mary's Song (Oh My My My) - I havn't actually listened to this track all that much, quite simply because it just didn't appeal to me at first. I think this is a song that could grow on you with time, but isn't a stand-out. I do like Taylor's voice on this track, and the lyrics are pretty deep too.
11. Our Song - this track is just now making its debut on the local radio stations, mostly by request. It isn't a bad song; the lyrics are alright and the melody isn't bad either. It kind of falls apart at the very end, when Taylor forces a very specific sound onto her voice in the last chorus (when we're on the phone and he talks real slow / 'cause it's late and his momma don't know). Other than that one part, the song is pretty tolerable, overall.


If you're interested in Taylor's first album, here are some links that you may want to check out.

The lyrics to all the songs on Taylor's debut album can be found here.

I will also post the music video for what I believe is Taylor's best song; Teardrops On My Guitar. Not only is this a beautiful song, but the music video is fantastic as well.

Enjoy.

Taylor Swift - Teardrops On My Guitar Video