Hey, Soul Sister

Gonna take a short break from my "Then & Now" series to step back into the present, and confess that I am whole-hearted-ly addicted to this track.

...I think it's the ukulele. I'm sort of into that lately. Or maybe it's the reggae styling; sort of been into that lately, too. But I think most of all, as usual, it's the lyrics; it's the soul in the track Hey, Soul Sister that first caught my attention. From the very opening lyric; "Lipstick stains on the front lobe of my left side brains"... that's so good. I love it. I don't know why I love it, I just do.

It gets better from there. "You're the one I have decided is one of my kind"; there's just a sort of open, honest vibe about this track, and I love that. It works so well with the instrumentals, the overall mood of this song. Everything about it ties together so beautifully, and I almost can't describe what it is about this song that has me so honestly addicted; every time I listen to it, I feel happy, and hopeful, and blissfully unaware of anything except complete and irrational optimism. It's brilliant. One hell of a single from the guys in Train; thanks for giving us this sweet little melody.

I'm not a huge fan of the music video. I like the setting; the concept is overdone. Could have done without the lyrics feature... the first time I ever saw it was on Panic at the Disco's music video for their single Northern Downpour, and now it seems that everyone from Nickelback to Green Day - and, apparently, Train - is catching on to the idea. In my opinion, nothing tops Panic's writing on the bathroom mirror and "Hey Moon" bumper stickers... but I digress.

Basically, Train's Hey, Soul Sister is a sweet and honest and soulful track, and has captured my heart completely. Hope this song makes you as happy as it makes me.

Train - Hey, Soul Sister Official Music Video

Hey, Soul Sister
Train

Hey, hey...

Your lipstick stains on the front lobe of my left side brains;
I knew I wouldn't forget you, and so I went and let you blow my mind.
Your sweet moonbeam; the smell of you in every single dream I dream.
I knew when we collided, you're the one I have decided who's one of my kind.

Hey soul sister, ain't the Mr. Mister on the radio, stereo;
The way you move ain't fair, ya know.
Hey soul sister, I don't want to miss a single thing you do tonight.

Hey, hey...

Just in time; I'm so glad you have a one-track mind like me.
You gave my life direction, a game show love connection we can't deny.
I'm so obsessed; my heart is bound to beat right out my untrimmed chest.
I believe in you; like a virgin, you're Madonna, and I'm always gonna wanna blow your mind.

Hey soul sister, ain't the Mr. Mister on the radio, stereo;
The way you move ain't fair, ya know.
Hey soul sister, I don't want to miss a single thing you do tonight.

The way you can cut a rug; watching you's the only drug I need;
So gangsta, I'm so thug, you're the only one I'm dreaming of, you see.
I can be myself now, finally; in fact there's nothing I can't be.
I want the world to see you be with me.

Hey soul sister, ain't the Mr. Mister on the radio, stereo;
The way you move ain't fair, ya know.
Hey soul sister, I don't want to miss a single thing you do tonight.

Made Of Bricks

I first found out about Kate Nash when watching MTV at like seven am (about the only time they ever actually play music anymore...). There was a video for "Foundations" playing, and I really liked it. I love her poppy sound and British accent, her playful and catchy lyrics and, lol, her hair xD. She came across to me as a more melodic, less rap-ish, Lilly Allen. Another artist whom I like, and someday will get around to reviewing. She also has the same poppy piano vibe as early Regina Spektor.

Made Of Bricks is a great album, perfect for smiling along to, or listening to while having a picnic...it's just that kind of music.
Also, like Lilly Allen Nash brings a sense of irony to her music. Pairing the happiest melodies and catchiest tunes to some not-so-happy lyrics.

-Track List-

1.Play
2.Foundations
3.Mouthwash
4.D***head
5.Birds
6.We Get On
7.Mariella
8.S*** Song
9.Pumpkin Soup
10.Skeleton Song
11.Nicest Thing
12.Merry Happy


Merry Happy-Kate Nash-Fan Made Video



Lyrics:

Watching me like you never watched no one
Don't tell me that you didn't try to check out my bum
'cause I know that you did 'cause your friend told me that you like it

Gave me those pearls and I thought they were ugly
though you try and tell me that you never loved me
I know that you did 'cause you said it and you wrote it down

Dancing and discos, eating cheese on toast
yeah you make me merry make me very, very happy but you obviously,
you didn't want to stick around
Dancing at discos, eating cheese on toast
yeah you make me merry make me very,
very happy but you obviously, you didn't want to stick around

So I learnt from you, do do do da do do do do do do da do do do
So I learnt from you, do do do da do do do do do do da do do do

I can can be alone, yeah, I can watch a sunset, on my own

Sitting in restaurants, thought we were so grown up
But I know that we were not the people that we turned out to be
Chatting on the phone can't take back these
hourse but I won't regret 'cause I can grow
From where dirt used to be

Dancing at discos, eating cheese on toast
yeah you make me merry make me very,
very happy but you obviously, you didn't want to stick around
Dancing at discos, eating cheese on toast
yeah you make me merry make me very,
very happy but you obviously, you didn't want to stick around

Metro Station - "Metro Station"

I enjoy listening to Metro Station much more than I would have ever anticipated.
I got a chance to listen to their debut album (Metro Station, released in 2007) for the first time recently and I must say, I am highly impressed. Their songs are made for the dance floor, with an irresistible beat and just the right touch of character. A few passionate lyrics thrown in make the tracks relate-able without losing their memorable charm.
So, maybe Metro Station isn't about making a statement or changing the world. These boys just want to get out and have some fun; and man, they're doing it, in a big way. While they may lack the depth of some other chart-topping artists, this band's free spirit and wild side keep them ahead of the rest.
Here's an album review for Metro Station's first studio effort.

Metro Station - Metro Station (2007)

1. Seventeen Forever - A good, solid track to start off the album. Slower through the verses and picking up in the chorus, this one follows a theme that seems to be a constant through Metro Station's debut; a song about young love and living for the moment ("We won't be seventeen forever, and we can get away with this tonight"). A really pleasant song to listen to; it just has a good vibe about it.
2. Control - The second track starts off with a quiet keyboard part before breaking out into a catchy dance beat. A little faster than the preceding track, this one is sexy and is just begging to be played in a dance club somewhere.
3. Kelsey - Such a soft, sweet track. An ode to one lover from another, it's one of those plain, honest love songs that just makes you feel good. The keyboard dominates this track, but in a simpler form than in others on the album. Everything about this song is just nice; it's simplicity is what makes this song great.
4. Shake It - Everybody's favorite, no? The fourth track on this album hit major mainstream success, topping charts across the country. With such an undeniable beat, it's got people on the dance floor all over the place. This one can't be beat for a bunch of teens - or older, perhaps - who just want to get out and have some fun for a night.
5. Wish We Were Older - Slowing it down a bit for track five, Metro Station puts a little more passion in this track without losing their dance club vibe. Again, seductive lyrics mask a message that may run a little bit deeper. The hook in the chorus makes you want to get up and move, while the bittersweet lyrics and overall vibe of the song keep you digging deeper into this track.
6. Now That We're Done - Again, a softer keyboard supports this track throughout. Like the track previous, Metro Station puts a passionate spin on a catchy dance beat to make a truly interesting listen. The repetitive, techno-style chorus is unforgettable. This track is one of my favorites on the album.
7. True To Me - The guitars pick up to give this track a little more of a pop-rock vibe than the rest of the album. A keyboard, however, still pounds out a catchy theme during the choruses, in which the lyrics and style screams pop. Not the strongest track on the album, but still fun all the same. The lyrics are sweet.
8. Tell Me What To Do - This track opens up strong, with a hook that keeps you tapping your toes all the way through. Again, lover's lyrics flow seamlessly over the staccato beat to produce a song that's really got more to offer than you realize the first time you listen. Another one of my favorites on the album; the bridge may be my favorite part.
9. California - Possibly the weakest track on the album, in my opinion. This song screams "spring break road trip"; not only in the lyrics, but in the pop-y, fast-paced beat and carefree vibe. A fun song to listen to, but definitely not one of my favorites.
10. Disco - Metro Station wraps it up with the third track which I put on my list of album favorites. This track just seems very well composed overall; a perfect use of different instrumental and vocal parts compliment each other beautifully. I like how they break away from the dance beat for a moment in the chorus of this song; it gives the whole track a very special presence. The lyrics tie together a gorgeous song to end the band's debut.

Even though I'm not a huge fan of this style of music, Metro Station has combined the styling of several different genres to create songs - and a debut album! - that really appeals to me. If Metro Station sounds interesting to you, I encourage you to check out the following links.

Check out Metro Station's website to learn more about the band.

The lyrics for all the songs on the debut album and more can be found on this website.

In an effort to broaden your horizons past the ever-popular Shake It, I'm going to post a music video for another of Metro Station's fun, upbeat tracks. I think the video represents the song perfectly, as well as what this band's music really stands for - all the wacky, crazy times Metro Station thrives on.
Here's Control by Metro Station.

Metro Station - Control Official Music Video

Artist Site

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Two Weeks In Hawaii

Haha, yes, I'm posting about another Hellogoodbye song.

This song isn't just my favorite Hellogoodbye song, but one of my all-time favorite songs, and has been for years now.

I heard this song for the first time when I bought Hellogoobye's album "Zombies! Aliens! Vampires! Dinosaurs!" in 2006. It became an instant favorite, and a song I never get tired of hearing.

This varies from HG's consistent techno style, and comes across with a more rock sound. The melody is gorgeous, but what really got me were the lyrics.
I found myself wishing some guy would write a song like this about me lol. The lyrics have this great honest and caring feel to them, and I can never tear myself away from this song. I smile every time I hear the lines:
"I felt so bad when your mom caught us eating ice cream in your room at three in the morning, 'cause I'd hate for her to not want me around her daughter 'cause my heart stops every time."
It's just too honest, from the heart, adorable...I've fallen in love with this song, totally and completely, and hope that you will too.

So take a listen, and read the lyrics, and most of all...enjoy!

Two Weeks In Hawaii-Hellogoodbye


you've got your airplane
and i've got the plain air of here
you're gone and i've gone insane
oh when will you reappear
but i'm just some new kid
who can't get his mind off of you
and i know that it's stupid

'cause you've got hawaii
and i've gotten no letters from you
i should stop whining
'cause it's only been a day or two...
i don't know what you did
but you got me to fall for you
i know that it's stupid

your family's rad and i
wish that they were here today
but they're thousands and thousands of miles away
i felt so bad when your mom
caught us eating ice cream in your
room at three in the morning

'cause i'd hate for her
to not want me around her daughter 'cause my heart stops every time

you've got Polaroid
and you even know how to rhyme
i'd be overjoyed
if we could just hang out sometime
i don't know what you did
but you got me to fall for you
and i know that it's stupid
but you know that i try

your drawing's rad and i
put it on my wall and i made
sure it wouldn't fall 'cause if it did
my straw wrapper might tear
and there would be no knot and i would
feel like i'd been shot right through the heart

and i'd fall apart but i'd remember how
my heart stops every time

you are so special
i just hope that we can be friends
i'll wait forever
but i guess that it all depends
on you and yours
so come on and dance with me
'cause you are so special

i hope this makes you smile
and you might stay that way for a while
'cause you deserve every grin that you get
and you'll get 'em a lot from me
oh oh oh oh

you are so special
i just hope that we can be friends
i'll wait forever
but i guess that it all depends
on you and yours
so come on and dance with me
'cause you are so special

Disturbia

It's as if Rihanna can do no wrong!
This talented artist has had at least one chart-topping hit on every album she' released! Pon de Replay became an instant dance club hit when it was released on Rihanna's 2005 debut, Music of the Sun. In 2006, A Girl Like Me boasted the ever-popular S.O.S (Rescue Me) as it's opening track. And in 2007, Rihanna's third studio effort, Good Girl Gone Bad, sported three well-loved singles; Umbrella, Don't Stop The Music, and Shut Up And Drive. And now it seems even her remixed versions of old albums are popping up with hits of their own!
Now, after recently remixing her latest album, Rihanna has brought Disturbia back into the spotlight. Mildly popular at the time of its original release, the song has catchy beats and is easy to dance to (would it be Rihanna any other way?). However, the original release was just a little to ordinary to gain huge success. But this remixed track steps it up a notch, giving the song just enough of a unique touch to stick in the heads of listeners everywhere.
But while I think the remixed version of Disturbia is good, I don't like the song well enough to have posted it on this blog. Then why, you may ask, is Disturbia featured on music.is.life?
The music video.
This video is unlike anything we've ever seen from Rihanna. She really pushed the limits as far as what would be "accepted" by her fans and by fans of the genre. I'm sure plenty of Rihanna fans watched this music video for the first time and went "... what happened to Rihanna?!?" The video is, well, disturbed. Rihanna took so many chances with this video, and for that, I commend her.
This is Disturbia, by Rihanna.

Rihanna - Disturbia Official Music Video
Sorry about the ad at the bottom of the video. It was so hard finding a version of the video that could be embedded in this post! I had to settle for this :(

Disturbia
Rihanna

What's wrong with me?
Why do I feel like this?
I'm going crazy now

No more gas in the rig
Can't even get it started
Nothing heard, nothing said
Can't even speak about it
All my life on my head
Don't want to think about it
Feels like I'm going insane, yeah

It's a thief in the night
To come and grab you
It can creep up inside you
And consume you
A disease of the mind
It can control you
It's too close for comfort

Throw on your break lights
We're in the city of wonder
Ain't gonna play nice
Watch out, you might just go under
Better think twice
Your train of thought will be altered
So if you must faulter be wise
Your mind is in

Disturbia
It's like the darkness is the light
Disturbia
Am I scaring you tonight?
Your mind is in
Disturbia
Ain't used to what you like
Disturbia, disturbia ...

Faded pictures on the wall
It's like they talkin' to me
Disconnectin' your call
Your phone don't even ring
I gotta get out
Or figure this s*** out
It's too close for comfort

It's a thief in the night
To come and grab you
It can creep up inside you
And consume you
A disease of the mind
It can control you
I feel like a monster

Throw on your break lights
We're in the city of wonder
Ain't gonna play nice
Watch out, you might just go under
Better think twice
Your train of thought will be altered
So if you must faulter be wise
Your mind is in

Disturbia
It's like the darkness is the light
Disturbia
Am I scaring you tonight?
Your mind is in
Disturbia
Ain't used to what you like
Disturbia, disturbia ...

Release me from this curse I'm in
Trying to maintain
But I'm struggling
You can't go, go, go
I think I'm going to oh, oh, oh

Throw on your break lights
We're in the city of wonder
Ain't gonna play nice
Watch out, you might just go under
Better think twice
Your train of thought will be altered
So if you must faulter be wise
Your mind is in

Disturbia
It's like the darkness is the light
Disturbia
Am I scaring you tonight?
Your mind is in
Disturbia
Ain't used to what you like
Disturbia, disturbia ...

Jesse Buy Nothing. . .Go To Prom Anyways

I first heard this song early last year when I checked Hellogoodbye's self titles debut EP out from the library (the original, with the Avocado on the cover "Mush Slowly And Guac").
At first I wasn't sure that it actually was Hellogoodbye. The sound was so different, but I LOVED it! It's absolutely hilarious!

This song is done in a slightly screamo style, in a German accent, sung by Jesse Kurvink, not Hellogoodbye's vocalist Forest Kline. The Lyrics were also written by Jesse. This song shows the versatility of Hellogoodbye, who're normally branded as emo-pop and nothing else.

I found the liner notes for this song really funny. In the original EP's sleeve, where the lyrics are printed for all the other songs the phrase "Unintelligible German Screaming" is printed in place of lyrics.

Have Fun and enjoy the song! It'll bring you some giggles!
I wasn't able to find a real music video for the song, but found this fan-made one. It's funny, and adds to the humour of the song. . .anyway Enjoy!

Jesse Buy Nothing. . .Go To Prom Anyways-Hellgoodbye





Prom with Jesse!!!

Prom is coming
It's on the 17th of May
And I've got a message
I want to convey

I'll buy a nice suit
And you can wear a pretty dress
You will watch me dance
And realize I am the best


Will you go to prom with me
And dance, and dance, and dance, and dance, and dance, and dance.
Will you go to prom with me
And dance, and dance, and dance, and dance, and dance, and dance.

We'll slow dance
And fast dance
And clap, clap, clap our hands (clap, clap, clap)

My moves will be so hot
You'll have to stand under the fan

This dance will be better
Than your favorite ice cream
I cut like a knife
And I dance just like a dream

Will you go to prom with me
And dance, and dance, and dance, and dance, and dance, and dance.
Will you go to prom with me
And dance, and dance, and dance, and dance, and dance, and dance.

Will you go to prom with me
And dance, and dance, and dance, and dance, and dance, and dance.
Will you go to prom with me
And dance, and dance, and dance, and dance, and dance, and dance.

Lets go to prom
Ahhh... let's go to prom
Lets go to the prom
Lets go to the prom

I buy nothing
Jessie buy nothing!!!

Will you go to prom with me
And dance, and dance, and dance, and dance, and dance, and dance.
Will you go to prom with me
And dance, and dance, and dance, and dance, and dance, and dance.

Will you go to prom with me
And dance, and dance, and dance, and dance, and dance, and dance.
Will you go to prom with me
And dance, and dance, and dance, and dance, and dance, and dance.

Will you go to prom with me
And dance, and dance, and dance, and dance, and dance, and dance.
Will you go to prom with me
And dance, and dance, and dance, and dance, and dance, and dance.

Will you go to prom with me
And dance, and dance, and dance, and dance, and dance, and dance.
Will you go to prom with me
And dance, and dance, and dance, and dance, and dance, and dance.

Prom with Jesse!!!

Somehow

Now, I've never been a fan of "Made By T.V." artists, you know what I mean. It just seems that it's always fake, and that the only reason that they make it in the music business is because they've had a career in television. But I really think that Drake Bell is different, and in his case I think that if he hadn't been on T.V. before his music career, he would be getting a ton more credit. Unfortunately though, it seems that he's ignored as an artist due to the stereotype that has developed for actors gone musicians.

I was skeptic at first when I heard he was coming out with a studio album having only heard the "Drake and Josh" theme song (which he wrote and recorded), but we got the CD and I must say I was very pleasantly surprised!

All the songs on his debut album "Telegraph" are worth a listen especially "Telegraph", "In The End", and "Somehow".

Out of those songs the one that really got to me was "Somehow". There is a ton of heart in the lyrics to this song. It has a very melancholy tone throughout it, and the guitar has a bit of a Spanish flair to it, my personal favorite guitar style.
The song has pretty much the same feel to it all throughout, except for the ending. He ended the song in a very Beatles-esque way with "saloon" style piano at a fast pace for only a few seconds.

This is one of my all-time favorite songs, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

Somehow-Drake Bell


She stares at the moon
Her ribbons out of tune
The memories of her past
At the bottom of her glass

And resting on her cheek
The imprint of his ring
A symbol of the weak
Commissioned by the king

Did he tie you down?
Did you make a sound?

She falls to her knees
Screaming God please
Make something of me
'Cause I've never wanted anything like what I wanna be right now
An angel again
An angel again somehow

She remembers his old boots
And the shotgun that he shoots
And all that she could take
Lies at the bottom of a lake

So lift you cig and drag
As you figure out a plan
To hide it all away
How could she ever love this man

Did you weigh him down?
Did he make a sound?

She falls to her knees
Screaming God please
Make something of me
'Cause I've never wanted anything like what I wanna be right now
An angel again
An angel again somehow

And when you carry weight in your life
And all the plans you make in your life
The original decision was right

She falls to her knees
Screaming God please
Make something of me
'Cause I've never wanted anything like what I wanna be right now
An angel again
An angel again somehow

Kremlin Dusk

It seems that I've been contributing a lot of dance/electro style music to the site lately, and in realizing that I'm amazed that I haven't shared this song yet, or this artist for that matter.

Utada Hikaru is a multi-national artist, recording both here and in Japan. She was born in New York, and grew up speaking both languages (English and Japanese), thus perfecting both dialects. So when she sings in English it's clear, and when she sings in Japanese it clear. But her pronunciation isn't the only thing that's clear! Her voice is wonderful. She has a clear, full, voice with an amazing range.

She's best known in the US for her contributions to the Kingdom Hearts video games soundtracks. Especially her song Simple and Clean. What many people don't know is that she has released many albums both her and in Japan, the styles of her albums reaching from rock to dance to R&B.

Kremlin Dusk is my favorite of her songs. There's something about how she sings this, her heart goes into it. The melody is soft, starting with a slightly melancholy tone to it. Then it slowly builds into something more forceful.
Her voice soars to this beautiful note as she sings the ends of the phrases.

The lyrics have this longing to them. . .a beautiful longing though.

Enjoy.

Kremlin Dusk-Utada Hikaru


All along I was searching for my Lenore
In the words of Mr. Edgar Allan Poe
Now I'm sober and "Nevermore"
Will the Raven come to bother me at home.

Calling you, calling you home
You. . .calling you, calling you home

By the door you said you had to go
Couldn't help me any anymore
This I saw coming, long before
So I kept on staring out the window

Calling you, calling you home
You. . .calling you, calling you home

I am a natural entertainer, aren't we all
Holding pieces of dying ember
I'm just trying to remember who I can call
Who can I call

Home. . .calling you, calling you

I run a secret propaganda
Aren't we all hiding pieces of broken anger
I'm just trying to remember who I can call
Can I call

Born in a war of opposite attraction
It isn't, or is it a natural conception
Torn by the arms in opposite directions
It isn't, or is it a Modernist reaction

Born in a war of opposite attraction
It isn't, or is it a natural conception
Torn by the arms in opposite directions
It isn't, or is it a Modernist reaction

Is it like this
Is it always the same
When a heartache begins, is it like this
Do you like this
Is it always the same
Will you come back again
Do you like this

Is it always the same
Will you come back again
Do you like this
Oh, do you like this
Is it like this
Is it always the same
If you change your phone number, will you tell me

Is it like this
Is it always the same
When a heartache begins, is it like this
If you like this
Will you remember my name
Will you play it again, if you like this

Nellie The Elephant

I heard this song for the first time two nights ago. I'm amazed that it took me so long to come across such a great song, and a punk classic at that.

I had heard of the Toy Dolls before, through a friend of mine giving me their LP "A Far Out Disc" when I was twelve. I didn't like it, and now, looking back I can't imagine what was going through my brain because these guys ROCK.

When I heard it on the radio I was blown away. It's so much fun. So strange, so childlike, but it totally works! I immediately went home and fished through a stack of old CD's to find "A Far Out Disc" and I'm so glad I did. Turns out I own the song! Hooray!

Anyway, Nellie The Elephant is really just a story being told in song. All about an elephant from a traveling circus. Very cool.

The style is very fast paced 80's punk, meets Ska, and Sharon, Lois & Bram's Elephant Show. Haha.
Check it out!

I was unfortunately unable to find a video with good quality video and audio. But I did find the album cut with the lyrics in the background (and the occasional picture of an elephant.).

Enjoy.

Nellie The Elephant-Toy Dolls

1990s

1990s is band from Glasgow Scotland. Like Franz Ferdinand. In fact they have something more in common with Franz then just their hometown. At one point drummer Paul Thomson (1990s) and the lead singer for Franz (Alex Kapranos) were in another Glasgow band together. Before they joined their separate bands. But that's where most of the similarity's end.

The 1990's are a fun blend of poppy punk, 80's, and straight up fun! From the catchy back beats of Paul's drums, the up beat vocals of Jackie McKeown, and the super fun guitar of Dino Bardot, this band makes for an awesome trio!
I constantly find myself bouncing in my seat a little while listening to them. You just wanna get up and dance!

Check out their debut (and current) album "Cookies". It'll have you laughing, and smiling, and dancing around your living room in record time!

More music that'll just bring a smile to your face! =]

1990s-You Made Me Like It

Freezepop

Most people (including myself) that have heard of Freezepop have heard of them through games like Guitar Hero and Rock Band.
When I first played "Less Talk More Rokk" on guitar hero two (other than thinking about how hard the song was to beat lol) I thought it was one of the happiest poppy songs I'd heard in the longest time, and I really wanted to find more out about Freezepop. So I went to my library, which has every CD imaginable, and yes they had Freezepop!
I immediately checked out "Fancy Ultra Fresh" and "Freezepop Forever", falling even more in love with the up tempo synth-pop. I don't think it's possible to listen to these guys and keep a bad mood.
Liz Enthusiasm's vocals are nice and low-key but add such a sweet sound to the energetic keyboard and synth boards of The Other Sean T. Drinkwater and The Duke Of Candied Apples. Lol yes those are the names the members of Freezepop go by. Fun huh?

I encourage the purchase of any and all of their albums/EPs/re-mixes. They all have their own feel, yet are still distinctly Freezepop.

Freezepop is two parts Synth-pop, one part Popsicle, and all the neon colored soda in the world.

Songs you should check out:
Vacation
Duct Tape My Heart
Tenisu No Boifurendo
Plastic Stars
Bike Thief
I Am Not Your Gameboy

I can assure you that Freezepop will make any day a summer day, and that from the moment you press "play" you'll feel like you're at a beach party with a frozen lemonade.

Enjoy!

Less Talk More Rokk:

Shut Up And Let Me Go

What a fun song!
I was introduced to this one while watching the premier of F'N MTV a few days ago. The premier of the show also marked the premier of the music video for this ridiculously catchy song.
The minute the techno melody of the song broke out after a few measures of bass drum pounding, I was beaming; the sound was so unique and catchy, I couldn't help but tap my toes. And as soon as Katie White started singing the lyrics, I was sold; her British accent sounded so good matched with the style of the song. I knew this was one track I would have to have on my iPod, for all those moment when you just want to get up and dance.
Listen to Shut Up And Let Me Go by The Ting Tings at your own risk - it's guaranteed to get stuck in your head for days! Even so, I advise you take a listen; this song is one I just can't get enough of!

I apologize; I can't find a good-quality music video that can be embedded onto my blog :( So, if you want to watch the video, you'll have to follow the link below. The quality of the video linked is much better than any I could post on this page.

The Ting Tings - Shut Up And Let Me Go Music Video

Shut Up And Let Me Go
The Ting Tings

Shut up and let me go
This hurts, I tell you so
For the last time you will kiss my lips
Now shut up and let me go
Your jeans were once so clean
I bet you changed your wardrobe since we met

Now oh so easily you're over me
Gone is love
It's you that ought to be
Holding me, I'm not containable
This turns up
It's not sustainable

I ain't freakin'
I ain't fakin' this
I ain't freakin'
I ain't fakin' this
I ain't freakin'
I ain't fakin' this
Shut up and let me go
Hey!

Shut up and let me go
This hurts, but I can't show
For the last time you had me in bits
Now shut up and let me go!
For fear of leaving in regret
I changed this one when we first met

Now oh so easily your over me
Gone is love
It's me that ought to be
Moving on, you're not adorable
I was something unignorable

I ain't freakin'
I ain't fakin' this
I ain't freakin'
I ain't fakin' this
I ain't freakin'
I ain't fakin' this
Shut up and let me go
Hey!

Oh love, hold this
Hey

Shut up and let me go
This hurts, I told you so
For the last time you will kiss my lips
Now shut up and let me go
Hey!

When I'm Gone

Sorry, guys - long time, no post.
I havn't ever really taken a listen to Simple Plan, but, like many other artists, I have always wanted to and never really gotten around to it. Recentlly I heard this track by the group, and I immediantly hooked by the catchy beat and awesome lyrics.
When I'm Gone is really a cool song; like I said, I am not a Simple Plan fan, per se ... so maybe this mix of techno and pop-punk is typical for the group. If so, rock on; these guys pull it off well. If not, and it's something they simply adopted for this track ... hey, that works too. Either way, they've come up with a catchy, upbeat song that's caught my attention, at least.

The song itself may not be one that seems too deep when you first listen to it - it's basically just another breakup song - but if you take a minute to really pay attention, these guys have come up with some pretty great lyrics.
So, here's When I'm Gone by Simple Plan. Enjoy!

Simple Plan - When I'm Gone Music Video

When I'm Gone
Simple Plan

We're doing it

I look around me
But all I seem to see
Is people going no where
Expecting sympathy

It's like we're going through the motions
Of a scripted destiny
Tell me where's our inspiration
If life wont wait
I guess it's up to me

Woah!
No, we're not gonna waste another moment in this town
Woah!
And we won't come back, your world is calling out
Woah!
We'll leave the past in the past
Gonna find the future
If misery loves company, well
So long, you'll miss me when I'm gone

Ooh, ooh, ooh
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone
Ooh, ooh, ooh

Procrastination, running circles in my head
While you sit there contemplating
You wound up left for dead (left for dead)
Life is what happens while you're busy making your excuses
Another day, another casualty
And that won't happen to me

Woah!
No, we're not gonna waste another moment in this town
Woah!
And we won't come back, your world is calling out
Woah!
We'll leave the past in the past
Gonna find the future
If misery loves company, well
So long, you'll miss me when I'm gone

Ooh, ooh, ooh
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone
Ooh, ooh, ooh
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone
When I'm gone-

Let's go!

Won't look back
When I say goodbye
I'm gonna leave this a hole behind me
Gonna take what's mine tonight
Because every wasted day becomes a wasted chance
You're gonna wake up feeling sorry
Because life wont wait
I guess it's up to you

Woah!
No, we're not gonna waste another moment in this town
Woah!
And we won't come back, your world is calling out
Woah!
We'll leave the past in the past
Gonna find the future
If misery loves company, well
So long, you'll miss me when I'm gone

Ooh, ooh, ooh
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone
Ooh, ooh, ooh
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone
Ooh, ooh, ooh
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone
Ooh, ooh, ooh
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone

Say

I heard this song for the first time on XM Radio today in the car ...
Wow. What a beautiful song! Amazing lyrics, beautiful melodies, and great vocals tie John Mayer's Say together and make it a great single. I think this track is just fantastic as a whole ... one of those "feel-good" songs with a wonderful message.
Check it out - Say by John Mayer.

John Mayer - Say Music Video

Say
John Mayer

Take out of your wasted honor
Every little past frustration
Take all of your so called problems
Better put them in quotations
Say what you need to say (8x)

Walkin like a one man army
Fightin with the shadows in your head
Living out the same old moment
Knowing you’d be better off instead
If you could only
Say what you need to say (8x)

Have no fear for giving in
Have no fear for giving over
You better know that in the end its better to say too much
Than to never to say what you need to say again

Even if your hands are shaking
And your faith is broken
Even as the eyes are closing
Do it with a heart wide open
Why?
Say what you need to say (25x)

Breathe (2 AM)

I really love this song.
When I was little, I used to listen to Jewel ... anyone know her? My mom had one of her CD's and when I was little I used to put it in and listen to it to put me to sleep ... yeah, even as an eight-year-old I was addicted to music. Of course I was too young to really understand the depth of Jewel's lyrics, but I loved the songs.
Anyway, you're probably thinking, "Okay, girl, where you going with this ... "
I just think Anna Nalick sounds a lot like Jewel, in my opinion. I'm not sure what about them exactly sounds the same ... just some of the inflections in Anna's voice remind me a lot of Jewel, I guess.
Either way, this song is breathtaking. Anna has an amazing voice, and the lyrics of this song are so deep and so pure. Just a really powerful, moving song, with a lot of meaning behind it. The music video is beautiful as well.
Here's Breathe (2 AM) by Anna Nalick.

Anna Nalick - Breathe (2 AM) Music Video

Breathe (2 AM)
Anna Nalick

2 AM and she calls me 'cause I'm still awake
"Can you help me unravel my latest mistake?
I don't love him, winter just wasn't my season."
Yeah we walk through the doors, so accusing their eyes
Like they have any right at all to criticize
Hypocrites, you're all here for the very same reason

'Cause you can't jump the track, we're like cars on a cable
And life's like an hourglass glued to the table
No one can find the rewind button, girl
So cradle your head in your hands

And breathe... just breathe
Oh breathe, just breathe

May he turned 21 on the base at Fort Bliss
"Just a day" he said down to the flask in his fist,
"Ain't been sober, since maybe October of last year."
Here in town you can tell he's been down for a while
But, my God, it's so beautiful when the boy smiles
Wanna hold him, maybe I'll just sing about it

Cause you can't jump the track, we're like cars on a cable,
And life's like an hourglass glued to the table
No one can find the rewind button, boys
So cradle your head in your hands

And breathe... just breathe
Oh breathe, just breathe

There's a light at each end of this tunnel
You shout 'cause you're just as far in as you'll ever be out
And these mistakes you've made, you'll just make them again
If you only try turning around.

2 AM and I'm still awake, writing a song
If I get it all down on paper, it's no longer inside of me
Threatening the life it belongs to
And I feel like I'm naked in front of the crowd
Cause these words are my diary, screaming out loud
And I know that you'll use them however you want to

But you can't jump the track, we're like cars on a cable
And life's like an hourglass glued to the table
No one can find the rewind button now
Sing it if you understand

And breathe, just breathe
Woah breathe, just breathe
Oh breathe, just breathe
Oh breathe, just breathe

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.

Celine Dion - Always Amazing

Alright guys, I'm going to state an opinion here - if anyone says that Celine Dion is anything less than an amazingly talented vocalist, they've got something wrong in the head. Alright? Good. Glad we're on the same page here.
I first fell in love with Celine when she moved us all with the vocals to "My Heart Will Go On", the love theme in the remarkable 1997 film, Titanic. I've never purchased a Celine album or listened to any of her other songs, but I don't doubt for a second that any of those songs are breathtaking as well.
Now I have another reason to adore this fantastic vocalist; Celine Dion's outstanding voice graced the latest promo for the new CBS TV series Moonlight, a show about a Private Investigator who leads a secret life as a vampire. I fell in love with the promo first - I am a huge fan of Moonlight, even though it's only aired two episodes so far - but later paid closer attention to the lyrics of the song Celine sings, titled "Taking Chances".
Below are the lyrics to Celine Dion's "Taking Chances", as well as the promo for Moonlgiht, curtosy of YouTube.
Enjoy.

Taking Chances
Celine Dion

Don't know much about your life
Don't know much about your world, but
Don't want to be alone tonight,
On this planet they call earth

You don't know about my past, and
I don't have a future figured out
And maybe this is going too fast
And maybe it's not meant to last,

{chorus}
But what do you say to taking chances,
What do you say to jumping off the edge?
Never knowing if there's solid ground below
Or hand to hold, or hell to pay,
What do you say,
What do you say?

I just want to start again,
And maybe you could show me how to try,
And maybe you could take me in,
Somewhere underneath your skin?

{chorus}

And I had my heart beaten down,
But I always come back for more, yeah
There’s nothing like love to pull you up,
When you’re laying down on the floor there
So talk to me, talk to me,
Like lovers do
Yeah walk with me, walk with me,
Like lovers do,
Like lovers do

{chorus}

Don’t know much about your life
And I don’t know much about your world...

Moonlight Promo