I always thought I had a true problem…loving country music and metal. But this song alone made me feel there isn’t a such thing as “genre”. Music is music and I’ll always love and respect all of it. This song twists the genres. I’ve always love and grown up on…it feels good. It reminds me that it’s okay to fully be myself…no matter how awkward, random it is. It sounds and feels good. That’s all matters. Thanks for my Colorado brothers I’ve tagged. Diversity always feels good.
I’ve never deep dived or written about a song that has haunted me. For me…being haunted with a song isn’t always a bad thing because every time I listen and feel the lyrics, the smooth vocals of Hope Sandoval, and the music of Mazzy Star…I’m haunted. I feel the song (although the lyrics are vague) is about unrequited love and I’ve always felt it’s a romantic way of singing about its chaotic nature aloud.
Calming and timeless…I fell in love with Hope Sandovals emotional vocals decades ago and I still feel it every time I listen.
When I recall my teen years and the music that helped shape my entire existence, Brandon Boyd and Incubus alone created an entire genre their selves. I remember the music video at particular the “Morning View Sessions” videos.
I’ve loved “Morning View” and every album Incubus has been released. There’s something about the drums at the beginning of “Wish You Were Here”…the rhythm, the vocals. It’s close to perfection.
Listening to this when I was 15 unknowingly changed how I view the world. Listening now when I’ve been deep diving music I love for the blog…it hits deeper. It’s stands alone and it’s one of the view songs that I can call “an everyday song” because no matter the day, vibe, or feeling I’m in…this song will always fit. I miss the old days but I love that I found that point in my life that reminiscing adds to value my life.
First and most importantly…I love Cameron Crowe and every film he’s written/directed throughout his career; and although I’ve loved this Elton John song since I was a kid, I feel Crowe’s film “Almost Famous” cemented as a perfect mood song for me.
If you haven’t seen this film…there’s a scene towards the end of the second act that really changed the entire mood of the movie. After the singer “rockstar” quits the band and parties at a random midwest house, the band bus picks him up and although everyone on board is clearly upset and unsure, this song plays and everyone on the bus sings along.
You need to see the scene if you haven’t but the way this sing along with the entire bus changes the vibe has always moved me. It reminds me of my love of music and how much music means to me. It’s almost spiritual how music can move me, change my mood, and help me get through life every day. I’ll never complain about that part of me.
I’m sure you’ve heard this song prior to reading this…but read this blog and take a few minutes to listen and absorb the perfection of Elton John’s songwriting in this song…it’s a classic and always will be.
I’m not sure why this song has always felt so perfect for me. I loved “The Wedding Singer” and everything Sandler has done; but it just felt good to connect with another man that was romantic, funny, and an idiot at the same time. That’s totally me…full of love but not fitting in the “normal mold”….honestly It’s a recipe for a great ending.
I’ve met and experienced a lot of new and random things over the past few days and I’ve enjoyed every minute of it…feels good to know that being me can be enough.
This song just always reminds me that I’m a hopeless romantic and it feels good to just take time to build myself for a future with a woman I can grow old with…someday
Sometimes it’s hard to fully grasp how to feel during this season. I’ve felt the entire world has been jaded since 2020. But especially after the past few years terrible/sad experiences for me…for some reason it just feels good and like I’m at home for the first time in a long time.
Where I am and those I am with…it finally feels like a perfect puzzle that I finally understand I feel I’m meant to be part of. It might only be positive thinking but maybe that’s what it takes to understand: a new start, appreciating those in your life, and jumping on the opportunity to be comfortable in yourself to grow. To those reading…it’ll be okay, I promise. Take time in the day to appreciate EVERYTHING…every day.
For the first in years…I’m truly home for Christmas and it feels scary and good at the same time. That’s what life is…a confused mix of emotions that you need to learn to navigate…but once you figure it out, it’ll only get more confusing. But, life is about working through it.
I chose this this Camila cover of this song because it’s good and I can see why so many appreciate her music, but it doesn’t matter which artist you listen to while listening to this song, the message is always the same. Enjoy the holidays now…memories are always more important than daily stresses. And memories are priceless and cost nothing. I found my home, find your home if only in your mind…and I’m always here to chat. More to come this week. Stay tuned!
Tonight’s blog is random…but that’s me and how I will always be. After the move here recently I’ve had more appreciation for the songs/artists/vibes that have gotten me through the days over the past few years.
Although it seems odd…Taylor swift has been an artist I’ve respected for over a decade. Say what you will…her songwriting ability and her live performances speak to themselves. I usually don’t mention this to anyone but Taylor has gotten through me some dark days. I guess I’ve been a closeted #swiftie, and there’s absolutely nothing wrong with that.
The way Tay delivers every performance…live and recorded is always perfect. Lyrically, melodically, it’s always fantastic. I know she’s gotten lots of love and hate recently but she’s talented and I’ll always have love for someone that changes pop music forever.
Taylor had my fully respect after she decided to release all her albums as “Taylor’s Version” to make a statement against her prior record label. Props to you. Saying that, the production and melody of “Lavender Haze” just feels good…all day, everyday.
If you get the chance…check out the Era Tour on Amazon. If you aren’t a fan now…you will be.
I hope I’m now spamming by writing so much tonight…but you can always unfollow me. I’m going to be writing a lot more over the next few weeks. Sorry it’s not nonsense memes (I love memes…no hate meant at all. That’s not me though).
I’ve loved this song since I first heard it ten years ago and I’ve always been the one to romanticize EVERYTHING I do and although I can’t change who I am, like the song says “the way I feel is how I write”, and I know it’s not always healthy to romanticize everything.
But this song now has a personal feeling for me…although written for a lover, “Stay Alive” is about love for myself now. I’ve never been comfortable with feeling enough and being alone with myself…and this song represents how I feel now; I’ll wait for you all night, dawn is coming, and we’ll do whatever to stay alive is, now a personal statement to myself.
The love I have now…I’ll eventually feel that with the right person (not right now), because it feels good to know I love myself enough to enjoy the sunrise alone…when I know it’d feel better with someone else. It’s a feeling that has no words and a feeling that many will never feel. I wish everyone reading this will find that feeling. It’s a start with a scary journey…to a happy ending. But the journey is worth it. Take care.
Every time I hear this song, I remember every Christmas season…hearing this song. It’s strange and amazing that a song written for a soundtrack can still have such an everlasting effect on me and the millions of others.
But this year it feels and sounds different…I left the places I’ve grew up around (again) and decided to restart/rebuild a new life. But it feels different now. Although I’m a writer I still don’t fully have the words to explain it. When it’s time to grow…words won’t explain it.
But I love this entire season and Christmas…and warmth I feel watching the snow falling outside. I’m at a new home now…but I think it was always home and although the road is going to be rough and stressful, that’s what new starts take. It’ll always feel fantastic knowing I have here and back home to have my back. Family is family…no matter how far away they are, what a cool concept, knowing you’re hundreds away but still a call/FaceTime away. It’s the first “perfect” Christmas’ in a years long series of perfect Christmas’.
I boarded a flight yesterday morning and it’s been years since I’ve felt that nervous. I had this solid plan…although it was a last minute decision, I still felt that way. I decided to leave home and get away from where always made me feel stunted. I’ve boarded flights before…make when I was running from myself and trying to figure out myself; but this time…I’ve figured myself out and know what needs done to ensure my dreams become true.
This song doesn’t have a deep dive like others I’ve written about…it just made me feel good about everything, because I don’t want to let myself done. Plus, I love The Beatles and the rooftop performance music video…it’s a perfect part in music history.
Wish me luck…I’m looking forward to do everything in my power to not let anyone down. Thanks for the support.
I’ve had to rethink my life decisions over the past week & half…I’ve been working hard to re-build my life over the past year and it’s been miserable but I’ve loved the journey learning how “doing my absolute best” meant. After bad decisions and years of being on the wrong track…trying my best to grow and do better after doing things that destroyed who I am. I’ve truly taken accountability and I feel like I’ve been doing good and although it’s a slow process…I’ve been on the right track.
I’ve heard about red flags and how destroying it is to return back to a toxic EX and although I’m an intelligent person I somehow chose a few nights of comfort to silent my loneliness. It almost derailed every thing Ive built and although I can only blame myself…it still hurts.
After my last fiancé and I split in 2019 we still kept close and even though we broke up we kept seeing each other up until 2 days ago…even though she ended up getting married to someone else and eventually got divorced. I was still there, losing myself (morally) in the process. Although I felt and still feel guilty about it…it continued because she was my best friend and the only one that understood how deeply I felt about the world and the only one I had deep conversations about how difficult it truly is to be different in the world around us.
I’ve dealt with depression for half my life and it felt good to not be alone on that road…while figuring out life. But in the end…she truly didn’t care. The story ended permanently today and I’m tired about feeling so terrible and trying my best, allowing manipulation to take me over in the process…just because I have a heart and care. I won’t name names or fully call someone out, but I started this blog to get things I feel out in the open. So, take it as you need.
This Morgan Wallen song sends the message best…somehow. Because when I hear the numbers of your phone number it’ll always remind me of you but I can drink, write, and be miserable without you. I’ll always taste you but I’ll be okay and eventually…my lips will be on a different, better drink (person).
I’ve always felt me saying in “genre-less” is the most perfect statement for me. I love music…for the meaning, entertainment, or the vibe…this songs vibe is what sold me.
I met Beau (Duke Wallace) back in 2006 and I and helped engineer and produce a few songs in 2009 when he recorded under the “Village of Villains” moniker. I added him on the bill for one of my shows (which was his first show) I always felt he had “the something” that set him apart from other local artists…and he showed up in his performance on that show and has consistently proved me right.
When I first heard this newest single…I was impressed and I’m underselling it. Proud is the more fitting word…I’m stoked about your next projects and if you haven’t, take a listen to this record and share the word…Duke Wallace is still killing it.
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