This is "Shuffle" signing off with... some F.R.I.E.N.D.S.

"I'll be there for you"

The Rembrandts

**Also known as the F.R.I.E.N.D.S. theme song!**

Lyrics:

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So no one told you life was gonna be this way
Your job's a joke, you're broke, your love life's D.O.A.
It's like you're always stuck in second gear
When it hasn't been your day, your week, your month, or even your year, but

I'll be there for you
(When the rain starts to pour)
I'll be there for you
(Like I've been there before)
I'll be there for you
('Cause you're there for me too)

Read the rest HERE

So this song is always one of those songs you instantly associate with clap clap clap, and the faces of Rachel, Monica, Phoebe, Joey, Chandler, and Ross. It is by far my favorite show of all time. Each character was given such thought that they each mirror some one we all know. It makes it easy for us to relate our personal lives to them, and it makes them easily become our friends.

With all these internet rumors of the show coming back for a reunion season, (still waiting to see if this is actually true!!!! please god please oh please!) I guess I've just been feeling nostalgic. That and the fact that "Friends" is on every night on multiple channels, and yes every time I have to watch. Seriously it never gets old.

Rachel's ditsy meets spoiled, meets heart of gold fashion guru... never gets old

Monica's high pitched yellin', tough cookie actin', fat flashback havin', clean freak cleanin', Chandler acceptin'... never gets old

Phoebe's one of a kind even though she's a twin, no meat eatin', funky furniture havin', crazy guitar playin' never gets old.... (does anyone value "smelly cat" as much as me? cuz i swear if there was a Phoebe Buffay album out, I'd buy that shit!)

Joey's inability to share food, messy apartment lovin', ladies man vibin', how you doin' callin'... never gets old

Chandler's joke tellin', thanksgivin' hatin', womanly activity lovin', Monica toleratin'... never gets old.... (could he be any more lovable! ;))

Ross' "Hi" makin' you feel like you wanna die, Marriage lovin', Rachel worshippin', Dinosaur boy deal.. never gets old.

And all of that instantly comes to surface when I hear this song. Because in all honesty, this song is happiness to be. It represents not only my favorite show, but favorite memories I have with my own friends. The song speaks about knowing life can be shitty, but your friends will always be there for you. And this gang has been, and will continue to be there for all of us....friends box set...DUH?

So this is my last post for this blog, and this is Michelle Signing off...

IF you liked this blog...visit my personal blog MichelleLeighWrites and keep up with me! (there's some poetry and definitely some music infused...pretty much anything under the sun goes on there, as long as it's something I think people can relate to...hope you'll visit!) Thanks for reading! And remember whatever music you love....love it with all your heart, it'll get you through.

-<3-

Michelle

Gavin Degraw; "Not Over You"

"Not Over You" 

by Gavin Degraw

Lyrics:

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Dreams, that's where I have to go
To see your beautiful face anymore
I stare at a picture of you and listen to the radio
Hope, hope there's a conversation
We both admit we had it good
But until then it's alienation, I know
That much is understood
And I realize

[Chorus:]
If you ask me how I'm doing
I would say I'm doing just fine
I would lie and say that you're not on my mind
But I go out and I sit down at a table set for two
And finally I'm forced to face the truth,
No matter what I say I'm not over you, not over you

Read the rest HERE




This is one of those break up anthem songs, however instead of the vindictive route, it takes a rather different approach. An approach in which reveals the hidden feelings that have been locked away for that certain person.


I love the chorus so much, it's very piano heavy, which makes it fun to sing to. To me that whole idea is a contradiction. The piano creates a vibrant, happy vibe, meanwhile the reality of the song is basically a heart wrenching love letter to someone no longer there.


Lines like "If you ask me how I'm doing I would say I'm doing just fine I would lie and say that you're not on my mind," are pure proof of the words many people in relationships are too scared to say. We are conditioned as humans, to hide any kind of pain we may be suffering from. It's strange...as if the world around us hasn't suffered heartache in some shape or form. Instead of hiding those emotions, one may feel it liberating to get them out, and who knows you will most likely find that someone out there has dealt with the same situation.

I imagine this is why this song was such an anthem. Because Gavin was able to put into words what so many people have tried to hide. It's one of those "songs that just get you."

The music video is also really effective, at least I think so...it split screens the two lovers and you see how their separation has effected them. You see them go about their everyday routine without having each other there. I often get frustrated with music videos these days, because most of them have little to do with the true meaning of the song. But this is quite the exception. Gavin is a true artist.

-<3-

Michelle

"When I Look at You"

Miley Cyrus

This song is the shit... don't judge me. ;)

Lyrics

'cause there is no guarantee
That this life is easy

Yeah when my world is falling apart
When there's no light
To break up the dark
That's when I, I
I look at you

You appear just like a dream to me
Just like kaleidoscope colors that cover me
All I need
Every breath that I breathe
Don't you know you're beautiful

Read the rest HERE

I love this song because it has a really simple message...a message that says life is better having someone to turn to, lean on, be the light in life's darkness. I love the line "there is no guarantee that this life is easy," because that is completely accurate. There are no guarantees, all you can really do is just live your life. The beginning key notes of the piano are both haunting and beautiful at the same time, give me a ballad on a beach and I'm a sucker for a love story! What a video right?

This song is about finding that one person in your life that you consider home. No matter what state your life is in, they can somehow be the one to get you to see the bright side of things. "When I look at you," is a perfect title, because it shows that when life gets tough, having that person around, and looking at them, makes forgetting the troubles of life and the world around you, somehow just disappear.

The last few lyrics I chose about the Kaleidoscope colors, really just create such a beautiful metaphor that I really admire. As kids I'm pretty sure we've all played with Kaleidoscopes at some point. It's basically that cylinder looking thing, that you look through and see all the different colors fuse into each other along with various different shapes. I remember being in awe of it as a kid. And to compare that experience to a dream makes perfect sense. Much like the idea that this person who pulls you from the darkness, is somehow so unrealistic, your only assumption is to think of it as a dream.

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Miley Cyrus is a spunky little chick, I consider myself a fan. I think anyone who can go from America's teen sweetheart to an independent woman; chopping off her hair and dressing how she wants, is worth being a fan of. I just think she's completely comfortable in her own skin, and she doesn't let others (the media) discourage her from being who she truly is. So she cut her hair, who gives a crap, it's her hair, let her do her thang!  Yes she's had her fair share of inappropriate photos circulating the web, and what not, but whatever she's not perfect she's human....learn it, live it, love it.

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And also quick side note, I think the video is so beautifully shot. It's one of those songs you can just envision the video to be exactly how it is. The story of a romance. I love the color in the video, it's so vibrant and crystal clear, reflecting the idea of pure realization...realization that there is someone out there, that with one look, can wash away all the struggles and stresses of life. I always love hearing this song, just puts me in a better mood! Hope it does so for you too! If not, find a song that does! :)

-<3-

Michelle

 

"Glee" keeps on dreaming

So this is one of those posts where the worlds of music and television collide. You all may have heard of the TV show Glee and yes I used to watch it when it first started but due to my conflicting obsession with One Tree Hill, it got kicked to the curb. But now I’ve slowly been getting back into it.

It’s completely corny, and there are musical dance breaks bursting out at every turn, but in my opinion it’s so bad it’s good! It’s a whole new cast from when the show first started, but the key characters are still a part of the storyline in their own ways, which I think is pretty cool. I’m sure those who have followed the show from the start will most likely disagree; I know I used to hate the addition of newbie’s taking over my One Tree Hill. But being that I’m re-introducing myself as the new characters got introduced; I think it just seemed like a whole new show. And because of that, I began to like the new characters. Also within each of the new glee club members you can tell each one mirrors one of the originals, which in a way is a great homage to the show’s original storyline.

What I love about Glee is no matter what mood I’m in, especially if I’m having a bad day, the show just lifts up my spirits. Yes, I am aware of how ridiculous I sound. But whatever, it’s definitely a guilty pleasure. They manage to tackle major issues, in a very quaint and simple, yet effective way. For me, I feel like the show sends such a great message to kids out there, to be who they are, and be proud of that no matter what society thinks, or who judges them because of it. The whole point of the glee club is to give the misfits a place to be themselves.

Lea Michele as "Rachel Berry"

Glee is known for covering every artist under the sun, and some of the times… who am I kidding most of the times; I end up falling in love with their covers. This show has some serious talent, take Lea Michele for instance, who plays “Rachel Berry,” she has one of the best voices I’ve ever heard! I’d definitely buy her album if she ever released one.

The cover I chose for today is a cover of a song called Don’t Dream it’s Over by Crowded House. It’s such a beautiful message, and in light of all the hardships our world has been facing lately, I think this song is a great lesson on how to stay strong and don’t let others take away your faith, don’t let them win.

Lyrics:

[CHORUS]
Hey now, hey now
Don't dream it's over
Hey now, hey now
When the world comes in
They come, they come
To build a wall between us
We know they won't win

Read the rest HERE

Here is the original if you are interested!

And below are some of my other Glee favorites! Enjoy!

*Smooth Criminal - Michael Jackson

*Let me love you- NeYo

*Bye Bye Bye/I Want It That Way - 'N Sync/Backstreet Boy mash-up 

(This seriously made my 90’s girl heart freak out!!!!)

If you’re interested Gleek it out Thursdays at 9pm on FOX!

 -<3-

Michelle

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Snow Patrol's Re-Introduction

So I’ve recently re-introduced myself to Snow Patrol. And one of my favorite songs by them is “It’s Beginning to Get to Me,” off of their album entitled Eyes Open.

It’s Beginning to Get to Me

Snow Patrol

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Lyrics:

Are you beginning to get my point
That all this fighting with aching joints
It's doing nothing but tire us out
No one knows what this fight's about

We need to feel breathless with love
And not collapse under its weight
I'm gasping for the air to fill
My lungs with everything I've lost

Read the rest HERE

To me this song is about life in general. And the things a person has to go through. Sometimes the people you are closest to in life, will be the ones you fight the most with. In a way it’s strange because, you fight with them because you know deep down no matter what they’ll always be there. You know you will always be able to forgive each other. Because life itself causes our moods to swing, they change faster than seasons, and often times we lash out at those around us, for no particular reason involving them. It’s more than likely because of a neighboring circumstance life decided to throw your way. Something out of your control.

The title alone It’s Beginning to Get to Me, is telling enough. It’s saying that this world we live in and its hardships sometimes get to you, and it’s up to you to either fight through it, or allow it to take over you.

The lyrics I chose describe this ongoing struggle between two people. How they have this circular argument in their relationship, but at the end of the day it doesn’t matter much because the fight could really be about anything. And all that energy put into fighting could be better spent on loving that person instead.

The lines “We need to feel breathless with love And not collapse under its weight I'm gasping for the air to fill My lungs with everything I've lost” definitely prove my point. They show how life’s little bumps can be overcome as long as you choose your battles. And fight for what counts, fight for that love that will see you through. Because anything you’ve lost can be gained back if you learn to value whatever the relationship. Sometimes life moves quicker than we let it, and it’s ok to stop and take time out, stop and enjoy it. After all sometimes you just need to take a second…

Appreciate the world around you :)

-<3-

Michelle

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A Writer's Song

What I love most about music, is that there is always a song to be recommended and shared. A friend of mine recently reminded of this song and at first it was one of those songs that I had to hear the chorus to be reminded of how good it is. And now it’s back on my radar full force… #onrepeat :D

“Bleed”

Hot Chelle Rae

Lyrics:

I feel like I'm drowning in ice water
My lips have turned a shade of blue
I'm frozen with this fear that you may disappear
Before I've given you the truth
I bleed my heart out on this paper for you
So you can see what I can't say
I'm dying here (I'm dying here)
'Cause I can't say what I want to
I bleed my heart out just for you 

Read the lyrics HERE

This is one of those songs that just fits. Sometimes a song just hits home, and in my current state of mind, this song could not be more perfect. Reading the lyrics I feel as if I could have written them myself. The song is about feeling a range of emotions about someone and not being able to tell them out of fear. Fear of what may happen if you do.

Sure your mind goes straight to a romantic relationship, and I’m sure that’s what this song is about. About being in love with someone who you can’t tell them yourself, so putting it on paper is your way of getting those feelings out before they destroy you.

But in a way I think this song has many layers. I think it could easily be about a number of relationships, it could be about a relationship with a friend, or a family member, or it could be about a relationship with a significant event in your life. It could also in a deeper sense, be about the relationship you have with yourself. Maybe you've been hiding things from yourself, not allowing yourself to see what you truly need to see. Good or bad, whatever it is, you know you need the time to be able to say what you need to say.

As someone who loves to write, sometimes you don’t really know why you write what you write. Sometimes a simple train ride home looking out the window is enough to trigger a thought. A lot of times whether you know it or not, you’re writing about someone, or something, because writing is a way of saying the things you feel you need to say, but don’t feel you can muster up the courage to actually say them. That’s what I think this song is about, and that’s why I feel such a personal connection to it.

There’s this quote I keep coming across, by Ernest Hemingway, it says

“There is nothing to writing. All you do is sit down at a typewriter and bleed.” 

Kind of fits doesn’t it?

-<3-

Michelle

The Fray Fights Forward

So my very first post was about The Fray’s Happiness, and I have to say looking back now, I don’t think I did the song, nor the band justice. At the time writing it, I was just getting started. I was still trying to find my voice and the style I wanted for this blog. So I thought it would be nice if I did another one of my favorite songs by The Fray. As a way of allowing myself to redeem the greatness of what I consider, my favorite band.

The Fighter  

by The Fray

       

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Lyrics:

What breaks your bones
Is not the load you're carrying
What breaks you down
Is all in how you carry

The lover held her love
She begged him not to go
She unwrapped his gloves
The lover said I know, I know, 

I know

Kissed his trembling lips
She touched his fingertips
But somehow they both know
He's not coming home, coming home

Read the rest  HERE

Lead vocalist Isaac Slade, explains in a track by track blog post;

“I was writing it mainly about the guy wrestling with his doubts. It's a scary thing to face your doubts, especially in a relationship. I think if it's just like [the notion that] if you don't face death, you can't really live. If you don't face divorce, you can't really stay married. It's not an 'I do,' and then you're set. It's an 'I do,' every day. So what I meant to communicate was that doubts are okay. Struggling in a relationship is okay. Wondering if there's somebody better is okay. Because then you choose to stay, instead of shrugging your shoulders, saying it's good enough. If you carry those doubts secretly hidden in the corner of your chest, they'll kill you.”

Read the rest of the song descriptions HERE

He used this metaphor of a boxer, to achieve that message. I love the lyrics because I feel like you see that power struggle there. You see a man trying to make the decision between love of a woman and love of his dream. But what Isaac describes as the meaning behind it, you can see how the lyrics do apply. The fight is the fight for this relationship, that striving to not give up in the face of doubt. I love that line “what breaks your bones, is not the load you’re carrying…” because I think that sentiment is spot on. Everyone has things they consider their deepest hardships, but maybe it isn’t those hardships that get the best of us, but rather how we handle them, and how we push through them.

-<3-

Michelle