Kendall Morgan - Overload

Sometimes we win, sometimes we lose.

 

Beck - Black Tambourine

I have spent my whole weekend rewriting my spec for The Good Wife which is now super depressing due to the recent events that happened on the show. Here is a throwback to when life was good and there was hope in the world!

Angus and Julia Stone - Wasted

I am quite surprised I have not yet posted one song from one of my favorite Australian bands ever. Especially, with how emotional I have been recently. Alas, here is something from Angus and Julia. Sorry for the wait. Also, no subtlety in these lyrics and how I feel whatsoever.

 

Coldplay - Fix You

If you didn't know already know (*insert eye roll here* because the whole free world knows), THE GOOD WIFE really hurt me this week. It made me wonder if I should work in television at all because I get so invested in characters and stories that my heart breaks. I really never want to feel what I felt on Sunday evening again.

See, if I worked in fashion, I definitely would not be as heart broken of say the return of the scrunchy (not as heart broken as Carrie Bradshaw would be anyway). But as one of my best friends reminded me, it is only because TV is my passion that I am so affected. And that it is completely backwards to give up on something because you love it too much.

 Anyway, this song came on this week when I was listening to sad songs on Monday and I remembered how much I loved it. I considered making it my song of the day and then changed my mind. However, on the drive to work this morning it randomly played, so I decided it was fate (when it is most likely just coincidence).

 Something about the lyrics "when you're too in love to let it go" always speak to me in this song. So on that depressing note, I leave you with Coldplay. I promise next week will be more upbeat!

Fix You- Coldplay from tracey on Vimeo.

Fleetwood Mac - Landslide

It is one of my bestie's birthdays today (you know who you are Eliza Cypers). This is one of our favorite songs, also it is kind of fitting for how I feel this week. So much love for you Leez (and you too Stevie).
 
Fleetwood Mac - Landslide from Tillmann Obendorf on Vimeo.

Sara Jackson-Holman - Come By Fire

Last night my heart was torn into a million pieces by The Good Wife (Spoiler Alert). I read something online saying "Be kind to The Good Wife fans today, they are struggling." Nothing could be more true. I cried until 3am in the morning. Twitter blew up last night and it is only just calming down. Everyone is distraught, apparently I am not the only one who is having trouble getting through today. Do not watch this video if you don't know what happens but this song makes the promo for next week even more heart breaking.

 

Yann Tiersen - Comptine d'un Autre Été: L'Après Midi

Listening to my concentration playlist (Classical/ Instrumental/ Film Scores) while writing = Perfect Sunday The only thing that could make this Sunday better is opening a bottle of red wine and watching The Good Wife and that is what is next on my agenda!

The Verve - Bittersweet Symphony

I was driving this morning (with one hand) and I suddenly had a flashback to the finale scene in Cruel Intentions and I needed to hear Bittersweet Symphony immediately. Best driving song ever. Happy Flashback Friday!

The Temptations - My Girl

Today was a really odd day. I am still confused on whether it was a good day or bad, I am leading towards good. But when this song came on, it definitely pushed the needle to good. This song just makes me happy because it makes me think of Summer and today is ice cream weather (in fact I may have already had ice cream today... twice)!

Oscar Isaac - Never Had

Spoiler Alert! If you haven't seen the film 10 YEARS then avert your eyes now. I didn't love the film that much, it wasn't anything overly special. If I had to, I would give it maybe a 6 or 7 out of 10. However, I did love this one moment and fell in love with this song. I always get shivers in the part when Kate Mara realizes that the song was about her. Swoon. But I mean as who wouldn't write a song about Kate Mara, I have a massive girl crush on that one. OMG, Season Two of House Of Cards!!! Okay back to the real world, I think we have all had that one love that got away or that you will never have so I am sure we can all relate to these lyrics. ENJOY!

Yazoo - Only You

So if you read this blog or you know me at all, you know I am a television enthusiast. One of my addictions of last year was Fringe. Today my friend came over and I introduced him to the show and we had a marathon. This moment was one of my favorite moments of Fringe and actually incredibly arty for the show. If you watch the show, you will know that Walter Bishop is a music lover. In the final season of Fringe (spoiler alert) which is when this moment occurs, the observers have taken over and humanity is close to being wiped out. All hope is gone so this moment is beautiful because Walter finds the CD and plays it. In the episode Walter says to Windmark, "Music helps you shift perspective, to see things differently if you need to." Windmark replies, "See things? Like hope?" Walter responds, "Yes. Very much like that." I feel the same way about music, it can turn any moment around for me and give me hope even in the darkest of days, as it does for Walter here. I love this scene and this was the perfect song for this moment. If ever I feel all hope is lost, this song usually cheers me up!

Pink - Try

Today is a new day... Got to get up and try! I have never been a Pink fan until this song. It is basically my theme song for life.

Jenny Owen Youngs - Fuck Was I

Today.

 

Radiohead - Creep

My roommate skipped this song last night. I may or may not have squealed to turn it back. What I wouldn't do for you Radiohead. <3

Fitz and the Tantrums - The Walker

Because the whistling part of this song has basically been in my head for the past month. I can't stop whistling, it must be really annoying to work with me.

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Soko - We Might Be Dead By Tomorrow

So everyone is sharing this viral video which depicts first kisses between strangers, I really don't understand the hype. Being the advocate for unresolved sexual tension that I am, I believe that the best kisses and in particular first kisses are when there is some kind of build up to them. When it has meaning behind it because of the feelings you have for that person. I have never really understood the idea of kissing a stranger but that is just me. Anyway, the video was still sweet but one thing I did love about it was that it had one of my favorite Soko songs in it.

I am yet to decide if the lyrics of this song contradict how I felt yesterday. In some ways the lyrics do support yesterday's post because they talk about not wasting time and that we could be dead tomorrow so we should love now. But I guess you can interpret that in any way that you want. I guess that is the real brilliance of song lyrics, you can make them relate to your life in one way or another depending on how you want to interpret them. Let's see how these lyrics relate to everyone else's life. Enjoy!

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A Great Big World ft. Christina - Say Something

I fell in love with this song when I first heard it. I know it has been overplayed but it is still breaks my heart every time I hear it. Also, I really respect that Christina didn't take over the original version because it could have been overpowering if she did. Instead, she just stayed in the background and let A Great Big World do their thing.

Anyway, this song depicts exactly how I feel today. As depressing as that may seem, it actually gives me hope. I have always been a romantic and have believed that if something was meant to be then it would be in time. Maybe that isn't always true, maybe things do not work out the way that you hope. Maybe sometimes we just need to let go and stop clinging to this romantic notion of life. Maybe you don't end up with that one true love, maybe you don't end up on the path you dreamt of as a child. But maybe that is okay, it may even turn out better. We only live once, so why waste why waste our time waiting for something that may not ever be. The reason this gives me hope is that by only focusing on one potential path in life, we miss plenty of other opportunities. Here is to moving forward and not standing still for any longer!


A Great Big World - Say Something Feat. Christina Aguilera from RoBionic on Vimeo.

Grouplove - Ways to Go

I love Sundays, they make me happy. This song also makes me happy. Happy Sunday Y'all!
 

The Wombats - Moving to New York

Last night I had the most awful nightmare, I have never had one so bad. Every time I would wake up I would cry because I was so happy it wasn't real but when I would fall back to sleep, I would fall right back into the nightmare. Anyway, not to go into details but it had to do with one of my best friends and it must have something to do with the anxiety I have if I ever lose her as a friend. One of the things I kept thinking in the nightmare was that we would never fulfil our dream we have had since we were 17 of moving to New York together and buying an ugly shower curtain for our apartment. We used to listen to this song and jump around like idiots, and when we finally saw The Wombats we got separated so we were calling each other so that we could be together in the moment. That sounds extremely dorky now I write it down. So Lauren, this song is dedicated to you. I am so lucky to have you in my life and I can't wait until we finally make it to NYC and purchase that shower curtain.

Joan Osborne - Midnight Train to Georgia

I have had this song in my head all day today. I feel like wine is needed with this song.

(Apologies for this campy video, this version wasn't online anywhere)

 

Coldplay - Magic

It is not normal for me to hear a song and think immediately, "I am in love". However, last night I was driving home and this song came on and I fell in love. It was funny, because I didn't realize it was Coldplay at first. Not that I have a problem with Coldplay but I felt like I had outgrown them over the past 10 years. This beat at first made me think it was Ben Harper or someone, but as the song went on... Well, there is really no mistaking Chris Martin's voice. Anyway, I knew it would be my Tuesday song, but I was so busy at work I had no time to look it up. But then of course again on my drive home it started playing again. This is the perfect night time driving song.

Washington - How to Tame Lions

Another one of my favorite musicians from Australia. Megan Washington knows how to make Mondays better. Happy Monday!