Topic:: A Song that Noone expects for me to love
Response: ALSO TOO EASY!!! I love Misery Business by Paramore! I was up late one night watching MTV. I actually woke up and it was on. This loud rock song that was full of energy! When I looked up, I noticed the lead singer was a skinny white chick with very fair skin and fire engine red hair! I noticed the way the song transitioned between bridges, hooks, verses, and the chorus. I was impressed. I dabble in rock music from time to time, but most people don't realize that because they usually box me (and everyone else). But the truth is, I probably have a favorite song from just about every genre of music. I don't box what I do and don't like simply because you really don't know what you like until you've tried it. There are several songs that I love that people probably wouldn't expect. There are also songs that people think I will love upon first listen that I do not. I am a very picky music lover, and a very particular soul. What I like and don't like is usually based on specific criteria. There is also tons that I will tolerate, in general, which people often confuse with liking or acceptance. But, alas, it is usually neither of the two. **Nesh shrug**
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Day 13 of 30
Topic: Guilty Pleasure Song
Response: TOO EASY!!! lol My guilty pleasure tune would HAVE to be "Tipsy In this Club" by Pretty Ricky. That group goes against every single thing that I stand for. lol Its a complete mess... However, Everytime I hear the song, I groove to it. I know I shouldn't like it. But I cant help myself. lol Its so ignorant, and so politically incorrect. So offensive and majorly trashy. lol It's a stripper's fantasy song though. And we all know how I feel about good stripper/pole-tunes... lol If not see "Day 9 of 30" and then holla at me!
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Response: TOO EASY!!! lol My guilty pleasure tune would HAVE to be "Tipsy In this Club" by Pretty Ricky. That group goes against every single thing that I stand for. lol Its a complete mess... However, Everytime I hear the song, I groove to it. I know I shouldn't like it. But I cant help myself. lol Its so ignorant, and so politically incorrect. So offensive and majorly trashy. lol It's a stripper's fantasy song though. And we all know how I feel about good stripper/pole-tunes... lol If not see "Day 9 of 30" and then holla at me!
:)
Day 12 of 30
Topic: A song by a band I hate
Response: I don't really hate any bands... But if I had to choose one... itd likely be Marylin Manson... HE CREEPS ME THE EFF OUT! I dont know one song to select because as soon as I hear his sinister voice or see that creepy face... i flip the switch...
I was also kinda against the Jonas Brothers for a while... too cute... to talented... to cute... too perfect... lol But i LOVE their song "Burnin Up" and the video was kinda cute... just dont tell anyone... lol
But to be honest... anyone too mainstream, I'm usually their anti-fan until everyone else hops off their bandwagon... lol Im always going against the grain... Guess that's just the Aquarian in me... Teedra Moses, for instance... I loved her because she was kinda underground... when other people started to notice her epicness I hopped off... Then when the craziness died down, I tip-toed my way back to her graces lol... Just how I am I guess... But don't forget the main point... MARYLIN MANSON CREEPS ME OUT!!!
K, bye...
Response: I don't really hate any bands... But if I had to choose one... itd likely be Marylin Manson... HE CREEPS ME THE EFF OUT! I dont know one song to select because as soon as I hear his sinister voice or see that creepy face... i flip the switch...
I was also kinda against the Jonas Brothers for a while... too cute... to talented... to cute... too perfect... lol But i LOVE their song "Burnin Up" and the video was kinda cute... just dont tell anyone... lol
But to be honest... anyone too mainstream, I'm usually their anti-fan until everyone else hops off their bandwagon... lol Im always going against the grain... Guess that's just the Aquarian in me... Teedra Moses, for instance... I loved her because she was kinda underground... when other people started to notice her epicness I hopped off... Then when the craziness died down, I tip-toed my way back to her graces lol... Just how I am I guess... But don't forget the main point... MARYLIN MANSON CREEPS ME OUT!!!
K, bye...
Day 11 of 30
Topic: a song by your favorite band
Response: Though I'm sure here that band and artist could be interchangeable, I will take the question literally. My favorite band is probably Yellowcard. My favorite song by them is probably "Only One". Probably one of the most well thought out songs I've heard in forever. Great melody and harmonies. Great lyrics. Great musical composition!! The chorus swirls around in my head daily "Here I go, scream my lungs out to try to get to you, you are my only one! I let go, but there's just no one who gets me like you do... You are my only my only one!"
Classic song about the struggles of a relationship and needing your oartner to get it because he/she is the only one who truly matters. Smh great song.
Response: Though I'm sure here that band and artist could be interchangeable, I will take the question literally. My favorite band is probably Yellowcard. My favorite song by them is probably "Only One". Probably one of the most well thought out songs I've heard in forever. Great melody and harmonies. Great lyrics. Great musical composition!! The chorus swirls around in my head daily "Here I go, scream my lungs out to try to get to you, you are my only one! I let go, but there's just no one who gets me like you do... You are my only my only one!"
Classic song about the struggles of a relationship and needing your oartner to get it because he/she is the only one who truly matters. Smh great song.
Day 10 of 30
Topic: song that makes me fall asleep
Response: Mary Go Round by Musiq Soulchild
I used to listen to aijuswanasing every night before bed for months after it came out. Sometimes I still do. And at one point I would just play that song on repeat. I'd play it over and over again until the sound seemed distorted. I think I was drawn to it because it reminds me of a nursery rhyme gone bad. It's so somber and depressing and yet I enjoy listening to it. Now when I hear it, I just get sleepy. I think I may have programmed myself to think of it as a lullaby. **nesh shrug**
Response: Mary Go Round by Musiq Soulchild
I used to listen to aijuswanasing every night before bed for months after it came out. Sometimes I still do. And at one point I would just play that song on repeat. I'd play it over and over again until the sound seemed distorted. I think I was drawn to it because it reminds me of a nursery rhyme gone bad. It's so somber and depressing and yet I enjoy listening to it. Now when I hear it, I just get sleepy. I think I may have programmed myself to think of it as a lullaby. **nesh shrug**
Behind again lol day 9 of 30
Topic: song I can dance to
Reply: THEY DONT KNOW ME VERY WELL... DO THEY?????
Lol I can and probably will dance to just about anything. I am a mover and a shaker in every sense and meaning of the phrase. If a song has a rhythm or a beat... Not necessarily simultaneously ... I am likely dancing to it. However.... If pretty much anything by Travis Porter comes on.... I am voted most likely to go HAMMER!!! Ask my friends, they'll tell you. Everything by them from ALL THE WAY TURNED UP to BRING IT BACK is likely to make me forget who and where I am no matter when or where I hear it. It's quite sad actually. All the education and professionalism that exists within me gets placed on the back burner quickly when those songs play. I become a chick on a pole (with or without a pile present ) and I find myself incapable of stopping. **nesh shrug** .... Can't help but Bootypop to those tunes. And what's worse is that the lyrics to said songs are usually very derogatory, mind-numbing, sexist, disrespectful, and some more stuff. But ask me if I care for that 4 minute stint!!!! The only thing truly capable of augmenting my movement at all is a tiny dress.... Which I've been known to wear in my day.... And that just limits movement... Nothing stops it altogether. I'd also like to publicly state that though I do not in any way have a problem with strippers. In fact I love them... But I've never been one. Just found it necessary to make that clear. Lol my best friend will disagree. Ignore her. She lies for a living. Lol. The. End.
Reply: THEY DONT KNOW ME VERY WELL... DO THEY?????
Lol I can and probably will dance to just about anything. I am a mover and a shaker in every sense and meaning of the phrase. If a song has a rhythm or a beat... Not necessarily simultaneously ... I am likely dancing to it. However.... If pretty much anything by Travis Porter comes on.... I am voted most likely to go HAMMER!!! Ask my friends, they'll tell you. Everything by them from ALL THE WAY TURNED UP to BRING IT BACK is likely to make me forget who and where I am no matter when or where I hear it. It's quite sad actually. All the education and professionalism that exists within me gets placed on the back burner quickly when those songs play. I become a chick on a pole (with or without a pile present ) and I find myself incapable of stopping. **nesh shrug** .... Can't help but Bootypop to those tunes. And what's worse is that the lyrics to said songs are usually very derogatory, mind-numbing, sexist, disrespectful, and some more stuff. But ask me if I care for that 4 minute stint!!!! The only thing truly capable of augmenting my movement at all is a tiny dress.... Which I've been known to wear in my day.... And that just limits movement... Nothing stops it altogether. I'd also like to publicly state that though I do not in any way have a problem with strippers. In fact I love them... But I've never been one. Just found it necessary to make that clear. Lol my best friend will disagree. Ignore her. She lies for a living. Lol. The. End.
Friday, January 20, 2012
Day 8 of 30
Today's Topic:a A Song I Know Every Word To
Song(s) lol: BMJR (Lil Wayne), Ocean Avenue (Yellowcard), Impossible (Brandy& Whitney Houston, R&H's Cinderella) and a host of others. Lol
But I'm a lyric junkie. It's usually (it being the lyrics) the main reason that I usually like or dislike a song in the first place. I pay attention and when I really love a song, I pay closer attention to what's being said in search of relatability... As such there are several songs whose complete lyrical set, I know. =)
Song(s) lol: BMJR (Lil Wayne), Ocean Avenue (Yellowcard), Impossible (Brandy& Whitney Houston, R&H's Cinderella) and a host of others. Lol
But I'm a lyric junkie. It's usually (it being the lyrics) the main reason that I usually like or dislike a song in the first place. I pay attention and when I really love a song, I pay closer attention to what's being said in search of relatability... As such there are several songs whose complete lyrical set, I know. =)
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Day 7 of 30
Topic: A Song that Reminds Me of A Certain Event
Song: Golden: Chrissete Michele
I feel like I've blogged about this song before. But I am in awe of it. I am very much a conservative young woman living in a very liberal world. And I am fine with that, I can accept it, and I can understand it. But I still believe that some things should be simple and retain some regard for the past. Among those things are love, and courtship, and matrimony, and marriage (above all else). This song reminds me of my wedding. Though that event has not occurred yet, I truly believe that it will because I can literally envision it (reach out and touch style) everytime I hear it.
At one point, I had given up on the belief that two people could fall in love and feel strongly enough about one another to make things work for better or for worse... And then I heard this song.
"Take me back to the days when lovin was pure... Love aint goin away love is always secure... Life's not always simple but love's always forever... Let's let true love commence let's try lasting forever..."
I didn't know people still though this way. And definitely not young twenty-somethings. I felt like she and I were friends, and had discussed this. I felt so understood, and yet still so far away from having anything remotely close to this...
"I'm so ready to love I'm so ready to promise my all... I'm so ready to give to the day that my life is no more, I'll be everything that this woman can possibly be... Cuz I'm ready to be like the olden days when commitment was golden"
I am one of those uber traditional (despite what you might think when you meet me) people who still believes in gender-specific responsibilities in a marriage. I also believe that people should find their rhythm and do whatever works for them. But to me, this comes from the heart and mind of a woman who feels the same way and is looking for a man to share all of that amazingness with. I fell in love with this song after hearing the chorus...
Next verse:
"Be the man of my dreams and get down on one knee" <--- sooo traditional and do my dream. I'm not saying that I need or even want a knight in shining armor... But I do appreciate a man who both appreciates and respects tradition. To me, this gesture is a sign of respect and I love it. "Say you'll be all I need and then ask me to marry you my love," Here is where the traditional man promises to take care of his traditional woman if she promises to take his hand in marriage. I could spend an entire day blogging about how despite the societal changes, two people can still make this relationship format work... But instead I'll simply say that I love this. And I love that it was written during my generation's youth... "Let's get two golden bands and let's walk down the isle, love" <--- I don't envision myself with a gold band, but still lol "I'll say I do and you'll say I do Make a golden commitment OH!" Again, emphasis on the commitment and the gravity of it all. I love this song because it in no way downplays how huge the decision to marry is. If anything, it underscores the gravity of the choice. It's not so fairy tale that its unrelatable even though in some ways it seems that way. Not to mention the smooth soothing crooning that Chrissete (my girl crush) presents and the soft, wedding-esque symphony playing behind the powerful words just ... I don't know. It takes me there... And I can see it.
I love this song, and everytime I play it, I see my wedding happening, I feel my wedding happening. I'm just going to leave it at that before I go too deep. lol
Good day.
Song: Golden: Chrissete Michele
I feel like I've blogged about this song before. But I am in awe of it. I am very much a conservative young woman living in a very liberal world. And I am fine with that, I can accept it, and I can understand it. But I still believe that some things should be simple and retain some regard for the past. Among those things are love, and courtship, and matrimony, and marriage (above all else). This song reminds me of my wedding. Though that event has not occurred yet, I truly believe that it will because I can literally envision it (reach out and touch style) everytime I hear it.
At one point, I had given up on the belief that two people could fall in love and feel strongly enough about one another to make things work for better or for worse... And then I heard this song.
"Take me back to the days when lovin was pure... Love aint goin away love is always secure... Life's not always simple but love's always forever... Let's let true love commence let's try lasting forever..."
I didn't know people still though this way. And definitely not young twenty-somethings. I felt like she and I were friends, and had discussed this. I felt so understood, and yet still so far away from having anything remotely close to this...
"I'm so ready to love I'm so ready to promise my all... I'm so ready to give to the day that my life is no more, I'll be everything that this woman can possibly be... Cuz I'm ready to be like the olden days when commitment was golden"
I am one of those uber traditional (despite what you might think when you meet me) people who still believes in gender-specific responsibilities in a marriage. I also believe that people should find their rhythm and do whatever works for them. But to me, this comes from the heart and mind of a woman who feels the same way and is looking for a man to share all of that amazingness with. I fell in love with this song after hearing the chorus...
Next verse:
"Be the man of my dreams and get down on one knee" <--- sooo traditional and do my dream. I'm not saying that I need or even want a knight in shining armor... But I do appreciate a man who both appreciates and respects tradition. To me, this gesture is a sign of respect and I love it. "Say you'll be all I need and then ask me to marry you my love," Here is where the traditional man promises to take care of his traditional woman if she promises to take his hand in marriage. I could spend an entire day blogging about how despite the societal changes, two people can still make this relationship format work... But instead I'll simply say that I love this. And I love that it was written during my generation's youth... "Let's get two golden bands and let's walk down the isle, love" <--- I don't envision myself with a gold band, but still lol "I'll say I do and you'll say I do Make a golden commitment OH!" Again, emphasis on the commitment and the gravity of it all. I love this song because it in no way downplays how huge the decision to marry is. If anything, it underscores the gravity of the choice. It's not so fairy tale that its unrelatable even though in some ways it seems that way. Not to mention the smooth soothing crooning that Chrissete (my girl crush) presents and the soft, wedding-esque symphony playing behind the powerful words just ... I don't know. It takes me there... And I can see it.
I love this song, and everytime I play it, I see my wedding happening, I feel my wedding happening. I'm just going to leave it at that before I go too deep. lol
Good day.
Day 6 of 30
Topic: A song that reminds me of somewhere
Song: Sitting Up in My Room
Man, I was a HUGE Brandy fan growing up. I probably bought everything that had her name on it.. She had everything... She was brownskin, huge bright smile... friends (Moesha show), clothes... lol
Anyway, my friends and I idolized her. Well, myself and one of my friends in particular. Renee Marshall and I used to put on musicals wherever we were. And anytime she came over my house, my parents would try to rush out of the room because they knew they'd be tricked into being the audience of our collective and then individual talent shows.
That is why this song reminds me of my old home... 5901 33rd Avenue. We loved coming to my house because my mom would let us try on her clothes and make up and sing as loud as we wanted. At that time I was an only child, while Renee had two other female siblings. Her parents, I'm sure, were tired of that game. LOL But yep... that song will always remind me of that house, for that reason. I guess we can say my room in that house as well, just for dramatic effect [[shrug]].
Song: Sitting Up in My Room
Man, I was a HUGE Brandy fan growing up. I probably bought everything that had her name on it.. She had everything... She was brownskin, huge bright smile... friends (Moesha show), clothes... lol
Anyway, my friends and I idolized her. Well, myself and one of my friends in particular. Renee Marshall and I used to put on musicals wherever we were. And anytime she came over my house, my parents would try to rush out of the room because they knew they'd be tricked into being the audience of our collective and then individual talent shows.
That is why this song reminds me of my old home... 5901 33rd Avenue. We loved coming to my house because my mom would let us try on her clothes and make up and sing as loud as we wanted. At that time I was an only child, while Renee had two other female siblings. Her parents, I'm sure, were tired of that game. LOL But yep... that song will always remind me of that house, for that reason. I guess we can say my room in that house as well, just for dramatic effect [[shrug]].
Day 5 of 30
Topic: A Song that Reminds Me of Someone
I tend to think in songs... Therefore almost everyone I love and care for... as well as a few dirty scoundrels that I do not... remind me of songs. But I guess I can dedicate this one to Hubby. Therefore the song in question is "the Truth" by India Airie. One of my absolute favorite songs, and again already was before he came into my life. Everytime I heard it, I always wanted it to match my thoughts of whatever fool I was infatuated with at the time. And it never, ever did. So I stopped trying. And then I met him... and literally every word of the song came to life in my mind.
"I remember the very first day that I saw him... I found myself immediately intrigued by him...It's almost like I knew this man from another life, like back then maybe I was his husband and maybe he was my wife"... I'm never ever struck by people... Not in a way that moves me. I've never been attracted to a person at first glance, or at all without knowing them at all... But with him I was, and I ignored it. But when we spoke, and interacted... it felt like I had known him before. There was something so familiar about our interaction... and the same was true the first time we spent time together... the first time we held hands... the first time he held me... It just felt like that feeling was what I had been missing until the first time I felt it...
"And anything I don't like about him is fine by me... Cuz its not hard for me to understand him cuz he's so much like me..." SMH this part is more true even than I realized before typing it... I always say that we are as alike as we are different. The same things that I love and admire about him are the very things that make me want to strangle him... And yet I can't see myself without him. Even when I'm angered by his actions, I can usually understand them.
"And it's truly my pleasure to share his company, and I know it's God's gift to breathe the air he breathes" - self explanatory and all so true... Thank God for him daily and have always been appreciative of his presence. Because it's a gift. [[mushy... I know... but true... smh what have I turned into]]
Chorus (my favorite part... the most true part.. the part that outshines all the others): "because he is the truth, said he is so real, and I love the way, that he makes me feel... and if I am a reflection of him then ooooh, I must be fly, because his light it shines so bright, I wouldn't lie" <--- PREACH INDIA GIRL! lol she must know him... But he is honest... and genuine... and true to himself... and true to me... and any other adjective that one would associate with the word TRUTH... he is the real deal... and I've always recognized that in him... somehow...
"How can the same man that makes me so mad, turn right around and kiss me so soft?" <--- AGAIN... lol the same person who infuriates me beyond recognition is the only person who can make anything better... irony?... cruel joke?... who knows! "If he ever left me I wouldn't even be mad" <--- Noooot entirely true "Cuz there's a lesson in every blessin and I'm glad that I know him at all" <---- I guess I could get to this point one day if he ever left me... lol cuz he's that awesome... but i'd be pissed... lol I think that was just love talkin...
Chorus repeats... Then the Bridge: "I love the way he thinks... I love the way he speaks" <--- He's so cautious, and so deliberate in his thoughts and actions. I don't always agree with it... and it's not perfect... but I can appreciate it. " I love the way that he treats his mama, I love that Gap in between his teeth" <--- I adore the way he treats his mom, and cares for her and about her... heart warming... and I love every imperfection by man's standards... because to me... well yeah... "I love him in EVERY way, that a woman can love a man, from personal to universal, but most of all it's unconditional..."<--- self explanatory. Couldn't have said it better myself "that's the way I feeel..... There aint no substitute for the truth, either it is or it isn't (cuz he is the truth) and the truth it needs no proof, either it is or it isnt ... and I know the truth by the way it feels... And if I am a reflection of him mmmm, then I must be fly because because he is, yes he is... I wonder does he know??? " <----mmm [[deep sigh]].. YEP... Not to mention that the song begins with "Let me tell you why I love him"... lol smh Anyone who knows me knows that I quote that part ALL THE TIME... And what's even funnier is that I felt this way about him even before I knew I was madly in love... Crazy right??
I tend to think in songs... Therefore almost everyone I love and care for... as well as a few dirty scoundrels that I do not... remind me of songs. But I guess I can dedicate this one to Hubby. Therefore the song in question is "the Truth" by India Airie. One of my absolute favorite songs, and again already was before he came into my life. Everytime I heard it, I always wanted it to match my thoughts of whatever fool I was infatuated with at the time. And it never, ever did. So I stopped trying. And then I met him... and literally every word of the song came to life in my mind.
"I remember the very first day that I saw him... I found myself immediately intrigued by him...It's almost like I knew this man from another life, like back then maybe I was his husband and maybe he was my wife"... I'm never ever struck by people... Not in a way that moves me. I've never been attracted to a person at first glance, or at all without knowing them at all... But with him I was, and I ignored it. But when we spoke, and interacted... it felt like I had known him before. There was something so familiar about our interaction... and the same was true the first time we spent time together... the first time we held hands... the first time he held me... It just felt like that feeling was what I had been missing until the first time I felt it...
"And anything I don't like about him is fine by me... Cuz its not hard for me to understand him cuz he's so much like me..." SMH this part is more true even than I realized before typing it... I always say that we are as alike as we are different. The same things that I love and admire about him are the very things that make me want to strangle him... And yet I can't see myself without him. Even when I'm angered by his actions, I can usually understand them.
"And it's truly my pleasure to share his company, and I know it's God's gift to breathe the air he breathes" - self explanatory and all so true... Thank God for him daily and have always been appreciative of his presence. Because it's a gift. [[mushy... I know... but true... smh what have I turned into]]
Chorus (my favorite part... the most true part.. the part that outshines all the others): "because he is the truth, said he is so real, and I love the way, that he makes me feel... and if I am a reflection of him then ooooh, I must be fly, because his light it shines so bright, I wouldn't lie" <--- PREACH INDIA GIRL! lol she must know him... But he is honest... and genuine... and true to himself... and true to me... and any other adjective that one would associate with the word TRUTH... he is the real deal... and I've always recognized that in him... somehow...
"How can the same man that makes me so mad, turn right around and kiss me so soft?" <--- AGAIN... lol the same person who infuriates me beyond recognition is the only person who can make anything better... irony?... cruel joke?... who knows! "If he ever left me I wouldn't even be mad" <--- Noooot entirely true "Cuz there's a lesson in every blessin and I'm glad that I know him at all" <---- I guess I could get to this point one day if he ever left me... lol cuz he's that awesome... but i'd be pissed... lol I think that was just love talkin...
Chorus repeats... Then the Bridge: "I love the way he thinks... I love the way he speaks" <--- He's so cautious, and so deliberate in his thoughts and actions. I don't always agree with it... and it's not perfect... but I can appreciate it. " I love the way that he treats his mama, I love that Gap in between his teeth" <--- I adore the way he treats his mom, and cares for her and about her... heart warming... and I love every imperfection by man's standards... because to me... well yeah... "I love him in EVERY way, that a woman can love a man, from personal to universal, but most of all it's unconditional..."<--- self explanatory. Couldn't have said it better myself "that's the way I feeel..... There aint no substitute for the truth, either it is or it isn't (cuz he is the truth) and the truth it needs no proof, either it is or it isnt ... and I know the truth by the way it feels... And if I am a reflection of him mmmm, then I must be fly because because he is, yes he is... I wonder does he know??? " <----mmm [[deep sigh]].. YEP... Not to mention that the song begins with "Let me tell you why I love him"... lol smh Anyone who knows me knows that I quote that part ALL THE TIME... And what's even funnier is that I felt this way about him even before I knew I was madly in love... Crazy right??
Day 4 of 30
Topic: A song that makes me sad
This one wasn't easy either... But I think the song that does a great job of evoking that emotion fromme is "Missing You" by Chaka, Brandy, Gladys, and Tamia... It's from the Set It Off Soundtrack and I used to cry every single time I heard it. I've grown up a bit, and now only glistening tears form... But still... It's such a sad song. Which I'm sure was its intent. Everytime it plays I picture that huge sad tree from the video (I think it was a weeping willow... and if it wasn't it should've been. That would have been great for selling the image) But anyway... That song is so sad and each of the women singing did their job of displaying longing, sorrow, pain all with their voices. Though they are all immensely talented for doing so, I cannot listen to that song anymore. I think I wore it out by playing the cassette single over, and over, and over, and over, and over again when I was younger... lol Meh
This one wasn't easy either... But I think the song that does a great job of evoking that emotion fromme is "Missing You" by Chaka, Brandy, Gladys, and Tamia... It's from the Set It Off Soundtrack and I used to cry every single time I heard it. I've grown up a bit, and now only glistening tears form... But still... It's such a sad song. Which I'm sure was its intent. Everytime it plays I picture that huge sad tree from the video (I think it was a weeping willow... and if it wasn't it should've been. That would have been great for selling the image) But anyway... That song is so sad and each of the women singing did their job of displaying longing, sorrow, pain all with their voices. Though they are all immensely talented for doing so, I cannot listen to that song anymore. I think I wore it out by playing the cassette single over, and over, and over, and over, and over again when I was younger... lol Meh
Day 3 of 30
Topic: A Song that Makes Me Happy
EASY! lol Before I Let You Go- Frankie Beverly and Maze.
Every single time I hear this song I wanna find the nearest capable (or incapable) partner and hand-dance. Such a good song... And as i have already told you people, I love classics. I also think I know every word to that song, but that's another blog for another day so I guess I'll leave it at that... I kinda feel like it's self explanatory though... I don't know one person who can sit down and listen to that song without giving at least one slight shimmy... So yep! [[nods and dusts off palms]] :)
EASY! lol Before I Let You Go- Frankie Beverly and Maze.
Every single time I hear this song I wanna find the nearest capable (or incapable) partner and hand-dance. Such a good song... And as i have already told you people, I love classics. I also think I know every word to that song, but that's another blog for another day so I guess I'll leave it at that... I kinda feel like it's self explanatory though... I don't know one person who can sit down and listen to that song without giving at least one slight shimmy... So yep! [[nods and dusts off palms]] :)
I'm behind... smh Day 2 of 31
Today I was supposed to pick a song that I don't like...
Well no... Let me back up a smidge... lol Friday I was supposed to pick a song I don't like... and here we are 6 days later and I haven't blogged once... And only ONE person reminded me too... Guess that's why we're besties! ;)
Anyho... I was all over the place trying to decide on a song because I usually don't listen to the radio or watch television (much) and therefore am usually only exposed to artists that I enjoy... And even moreso, songs that I genuinely don't like usually just fade to black for me...
THEN I remembered the hatred I had for 50-cent as a person after the release of his third CD because he went all phony-gangster starting beefs with the enemies of his enemies...and I just felt, in general, that he was not doing enough to build the morale of young Black men... If he had put an ounce of the energy that he placed into being unproductive, into enriching the lives of young men... well you get my drift...
But then I remembered that there's a song that I don't like because of how it makes me feel... so I scrapped that entire idea...
Trey Songz- Your Side of the Bed...
I in no way want this to be an emotional blog... Not today anyway...
But I'll say this... I've already experienced the loss of a significant other in my lifetime... And as imperfect as that relationship was (AND BOOOOY WAS IT IMPERFECT!!!!) ... I know what it feels like and have since had the fear that I'd end up feeling that again one day... In fact it is possibly my greatest fear to date... Even greater than failure for me...
And that song, further tainted by the military concept behind the music video (My Hubby is in the army)... is a manifestation of my hugest fear... And therefore I turn it or shun it everytime I hear it... So that's that...
Well no... Let me back up a smidge... lol Friday I was supposed to pick a song I don't like... and here we are 6 days later and I haven't blogged once... And only ONE person reminded me too... Guess that's why we're besties! ;)
Anyho... I was all over the place trying to decide on a song because I usually don't listen to the radio or watch television (much) and therefore am usually only exposed to artists that I enjoy... And even moreso, songs that I genuinely don't like usually just fade to black for me...
THEN I remembered the hatred I had for 50-cent as a person after the release of his third CD because he went all phony-gangster starting beefs with the enemies of his enemies...and I just felt, in general, that he was not doing enough to build the morale of young Black men... If he had put an ounce of the energy that he placed into being unproductive, into enriching the lives of young men... well you get my drift...
But then I remembered that there's a song that I don't like because of how it makes me feel... so I scrapped that entire idea...
Trey Songz- Your Side of the Bed...
I in no way want this to be an emotional blog... Not today anyway...
But I'll say this... I've already experienced the loss of a significant other in my lifetime... And as imperfect as that relationship was (AND BOOOOY WAS IT IMPERFECT!!!!) ... I know what it feels like and have since had the fear that I'd end up feeling that again one day... In fact it is possibly my greatest fear to date... Even greater than failure for me...
And that song, further tainted by the military concept behind the music video (My Hubby is in the army)... is a manifestation of my hugest fear... And therefore I turn it or shun it everytime I hear it... So that's that...
Thursday, January 12, 2012
30 Songs in 30 Days- Day 1
So because I'm forcing myself to write daily so that I simultaneously force myself to perfect the craft (lol), I am subscribing to this 30 songs in 30 days crap! I'm gonna post the rules here so that if anyone else wants to play(or so I always know where to find them), they can do so. lol
The Rules :
day 01 - your favorite song
day 02 - your least favorite song
day 03 - a song that makes you happy
day 04 - a song that makes you sad
day 05 - a song that reminds you of someone
day 06 - a song that reminds you of somewhere
day 07 - a song that reminds you of a certain event
day 08 - a song that you know all the words to
day 09 - a song that you can dance to
day 10 - a song that makes you fall asleep
day 11 - a song from your favorite band
day 12 - a song from a band you hate
day 13 - a song that is a guilty pleasure
day 14 - a song that no one would expect you to love
day 15 - a song that describes you
day 16 - a song that you used to love but now hate
day 17 - a song that you hear often on the radio
day 18 - a song that you wish you heard on the radio
day 19 - a song from your favorite album
day 20 - a song that you listen to when you’re angry
day 21 - a song that you listen to when you’re happy
day 22 - a song that you listen to when you’re sad
day 23 - a song that you want to play at your wedding
day 24 - a song that you want to play at your funeral
day 25 - a song that makes you laugh
day 26 - a song that you can play on an instrument
day 27 - a song that you wish you could play
day 28 - a song that makes you feel guilty
day 29 - a song from your childhood
day 30 - your favorite song at this time last year
Now that THAT'S over with... on to my song for the day... My favorite song of all time...
lol If you know me at all you should know these three things: 1.) I hate RULES ... -_- lol 2.) I am terribly indecisive and find ways to accept and or be accepting of almost anything... even when it hurts me... 3.) I am extremely stubborn which sometimes seems that it SHOULD contradict #2... but alas it does not... Anyway though (Kat Stakz voice) I have two favorite songs... And I guess I'll write a little something about them both because they are equally as important to me...
The first and I guess if I had to choose, the fave of the two is Sweet Thang by Chaka Khan and Rufus... I LOVE THIS SONG... but fundamentally I'm against everything it stands for... The song is about a chick and a dude who you'd think was hers based on the title and overall mood of the song... BUT NO ... she is essentially lusting after another woman's man... which is something that I'd never do and am morally against... lol and these indisputable facts about me in no way negate the way that i feel everytime I hear this song... My entire mood changes... I get happy and hopeful and I sing loudly to the top of my lungs no matter where I am when I hear it... My neck and hips sway in opposite directions, my hands form minds and opinions of their own and are not necessarily in sync... The song LITERALLY moves me... And I've never really known why... But I know every single word, rift, and run and am tempted to prove it right now. But it is such a feel good song, and to me represents what music was when the song was released (1975). And though I wasn't alive then, I am always so in awe of music from that era. I have also been told that my soul is much older than the rest of me... and I believe it. With respect to this, and in complete contrast to the second song I will mention... the re-make should be mentioned. I have nothing against Mary J. Blige and actually respect her a great deal, yet feel the need to cling to the original on this one. The lyrics have very little to do with my feelings for the song (rare for me), though after hearing it I always wish that I did have these strong feelings for someone... because the song moves me just that much... [[sigh]] anyway enough about that one though. I'm sure you're just dying to know what my other favorite song is... And though I could go all the way to the opposite end of the spectrum and choose something more new age and edgy... I am nothing if not a contemporary conservative.
The second of my favorite songs would have to be Lauryn Hill's Can't Take My Eyes Off You remake. S M H ... me and this song... I remember where I was and what I was doing the first time I heard this. I was actually watching the MTV (i believe) when they still showed music videos frequently... and I was already a Lauryn fan... so my jaw DROPPED when I saw her walking through a town belting out the lyrics to this song... I don't have the same type of memorable connection to song #1 because its something I've known since I can remember having memories... That song just has feel good thoughts written all over it... And though the same is true for "Cant Take My Eyes Off You ".... the two just do different things to me emotionally I guess... But this song, for me, is a representation of everything I think of when I think of being and FEEL in love... Its warm, its pure, its true, its inviting, its flirtatious in the most innocent way, its honest, its truthful, its vulnerable,its strong, its a struggle and yet its simple... I LOVE THIS SONG... I immediately recognized the lyrics the first time I heard it as there have been countless covers to this song. But no one, and I do mean NO ONE does it quite like Ms.Hill. I am a Lauryn fan, and can listen and relate to just about anything that she sings. But for me, this song epitomized her talent, and my young opinions on what love does and should feel like at the most basic state. And it wasn't until recently that I encountered someone who made this song come to life for me and inspired my opinions on a completely new song. But that song is a favorite song reserved for him, and therefore does not make the cut to fit in this blog. Hopefully, though, I will be given the chance to reveal it to you during this 30 day journey.
Anyway, both of these songs do exactly for me what I feel music should. They each inspire me, they make me think, they teach me, they comfort me, they evoke emotion, they make me question my own personal code of conduct and character. These songs make me feel a live, and make me happy about living. They rock me to sleep at night, and wake me up in the morning. They are human representations of life, and all of the drama that comes with it (good and bad). I love them, and I feel like they love me back (as insane as I'm sure that sounds).
Thank you for reading and please create a beautiful day.
-Nesh
The Rules :
day 01 - your favorite song
day 02 - your least favorite song
day 03 - a song that makes you happy
day 04 - a song that makes you sad
day 05 - a song that reminds you of someone
day 06 - a song that reminds you of somewhere
day 07 - a song that reminds you of a certain event
day 08 - a song that you know all the words to
day 09 - a song that you can dance to
day 10 - a song that makes you fall asleep
day 11 - a song from your favorite band
day 12 - a song from a band you hate
day 13 - a song that is a guilty pleasure
day 14 - a song that no one would expect you to love
day 15 - a song that describes you
day 16 - a song that you used to love but now hate
day 17 - a song that you hear often on the radio
day 18 - a song that you wish you heard on the radio
day 19 - a song from your favorite album
day 20 - a song that you listen to when you’re angry
day 21 - a song that you listen to when you’re happy
day 22 - a song that you listen to when you’re sad
day 23 - a song that you want to play at your wedding
day 24 - a song that you want to play at your funeral
day 25 - a song that makes you laugh
day 26 - a song that you can play on an instrument
day 27 - a song that you wish you could play
day 28 - a song that makes you feel guilty
day 29 - a song from your childhood
day 30 - your favorite song at this time last year
Now that THAT'S over with... on to my song for the day... My favorite song of all time...
lol If you know me at all you should know these three things: 1.) I hate RULES ... -_- lol 2.) I am terribly indecisive and find ways to accept and or be accepting of almost anything... even when it hurts me... 3.) I am extremely stubborn which sometimes seems that it SHOULD contradict #2... but alas it does not... Anyway though (Kat Stakz voice) I have two favorite songs... And I guess I'll write a little something about them both because they are equally as important to me...
The first and I guess if I had to choose, the fave of the two is Sweet Thang by Chaka Khan and Rufus... I LOVE THIS SONG... but fundamentally I'm against everything it stands for... The song is about a chick and a dude who you'd think was hers based on the title and overall mood of the song... BUT NO ... she is essentially lusting after another woman's man... which is something that I'd never do and am morally against... lol and these indisputable facts about me in no way negate the way that i feel everytime I hear this song... My entire mood changes... I get happy and hopeful and I sing loudly to the top of my lungs no matter where I am when I hear it... My neck and hips sway in opposite directions, my hands form minds and opinions of their own and are not necessarily in sync... The song LITERALLY moves me... And I've never really known why... But I know every single word, rift, and run and am tempted to prove it right now. But it is such a feel good song, and to me represents what music was when the song was released (1975). And though I wasn't alive then, I am always so in awe of music from that era. I have also been told that my soul is much older than the rest of me... and I believe it. With respect to this, and in complete contrast to the second song I will mention... the re-make should be mentioned. I have nothing against Mary J. Blige and actually respect her a great deal, yet feel the need to cling to the original on this one. The lyrics have very little to do with my feelings for the song (rare for me), though after hearing it I always wish that I did have these strong feelings for someone... because the song moves me just that much... [[sigh]] anyway enough about that one though. I'm sure you're just dying to know what my other favorite song is... And though I could go all the way to the opposite end of the spectrum and choose something more new age and edgy... I am nothing if not a contemporary conservative.
The second of my favorite songs would have to be Lauryn Hill's Can't Take My Eyes Off You remake. S M H ... me and this song... I remember where I was and what I was doing the first time I heard this. I was actually watching the MTV (i believe) when they still showed music videos frequently... and I was already a Lauryn fan... so my jaw DROPPED when I saw her walking through a town belting out the lyrics to this song... I don't have the same type of memorable connection to song #1 because its something I've known since I can remember having memories... That song just has feel good thoughts written all over it... And though the same is true for "Cant Take My Eyes Off You ".... the two just do different things to me emotionally I guess... But this song, for me, is a representation of everything I think of when I think of being and FEEL in love... Its warm, its pure, its true, its inviting, its flirtatious in the most innocent way, its honest, its truthful, its vulnerable,its strong, its a struggle and yet its simple... I LOVE THIS SONG... I immediately recognized the lyrics the first time I heard it as there have been countless covers to this song. But no one, and I do mean NO ONE does it quite like Ms.Hill. I am a Lauryn fan, and can listen and relate to just about anything that she sings. But for me, this song epitomized her talent, and my young opinions on what love does and should feel like at the most basic state. And it wasn't until recently that I encountered someone who made this song come to life for me and inspired my opinions on a completely new song. But that song is a favorite song reserved for him, and therefore does not make the cut to fit in this blog. Hopefully, though, I will be given the chance to reveal it to you during this 30 day journey.
Anyway, both of these songs do exactly for me what I feel music should. They each inspire me, they make me think, they teach me, they comfort me, they evoke emotion, they make me question my own personal code of conduct and character. These songs make me feel a live, and make me happy about living. They rock me to sleep at night, and wake me up in the morning. They are human representations of life, and all of the drama that comes with it (good and bad). I love them, and I feel like they love me back (as insane as I'm sure that sounds).
Thank you for reading and please create a beautiful day.
-Nesh
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
New beginnings, New outlets
Okay...
So this will be a short one. But if you follow my blog already, or have read previous posts... then you know that this is the point (in my usual song and dance) where I vow to do things differently, devote more time to myself, devote more time to my writing, blog more frequently and more meaningfully, yada yada yada... You should also know that this is also the part where I tell you that I mean it, you can count on me, and you won't be disappointed when you read. But I mean it all, it's not just crap... I'm making a promise to myself to do better... but I also promised my best friend which means way more to me than a measly promise to myself...
So this is the first of many...
I think I'll do that 30 songs in 30 days thingy... or maybe post my bucket list and vow to actually complete some of the items on it (once I complete the list itself)... I don't know... I need motivation I guess.. And even more than that I need time...
But my thoughts are doing that thing again where they overpower me and take me over... So I need an outlet... And since my social life is becoming more nonexistent by the millisecond (THANK YOU PHD!!!)... I'm turning to you people... Don't let me down... MAKE ME BLOG! Give me a reason to blog... Create interesting blogs yourself to give me inspiration... Do your part (lol) and I in turn will do mine...
I guess this is turning into a rant which I'm fine with... But I should warn you that this will get dicey...
My social circle (aka the circle of trust which I'm sure I've mentioned and if you know me at all, you're fully aware of it) gets smaller and smaller which I am fine with... But the problem is this... I don't like public bashing and therefore though I would like to use my blog as a source of unloading, I am trying to do so without it coming off as if I am going in or rather weighing in heavily on someone in my life... because that list of folks is so very slim... But I'm confident in my ability to keep it clean and neutral and as general as possible as the list of things that get under my skin or bother me are usually based on the principle of the thing anyway...
LOL sorry I'm rambling so I'll stop now... But I promise I'll be back...
Always...
-Nesh
So this will be a short one. But if you follow my blog already, or have read previous posts... then you know that this is the point (in my usual song and dance) where I vow to do things differently, devote more time to myself, devote more time to my writing, blog more frequently and more meaningfully, yada yada yada... You should also know that this is also the part where I tell you that I mean it, you can count on me, and you won't be disappointed when you read. But I mean it all, it's not just crap... I'm making a promise to myself to do better... but I also promised my best friend which means way more to me than a measly promise to myself...
So this is the first of many...
I think I'll do that 30 songs in 30 days thingy... or maybe post my bucket list and vow to actually complete some of the items on it (once I complete the list itself)... I don't know... I need motivation I guess.. And even more than that I need time...
But my thoughts are doing that thing again where they overpower me and take me over... So I need an outlet... And since my social life is becoming more nonexistent by the millisecond (THANK YOU PHD!!!)... I'm turning to you people... Don't let me down... MAKE ME BLOG! Give me a reason to blog... Create interesting blogs yourself to give me inspiration... Do your part (lol) and I in turn will do mine...
I guess this is turning into a rant which I'm fine with... But I should warn you that this will get dicey...
My social circle (aka the circle of trust which I'm sure I've mentioned and if you know me at all, you're fully aware of it) gets smaller and smaller which I am fine with... But the problem is this... I don't like public bashing and therefore though I would like to use my blog as a source of unloading, I am trying to do so without it coming off as if I am going in or rather weighing in heavily on someone in my life... because that list of folks is so very slim... But I'm confident in my ability to keep it clean and neutral and as general as possible as the list of things that get under my skin or bother me are usually based on the principle of the thing anyway...
LOL sorry I'm rambling so I'll stop now... But I promise I'll be back...
Always...
-Nesh
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