I know, I know. Its been a long time, but I have been busy. To tell you the truth, I still am pretty busy, but I just did a Thrift Store-ies on my OTHER BLOG and figured I should do one of these too. Besides, I have a great video. Todays song is by Death Cab for Cutie and it is called "You are a Tourist". It is off of their new album which I am totally digging. Not only is the song kick ass, but the video is awesome too. It is visually stunning, but what makes it REALLY cool is the fact that it is one single take. It was scripted and tested, but this is the first, only, and final shot they did for the song. So, if it went terribly wrong, they would have put it out anyway. So, keep that in mind as you watch, listen, and enjoy!
This fire grows higher
This fire grows higher
This fire grows higher
This fire grows higher
When there's a burning in your heart
An endless yearning in your heart
Build it bigger than the sun
Let it grow, let it grow
When there's a burning in your heart
Don't be alarmed
This fire grows higher
When there's a doubt within your mind
Because you're thinking all the time
Framing rights into wrongs
Move along, move along
When there's a doubt within your mind
When there's a burning in your heart
And you think it'll burst apart
Or there's nothing to fear
Save your tears, save your tears
When there's a burning in your heart
And if you feel just like a tourist in the city you were born
Then it's time to go
And define your destination
There's so many different places to call home
Cause when you find yourself the villain in the story you have written
It's plain to see
That sometimes the best intentions are in need of redemptions
Would you agree?
If so please show me
This fire grows higher
When there's a burning in your heart
Monday, June 27, 2011
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Flashback: SOTD 19, 20 & 20 1/2
I know, I know. You are thinking 20 1/2? It will be explained.
Song 19 is from Vampire Weekend. You most likely have heard some of their songs. If not, you are in for a treat. The song I chose is "A-Punk", the song that introduced me to the band. Enjoy!
Johanna drove slowly into the city
The Hudson River all filled with snow
She spied the ring on His Honor's finger
Oh-oh-oh
A thousand years in one piece of silver
She took it from his lilywhite hand
Showed no fear – she'd seen the thing
In the Young Men's Wing at Sloan-Kettering
Look outside at the raincoats coming, say OH
His Honor drove southward seeking exotica
Down to the Pueblo huts of New Mexico
Cut his teeth on turquoise harmonicas
Oh-oh-oh
I saw Johanna down in the subway
She took an apartment in Washington Heights
Half of the ring lies here with me
But the other half's at the bottom of the sea
Song 20 is by Idiot Pilot and the songs is "Retina and the Sky". Do you recognize the show they are parodying? 20 1/2 is also by Idiot Pilot and it's called "Planted in the Dark."
Song 19 is from Vampire Weekend. You most likely have heard some of their songs. If not, you are in for a treat. The song I chose is "A-Punk", the song that introduced me to the band. Enjoy!
Johanna drove slowly into the city
The Hudson River all filled with snow
She spied the ring on His Honor's finger
Oh-oh-oh
A thousand years in one piece of silver
She took it from his lilywhite hand
Showed no fear – she'd seen the thing
In the Young Men's Wing at Sloan-Kettering
Look outside at the raincoats coming, say OH
His Honor drove southward seeking exotica
Down to the Pueblo huts of New Mexico
Cut his teeth on turquoise harmonicas
Oh-oh-oh
I saw Johanna down in the subway
She took an apartment in Washington Heights
Half of the ring lies here with me
But the other half's at the bottom of the sea
Song 20 is by Idiot Pilot and the songs is "Retina and the Sky". Do you recognize the show they are parodying? 20 1/2 is also by Idiot Pilot and it's called "Planted in the Dark."
Flashback: SOTD 17 & 18
Sorry I havent posted lately. I have been really busy. And to top it off, first my filling fell out, now my tooth is chipping away. Is it really that hard to find a good dentist around my little town that isnt legally allowed to have female patients due to a lawsuit? Haha, I kid. To make up for it, I will post one more Flashback after this one.
Song 17 is from the band Tokyo Police Club. This is a band I listen to so much that I get sick of it, but a few months later, I will listen to it and fall in love all over again. The song I chose is "Tessellate". Enjoy!
All the boys who called their mothers on that day
Were no tough bunch but they had the nerves to go and say
That all your secrets were drowned
With the pioneers who were flooded from this town
They packed their bags only moments too late
With the pounding waves crashing up against the weakened water gates
Because dire times call for dire faces
So lovely dancer, call and answer
Trade our places in the night
We're running barefoot, you and I
Dead lovers salivate
Broken hearts tessellate tonight
And all the kids who cut their knees on that old schoolyard fence
Were holding out for posterity and self-defense
We beat them down again
There's no fun in playing cowboys for pretend
We showed them what the backs of our hands is for
The divide is clear in the coming year
The rich will take the poor
Because dire times call for dire faces
So lovely dancer, call and answer
Trade our places in the night
We're running barefoot, you and I
Dead lovers salivate
Broken hearts tessellate tonight
The 18th song comes from the band Headlights. I actually dislike about 90% of bands with female lead singers. Sometimes I will ignore it if the band is really good. But this is one where the lead singers voice makes her one my my favorite female singers. The harmonies go great with this band. Enjoy! (The lyrics I found were butchered, so I tried my hardest to fix them. Please comment if the lyrics are wrong.)
You could wake up
on a morning and try
to feel so good
that you didn't know why
and the things they're like
stop me from crying
in my bed at night
they stop me from crying
I couldn't take up
more space in my mind
there's a back door isn't easy to find
as a call from self-indulgence
we don't need a war
to prove that we're selfish
so can you tell me
that you feel the same
when you stare at the faces
full of so much shame
or is it you're too high
to tell us the part
so you can live your life
and keep up your lying
I cant even stand to watch the TV
liars and the killers keep staring at me
and the boys and the girls
you can tell their free
they grow up to destroy
everything that they see
Song 17 is from the band Tokyo Police Club. This is a band I listen to so much that I get sick of it, but a few months later, I will listen to it and fall in love all over again. The song I chose is "Tessellate". Enjoy!
All the boys who called their mothers on that day
Were no tough bunch but they had the nerves to go and say
That all your secrets were drowned
With the pioneers who were flooded from this town
They packed their bags only moments too late
With the pounding waves crashing up against the weakened water gates
Because dire times call for dire faces
So lovely dancer, call and answer
Trade our places in the night
We're running barefoot, you and I
Dead lovers salivate
Broken hearts tessellate tonight
And all the kids who cut their knees on that old schoolyard fence
Were holding out for posterity and self-defense
We beat them down again
There's no fun in playing cowboys for pretend
We showed them what the backs of our hands is for
The divide is clear in the coming year
The rich will take the poor
Because dire times call for dire faces
So lovely dancer, call and answer
Trade our places in the night
We're running barefoot, you and I
Dead lovers salivate
Broken hearts tessellate tonight
The 18th song comes from the band Headlights. I actually dislike about 90% of bands with female lead singers. Sometimes I will ignore it if the band is really good. But this is one where the lead singers voice makes her one my my favorite female singers. The harmonies go great with this band. Enjoy! (The lyrics I found were butchered, so I tried my hardest to fix them. Please comment if the lyrics are wrong.)
You could wake up
on a morning and try
to feel so good
that you didn't know why
and the things they're like
stop me from crying
in my bed at night
they stop me from crying
I couldn't take up
more space in my mind
there's a back door isn't easy to find
as a call from self-indulgence
we don't need a war
to prove that we're selfish
so can you tell me
that you feel the same
when you stare at the faces
full of so much shame
or is it you're too high
to tell us the part
so you can live your life
and keep up your lying
I cant even stand to watch the TV
liars and the killers keep staring at me
and the boys and the girls
you can tell their free
they grow up to destroy
everything that they see
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Flashback: SOTD 15 & 16
Weezer has been a favorite of mine for a long time. I do prefer their older stuff, but I like to new stuff as well. Hell, the very first CDs I owned were Blink 182 and Weezer. The video I chose is for "Pork and Beans." A good balance of song and video. Enjoy!
They say I need some Rogaine
To put in my hair
Work it out at the gym
To fit my underwear
Oakley makes the shades
That transform a tool
You'd hate for the kids to think
That you lost your cool
I'mma do the things that I wanna do
I ain't got a thing to prove to you
I'll eat my candy with the pork and beans
Excuse my manners if I make a scene
I ain't gonna wear the clothes that you like
I'm fine and dandy with the me inside
One look in the mirror and I'm tickled pink
I don't give a hoot about what you think
Everyone likes to dance
To a happy song
(Hey, hey)
With a catchy chorus and beat
So they can sing along
(Hey, hey)
Timbaland knows the way
To reach the top of the charts
Maybe if I work with him
I can perfect the art
I'mma do the things that I wanna do
I ain't got a thing to prove to you
I'll eat my candy with the pork and beans
Excuse my manners if I make a scene
I ain't gonna wear the clothes that you like
I'm fine and dandy with the me inside
One look in the mirror and I'm tickled pink
I don't give a hoot about what you think
No I don't care
I don't care
Who doesnt like The Decemberists? I love the flavor they bring to the genre. This song is a great sample of some of their best so far. Its called "16 Military Wives". Here is another video with guest appearances by Chris Walla from Death Cab For Cutie and John Roderick of The Long Winters. Enjoy!
Sixteen military wives
Thirty-two softly focused brightly colored eyes
Staring at the natural tan
of thirty-two gently clenching wrinkled little hands
Seventeen company men
Out of which only twelve will make it back again
Sergeant sends a letter to five
Military wives, whose tears drip down through ten little eyes
Cheer them on to their rivals
Cause America can, and America can't say no
And America dies, if America says it's so
It's so!
And the anchorperson on TV goes...
La de da de da
Fifteen celebrity minds
Leading their fifteen sordid wretched checkered lives
Will they find the solution in time
Using their fifteen pristine moderate liberal minds?
Eighteen academy chairs
Out of which only seven really even care
Doling out the garland to five
Celebrity minds, they're humbly taken by surprise
Cheer them on to their rivals
Cause America can, and America can't say no
And America dies, if America says it's so
It's so!
And the anchorperson on TV goes...
La de da de da de-dadedade-da
La de da de da de-dadedade-da
Fourteen cannibal kings
Wondering blithely what the dinner bell will bring
Fifteen celebrity minds
Served on a leafy bed OF sixteen military wives
Cheer them on to their rivals
Cause America can, and America can't say no
And America dies, if America says it's so
It's so!
And the anchorperson on TV goes...
La de da de da de-dadedade-da
La de da de da de-dadedade-da
La de da de da de-dadedade-da-dedadeda-de de dadede-daaaaa
They say I need some Rogaine
To put in my hair
Work it out at the gym
To fit my underwear
Oakley makes the shades
That transform a tool
You'd hate for the kids to think
That you lost your cool
I'mma do the things that I wanna do
I ain't got a thing to prove to you
I'll eat my candy with the pork and beans
Excuse my manners if I make a scene
I ain't gonna wear the clothes that you like
I'm fine and dandy with the me inside
One look in the mirror and I'm tickled pink
I don't give a hoot about what you think
Everyone likes to dance
To a happy song
(Hey, hey)
With a catchy chorus and beat
So they can sing along
(Hey, hey)
Timbaland knows the way
To reach the top of the charts
Maybe if I work with him
I can perfect the art
I'mma do the things that I wanna do
I ain't got a thing to prove to you
I'll eat my candy with the pork and beans
Excuse my manners if I make a scene
I ain't gonna wear the clothes that you like
I'm fine and dandy with the me inside
One look in the mirror and I'm tickled pink
I don't give a hoot about what you think
No I don't care
I don't care
Who doesnt like The Decemberists? I love the flavor they bring to the genre. This song is a great sample of some of their best so far. Its called "16 Military Wives". Here is another video with guest appearances by Chris Walla from Death Cab For Cutie and John Roderick of The Long Winters. Enjoy!
Sixteen military wives
Thirty-two softly focused brightly colored eyes
Staring at the natural tan
of thirty-two gently clenching wrinkled little hands
Seventeen company men
Out of which only twelve will make it back again
Sergeant sends a letter to five
Military wives, whose tears drip down through ten little eyes
Cheer them on to their rivals
Cause America can, and America can't say no
And America dies, if America says it's so
It's so!
And the anchorperson on TV goes...
La de da de da
Fifteen celebrity minds
Leading their fifteen sordid wretched checkered lives
Will they find the solution in time
Using their fifteen pristine moderate liberal minds?
Eighteen academy chairs
Out of which only seven really even care
Doling out the garland to five
Celebrity minds, they're humbly taken by surprise
Cheer them on to their rivals
Cause America can, and America can't say no
And America dies, if America says it's so
It's so!
And the anchorperson on TV goes...
La de da de da de-dadedade-da
La de da de da de-dadedade-da
Fourteen cannibal kings
Wondering blithely what the dinner bell will bring
Fifteen celebrity minds
Served on a leafy bed OF sixteen military wives
Cheer them on to their rivals
Cause America can, and America can't say no
And America dies, if America says it's so
It's so!
And the anchorperson on TV goes...
La de da de da de-dadedade-da
La de da de da de-dadedade-da
La de da de da de-dadedade-da-dedadeda-de de dadede-daaaaa
Friday, April 8, 2011
Flashback: SOTD 13 & 14
So, the 13th song I liked because of the oddity of the music video. The song is damn good too. The band is called Omaha Bitch, and I believe they are from France. Haha. Slightly different sound than my day to day music, but I have you enjoy anywho.
Dance floor
T’es sur le Dance Floor
So dior
Tu remues ton corps
Christal
Only the best champagne !
Spotlights !
T’es tellement show-off, t’es so rock, tu prendrais bien des cours de guitare.
Hahaha
Gnagnagna
White stripes !
T’écoutes les white stripes
Star Ac’
Sex drugs and endemol, ton look glam, t’as un T-shirt d’Iron Maiden
Maideeen Gnagna...
Cause now you love to rock
Oh yeah ma salope
You are my little dancing dancing cyprine
Ass on fire
Ass on fire
I will set up ass on fire
Go see the strokes
Fucking trendy bitch
The 14th song is from a band I have loved for a long time, called Beirut. I think Zach Condon has so much talent and a voice I melt over. The video I chose was for the song "Elephant Gun". It shows off all the sounds and wonders I enjoy.
If I was young, I'd flee this town
I'd bury my dreams underground
As did I, we drink to die, we drink tonight
Far from home, elephant gun
Let's take them down one by one
We'll lay it down, it's not been found, it's not around
Let the seasons begin - it rolls right on
Let the seasons begin - take the big game down
Let the seasons begin - it rolls right on
Let the seasons begin - take the big game down
And it rips through the silence of our camp at night
And it rips through the night
And it rips through the silence of our camp at night
And it rips through the silence, all that is left is all that I hide
Dance floor
T’es sur le Dance Floor
So dior
Tu remues ton corps
Christal
Only the best champagne !
Spotlights !
T’es tellement show-off, t’es so rock, tu prendrais bien des cours de guitare.
Hahaha
Gnagnagna
White stripes !
T’écoutes les white stripes
Star Ac’
Sex drugs and endemol, ton look glam, t’as un T-shirt d’Iron Maiden
Maideeen Gnagna...
Cause now you love to rock
Oh yeah ma salope
You are my little dancing dancing cyprine
Ass on fire
Ass on fire
I will set up ass on fire
Go see the strokes
Fucking trendy bitch
The 14th song is from a band I have loved for a long time, called Beirut. I think Zach Condon has so much talent and a voice I melt over. The video I chose was for the song "Elephant Gun". It shows off all the sounds and wonders I enjoy.
If I was young, I'd flee this town
I'd bury my dreams underground
As did I, we drink to die, we drink tonight
Far from home, elephant gun
Let's take them down one by one
We'll lay it down, it's not been found, it's not around
Let the seasons begin - it rolls right on
Let the seasons begin - take the big game down
Let the seasons begin - it rolls right on
Let the seasons begin - take the big game down
And it rips through the silence of our camp at night
And it rips through the night
And it rips through the silence of our camp at night
And it rips through the silence, all that is left is all that I hide
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Flashback: SOTD 11 & 12
The 11th song is from the band The Matches and the song is called "Wake the Sun".
Every dawn gets its day like
Every frown gets her way like
Every step to the daylight keeps you stumbling on
Every backward blackbird
Standing out through the rafters
So sure he can meet her
Thinks he bears a tone
So wake up, wake up, wake the sun
Wake up, wake up, wake the sun
Wake up, wake up, hanging like a chain
Wake up, wake up, wake the sun
Wake up, wake up, hanging like a chain
Wait for, wait for the first train
Man dragging a sheep skin
Preaching reeking of weekend
To the siren speaking tongues of kingdom come
Every dawn gets its day like
Every gal gets her way like
Every step that I lay down brings me where I'm from
To lay down, lay down, to lay my cross
Wake up, wake up, wake the sun
Wake up, wake up, hanging like a chain
Wake up, wake up, wake the sun
Wake up, wake up, hanging like a chain
Wait for, wait for the first train
Oh oh, ohhh
Oh oh, ohhh that train
Wake up, wake up, wake the sun
Wake up, wake up, hanging like a chain
Wait for, wait for the first train
Who hired the walls of the station
To arrest my imagination
Profit from my place under the callous thumb
Every dawn gets its day like
Man, they blindly parade like
Every step that we weigh down plays out like a drum
To wake up, shake up, to wake the sun
Wake up, wake up, wake the sun
Wake up, wake up, hanging like a chain
Wake up, wake up, wake the sun
Wake up, wake up, hanging like a chain
Wait for, wait for the first train
The 12th song is by Carpark North. Another band where none of the video or songs can go wrong. The video I chose was the one that introduced me to them, so now, I show it to you. Enjoy!
CARPARK NORTH - HUMAN from martin de thurah on Vimeo.
You're so right and you don't think you're wrong
You're not on the list and you're not in my songs
I did right to walk and just leave you there
'cause no one can stand your fear of fear
so wrong and you still think your right
and I was too old to pick that fight
and nothing you touched is changed today
I broke up with you 'cause you didn't change - me
yeah!
yes it's human
it's just human
you noticed?
yeah!
you're just human
did you notice?
damn right!
You're so right and you don't think you're wrong
You're not on the list and you're not in my songs
I did right to walk and just leave you there
'cause no one can stand your fear of fear
yeah!
yes it's human
it's just human
you noticed?
yeah!
you're just human
did you notice?
damn right!
Every dawn gets its day like
Every frown gets her way like
Every step to the daylight keeps you stumbling on
Every backward blackbird
Standing out through the rafters
So sure he can meet her
Thinks he bears a tone
So wake up, wake up, wake the sun
Wake up, wake up, wake the sun
Wake up, wake up, hanging like a chain
Wake up, wake up, wake the sun
Wake up, wake up, hanging like a chain
Wait for, wait for the first train
Man dragging a sheep skin
Preaching reeking of weekend
To the siren speaking tongues of kingdom come
Every dawn gets its day like
Every gal gets her way like
Every step that I lay down brings me where I'm from
To lay down, lay down, to lay my cross
Wake up, wake up, wake the sun
Wake up, wake up, hanging like a chain
Wake up, wake up, wake the sun
Wake up, wake up, hanging like a chain
Wait for, wait for the first train
Oh oh, ohhh
Oh oh, ohhh that train
Wake up, wake up, wake the sun
Wake up, wake up, hanging like a chain
Wait for, wait for the first train
Who hired the walls of the station
To arrest my imagination
Profit from my place under the callous thumb
Every dawn gets its day like
Man, they blindly parade like
Every step that we weigh down plays out like a drum
To wake up, shake up, to wake the sun
Wake up, wake up, wake the sun
Wake up, wake up, hanging like a chain
Wake up, wake up, wake the sun
Wake up, wake up, hanging like a chain
Wait for, wait for the first train
The 12th song is by Carpark North. Another band where none of the video or songs can go wrong. The video I chose was the one that introduced me to them, so now, I show it to you. Enjoy!
CARPARK NORTH - HUMAN from martin de thurah on Vimeo.
You're so right and you don't think you're wrong
You're not on the list and you're not in my songs
I did right to walk and just leave you there
'cause no one can stand your fear of fear
so wrong and you still think your right
and I was too old to pick that fight
and nothing you touched is changed today
I broke up with you 'cause you didn't change - me
yeah!
yes it's human
it's just human
you noticed?
yeah!
you're just human
did you notice?
damn right!
You're so right and you don't think you're wrong
You're not on the list and you're not in my songs
I did right to walk and just leave you there
'cause no one can stand your fear of fear
yeah!
yes it's human
it's just human
you noticed?
yeah!
you're just human
did you notice?
damn right!
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Flashback: SOTD 9 & 10
Song 9 is from a band I hold dear to my heart. They are called The Weakerthans. I was refreshed when I heard their music all those years ago because they bring a while new flavor to music. The video I chose was for the song "The Reasons" but Epitaph has disabled embedding. The replacement video is for "Our Retired Explorer". I do highly recommend checking them out if you like this song. If you want to skip the cinematic part of the vide, the music starts 1:05. Enjoy!
Just one more drink and then I should be on my way home.
I'm not entirely sure what you're talking about.
I've had a really nice time, but my dogs need to be fed.
I must say that in the right light, you look like Shackelton.
Comment allez-vous ce soir?
Je suis comme ci comme ca.
Yes, a penguin taught me French back in Antartica.
Oh, I could show you the way shadows colonize snow.
Ice breaking up on the bay off the Lassiter coast.
Light falling over the pole as every longitude leads
up to your frost bitten feet. Oh, you're very sweet.
Thank you for the flowers and the book by Derrida,
but I must be getting back to dear Antarctica.
Say, do you have a ship and a dozen able men that maybe you could lend me?
Oh, Antarctica.
The 10th song is by Mates of State who already had "Fraud in the 80's" on the list. I put the song "Get Better" up not only because it is a great song and video, but it helped that it was their new single at the time. Enjoy every second of it!
Forget all your politics for a while.
Let the color schemes arrive.
Come onboard, it's a curious sight.
Absorbing sound that's never been right.
Never ahead of, never behind it.
Occasionally guarded, just keeps us surrounded.
It's luck.
Everything's gonna get lighter, even if it never gets better.
Ahhh.
I propose a less serious boat.
But don't mistake it for a party of jokes,
Who are never ahead of, never behind us.
Floating in circles there's more to remind them of less.
Everything's gonna get lighter, even if it never gets better.
Ahhh.
Forget all your politics for a while.
Let the color schemes arrive.
Done. I'm done. I'm done.
Just one more drink and then I should be on my way home.
I'm not entirely sure what you're talking about.
I've had a really nice time, but my dogs need to be fed.
I must say that in the right light, you look like Shackelton.
Comment allez-vous ce soir?
Je suis comme ci comme ca.
Yes, a penguin taught me French back in Antartica.
Oh, I could show you the way shadows colonize snow.
Ice breaking up on the bay off the Lassiter coast.
Light falling over the pole as every longitude leads
up to your frost bitten feet. Oh, you're very sweet.
Thank you for the flowers and the book by Derrida,
but I must be getting back to dear Antarctica.
Say, do you have a ship and a dozen able men that maybe you could lend me?
Oh, Antarctica.
The 10th song is by Mates of State who already had "Fraud in the 80's" on the list. I put the song "Get Better" up not only because it is a great song and video, but it helped that it was their new single at the time. Enjoy every second of it!
Forget all your politics for a while.
Let the color schemes arrive.
Come onboard, it's a curious sight.
Absorbing sound that's never been right.
Never ahead of, never behind it.
Occasionally guarded, just keeps us surrounded.
It's luck.
Everything's gonna get lighter, even if it never gets better.
Ahhh.
I propose a less serious boat.
But don't mistake it for a party of jokes,
Who are never ahead of, never behind us.
Floating in circles there's more to remind them of less.
Everything's gonna get lighter, even if it never gets better.
Ahhh.
Forget all your politics for a while.
Let the color schemes arrive.
Done. I'm done. I'm done.
Flashback: SOTD 7 & 8
Song 7 comes to us from the band The Long Winters. I have loved this band for so long and I personally think John Roderick is a musical genius. They dont have many music videos, but this son, "Fire Island AK" is a great song. Enjoy the wonder of The Long Winters.
Here's how I found out
a man called my house
he asked me what I knew
they found my letter
And I don't have to wonder
no I don't have to wonder
so I don't have to wonder
did it reach you? Did it reach you?
Good morning Fire Island
I'm not sure who to ask
they said wait until tomorrow
they found my letter
And I don't have to wonder
so I don't have to wonder
no I don't have to wonder
did it reach you? Did it reach you?
Cinders in the garden
from the cars parked on the lawn
they're tracking up the carpet
they found my letter
and I don't have to wonder
no I don't have to wonder
so I don't have to wonder
did it reach you? Did it reach you?
You've got to start the car the ice has come
The 8th song is from a band called The Polysics from Japan. I would love to see these guys in concert. Its seems like it would be so much fun. I know that it was really hard to pick just one video from them because all of their videos are so good and I dont doubt that they will show up on this list in the future. This song is called "Electric Surfin' Go Go". Enjoy!
(Here are the lyrics if you want. I hope they are right, haha.)
Flash flash shiteru
Sou gutto arukou
Crash crash yume ni
Miyouka
Smash smash uteru
Kyou kitto asu mo
Dash dash kimeni
Ikouka
Mizu kara sameta atarashii kyoudai
Souzou suruto tanoshigena wave
Electric surfin' go go
Electric surfin' go go
Konna hi wa asa kara yamerarezu
Tsukihi kasanetemo yure ugoku
Let's go
Electric surfin' go go
Here's how I found out
a man called my house
he asked me what I knew
they found my letter
And I don't have to wonder
no I don't have to wonder
so I don't have to wonder
did it reach you? Did it reach you?
Good morning Fire Island
I'm not sure who to ask
they said wait until tomorrow
they found my letter
And I don't have to wonder
so I don't have to wonder
no I don't have to wonder
did it reach you? Did it reach you?
Cinders in the garden
from the cars parked on the lawn
they're tracking up the carpet
they found my letter
and I don't have to wonder
no I don't have to wonder
so I don't have to wonder
did it reach you? Did it reach you?
You've got to start the car the ice has come
The 8th song is from a band called The Polysics from Japan. I would love to see these guys in concert. Its seems like it would be so much fun. I know that it was really hard to pick just one video from them because all of their videos are so good and I dont doubt that they will show up on this list in the future. This song is called "Electric Surfin' Go Go". Enjoy!
(Here are the lyrics if you want. I hope they are right, haha.)
Flash flash shiteru
Sou gutto arukou
Crash crash yume ni
Miyouka
Smash smash uteru
Kyou kitto asu mo
Dash dash kimeni
Ikouka
Mizu kara sameta atarashii kyoudai
Souzou suruto tanoshigena wave
Electric surfin' go go
Electric surfin' go go
Konna hi wa asa kara yamerarezu
Tsukihi kasanetemo yure ugoku
Let's go
Electric surfin' go go
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Flashback: SOTD 5 & 6
Song of the day 5 is from the band Matt and Kim who have gained a bit of attention lately with their most recent album. This video is one of their first songs. There really isnt much to say, just enjoy the video!
Forget your court date
Lock me away, the world waits
Cuffs cut deep to the bones
We're trying to sleep, we're trying to sleep
I have these hands, woahh-ohh-ohh
Can turn back time
Time can be a game and we're losing this one,
But still i'm sane
Yea yeah
Yea yeah
Yea yeah
You stole tapes and a flashlight
On a summer night from my car
I found something in a lightening storm
With heavy rain and thunder like mountains torn, yeah
When everything seems to wash away
I walked here with just two feet on the ground
Ground, ground, ground, ground, ground!
Yea yeah
Yea yeah
Yea yeah
Lock me up, officer
One mistake i made
Yea yeah, take me away
I say this to myself
Close the door on myself
Yea yeah, take me away
I found something in a lightening storm
With heavy rain and thunder like melted storm, yeah
When everything seems to wash away
I walk here with just two feet on the ground
Ground, no, no, no, no!
Yea yeah
Yea yeah
Yea yeah
The 6th song is from a band called Rogue Wave. I dont listen to this song for long periods of time, but when I hear it again, I cant stop playing it. Its such a beautiful song. Enjoy!
Heaven is a switchboard that you want to fight
she would even miss you if you taught her sight
power politician leaning to the right
baby's got a trust fund
that she'll want to go off like that
get off of my stack
leave a little window
get off of my stack
Now we wear same-colored yellow uniforms
sky is burning
but at least we're warm
go and run yourself a million miles
hoping that the colors run out
and you go off like that
get off of my stack
leave a little window
get off of my stack
You can never see yourself
ringing all around it
No one is on lake michigan
you labored on, lake michigan
Not another payoff
get off of my stack
leave a little window
get off of my stack
you know it won't do
get off of my stack
Forget your court date
Lock me away, the world waits
Cuffs cut deep to the bones
We're trying to sleep, we're trying to sleep
I have these hands, woahh-ohh-ohh
Can turn back time
Time can be a game and we're losing this one,
But still i'm sane
Yea yeah
Yea yeah
Yea yeah
You stole tapes and a flashlight
On a summer night from my car
I found something in a lightening storm
With heavy rain and thunder like mountains torn, yeah
When everything seems to wash away
I walked here with just two feet on the ground
Ground, ground, ground, ground, ground!
Yea yeah
Yea yeah
Yea yeah
Lock me up, officer
One mistake i made
Yea yeah, take me away
I say this to myself
Close the door on myself
Yea yeah, take me away
I found something in a lightening storm
With heavy rain and thunder like melted storm, yeah
When everything seems to wash away
I walk here with just two feet on the ground
Ground, no, no, no, no!
Yea yeah
Yea yeah
Yea yeah
The 6th song is from a band called Rogue Wave. I dont listen to this song for long periods of time, but when I hear it again, I cant stop playing it. Its such a beautiful song. Enjoy!
Heaven is a switchboard that you want to fight
she would even miss you if you taught her sight
power politician leaning to the right
baby's got a trust fund
that she'll want to go off like that
get off of my stack
leave a little window
get off of my stack
Now we wear same-colored yellow uniforms
sky is burning
but at least we're warm
go and run yourself a million miles
hoping that the colors run out
and you go off like that
get off of my stack
leave a little window
get off of my stack
You can never see yourself
ringing all around it
No one is on lake michigan
you labored on, lake michigan
Not another payoff
get off of my stack
leave a little window
get off of my stack
you know it won't do
get off of my stack
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Flashback: SOTD 3 & 4
We are finally moving away from Modest Mouse. Sad, I know. But there are great artists to come!
Song 3 is by the band, Mates of States, and the song is called "Fraud of the 80s". I love Mates of States for their simple drum and keyboard mix and how they make it sound so complex. So many wonderul layers in all of their songs. They later become the 10th song artists, but you will have to wait for that. Meanwhile, enjoy!
Don't put your hand in the pockets that feed you
You might not get it out
Remember the weight of the yellowish night
No cat is for this dull world
I spent a long time trying to see through
People trying to call me out
Remember the weight of the glorious night
That's just so we drink it in
See the glow up above
See it glow telling us to reign the streets of London
Like the lords of other towns
The glistening of make-up helps to construct a better clown
And you will surely find this news pleasing to your ears
See the glow up above
See it glow telling us it rained the streets of London
Like it pours on other towns
But the glistening of make-up helps to construct a better clown
And you will surely find this news pleasing to your ears
You can surely try to be more alive
The 4th song is by a man that goes by the name Gotye. This was the first song I put on where I was just as much in love with the video as the song. They are both so whimsical and bizarre that you wont be able to forget them that easily. Please enjoy!
Pick apart
The pieces of your heart
And let me peer inside
Let me in
Where only your thoughts have been
Let me occupy your mind
As you do mine
Your heart's a mess
You won't admit to it
It makes no sense
But I'm desperate to connect
And you, you can't live like this
You have lost
(Too much love)
To fear, doubt and distrust
(It's not enough)
You just threw away the key
To your heart
You don't get burned
('Cause nothing gets through)
It makes it easier
(Easier on you)
But that much more difficult for me
To make you see.
Love ain't fair
So there you are
My love
Your heart's a mess
You won't admit to it
It makes no sense
But I'm desperate to connect
And you, you can't live like this
Your heart's a mess
You won't admit to it
It makes no sense
But I'm desperate to connect
And you, you cant live like this
Love ain't safe
You won't get hurt if you stay chaste
So you can wait
But I don't wanna waste my love
Song 3 is by the band, Mates of States, and the song is called "Fraud of the 80s". I love Mates of States for their simple drum and keyboard mix and how they make it sound so complex. So many wonderul layers in all of their songs. They later become the 10th song artists, but you will have to wait for that. Meanwhile, enjoy!
Don't put your hand in the pockets that feed you
You might not get it out
Remember the weight of the yellowish night
No cat is for this dull world
I spent a long time trying to see through
People trying to call me out
Remember the weight of the glorious night
That's just so we drink it in
See the glow up above
See it glow telling us to reign the streets of London
Like the lords of other towns
The glistening of make-up helps to construct a better clown
And you will surely find this news pleasing to your ears
See the glow up above
See it glow telling us it rained the streets of London
Like it pours on other towns
But the glistening of make-up helps to construct a better clown
And you will surely find this news pleasing to your ears
You can surely try to be more alive
The 4th song is by a man that goes by the name Gotye. This was the first song I put on where I was just as much in love with the video as the song. They are both so whimsical and bizarre that you wont be able to forget them that easily. Please enjoy!
Pick apart
The pieces of your heart
And let me peer inside
Let me in
Where only your thoughts have been
Let me occupy your mind
As you do mine
Your heart's a mess
You won't admit to it
It makes no sense
But I'm desperate to connect
And you, you can't live like this
You have lost
(Too much love)
To fear, doubt and distrust
(It's not enough)
You just threw away the key
To your heart
You don't get burned
('Cause nothing gets through)
It makes it easier
(Easier on you)
But that much more difficult for me
To make you see.
Love ain't fair
So there you are
My love
Your heart's a mess
You won't admit to it
It makes no sense
But I'm desperate to connect
And you, you can't live like this
Your heart's a mess
You won't admit to it
It makes no sense
But I'm desperate to connect
And you, you cant live like this
Love ain't safe
You won't get hurt if you stay chaste
So you can wait
But I don't wanna waste my love
Friday, April 1, 2011
Flashback: SOTD 1 & 2
I noticed that I didnt have the first 26 SOTD's posted because I started all this on myspace (yes, that old) and just put a lit when I started this blog. I realize that the point of this blog if for you, the people, to see and listen to these songs I put up. So, everyday, I will post the first 26 songs in groups of 2, along with the regular postings. To help keep the confusion down, I will post all the old ones with "Flashback". Ok? Ok.
Here are the first 2 song of the days by my favorite band ever, Modest Mouse. I just randomly posted the first one "Dashboard" because it was new at the time and I wanted to share it with everyone. A few days later, I was driving my friend, James, somewhere and he said that he liked the song and that I should post more. So, its all because of him this got started. Thanks, James. I hope you are still a follower. Haha. The second song is "Float On" which is my favorite song of all time. Its all I listened to for years. My sister got annoyed of it being on every mix CD I made. Without further ado, Modest Mouse's "Dashboard" and "Float On". Enjoy!
Well, it would've been, could've been worse than you would ever know.
Oh, the dashboard melted, but we still have the radio.
Oh, it should've been, could've been worse than you would ever know.
Well, you told me about nowhere well it sounds like someplace I'd like to go.
Oh, it could've been, should've been worse than you would ever know.
Well, the windshield was broken but I love the fresh air you know.
(The dashboard melted but we still have the radio)
Oh, it would've been, could've been worse than you would ever know, oh!
(The dashboard melted but we still have the radio)
Oh, we talked about nothing which was more than I wanted you to know-oh-oh-oh-oh.
Now here we go!
Oh! It would've been, could've been worse than it had even gone
Well, the car was on blocks, but I was already where I want.
(It was impossible, we ran it good, we ran it good)
Why should we ever even ever really even get to know?
(It was impossible, we ran it good, we ran it good)
Oh if the world don't like us it'll shake us just like we were a co-oh-oh-oh-old.
Now here we go!
Well we scheme and we scheme but we always blow it
We've yet to crash, but we still might as well tow it
Standing at a light switch to each east and west horizon,
Every dawn you're surprising,
and in the evening one's consoling
Saying "See it wasn't quite as bad as"
Well, it would've been, could've been worse than you would ever know.
I was patiently erasing and recording the wrong episodes
After you had proved my point wrong,
It wasn't like I'd let it go, oh-oh-oh. Oh-oh-oh.
I just wanted to catch the last laugh of this show.
Yeah, it would've been, could've been worse than you would ever know.
Oh, the dashboard melted, but we still have the radio.
(The dashboard melted, but we ran it good, we ran it good)
Hard-wired to conceive, so much we'd have to stow it
Even needs have needs, tiny giants made of tinier giants.
Don't wear eyelids so I don't miss the last laugh of this show.
(The dashboard melted but we still have the radio)
Oh, we could've been, should've been worse than you would ever know.
(The dashboard melted but we still have the radio)
Well, you told me about nowhere well it sounds like someplace I'd like to go-oh-oh-oh-oh.
Now here we go!
Well we scheme and we scheme but we always blow it
We've yet to crash, but we still might as well tow it
Standing at a light switch to each east and west horizon,
Every dawn you're surprising,
and in the evening one's consoling
Saying "See it wasn't quite as bad as"
Oh it would've been, could've been worse than you would ever know.
I backed my car into a cop car the other day.
Well he just drove off, sometimes life's OK.
I ran my mouth off a bit too much, oh what did I say?
Well you just laughed it off, it was all OK.
And we'll all float on OK. And we'll all float on OK.
And we'll all float on OK. And we'll all float on anyway.
Well, a fake Jamaican took every last dime with that scam.
It was worth it just to learn some sleight of hand.
Bad news comes, don't you worry even when it lands.
Good news will work its way to all them plans.
We both got fired on exactly the same day.
Well we'll float on, good news is on the way.
And we'll all float on OK. And we'll all float on OK.
And we'll all float on OK. And we'll all float on.
Alright already, we'll all float on.
No don't you worry. We'll all float on.
Alright, already. We'll all float on.
Alright, don't worry. We'll all float on.
And we'll all float on.
Alright already, we'll all float on.
Alright, don't worry even if things end up a bit too heavy.
We'll all float on.
Alright already, we'll all float on.
Alright already, we'll all float on OK.
Don't worry, we'll all float on.
Even if things get heavy, we'll all float on.
Alright already, we'll all float on alright.
Don't you worry, we'll all float on.
We'll all float on.
Here are the first 2 song of the days by my favorite band ever, Modest Mouse. I just randomly posted the first one "Dashboard" because it was new at the time and I wanted to share it with everyone. A few days later, I was driving my friend, James, somewhere and he said that he liked the song and that I should post more. So, its all because of him this got started. Thanks, James. I hope you are still a follower. Haha. The second song is "Float On" which is my favorite song of all time. Its all I listened to for years. My sister got annoyed of it being on every mix CD I made. Without further ado, Modest Mouse's "Dashboard" and "Float On". Enjoy!
Well, it would've been, could've been worse than you would ever know.
Oh, the dashboard melted, but we still have the radio.
Oh, it should've been, could've been worse than you would ever know.
Well, you told me about nowhere well it sounds like someplace I'd like to go.
Oh, it could've been, should've been worse than you would ever know.
Well, the windshield was broken but I love the fresh air you know.
(The dashboard melted but we still have the radio)
Oh, it would've been, could've been worse than you would ever know, oh!
(The dashboard melted but we still have the radio)
Oh, we talked about nothing which was more than I wanted you to know-oh-oh-oh-oh.
Now here we go!
Oh! It would've been, could've been worse than it had even gone
Well, the car was on blocks, but I was already where I want.
(It was impossible, we ran it good, we ran it good)
Why should we ever even ever really even get to know?
(It was impossible, we ran it good, we ran it good)
Oh if the world don't like us it'll shake us just like we were a co-oh-oh-oh-old.
Now here we go!
Well we scheme and we scheme but we always blow it
We've yet to crash, but we still might as well tow it
Standing at a light switch to each east and west horizon,
Every dawn you're surprising,
and in the evening one's consoling
Saying "See it wasn't quite as bad as"
Well, it would've been, could've been worse than you would ever know.
I was patiently erasing and recording the wrong episodes
After you had proved my point wrong,
It wasn't like I'd let it go, oh-oh-oh. Oh-oh-oh.
I just wanted to catch the last laugh of this show.
Yeah, it would've been, could've been worse than you would ever know.
Oh, the dashboard melted, but we still have the radio.
(The dashboard melted, but we ran it good, we ran it good)
Hard-wired to conceive, so much we'd have to stow it
Even needs have needs, tiny giants made of tinier giants.
Don't wear eyelids so I don't miss the last laugh of this show.
(The dashboard melted but we still have the radio)
Oh, we could've been, should've been worse than you would ever know.
(The dashboard melted but we still have the radio)
Well, you told me about nowhere well it sounds like someplace I'd like to go-oh-oh-oh-oh.
Now here we go!
Well we scheme and we scheme but we always blow it
We've yet to crash, but we still might as well tow it
Standing at a light switch to each east and west horizon,
Every dawn you're surprising,
and in the evening one's consoling
Saying "See it wasn't quite as bad as"
Oh it would've been, could've been worse than you would ever know.
I backed my car into a cop car the other day.
Well he just drove off, sometimes life's OK.
I ran my mouth off a bit too much, oh what did I say?
Well you just laughed it off, it was all OK.
And we'll all float on OK. And we'll all float on OK.
And we'll all float on OK. And we'll all float on anyway.
Well, a fake Jamaican took every last dime with that scam.
It was worth it just to learn some sleight of hand.
Bad news comes, don't you worry even when it lands.
Good news will work its way to all them plans.
We both got fired on exactly the same day.
Well we'll float on, good news is on the way.
And we'll all float on OK. And we'll all float on OK.
And we'll all float on OK. And we'll all float on.
Alright already, we'll all float on.
No don't you worry. We'll all float on.
Alright, already. We'll all float on.
Alright, don't worry. We'll all float on.
And we'll all float on.
Alright already, we'll all float on.
Alright, don't worry even if things end up a bit too heavy.
We'll all float on.
Alright already, we'll all float on.
Alright already, we'll all float on OK.
Don't worry, we'll all float on.
Even if things get heavy, we'll all float on.
Alright already, we'll all float on alright.
Don't you worry, we'll all float on.
We'll all float on.
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Song of the Day 56!!!
Oh Lord, am I a sucker for a good drum beat and harmonies. This song puts them together beautifully. The song is called "Two Weeks" by the band Grizzly Bear. Another plus, the video is bizarre as crap. I was whistling this song all day and knew that it should be my SOTD. So, I will shut up and let you enjoy!
Save up all the days
A routine malaise
Just like yesterday
I told you I would stay
Would you always
Maybe sometimes
Make it easy
Take your time
Think of all the ways
Momentary phase
Just like yesterday
I told you I would stay
Every time you try
Quarter half the mile
Just like yesterday
I told you I would stay
Would you always
Maybe sometimes
Make it easy
Take your time
Save up all the days
A routine malaise
Just like yesterday
I told you I would stay
Would you always
Maybe sometimes
Make it easy
Take your time
Think of all the ways
Momentary phase
Just like yesterday
I told you I would stay
Every time you try
Quarter half the mile
Just like yesterday
I told you I would stay
Would you always
Maybe sometimes
Make it easy
Take your time
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Song of the Day 55!!!
I have a good one for you this edition. Its called "Spinning Wheel" by Blood Sweat and Tears. Oh my god, do I love this band. Or should I say the David Clayton-Thomas era. They were smart for ditching the first guy, but they were stupid for thinking anyone could replace him. His voice makes me thank whatever higher power there is that this was recorded for future generations to hear what a great singer sounds like. Plus, the brass section is kick ass! Just hear for yourself. oh, and Michael informed me recently that the song is about a Carousel (among other things popular in the late 60's). Who makes songs about that? Awesome people, that's who. Enjoy!
What goes up must come down
Spinning wheel got to go round
Talking about your troubles it's a crying sin
Catch a painted pony
Let the spinning wheel spin
You got no money and you got no home
Spinning wheel, spinning all alone
I hear you talking about your troubles and you never, never learn
Catch a painted pony
Let the spinning wheel turn
Did you find a directing sign
on the straight and narrow highway?
Would you mind a reflecting sign?
Just let it shine within your mind
And show you the colors that are real
Someone is waiting just for you
Spinning wheel is spinning true
Drop all your troubles by the river side
Catch a painted pony
On the spinning wheel ride
Someone is waiting just for you
Spinning wheel is spinning true
Drop all your troubles by the river side
Catch a painted pony
Let the spinning wheel fly
What goes up must come down
Spinning wheel got to go round
Talking about your troubles it's a crying sin
Catch a painted pony
Let the spinning wheel spin
You got no money and you got no home
Spinning wheel, spinning all alone
I hear you talking about your troubles and you never, never learn
Catch a painted pony
Let the spinning wheel turn
Did you find a directing sign
on the straight and narrow highway?
Would you mind a reflecting sign?
Just let it shine within your mind
And show you the colors that are real
Someone is waiting just for you
Spinning wheel is spinning true
Drop all your troubles by the river side
Catch a painted pony
On the spinning wheel ride
Someone is waiting just for you
Spinning wheel is spinning true
Drop all your troubles by the river side
Catch a painted pony
Let the spinning wheel fly
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Song of the Day 54!!!
So, I have had this one sitting on my "Probable" list for a while now and I think its time to break it out. I heard of the New Pornographers quite a few years ago, but didnt really listen to them until about 4 years ago. The video today is a recent video, but this song and video are freaking awesome. I like the fake trailer with Paul Rudd and Bill Hader. The song is "Moves" and lets see if you can recognize any actors/comedians/musicians that are portraying the band and the random cameos. I'll give you two... the 32nd SOTD artist, Ted Leo, is dressed in drag and the drummer for the 52nd SOTD band Superchunk has the lead role in a nice ginger wig. Gotta love that! Enjoy!
I believe
You've had something that's mine
All this time
Slow to singalong crawl
Fork it over
I live among
The alarms, where I trip
Where they sing
Slow to singalong crawl
They come over
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Up the hill
Goes the time, rides the beat
Of my step
Slow to singalong crawl
Undiscovered
And all the years
At quarter speed, haloed and
Trembling clean
Slow to singalong crawl
Turning over
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Slow down, ladies
Slow down now
These things get louder
These things get louder
The live alarms
And your true villain love
Are kept at bay
Slow to singalong crawl
Like you wrote it
Will the beams
Be broke and crossed, motion sense
It's our heat
Slow to singalong crawl
It's not over
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Slow down, ladies
Slow down now
These things get louder
These things get louder
Slow to singalong crawl
Slow to singalong crawl
You will find moves
I believe
You've had something that's mine
All this time
Slow to singalong crawl
Fork it over
I live among
The alarms, where I trip
Where they sing
Slow to singalong crawl
They come over
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Up the hill
Goes the time, rides the beat
Of my step
Slow to singalong crawl
Undiscovered
And all the years
At quarter speed, haloed and
Trembling clean
Slow to singalong crawl
Turning over
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Slow down, ladies
Slow down now
These things get louder
These things get louder
The live alarms
And your true villain love
Are kept at bay
Slow to singalong crawl
Like you wrote it
Will the beams
Be broke and crossed, motion sense
It's our heat
Slow to singalong crawl
It's not over
Oh oh oh oh oh oh
Slow down, ladies
Slow down now
These things get louder
These things get louder
Slow to singalong crawl
Slow to singalong crawl
You will find moves
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Song of the Day 53!!!
This band I very recently heard about and I am in love with them. They are called Bombay Bicycle Club and the song that introduced me is number 53. Its called "Always Like This". I have listened to this on my Zune the last couple of nights and its a very soothing and dreamy, yet complicated song. I enjoy the video as well. Very different. They all seem so young too! Just watch! Enjoy!
Oh she can wait,
For what I can give
She knows what I am but
She won’t believe me
Is it all ok?
Will I come off the lightest?
I can’t believe it
It’s always like this
Kept it at bay
Yes you kept your words
There on your mouth
But it’s not what I heard
If I follow the light
That I deem the brightest
I won’t believe it
It’s always like this
I’m not whole
I’m not whole
You waste it all
[Repeat]
I’m not whole
Oh you can wait
For what I can give
You know what I am
So you know how I live
Try to look proud
But you’re not in the slightest
Its happening now
And it’s always been like this
I’m not whole
I’m not whole
You waste it all
[Repeat]
I’m not whole
Oh she can wait,
For what I can give
She knows what I am but
She won’t believe me
Is it all ok?
Will I come off the lightest?
I can’t believe it
It’s always like this
Kept it at bay
Yes you kept your words
There on your mouth
But it’s not what I heard
If I follow the light
That I deem the brightest
I won’t believe it
It’s always like this
I’m not whole
I’m not whole
You waste it all
[Repeat]
I’m not whole
Oh you can wait
For what I can give
You know what I am
So you know how I live
Try to look proud
But you’re not in the slightest
Its happening now
And it’s always been like this
I’m not whole
I’m not whole
You waste it all
[Repeat]
I’m not whole
Monday, February 14, 2011
Song of the Day 52!!!
Happy Valentines Day! Just wanted to get that out. Nothing Valentines-y about this video. This editions band is Superchunk, a band I have been listening got for quite a while now. So much so, I can name the band as soon as one of their songs start on my Zune. They are a great band that has earned their place. The song I chose is one of their latest songs "Digging for Something". Its so damn catchy! Enjoy!
Update: Congrats to Laura Ballance and Mac McCaughan's Merge Records from having one of their artists get Album of the Year at the Grammys.
ANOTHER UPDATE: This video is watchable in YouTube. I have no idea what this whole "not available in your country" thing is. Sorry for the inconvenience.
I hear there's a classic mess out on Old 86,
a ride out there could be the thing to get us fixed
I left a shadow there last month stuck in the ground
could still be around
and we laughed when the paddle boat sank
we were dancing on the propane tank
everybody in the half-light out on the lawn
they were kicking up dust 'til they were gone
oh oh oh, they were digging for something
who's the shadow now? the party moved inside
I don't know how to dance this slow but I can try
one funny thing, I claimed to know the host
yeah but I lied
let's go you early riser
and we laughed when the paddle boat sank
we were dancing on the propane tank
everybody in the half-light down at the pond
they were sinking in mud 'til they were gone
oh oh oh, they were digging for something
it's just getting dark and you're waking up
waking up, waking up
it's just getting dark and you're waking up
waking up, waking up
oh oh oh, they were digging for something
Update: Congrats to Laura Ballance and Mac McCaughan's Merge Records from having one of their artists get Album of the Year at the Grammys.
ANOTHER UPDATE: This video is watchable in YouTube. I have no idea what this whole "not available in your country" thing is. Sorry for the inconvenience.
I hear there's a classic mess out on Old 86,
a ride out there could be the thing to get us fixed
I left a shadow there last month stuck in the ground
could still be around
and we laughed when the paddle boat sank
we were dancing on the propane tank
everybody in the half-light out on the lawn
they were kicking up dust 'til they were gone
oh oh oh, they were digging for something
who's the shadow now? the party moved inside
I don't know how to dance this slow but I can try
one funny thing, I claimed to know the host
yeah but I lied
let's go you early riser
and we laughed when the paddle boat sank
we were dancing on the propane tank
everybody in the half-light down at the pond
they were sinking in mud 'til they were gone
oh oh oh, they were digging for something
it's just getting dark and you're waking up
waking up, waking up
it's just getting dark and you're waking up
waking up, waking up
oh oh oh, they were digging for something
Friday, February 11, 2011
Song of the Day 51!!!
You may or may not have heard of Elliott Smith, but I suggest you find him out. I'm not going to be all hipster and say that I liked him before he got all famous, or even before his death. He has a wonderful sound coupled with wonderful lyrics making. My favorite song by him "waltz#2" did not have a video, but this one "Baby Britain" is fantastic as well. Close to having to choose your favorite child. Anywho, enjoy!
Baby Britain feels the best
Floating over a sea of vodka
Separated from the rest
Fights problems with bigger problems
Sees the ocean fall and rise
Counts the waves that somehow didn't hit her
Water pourning from her eyes
Alcohol again, very bitter
For someone half as smart, you'd be a work of art
You put yourself apart
And I can't help until you start
We knocked another couple back
The dead soldiers lined up on the table
Still prepared for an attack
They didn't know they'd been disabled
Felt a wave, a rush of blood,
You won't be happy 'til the bottle's broken
You're out swimming in the flood
You kept back, you kept unspoken
For someone half as smart, you'd be a work of art
You put yourself apart
And I can't help you until you start
You've got a look in your eye when you're saying goodbye
Like you want to say hi
The light was on but it was dim
Revolver's been turned over
And now it's ready once again
The radio is playing Crimson and Clover
London Bridge is safe and sound
No matter what you keep repeating
Nothing's gonna drag me down
To a death that's not worth cheating
For someone half as smart, you'd be a work of art
You put yourself apart
And I can't help until you start
For someone half as smart, you'd be a work of art
You put yourself apart
Baby Britain feels the best
Floating over a sea of vodka
Separated from the rest
Fights problems with bigger problems
Sees the ocean fall and rise
Counts the waves that somehow didn't hit her
Water pourning from her eyes
Alcohol again, very bitter
For someone half as smart, you'd be a work of art
You put yourself apart
And I can't help until you start
We knocked another couple back
The dead soldiers lined up on the table
Still prepared for an attack
They didn't know they'd been disabled
Felt a wave, a rush of blood,
You won't be happy 'til the bottle's broken
You're out swimming in the flood
You kept back, you kept unspoken
For someone half as smart, you'd be a work of art
You put yourself apart
And I can't help you until you start
You've got a look in your eye when you're saying goodbye
Like you want to say hi
The light was on but it was dim
Revolver's been turned over
And now it's ready once again
The radio is playing Crimson and Clover
London Bridge is safe and sound
No matter what you keep repeating
Nothing's gonna drag me down
To a death that's not worth cheating
For someone half as smart, you'd be a work of art
You put yourself apart
And I can't help until you start
For someone half as smart, you'd be a work of art
You put yourself apart
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Song of the Day 50!!! (!!)
Wow. 50. That's not a lot considering how long I have been at this. I am hoping to change that and update this as much as possible. Anywho, I was looking through the list of past Songs of the Day to think of a song from an artist that hasn't been showcased but also is one of my favorites. I looked down the list and realized one of my top 5 favorite bands wasn't there....MOTION CITY SOUNDTRACK! I absolutely love this band and have for years. I have all their albums, 4 shirts, tour DVD, and the $90 special edition of their latest album. How in the HELL aren't they on here? I honestly have no idea, but there is no time like the special 50th edition to introduce them to the list. The video I have chosen is off of their latest album. The song is called "Disappear". I chose a newer video over their older ones because I frankly couldn't decide which one I liked more. I will definitely put them on the list in the future though. In the mean time, ENJOY!
To the deep end, to the heart line
Hold it straight together, man
Hold it straight together, if you can
Little fevers wrapped in dedication
All strung out on novelty
Collapse yourself and try to comprehend
An angry island, a bitter bee sting
Severing each artery
To free the self and fix the in-betweens
It's isolation, mark the earth around you
Guess who's on the waiting list?
I'll let you in on something secret
I can disappear
Any time I want to, time I feel you
Shovel through my skin
I am with you til the end
First you breathe out, then you have to breathe in
Lash yourself repeatedly
Until it sticks, until it sticks
Under the eyelids, carry on cadaver
Festering interiors
All hollow breach and vapor silhouette
Need medication, more medication
Coursing through your interstates
All mad and great, confused and counterfeit
Kamikaze, sear the blood inside me
Guess who's got it figured out?
I'll let you in on something secret
I can disappear
Anytime I want to, time I feel you
Shovel through my skin
I am with you til the end
And I can decompose
When it suits me, I accelerate it
Wicked on all fours,
I surrender to the storm
You'll never know how it feels
You'll never know how it feels
Can you feel it?
Can you feel it?
I can disappear
Anytime I want to, time I feel you
Shovel through my skin
I am with you til the end
And I can decompose
When it suits me, I accelerate it
Wicked on all fours,
I surrender to the storm
And I can disappear
Anytime I want to, time I feel you
Shovel through my skin
I am with you til the end
I am with you til the end
To the deep end, to the heart line
Hold it straight together, man
Hold it straight together, if you can
Little fevers wrapped in dedication
All strung out on novelty
Collapse yourself and try to comprehend
An angry island, a bitter bee sting
Severing each artery
To free the self and fix the in-betweens
It's isolation, mark the earth around you
Guess who's on the waiting list?
I'll let you in on something secret
I can disappear
Any time I want to, time I feel you
Shovel through my skin
I am with you til the end
First you breathe out, then you have to breathe in
Lash yourself repeatedly
Until it sticks, until it sticks
Under the eyelids, carry on cadaver
Festering interiors
All hollow breach and vapor silhouette
Need medication, more medication
Coursing through your interstates
All mad and great, confused and counterfeit
Kamikaze, sear the blood inside me
Guess who's got it figured out?
I'll let you in on something secret
I can disappear
Anytime I want to, time I feel you
Shovel through my skin
I am with you til the end
And I can decompose
When it suits me, I accelerate it
Wicked on all fours,
I surrender to the storm
You'll never know how it feels
You'll never know how it feels
Can you feel it?
Can you feel it?
I can disappear
Anytime I want to, time I feel you
Shovel through my skin
I am with you til the end
And I can decompose
When it suits me, I accelerate it
Wicked on all fours,
I surrender to the storm
And I can disappear
Anytime I want to, time I feel you
Shovel through my skin
I am with you til the end
I am with you til the end
Song of the Day 49!!!
I know I promised to update once to twice a week, but I didnt have internet the last 2 weeks. But I am hoping to post another entry after this one if I can decide what video to use. But, in the meantime, here is #49, "Hardcore Days/Softcore Nights" by Aqueduct. Aqueduct has some of the best music out there. It always gets me pumped. Plus, they made a song based on Princess Bride (called "As You Wish"). How much more awesome could you get? Enjoy this video while I decide on the next one. Enjoy!
Don't ever ask me where I go
Last man who asked me had to go
Because if you start asking
Then I'll be hostile acting
Don't ever ask me where I go
Don't ever ask me where I'm from
In six states that's considered dumb
Because if you start asking
I'll pull this heat I'm packing
Don't ever ask me where I'm from
I've never been beaten, I won't stop competing
Don't ever ask me where I'm from
I get the red out when I take my lead out
Don't ever ask me where I'm from
In six states that's considered dumb
Don't ever ask me where I go
Just thought I ought to let you know
Because if you start asking
Then I'll be hostile acting
Don't ever ask me where I go
Last man who asked me had to go
Because if you start asking
Then I'll be hostile acting
Don't ever ask me where I go
Don't ever ask me where I'm from
In six states that's considered dumb
Because if you start asking
I'll pull this heat I'm packing
Don't ever ask me where I'm from
I've never been beaten, I won't stop competing
Don't ever ask me where I'm from
I get the red out when I take my lead out
Don't ever ask me where I'm from
In six states that's considered dumb
Don't ever ask me where I go
Just thought I ought to let you know
Because if you start asking
Then I'll be hostile acting
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