Sara Bareilles

My poor husband... I've had Sara Bareilles on repeat for I don't know how long. I don't know that I have put up an SB post, so here is my tribute to this fantastic lady! Love Song

 Bottle It Up
 

 Gravity -- This song holds a special place. There was a guy I loved. For years. I put up with a lot, and quite frankly so did he. We ended our relationship, then our friendship. Several times. And yet something... Something always put us back together. For 8 years we did this dance. We would part ways, and reunite. Until one day, I realized I loved another man. I married that man. And now I have reached the other side of someday. There are moments every now and again when I am reminded of him, and I find myself wondering if my old friend is as happy as I am. I don't ask. I don't look him up to see. I simply pray. I pray for him, his health, happiness, and that he finds a home for his heart. I will always wish him the best.

 King Of Anything

 Gonna Get Over You -- My goodness, it is such a wonder finally being on the other side of someday!

Somewhere Over The Rainbow

I think we are all familiar with Over The Rainbow. --Thank you Wizard of Oz-- However, ever since I was a child, I have loved this song. I credit it to the fact that I used to climb the trees in my backyard and pretend I could fly. I used to dream of flying all the time. It helps that I have had quite the imagination for as long as I can remember... when you live inside of your head most of your life, you sort of have to. There was an episode of a show I used to watch where they went inside of my favorite characters head, and she say's, "Yeah, it's sort of Mary Poppins-esk, isn't it..." It made me laugh because that is what I have always said about the inside of my head. I don't think within the box. I don't like to. It seems rather stuffy, and boring to me. I don't think in linear lines either. It is my belief there is always more than one solution to everything, and sometimes you have to be creative when handling a crisis. Throw a little splash of color, so to speak. These days, it seems, everyone thinks, feels, does everything in black and white. BLAH! Give me some color, PLEASE!!! Well, as much as I love rain, and the feel of the clouds, and the deepening of color that all the water and shadows give -- I love the splash of color a rainbow paints across the sky -- as a child I used to pretend I could jump from my tree branch to the other side of the rainbow. And much as Dorothy found out, the other side was something magical, and fun, and colored. However, all I ever got was a scratch and a bruise or two from jumping out of the trees. Not to mention, there is no place like ones bed with a good book and a warm cup of Starbucks on a cold day. [Thank you Starbucks for going corporate and putting your product in powder form so I can buy it and enjoy it at home when I can't make it to your cafe]

 

Billy Ray Cyrus Fix Anyone?

Why yes, thank you! I think I will! Somebody Said A Prayer Give My Heart To You Did I mention he did a cover of one of my favorite songs? Over The Rainbow and of course... Have to have an old one... Know The Words By Heart

LP1

Okay, so I know I am late in broadcasting this... but Joss Stone has her newest album out. It is titled LP1. It was her first album produced by her own record label! Brilliant, as per J.S. usual!!! Tracks: Newborn Karma Don't Start Lying To Me Now Last One To Know Drive All Night Cry Myself To Sleep Somehow Landlord Boat Yard Take Good Care Picnic For Two Cutting The Breeze My personal favorites... Karma Don't Start Lying To Me Now Cry Myself To Sleep Somehow

Birdy

My newest artist obsession. 15 year old, United Kingdom native...

Without A Word (Demo) - Birdy


Help The People (Live) - Birdy


The A-Team (Ed Sheeran Cover) - Birdy


Shelter - Birdy



I find shelter in this way
Under cover, hide away
Can you hear when I say
I have never felt this way
Maybe I had said something that was wrong
Can I make it better with the lights turned on
Maybe I had said something that was wrong
Can I make it better with the lights turned on
Could it be, was I there
It felt so crystal in the air
I still want to drown whenever you leave
Please teach me gently how to breathe
And I'll cross oceans like never before
So you can feel the way I feel it too
And I'll send images back at you
So you can see the way I feel it too
Maybe I had said something that was wrong
Can I make it better with the lights turned on
Maybe I had said something that was wrong
Can I make it better with the lights turned on


Skinny Love - Birdy



Come on skinny love just last the year
Pour a little salt we were never here
My my my – my my my – my my my my
Staring at the sink of blood and crushed veneer



I tell my love to wreck it all
Cut out all the ropes and let me fall
My my my – my my my – my my my my
Right in the moment this order's tall


I told you to be patient I told you to be fine
I told you to be balanced I told you to be kind
And In the morning I'll be with you
But it will be a different kind
I'll be holding all the tickets
And you'll be owning all the fines


Come on skinny love what happened here
Suckle on the hope in lite brassiere
My my my – my my my – my my my
Sullen load is full so slow on the split


I told you to be patient I told you to be fine
I told you to be balanced I told you to be kind
Now all your love is wasted then who the hell was I?
Cause now I'm breaking at the britches
And at the end of all your lines


Who will love you? who will fight?
And who will fall, far behind?


Come on skinny love ........
My my my – my my my – my my my

Echo - Jason Walker

This song reminds me of my younger brother. It breaks my heart to see him so unhappy, but he won't let anyone in. So, I'll wish, and pray that someday he finds someone he can confide his secrets in. That maybe one day, he will understand the power and the majesty of the atonement, and finally forgive himself for the things in his past and accept the love his family has for him.



Hello, hello
anybody out there?
'cause I don't hear a sound
alone, alone
I don't really know where the world is but I miss it now

I'm out on the edge and I'm screaming my name
like a fool at the top of my lungs
sometimes when I close my eyes I pretend I'm alright
but it's never enough
cause my echo, echo
is the only voice coming back
my shadow, shadow
is the only friend that I have

listen, listen
I would take a whisper if
that's all you have to give
but it isn't, isn't
you could come and save me
try to chase it crazy right out of my head

I'm out on the edge and I'm screaming my name
like a fool at the top of my lungs
sometimes when I close my eyes I pretend I'm alright
but it's never enough
cause my echo, echo
is the only voice coming back
my shadow, shadow
is the only friend that I have

I don't wanna be down and
I just wanna feel alive and
get to see your face again 
but 'til then
Just my echo, my shadow
youre my only friend

I'm out on the edge and I'm screaming my name
like a fool at the top of my lungs
sometimes when I close my eyes I pretend I'm alright
but it's never enough
cause my echo, echo
oh my shadow, shadow

Hello, hello
anybody out there? 

I Won't Give Up - Jason Mraz

I have been obsessed with this song for the last 3.5 weeks of my life. I finally sat down and figured out the lyrics. This single hasn't been released yet, so we'll all just have to wait for it!

Jason Mraz - I Won't Give Up



When I look into your eyes.
It's like watching the night sky,
Or a beautiful sunrise.
So much they hold.

And just like them old stars,
I see that you've come so far.
To be right where you are,
How old is your soul?

I won't give up on us,
Even if the skies get rough.
I'm giving you all my love.
I'm still looking up.

And when you're needing your space,
To do some navigating,
I'll be here patiently waiting
To see what you find.

Cause even the stars they burn,
Some even fall to the earth.
We got a lot to learn
God knows we're worth it!
No I won't give up!

I don't wanna be someone who walks away so easily,
I'm here to stay and make the difference that I can make.
Our differences they do a lot to teach us how to use the tools and skills that God gave,
We got a lot at stake.

And in the end you're still my friend,
At least we did intend for us to work,
We didn't break we didn't burn,
We had to learn how to bend without the world caving in.
I had to learn what I got, and what I'm not and who I am.

I won't give up on us,
Even the skies get rough,
I'm giving you all my love.
I'm still looking up.

So easy is our life,
What's mine is yours and yours mine.
Hardly do we ever fight,
We'd rather be kind!

I won't give up on us.
Even if they skies get dark.
I'm healing this broken heart.
And I know I'm worth it!

I won't give up on us,
God knows I am tough
I am loved
We got a lot to learn
God knows we're worth it

No I won't give up on us,
God knows I'm tough enough,
We got a lot to learn.
We are, and we are worth it.

No I won't give up.

No, I won't give up.

Rolling In The Deep - Covers

Normally, I am not a fan of song covers done by random artists. Especially when it is an original song, sung by an artist with a crazy unique voice. Best example of this: Adele. Adele's song Rolling In The Deep has skyrocketed off the charts. Covers are being done by everyone. Including bands that NEVER do covers. Perfect Example of this is Linkin Park at the Itunes festival in London. Now Linkin Park is notorious for not doing covers, and pride themselves on writing their own songs. But their cover of Adele is by far my favorite, and I really do have to give them credit. There are 2 other covers I honestly didn't mind. They are a military band, and the american idol top 3 winner. Original Music Video: Rolling In The Deep - Adele Rolling In The Deep - Linkin Park Rolling In The Deep - Military Cover Rolling In The Deep - Haley Reinhart I will say this, there is NOTHING like watching Adele live. I had the pleasure of standing front row, center stage for her concert here in Salt Lake City, Utah! Gallivan plaza isn't my favorite venue, but you know what, It is Adele. She would sound amazing no matter where she was singing!

Adele - Live

The first version of I Found A Boy by Adele


I am also a Once a Brandi song, ONLY a Brandi Carlile song, especially when it is one of my FAVORITE Brandi Carlile songs-- but when I heard Adele's cover of Hiding My Heart written by Tim Hanseroth (Guitarist/back up vocals for Brandi Carlile Band) I about had to pull over. I'm pretty sure the people driving around me though I had lost a gripe on reality, or there was a bee in my car because I went mad! She did it full justice!


Well hear it for yourself - This is Brandi singing it.

Glee Episode - Prom

Normally I am a once an Adele song, Only an Adele song kind of girl... but I love Jonathan G's [aka. Jesse] voice, especially when paired with Lea [aka Rachel] -- These two are excellent vocalists!

Rolling In The Deep - Adele Cover - Glee

I just really enjoy this song --

Jar of Hearts - Christina Perri cover - Glee

Dear Aaron... Love Jess

Natural Woman - Joss Stone, Aretha Franklin tribute.

Beth Hart - Monkeyback

I love Beth Hart! Especially on those days when you want to scream at the top of your lungs, but aren't exactly angry. Her voice is the right level of gravel to satisfy that angry/hurt/full of energy feeling, and the fast paced music is perfect to jump/dance/run around the house to!

Thank you Sunnie Lynn for introducing me to this woman way back in our TA days!

Someone Like You - Adele

This is from Adele's new album. I am in love... I especially love this video because you can see that this song really has an affect on her. That is truly means something. Love. Love. Love. When I first heard this song, I had just told an ex-boyfriend that I was getting married this July. I heard these words, and felt in her voice what was displayed across his face, and what I heard in his voice as he whispered congratulations... I will never forget that.


LYRICS:

I heard that you're settled down.
That you found a girl and you're married now.
I heard that your dreams came true.
Guess she gave you things I didn't give to you.

Old friend, why are you so shy?
It ain't like you to hold back or hide from the light

I hate to turn up out of the blue uninvited,
But I couldn't stay away, I couldn't fight it.
I'd hoped you'd see my face & that you'd be reminded,
That for me, it isn't over.

Nevermind, I'll find someone like you.
I wish nothing but the best for you too.
Don't forget me, I beg, I'll remember you said:
"Sometimes it lasts in love but sometimes it hurts instead"
Sometimes it lasts in love but sometimes it hurts instead.

You'd know how the time flies.
Only yesterday was the time of our lives.
We were born and raised in a summery haze.
Bound by the surprise of our glory days.

I hate to turn up out of the blue uninvited,
But I couldn't stay away, I couldn't fight it.
I'd hoped you'd see my face & that you'd be reminded,
That for me, it isn't over yet.

Nevermind, I'll find someone like you.
I wish nothing but the best for you too.
Don't forget me, I beg, I'll remember you said:
"Sometimes it lasts in love but sometimes it hurts instead".

Nothing compares, no worries or cares.
Regret's and mistakes they're memories made.
Who would have known how bittersweet this would taste?

Nevermind, I'll find someone like you.
I wish nothing but the best for you too.
Don't forget me, I beg, I'll remember you said:
"Sometimes it lasts in love but sometimes it hurts instead"

Nevermind, I'll find someone like you.
I wish nothing but the best for you too.
Don't forget me, I beg, I'll remember you said:
"Sometimes it lasts in love but sometimes it hurts instead"
Sometimes it lasts in love but sometimes it hurts instead.

Who Cares Baby, I think I Wanna Marry You

Bruno Mars

Glee Cast Version

Rhema Marvanne

Amazing Grace -



Note To God -

Rhythm of Love - Plain White T's

The Rose

The Rose - LeAnn Rimes with the Gay Men's Choir of Los Angeles



I am LDS, and I am a Christian, and I believe God loves all his children, without condition. I love my gay friends/family, and though I may differ in beliefs, and opinions, I refuse to judge someone because of the way they choose to live their life. It is not our place to judge, it is our requirement to love.

Bomshel

Fight Like A Girl - Bomshel



19 and Crazy - Bomshel

Steve Tyler, You Rock My World!

Aerosmith - Ragdoll

Current Obsession Song

Lift Up Your Face - Third Day

The Aaron Post...

Because I am me, and I put everything to music, and I really miss having Aaron around today for some reason... I've decided to finally update my music blog. :)

And though this post could go for days, I've summed it up to these 5 songs that will forever remind me of Aaron.

Breaking Benjamin is Aaron's favorite band, so that in and of itself will always put him with this band. But, it was with this song that I first heard him sing. I mean I heard his voice full on, my head was resting just beneath his chin, my cheek on his chest and I was just listening to him sing along with this song.
Give Me A Sign - Breaking Benjamin


I heard this song the day I sat and really questioned, Do I really love this man? This song came on while I was driving, and it was my answer. Also, it's Lifehouse. I mean come on, They are just amazing!
All in - Lifehouse


Aaron has always loved this song, but he now calls this his 'Theme Song." since I 'happened' to him. Have I mentioned I love this boy?
Invincible - Crossfade

I can't recall how many times Aaron and I have listened to this song in his truck. He loves to play it when we're together, and we've had an exceptionally amazing night/day/whatever.

Addicted - Saving Abel

And lastly "Our Song." This is the song we very first danced to in the back of his truck under a blanket of stars, and he asked me to be his girlfriend. It's funny, in that moment I wondered if this was going to be the start of something that would change my life forever. The answer is yes. Yes it was.
Bless the Broken Road - Rascal Flatts