I never used to be a crier. I mean I did cry. On occasion. Normally when I finally did, I’d cry for hours, because it was 8 months worth of bottled up tears. That’s just the way I was. Not so much anymore. Now? I cry a lot.
I’m emotional. I’m depressed. My life has crumbled and I’m trying to pick up the pieces. I’m doing okay despite it. However, I cry at everything right now. Yes, I have good reason too cry. Yes, it is helpful. In fact, some days I’m convinced it’s actually making me feel better. But I cry at EVERYTHING right now. It’s kinda my thing. I’m a crier.
I’d really like to find a new thing. My eyes hurt. All the dam time. It’s tiring to cry all day.
So this is where I ask for your help. See, I have this problem….I listen to the same three songs all day long. Yes, I do mean ALL DAY LONG. Ahem. I told you, I have a problem.
I’ll give you a little sample of the songs and lyrics and you’ll be able to tell why I need new songs.
No this ain’t how it was suppose to be, If you’re out chasin’ all your dreams, Tell me where does that leave me….What about the promise that you made, To stay with me till your dying day, Said you’d never go away, Are they just things that people say…Could I have loved a little deeper, Or did I hold on too strong. – Things People Say by Lady Antebellum
I know there are no guarantees, In love you take your chances, But somehow it seems unfair to me, Look at the circumstances,Through sickness and health, ’till death do us part, Those were the words that we said from our heart, So now that you say that you’re leaving me, I don’t get that part….Well I’m not gonna cry, I’m not gonna cry, I’m not gonna shed no tears, No, I’m not gonna cry, it’s not the time. Not gonna cry by Mary J. Blige
(Even funnier is that half of those lyrics are I’m not gonna cry and I still do, every dam time.)
What about now? What about today? What if you’re making me all that I was meant to be? What if our love had never went away? What if it’s lost behind words we could never find? Baby, before it’s too late, What about now? – What About Now by Daughtry
Yeah, see, hai. Issa NEEDS NEW SONGS. Badly.
Today is National Delurking Day. I understand some of you will still lurk. I love lurkers. My best friend is a lurker. Sadly, right now, I am kind of a lurker as well. But for those of you willing to help me out, I’d really appreciate it. I though maybe if I asked for something specific, it may be a little easier to delurk. It’s a thought at least.
What I need is this:
1. A song that makes you cry, because I’m not done crying yet. I wish I was, but I know I’m not. Not yet. One day. Maybe even soon-ish, but not yet.
2. A song that makes you happy, because I’d like to make a happy song playlist for times when I really need to STOP all the dang crying for a bit.
3. Your current favorite song. Just because I’m curious.
That’s it. If you are willing, I’d love the help. If not? That’s okay too. I still love you for reading here.
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i can’t think of any songs off the top of my head but i wanted to let you know that i read your post and am still thinking of you!
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Issa Reply:
January 15th, 2010 at 10:12 am
@becky, No songs? NONE??? Hmmm. You know, I adore you right?
I’ll play because the fact that you have a Lady Antebellum song up there means that you aren’t opposed to my country options, which are most of the songs on my playlists.
Song to cry: What I Cannot Change by LeAnn Rimes and about 3/4 of the songs on the radio. I’m a crier.
Song to be happy: Wow. This is way harder than I think it should be. People are Crazy by Billy Currington always makes me smile. But honestly? I just through my entire list of songs on my phone and couldn’t find one that was my happy song. I could find a ton that were sad songs. Must go change that!
Current fav: HUGE fan of Need You Now by Lady Antebellum
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Issa Reply:
January 15th, 2010 at 10:13 am
@Angela, On no, I love country. Well at least newer country. Lady Antebellum is my current favorite. Not a song of theirs that I don’t love.
Have both of those others. But I had forgotten how much I loved that LeAnn song. Thank you for delurking.
In the Ghetto (Elvis) makes me cry every time I hear it. I recently heard Temporary Home (Carrie Underwood) that has the same effect (similar “stories”)!
My fav “happy place” song is So What (P!nk) it’s the best relationship “F$&k You” song EVER!
I hope things start looking up for you. I don’t know what’s going on, but from your songs I can tell you that there is surely someone out there that will forever love you. Good luck, sister!
Heather Reply:
January 14th, 2010 at 4:30 pm
@Mandy,
You heifer. I can’t believe you’re still talking about In the Ghetto.
Issa…this is Mandy. She’s my BFF from high school.
Love you both!
.-= Heather´s last blog ..New Beginnings =-.
Bridget Reply:
January 14th, 2010 at 9:52 pm
@Heather, Hey…in the Ghetto is a touching song. Don’t make fun of her or the King.
.-= Bridget´s last blog ..How to help Haiti by saying Hello =-.
Issa Reply:
January 15th, 2010 at 10:19 am
@Bridget, I can’t stand Elvis. Still love me?
Issa Reply:
January 15th, 2010 at 10:19 am
@Mandy, Oh I ADORE that Pink song. Am adding it into a playlist now. Thank you.
Issa Reply:
January 15th, 2010 at 10:20 am
@Mandy, Oh and that Carrie song. Sigh. *weep*
Song that ALWAYS makes me cry: I Could Not Ask For More – Edwin McCain – it’s “our song” Plus – has extra special meaning since Ava was born.
Song that makes me happy: Do Your Thing – Edwin McCain (You seeing a pattern here? LOL) It’s upbeat, in both tempo and lyric.
Current favorite song: Call Your Name – Daughtry “Complicated situations are the making of all that’s wrong…I’ve been standing in the river of deliverance way too long” that line just resonates with me currently.
.-= avasmommy´s last blog ..What Will Always Be Missing =-.
Issa Reply:
January 15th, 2010 at 10:24 am
@avasmommy, I will have to listen to that CD you made me more to find that one. Gah, I love Daughty.
Edwin huh? Am about to check those out. Thank you love.
Ok. Sad song that only works if you love someone in the Military is “On My Watch Tonight” by Mike Corrado. I actually made an entire sad playlist after being on Zoloft for a while and thinking it stifled my ability to cry. Goodbye Love from Rent. Without you, also from Rent. Goodbye by Def Leppard. Skinny Love-Bon Iver. Keep Holding on-Glee! Sweet Disposition from the (500) Days Of Summer soundtrack. The majority of John Mayer’s new album Battle Studies.
Happy songs/Dance party songs: Ok I am ashamed to admit this, I am LOVING Ke$ha. SO much. Specifically the songs Your Love Is My Drug, Blah Blah Blah, and Take It Off.
Laughing At You- Head Automatica
Bad Romance & Love Games- Lady Gaga
Lover- Devendra Banheart
Gives You Hell- All American Rejects
Touch down Turn around- HelloGoodbye
FNT- Semisonic
Current Favs
Keep yourself warm (not child appropriate)- Frightened Rabbit
I Will Light You On Fire- Golden Shoulders. I listened to this song every night until I fell asleep after I had a weird/bad relationship end in June. I’m still quite obsessed with it.
White Sky- Vampire Weekend
Oxford Comma (also not child appropriate but this song is AWESOME. It’s a song. about commas. I’m a nerd) – Vampire Weekend
.-= Molly´s last blog .."Jew Boy" =-.
Issa Reply:
January 15th, 2010 at 10:28 am
@Molly, Ohhh Rent. Good choice. I didn’t even realize John Mayer had a new CD. Most of these, I’ve never even heard of. YAY.
Am currently listening too everyone’s songs on itunes. Thank you for the suggestions.
*deep breath* Are you ready? *cackles*
1. Sad Songs
-Missy Higgins: Where I Stood
-Sia: Breathe Me
-Pearl Jam: The End
-Lifehouse: Broken
-Nine Inch Nails (or Johnny Cash): Hurt
-Brandi Carlile: The Story (my “theme” song 1.0)
2. Happy (or, get you moving) Songs
-Metric: Gold Guns Girls
-Ke$ha: Tik Tok
-The Trews: Sing Your Heart Out
-Ween: Push Th’ Little Daisies (this one is RIDICULOUSLY funny: Chebbar plays it when I’m in a “mood” & I’m powerless to keep myself from cracking up)
-Train: Hey Soul Sister
-Anna Nalick: Shine (my “theme” song 2.0)
-Said the Whale: Camilo (The Magician)
-The Presidents of The United States of America: Lump
-Spirit of the West: Home for a Rest
-Cake: Sheep Go to Heaven
-Sarah Slean: Day One
-Eric Hutchinson: Okay is Alright with Me
3. Favourite Song(s)
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I’m in love with the entire “Backspacer” album by Pearl Jam, so I’m going to have to go with a tie between The Fixer (my “theme” song 3.0) and Just Breathe (GREAT reminder
Love you, dear heart. <3
.-= Chibi Jeebs´s last blog ..Things that make you(r head) go boom =-.
Issa Reply:
January 15th, 2010 at 10:32 am
@Chibi Jeebs, OMFG I heart you. Dude, that Missy Higgins song? ALWAYS makes me cry. Sigh. Own it. Am adding it to new playlist. Funny, but the Brandi Carlile one? My cousin told me the same one. Ha. Have some of those others. Adore Anna Nalik. Others are getting added shortly. Thank you friend.
Just breath? Oh I need that. Sigh.
I would need to be at home with my iTunes to really do this, but since that may not happen until February, here goes just a general list of songs for you…
Billy Currington “Why, Why, Why” (kinda sad, kinda angry)
Eve “You Had Me, You Lost Me,” (this one got frequent play the week before an ex came into town to see me again)
Dave Matthews/Kenny Chesney “I’m Alive” (it’s my “put-things-in-perspective-and-get-over-yourself-moment” song)
Trace Adkins “Marry for Money” (just a thought…?)
Flo.Rida “Right Round” (Shut up…I like it)
Prince “Purple Rain” (an all-time favorite, don’t judge)
U2 “Get on Your Boots”
Okay, I’ll stop now because I could go on forever. If I think of anything else, you will hear from me.
.-= Allyson´s last blog ..Birthday wishes =-.
Issa Reply:
January 15th, 2010 at 10:35 am
@Allyson, OMG I love you. Actually friend, I have almost all of those. Except Prince. Can’t stand Prince. I know, I know. Just still love me anyway, okay?
That Kenny Chesney one? I’d only heard it once before. May need to make it my theme song.
I’m not a lurker by any stretch, but here you go.
Songs that make me cry:
* Sand & Water – Beth Nielsen Chapman
* This Woman’s Work – Kate Bush
* When You Were Mine – Dixie Chicks
Songs that make me happy:
* Drunken Lullabies – Flogging Molly
* When I Get You Alone – Robin Thicke
* Skin Divers – Duran Duran (shut up, I’ve loved them since I was 7 years old, and I still do)
* Flowers in the Window – Travis
Favorite songs right now:
* Bedshaped – Keane
* Resistance – Muse
* Fall at Your Feet – Crowded House (don’t know why, it’s an old song, I just rediscovered it when my sister burned one of their CDs for me)
P.S. Other good breakup songs for you:
* Untouchable Face – Ani DiFranco (when you get to your “angry” phase)
* Tonight – Elton John (ooooold song, like early 70s, but fantastic)
* Cup of Coffee – Garbage
Hope that helps! Love you, lady. xoxo
.-= cindy w´s last blog ..Wordless Wednesday =-.
Issa Reply:
January 15th, 2010 at 10:37 am
@cindy w, Oh the Dixie Chicks. Sigh. My favorite group ever and I’d forgotten that song. Another one that always gets me? I hope. Sigh.
Love Duran Duran too. A lot of the others I will need to download.
Haven’t found my anger yet. Not even close.
Long time lurker, first time comment here. A couple of my favorite sad songs include:
Amazing by Janelle
I will carry you by Selah
I’ll stand by you- the Carrie Underwood version
Bring on the rain by JoDee Messina
Unfortunately I’m in a big ole funk right now so there are no happy songs playing ’round here right now. But one of my favorite go-to happy songs is Happy by Never Shout Never.
I also like Jason Mraz “If it kills me” and “How you live” by Point of Grace.
.-= Snarky Mom´s last blog ..65 in 365- Month Two Update =-.
Issa Reply:
January 15th, 2010 at 10:45 am
@Snarky Mom, Thank you so much for delurking. I love my lurkers, but it’s nice to meet new people.
Oh how I love Carrie and JoDee. Sigh. I’ll need to check out the others Thank you for the suggestions.
Sad songs-
- Fading Lights by Genesis (has to be the live version from Live:The Way We Walk Vol 2:The Longs)
- Black by Pearl Jam
Sounds stupid but a song that always makes me smile is the instrumental song Linus & Lucy from the Charlie Brown/Peanuts specials.
Issa Reply:
January 15th, 2010 at 10:48 am
@drlori71, I love Genesis. Somewhere, I may have that CD. Will download though. Easier.
Okay something funny? There was an Outkast song that got made into a video with Charlie Brown. Love it. Must find now. Made me smile every time I saw it.
1. Broken by Lifehouse – it’s my prayer when I’ve felt like I was in pieces. I’m falling apart, barely breathing. With a broken heart that’s still beating…
2. I Do Not Hook Up – I love the spirit of independence and the fast beat to rock out to.
3. At the moment, it’s The Motions, by Matthew West – It’s how I’m living each day. I don’t wanna spend my whole life asking, What if I had given everything? Instead of going through the motions…
Love you, Issa!!!
Issa Reply:
January 15th, 2010 at 10:50 am
@Lex – @laprimera, Just that one line alone…makes me love that son. Broken, yeah. Me.
Will check out the others. Thank you friend.
The only songs I would be able to add would be ’80′s songs, and you didn’t ask for cheese. Put on some Madonna and dance all over hour house. Usually makes me feel better, or at least tired and I forget about the crying part for a bit.
Anyway, HI! *waves*
.-= Headless Mom´s last blog ..Delurker Day 2010 =-.
Issa Reply:
January 15th, 2010 at 10:51 am
@Headless Mom, Okay don’t hate me, but any Madonna past Material Girl? Can’t stand.
I do love 80′s cheesey music though. May look at some old stuff.
Headless Mom Reply:
January 15th, 2010 at 11:10 am
@Issa, Totally fine. It’s the old “remember when I was a teenager” kind of music I was referring to. Anything will work, I suppose. Old MJ? Haircut 100? Garth Brooks? What ever you fancy, just put it on LOUD AND PROUD, Baby, and rock out, and sing until your throat is sore.
.-= Headless Mom´s last blog ..Delurker Day 2010 =-.
Thanks for the invite to stop lurking! (I’ll try not to be so shy in the future.)
1. Sad song. Have to think hard here, I’m not a crier, really. I bang and slam pots and pans instead to let out my emotions, usually. Bell, Book, & Candle, by Eddi Reader; Crying, Roy Orbison & k.d. lang; Please Don’t Leave Me, Pink.
2. Happy song. Woo Hoo, Kings of Leon. Tubthumping, Chumbawamba.
3. Current faves: Comme des enfants, Coeur de pirate; Music Again, Adam Lambert (yes, really!); Bad Influence, Pink, and So What, Pink; Just Feel Better, Santana.
My all-time favourite, when I want to dance to happy music & flip the bird to the world at the same time??? Fuck You, by Lily Allen. Actually, her whole album, It’s Not Me It’s You is well worth a listen. Just not in front of little people with big ears.
Stay well, Issa.
Issa Reply:
January 15th, 2010 at 10:52 am
@Joy, I love lurkers. But I’m glad you came out to say hi. And thank you for the great song ideas.
I love how many people have said Pink. Adore her.
Really, if you want to cry, Mary J. Blige is totally the way to go!
But here’s what moves me these days:
If I really want a good cry I listen to Jeff Buckley’s version of “Hallelujah.” I think the first time I heard it was in an episode of “West Wing,” but it’s one of those songs that really hits your in the core. Soulful. Moving.
My happy songs are anything my Earth, Wind and Fire. If you can find a live version of “September” you can’t not move and feel happy.
On the new Alicia Keys album (Element of Freedom) there’s a song called “Put It In A Love Song” with Beyonce. It’s just a light, fun song that you can totally bust a move to!
Really, the best song of all time (yes, it’s a big statement, but even Bono said he wished he wrote this song) is “Mother We Just Can’t Get Enough” by the New Radicals. They put out one album and quit, which is too bad. That album also has “You Get What You Give.” Blast both and I swear to god you’ll feel better!
.-= Mo´s last blog ..Re-KINDLE-ing My Romance With Books =-.
Issa Reply:
January 15th, 2010 at 10:54 am
@Mo, Adore Mary J. Blige. But I’ve so over listened to all of her CD’s that only that one song makes me cry anymore. I remember owning and killing her first CD. Truly, I think I’ve rebought that one three times.
***waves*** Hiiiiiiiiiiiieeeeeeeeeeeeee!
There aren’t many songs that make me cry, yes, I’m a crier, but not particularly because of a song. Right after 9/11 The Star Spangled Banner and Proud to be an American always made me cry, and they both still give me goose bumps! My one very sentimental song is Ballerina Girl by Lionel Richie, my dad use to sing it to me when I was little.
My happy songs are most anything on the Glee soundtrack and She Thinks My Tractor’s Sexy by Kenny Chesney. I love Kenny so most of his songs make me happy.
My favorite song right now is You Belong with Me by Taylor Swift, it’s been out a while, but I just love it and Love Story too.
I know, I’m a 12 year old in a 31 year old body!
Thinking of you always! XOXO
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Issa Reply:
January 15th, 2010 at 11:10 am
@AmazingGreis, Oh friend. Is okay. I heart you anyway. *says woman listening to Fame soundtrack*
Hold in there… I think crying is the first step to getting better.
Carrie Underwood’s new song “Temporary Home” always makes me tear up just a little bit.
… When I want to listen to something happy I usually go back to old music. Journey, Bryan Adams, etc sung at the top of my longs can always make me smile.
My favorite song right now is “Love Like Crazy” by Lee Brice. It might fall into the sad song category for you right now though.
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.-= Marla´s last blog ..I’m Blessed =-.
Oy. Song that makes me cry EVERY TIME: Sade, Every Word from her Lover’s Rock Album
Song that makes me happy: Pam Tillis, Shake the the Sugar Tree
My current favorite song: Well, that’s tough, because I end up listening to kids music a LOT. But it would probably be Black Eyed Peas, Tonight’s Gonna be a Good Night
Oh, and PS: I love you too!!
.-= Andrea’s Sweet Life´s last blog ..At Least One of us is Laughing =-.
Issa Reply:
January 15th, 2010 at 11:13 am
@Andrea’s Sweet Life, Oh I will be getting all of those now. Black Eyed Peas are good. Love em.
For reals…
God’s Will (Martina McBride) (I had to pull off the side of the road to bawl, no joke–hits a bit close to my house)
The Good (Rachel de Azcevedo-Coleman)
For Funnies:
The entire GLEE soundtrack
If ya wanna be happy for the rest of your life (Jimmy Soul)
Current favorite:
Seriously, I was a music major the first go round…I don’t have a favorite!
Love ya sis
.-= Heather´s last blog ..New Beginnings =-.
Issa Reply:
January 15th, 2010 at 11:16 am
@Heather, Oy I remember the first time I heard God’s Will. Bawled. Own it. Somewhere. Also, In My Daughter’s Eyes? Kills me.
I have never heard anything Glee. Never. Which is shocking considering how much everyone loves it.
Love you too friend.
I don’t really listen to music. I listen to books on CD, and I recommend it. Too engrossing to think about your own problems!
.-= Antropologa´s last blog ..Papa Bear =-.
Issa Reply:
January 15th, 2010 at 11:16 am
@Antropologa, For some reason, I’ve only ever listened to one book on CD. Harry Potter 2. When it first came out. Ha.
My crying song? This Peace by Sara Groves
My happy song? pretty much any show tune…
.-= Bridget´s last blog ..How to help Haiti by saying Hello =-.
Issa Reply:
January 15th, 2010 at 11:17 am
@Bridget, Sara Groves…how do I know that name? I must have another song of hers. Will check out that one now.
I’m a total music junkie … but I’ve been avoiding music lately. I’ve had a lot of emotional stuff going on in my life and so I’m avoiding music … so I don’t start crying. Maybe I should take your approach and just get it out?
.-= Twenty Four At Heart´s last blog ..Tupelo Honey =-.
Issa Reply:
January 15th, 2010 at 11:24 am
@Twenty Four At Heart, I’m so sorry honey.
Here’s my assvice. Cry love. Cry and cry and cry. It helps you release stuff that you don’t need to hold onto. It sucks in the moment, but the next day or even hours later, you strangely feel slightly better. Yesterday and the night before, I tried not to cry. Was tired of crying. Decided I needed to just stop. Suzanne? Yesterday I had 6 panic attacks. Six. Holding it in was worse.
Wish I could give you a big hug. Just know, am thinking about you.
You shouldn’t have gotten me started.
Sad:
On My Own – Les Miserables
Ghost – Indigo Girls
Divorce Song – Liz Phair
Flood – Jars of Clay
Crucify – Tori Amos
Chi Mi Na Morbheanna – Various, I like The Rankin Family. Actually not a sad song, if you speak Gaelic. Sounds like it could be sad though. But
And So It Goes – Billy Joel
The Dangling Conversation – Simon & Garfunkel
Happy:
Tiny Dancer – Elton John (Although I love a live version by Ben Folds)
Proclaim Your Joy – Mark Eitzel
Spirit in the Sky – Norman Greenbaum
We’re Going to Be Friends – The White Stripes
Southland in the Springtime – Indigo Girls (This song is like a warm blanket to me.)
Homecoming King – Guster
New Favorites:
Closer – Kings of Leon
Sex on Fire – Kings of Leon
Notion – Kings of Leon
The Man Who Can’t Be Move – Cover by Straight No Chaser
.-= Ben´s last blog ..Bumps in the Night =-.
Issa Reply:
January 15th, 2010 at 11:28 am
@Ben, Friend? You can give me song suggestions any day. Truly. I love a lot of these. Some I own…Indigo Girls. Sigh Ghost always makes me sad. Others I am adding to my ever growing download list right now. Divorce song? Even the title makes me sad.
Strangely, I don’t speak Gaelic.
Don’t hate me…but Tiny Dancer is one of my favorite songs…when sung by Tim McGraw. Ahem.
Kings of Leon, is the only one I’ve never even heard of.
Angela Reply:
January 15th, 2010 at 1:49 pm
@Issa, So with you on the Tiny Dancer by Tim McGraw thing. Was probably first time I heard it. And then mom pulled out Elton John album. Far preferred Tim’s version.
.-= Angela´s last blog .. =-.
Kate Bush’s song “A woman’s work” always makes me cry. “Don’t stop believing” by Glee cast makes me happy and at the moment I am listening to the “wicked” soundtrack.
Best wishes.
.-= J from Ireland´s last blog ..Is it a good thing or a bad thing???? =-.
Issa Reply:
January 15th, 2010 at 11:29 am
@J from Ireland, I want to see Wicked…but mostly, musical songs aren’t my thing. Am not sure what I think of Glee. Everyone seems to love them though.
I wish that I knew more songs… I’ll think about it. Chin up. I love you.
.-= Tracey´s last blog ..Recently overheard in the house of JAMB… =-.
Okay, “Cats in the Cradle” makes me cry. Every time.
“Magic Carpet Ride” makes me smile.
My favorite song right now? I don’t know. Probably “Percussion Gun” by White Rabbits.
.-= Sarah, Goon Squad Sarah´s last blog ..Is there anybody in there? Just nod if you can hear me. =-.
Issa Reply:
January 15th, 2010 at 11:30 am
@Sarah, Goon Squad Sarah, Cats in the Cradle? Man I used to love that song. haven’t heard it in years. Will download. Thank you.
OK, please don’t judge, but Miley Cryrus The Climb makes me tear up just a little bit.
Happy – Fire Burning by Sean Kingston because when my son knows all the words and IT CRACKS ME UP! Oh lordy with the cuteness.
My current favorite tunes are anything by Pink. Love her.
.-= Kirsten´s last blog ..Remodel Part 4: A Kitchen Story =-.
Issa Reply:
January 15th, 2010 at 11:31 am
@Kirsten, Love? I downloaded half of the Fame soundtrack last night. Can’t judge you. Plus? I um..may know that song.
Oh Sean Kingston? I need. And yes, anything Pink, I adore.
Issa, I haven’t been following you before, I was referred to you by Emily at Wheels on the Bus. I am very sorry for what you are going through. Now, I want you to stop crying and make an appointment with a lawyer. Its important. Waiting to do it puts you and your kids at risk. You can do it. Come on….
Crying song (get a kleenex): Dixie Chicks, You were mine.
Happy Song: Sheryl Crow, Soak up the Sun (silly, but you asked)
Current favorite song: Carrie Underwood, This is just a dream (maudlin but I like it)
Songs that make me cry: Depends on the mood. My Little Girl (Tim McGraw), Screaming Infidelities (Dashboard Confessional), and Nothing Gets Crossed Out (Bright Eyes) are go-to songs when I’m feeling melodramatic and need to know I’m not alone. I heard a song on a country station the other day that I thought was ridiculous and suddenly I was bawling. It started about a guy with his kid in the backseat eating a happy meal. I have daddy issues.
Songs that make me happy: Smile (Lily Allen). Anything fun and bouncy. All DMX songs make me feel invincible and bad ass. I love mid-90s hiphop, mainly bc that’s when I really began enjoying my life. Also love singing Indigo Girls, Dixie Chicks, and Taylor Swift. Just love it.
Favorite song right now: Fireflies (Owl City), Fifteen (Taylor Swift), the Post Punk channel on Pandora.
As you can tell, I have an eclectic taste in music. And, yes, I admit to liking Taylor Swift. I own it!
.-= Kelly´s last blog ..A song for Haiti =-.
The Grown Up Teenager Reply:
January 15th, 2010 at 6:07 pm
@Kelly, The song you’re talking about, the happy meal one? Rodney Atkins – Watching You
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Issa Reply:
January 16th, 2010 at 5:11 pm
@Kelly, How funny, because I just downloaded the Fireflies song. Ha. Great suggestions. Thank you. Some I have, but others I don’t. Yet.
Ohhhh, you have unleashed the beast. I’m a music addict…my iTunes library could currently play for over a month (we’re talking 24/7) without repeating itself.
That said, I listen to a LOT of indie stuff that no one’s ever heard of, or will hear of in 2 years when they go big. So here is a very abbreviated (from the first list I made) bunch of suggestions. These ought to be mainstream enough that you can get them easily.
Sad:
Lady Antebellum – Need You Now
Seether and Amy Lee – Broken
Daughtry – Gone
Daughtry – Life After You
Jason Blaine – What I Can’t Forget
Toby Keith – When Love Fades
Amanda Wilkinson – It’s Okay To Cry
Darin Zanyar – Flashback
Jordin Sparks – Battlefield
Keith Urban – Tonight I Wanna Cry
Uplifting:
Shane Yellowbird – Life Is Calling My Name
The Wilkinsons – Back on My Feet
Emerson Drive – I Love This Road
Kanye West – Stronger
Leahy – The Call to Dance (instrumental)
Linkin Park – Hands Held High
Martina McBride – Broken Wing
Paul Brandt – Risk
Dance:
Bob Sinclaire – Rock This Party
Cascada – Evacuate the Dancefloor
Daniel Bovie and Roy Rox ft Nelson – Love Me
Darin Zanyar – Step Up
Jay Sean – Do You Remember
I could go for days. But instead, I shall hug you and hope you like these. I edited out the ones that other people suggested. Like Pink. Damn, she’s good angry music. Oh! Just adding another one. Whaddya Want From Me, Adam Lambert. It was written by Pink (if you listen, you can totally hear her influence) and Max Medina (the man behind, um, every awesome pop hit EVER).
I’m done now. I swear.
XOXOXOX
.-= The Grown Up Teenager´s last blog ..Happy New Year =-.
Issa Reply:
January 16th, 2010 at 5:15 pm
@The Grown Up Teenager, MIne used to be like that, until my mac died this time last year. Now it has about a weeks worth on it. I’d forgotten about The Wilkinsons and Emerson Drive. Thinking that was some that didn’t make the dead mac days. I love a lot of the others…some I have, some I will need to get. A few I’ve never heard of, but will check out now.
ps. Because you are awesome…I will ignore the Toby Keith one. HA. Can’t stand that man.
Must resist urge to go in and delete that one line. Ahem. I have issues.
Thank you for all of these. Love it.
I don’t listen to music much. My suggestions will be SO 1975. I know. I’m a dork. Still love me?
PS In My Daughter’s Eyes always makes me cry.
.-= anymommy´s last blog ..Untold Stories =-.
Issa Reply:
January 16th, 2010 at 5:09 pm
@anymommy, You? Always.
Yeah, that song. Sigh.
A sad love song:
http://www.last.fm/music/David+Lindley/_/Bye+Bye+Love
The saddest song ever, guaranteed to make me sob:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTZFIcqnQMg
Oh, gah, crying now.
I wrote a whole post about a song that makes me irrationally happy, with embedded goofball video:
http://redstapler23.blogspot.com/2009/12/songs-that-save-your-life.htmld
Favorite song lately? Hm…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qjc0qug-1NQ&feature=related
.-= Suebob´s last blog ..Show yourselves! =-.
to cry:
-if i’m going with rent, it would be “i’ll cover you – reprise.”
-the goldberg variations by bach as played by glenn gould. i was a music major & fell in love with him. he recorded it in ’55 & again in ’83 & you can hear him hum the melody as he plays.
happy:
-”grace kelly” by mika
-”ditty” by paperboy. reminds me of high school
-”zombie cockroach” by me
new favorites
-i have a melody in my head that i wrote, but have no words yet. i’m working on it & hope to record it & post it soon.
.-= mommymae´s last blog ..time, time, time, see what’s become of me =-.
Sad: “No Surprise” by Daughtry, “I Can’t Make You Love Me” by Bonnie Rait. Mm. Yeah. Fun times.
Happy: “I Gotta Feeling” by the Black Eyed Peas, “Sweet Sweet Baby” by Michelle Featherstone, cuz it makes me think of mah youngon’s.
Also the soundtrack from the show “Glee” has some good tunes. I have their version of “Somebody to Love” on my workout playlist.
Favorite: I’ll go with Single Ladies, Beyonce. Holla.
Issa Reply:
January 20th, 2010 at 10:39 am
@Diapers and Wine, Daughtry and Bonnie Rait rock. Never heard the Michelle song…will listen to it now. And um yeah…am not into Glee.
Single ladies used to make me crack up. Now it makes me think about Maddie.
Here’s a song where I’ve cried a lot: “If your not the one”
A happy song would be: “Can’t smile without you”
And my current favorite song is: “You belong to me”
Sad: “Halah” by Mazzy Star
Happy: “Lights Out” – Santogold
Favorite: “Kids” – MGMT
Hang in there. It will get better.
When I want to feel all jaunty, it’s “On To The Next One” by Jay-Z. I have no idea what it’s about, but I like the sentiment: ON TO THE NEXT ONE, BITCHES!
When I want to feel amused and sort of weirdly reassured, I go with “everything’s fine” by darynyck. Give that one a listen if you need a (somewhat rueful) laugh.
.-= Jen the Trephinist´s last blog ..Happy Old Year. =-.
Issa Reply:
January 20th, 2010 at 10:40 am
@Jen the Trephinist, I never know what Jay-Z is talking about, even when I know all the words. I still like him though.