Songs of the Week

It wasn't until late Thursday night that I decided to do this post.  Really had no intentions of doing it again, but a late night in a situation that I'm all too familiar with arose.  80 GB iPod's battery being slowly drained as I listen to song after song.  I'm able to chill out and escape from everything for a little while when I lay down with my headphones on.  I've never been so good at turning off my brain, but keeping it occupied with music has always done the trick for me.

Songs Tally

51st tally for Blink-182, 2nd tally for Even If She Falls

Even If She Falls - Blink-182

It's driving you mad, even if she falls in love.

52nd tally for Blink-182, 3rd tally for Love Is Dangerous

Love Is Dangerous - Blink-182

My heart's sinking and stuck in deadly rhythm.  I can't fake it, I can't, can't brush it off.  Love, love is dangerous.

4th tally for Jimmy Eat World, 2nd tally for Hear You Me

Hear You Me - Jimmy Eat World

What would you think of me now?  So lucky, so strong, so proud.  I never said thank you for that.  Now, I'll never have a chance.  May angels lead you in.  Hear you me, my friends.

4th tally for Set Your Goals, 3rd tally for Our Ethos: A Legacy To Pass On

Our Ethos: A Legacy To Pass On - Set Your Goals

When there's no one there to hear you, the music will listen.  And when there's no one there to tell, the words will write themselves.

9th tally for New Found Glory, 2nd tally for Your Biggest Mistake

Your Biggest Mistake - New Found Glory

Your life is a time-bomb set to explode.  You talk out your ass and everyone knows.  For once, you should listen or care what I think or I'll be gone before you can blink.

5th tally for Jack's Mannequin, 3rd tally for I'm Ready

I'm Ready - Jack's Mannequin

My life has become a boring pop song and everyone is singing along.

14th tally for Childish Gambino, 4th tally for Not Going Back

Not Going Back - Childish Gambino

I refuse to go back to not liking who I was.

5th tally for Good Charlotte, 1st tally for Thank You Mom

Thank You Mom - Good Charlotte

Always and forever.

3rd tally for Coldplay, 2nd tally for Fix You

Fix You - Coldplay

When you try your best but you don't succeed. When you get what you want but not what you need. When you feel so tired but you can't sleep. Stuck in reverse. And the tears come streaming down your face. When you lose something you can't replace. When you love someone but it goes to waste. Could it be worse? Lights will guide you home and ignite your bones. And I will try to fix you.

6th tally for Four Year Strong, 4th tally for Fairweather Fan

Fairweather Fan - Four Year Strong

You're becoming what I hated, close-minded and jaded about what isn't yours.  My life, my hopes, my dreams. Looking out for me 'cause I know it's only a matter of time before my luck runs out. 'Cause I know it's only a matter of luck before my time runs out. So, I'll live each day like it's my last.

Songs of the Week

Several songs getting their first tallies this week, including an amazing Bears game last Monday against the Cowboys leading to a very special tally.  New Green Day being included as well, I really like ¡Uno! and they have me looking forward to the other two albums coming out soon.

Songs Tally

1st tally for Jerry Downs, 1st tally for Bear Down

Bear Down - Jerry Downs

You're the pride and joy of Illinois, Chicago Bears.  Bear down.

4th tally for Four Year Strong, 2nd tally for Fairweather Fan

Fairweather Fan - Four Year Strong

Just give me one, one good reason to forgive you of your treason.  You turned your back, you ran away at the first sign of light of a brand new day.

2nd tally for Coldplay, 1st tally for Viva la Vida

Viva la Vida - Coldplay

I used to rule the world.  Seas would rise when I gave the word.  Now, in the morning I sleep alone.  Sweep the streets I used to own.

11th tally for Brand New, 5th tally for Last Chance to Lose Your Keys

Last Chance to Lose Your Keys - Brand New

This whole situation is incredibly typical, I should have seen it all along.  It's girls like you that make me think I'm better off at home on a Saturday night with all my doors locked up tight.

9th tally for Green Day, 1st tally for Fell For You

Fell For You - Green Day

You're out of sight, but not out of mind.  I had a dream that I kissed your lips and it felt so true.  Then I woke up as a nervous wreck and I fell for you.  I'll spend the night living in denial.

12th tally for Sugarcult, 1st tally for Saying Goodbye

Saying Goodbye - Sugarcult

She's saying goodbye and leaving tonight.

48th tally for Blink-182, 3rd tally for Story of a Lonely Guy

Story of a Lonely Guy - Blink-182

Lost the words, lost the nerve, lost the girl, left the line.  I would wish upon a star, but that star, it doesn't shine.  So, read my book with a boring ending.  A short story of a lonely guy.

Favorite Songs of All-Time (166-152)

238-224
223-210
209-196
195-182
181-167

Song(s) of the Day

Fix You - Coldplay

When you try your best, but you don't succeed.  When you get what you want, but not what you need.  When you feel so tired, but you can't sleep.  Stuck in reverse.

And the tears come streaming down your face.  When you lose something you can't replace.  When you love someone, but it goes to waste.  Could it be worse?

Lights will guide you home and ignite your bones.  And I will try to fix you.

And high up above or down below.  When you're too in love to let it go, but if you never try you'll never know just what you're worth.

I promise you I will learn from my mistakes.

No, It Isn't - (+44)

This is where the road, crashed into the ocean.  It rises all around me and now we're barely breathing.  A thousand faces we'll choose to ignore.

Curse my enemies forever, let's slit our wrists and burn down something beautiful.

I listen to you cry, a cry for less attention.  But both my hands are tied and I'm pushed into the deep end.  I listen to you talk but talk is cheap.  And my mouth is filled with blood, from trying not to speak.  So search for an excuse, and someone to believe you.

Lay rotting where I fall.  I'm dead from bad intentions.  Suffocated and embalmed and now all our dreams are cashed in.  You swore you wouldn't lose then lost your brain.  You make a sound that feels like pain.

Make You Smile - (+44)

The last time I saw you, you turned away.

I said 'hello' but you kept on walking.

Do you remember where we used to sleep at night?

I couldn't feel you, you're always so far away.

I don't, don't wanna take you home.  Please don't, don't make me sleep alone.  If I could, I'd only want to make you smile.  If you would stay with me a while.

The next time I see you, you'll turn away.  I'll say 'hello' and you'll keep on walking.

All That I've Got - The Used

Off-guard, red-handed, now I'm far from lonely.  Asleep, I still see you lying next to me.

I need something else.  Would someone please just give me.  Hit me, knock me out and let me go back to sleep.  I can laugh all I want, inside I still am empty.

I'll be just fine, pretending I'm not.  I'm far from lonely and it's all that I've got.

I guess, I remember every glance you shot me.

So deep that it didn't even bleed and catch me.  So deep that I didn't even scream, fuck me.

Fireflies - Owl City

I'd like to make myself believe, that planet Earth turns slowly.  It's hard to say that I'd rather stay awake when I'm asleep.  'Cause everything is never as it seems.

Leave my door open just a crack.  Please take me away from here.  'Cause I feel like such an insomniac.

Why do I tire of counting sheep?

I'm far too tired to fall asleep.

I'm weird 'cause I hate goodbyes.  I got misty eyes as they said farewell.

My dreams are bursting at the seams.

I'm Ready - Jack's Mannequin

And today was a day just like any other.

I'm on the verge, unraveling with every word.  With every word you say, make me believe.

As I'm finding the words, you're getting away.

I come undone, oh yes I do.  Just think of all the thoughts wasted on you.  And every word you say, say something sweet.  'Cause all I taste is blood between my teeth.

Well I'm ready, I'm ready to drop.  Oh, I'm ready, I'm ready so don't stop.  I'm ready so don't stop, keep pushing.  I'm ready to fall, oh, I'm ready.  I'm ready so don't call, I'm ready so don't call.

I am aware, I've been misled.  I disconnect my heart, my head.  Don't wanna recognize when things go bad.  The things that you'll accept, except that I am finding the words...

My life has become a boring pop song and everyone's singing along.