Song(s) of the Day(s)

Two examples of songs that managed to stand out to me despite 48 hours of a lot of listening to music.  One is an old friend, Better Off This Way, which now has five tallies in total.  Another is Fairweather Fan which I find to be a good song and one with an awesome story behind it.  Four Year Strong recorded the song as a dedication to their fans who have stuck with them since the beginning and made the song available for free download.  Always love to see musicians give back and show that the only thing important is the music.  I love when a song stands out to me like this one did.  I was walking around, a bit distracted by the things around me - the cars, street lights, people, etc.  When I get in that zone, I tend to sort of zone out the music blaring in my ears as it becomes background noise.  Only when an especially good song clicks with me does my brain get pulled back into the music and that's what Fairweather Fan did for me earlier.

Song of the Day Tally

33rd tally for A Day to Remember, 5th tally for Better Off This Way

Better Off This Way - A Day to Remember

When you fall, I'll be the only one who looks away. When you call, I'll be the first to tell you I can't stay.

3rd tally for Four Year Strong, 1st 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.

Song of the Day

Having another one of those epiphany type nights, if you will.  I tend to have a lot of these, pretty sure it has gotten to the point where they're no longer special.  I think I'm just finally figuring out who I am after a year where I was completely lost.  I always said I wished I was an asshole, but that was anger and pain talking.  The truth is, I'm not really thrilled with being the typical nice guy, but I don't want to be an asshole either.  I think you can be a decent person without going out of your way to be nice or overly supportive for people.  I guess what I'm saying is that I am getting more and more comfortable with the idea of just looking out for myself and if I feel like it, should the situation present itself, then I can go out of my way to be nice if I feel like it's appropriate.  We'll see how that goes, God knows I'm flakey when it comes to personal changes.  I just feel like I've done so much for people in my life and a lot of times (not EVERY time) I'm left feeling like I didn't get much in return from them.  Perhaps that's a selfish way of looking at things, obviously you should do nice things for people not for the personal gain, but because you want to, but I guess we all have our flaws.  Anyway, Better Off This Way by A Day to Remember is the song of the day.  Probably one of my favorite set of lyrics for any song.

Song of the Day Tally

28th tally for A Day to Remember, 4th tally for Better Off This Way

Better Off This Way - A Day to Remember

You know I'd rather say nothing and just be proud of myself for tearing down these walls.

Song(s) of the Day

Nice guys finish last, boys and girls.

You're the reason things have to change.

We're all choir boys at best.

When there's no one there to hear you, the music will listen

Song of the Day

Song(s) of the Day

Here we go again, another night of being bummed.  I keep to myself, avoid society and cancel plans with everyone.  I know 'cause it's just how it always ends.  Our bond will break 'cause you can't relate to anyone, to anything at all. 

You brought your worst and I'm right here.  Now I've seen it all and it's never been so clear.

You're not the person that I knew back then.  It's all too late to set things straight 'cause everything has been.

Let's try and act like this didn't happen.  Follow your friends like you ever had them.

You still know me.  Still not cut out for this sort of thing.  Never wanted to be caught in between, I need constant reminders of everything.  So what!  It's who I am, but I think I played it off so well.  I just hold it in, no matter how I've been, so nobody, nobody can tell

I won't sleep 'till the break of dawn

I wonder if you'll notice if they lock me up and throw away the key.  Try to be open-minded, you've got a lot to learn in the ways of me.  You've always got to say something, I'm none of your concern but you won't listen at all.  You know I'd rather say nothing and be proud of myself for tearing down these walls.

When you fall I'll be the only one who looks away.  When you call I'll be the first to tell you I can't stay.  It's all over, I've found a better way to keep you from me.  I'm better off this way.

We can settle this like gentlemen or meet me at the back to end it all inside again.  My whole life's been waiting, ever since I can remember.  Been anxious awaiting your fall and God let it be a long while.  Can't let go of my life 'till I know you're done.

You want it, you've got it.  You've always been such a waste of time

A friend of yours is no friend of mine.

When will you act your age?

You're the reason things have to change.