Oh song of my soul!

Music has always been my escape. I clean to cope with anger so that I don't explode and say something I might regret, I read when I need to shut out reality and live in a fantasy for awhile and I write when I'm emotional and don't have an outlet for my feelings. But always, ALWAYS, there's music. When I'm happy, bored, excited, sad, stressed or just me, there's music to play in the background and make me smile.

I'm one of those annoying people who sing along to EVERY song. I've mentioned this before. I happen to think I have a decent voice...but I'm also aware that not everyone wants to hear me belt out whatever is playing. I'm sure there's days the boyfriend doesn't even want to hear me...Too bad that he lives with me and has to listen, hmm? I should probably be a nice girlfriend and buy him some ear-plugs for his birthday.

Anywho...since life has been such a stress sandwich lately, music has become even more of a release for me. On extremely bad days, I take a drive and scream along with Linkin Park. On days like today, when I can't really take a drive, I tune into Pandora or make a play list on Grooveshark of songs that have caught my attention lately and tune out as much as I'm able.

Because RM has been so neglected lately and I haven't done a Top 9 in so very long, I thought I'd share today's playlist which just happens to be my current Top 9 songs :)

Enjoy!

Top 9 Current Songs I Can't Get Out of My Head
(In the order they happen to appear on my playlist...)


Christina Perri's Jar of Hearts



The Script's Break Even



Adele's Rolling in the Deep



Daughtry's No Surprise



Pink's Fuckin' Perfect



Cee-Lo Green's Fuck You



Linkin Park's Iridescent



Linkin Park's A Place For My Head (Still my all-time favorite song!)



Carrie Underwood's Just a Dream (For Tyler, RIP)




As you might have deduced, more than a few of these songs are stuck in my head because I've recently seen them on The Voice which just happens to be my latest Tuesday night addiction...and one of the few luxuries I'm afforded right now. It makes me smile when not much does lately. Well, besides the boyfriend, he can ALWAYS make me smile. That might be why he's still the boyfriend...that and the fact that I'm head over hills in love with him.

Anywho, before I get too sappy for you, I'll let you all go and enjoy my gifts to you :p

Toodles, my faithful followers!

A little Garth and Elvis to taste, add some MJ and stir until mixed. What do you have?

I know it's Saturday and your list was due yesterday...but, alas, I was once again ensconced at the daily grind. In case you're wondering, the idiots were out in full force. Go ahead, pity me.


But...wait...wait for it...I've got exciting news!

The band is recording tonight! Which means a night in for this girl. It also means that I will hopefully be able to cross a few things off of the to-do list.

I did get to thinking, though, how I won't have any music this weekend. How devastating is that? Music is food for your soul! And so, I offer up to you:


My Top 9 Favorite Songs of All Time
(In chronological order, by the years they were released, starting with the most recent...cuz I'm cool like that.)

A Place for My Head by Linkin Park (released October, 2000)



We all know how much I absolutely love Linkin Park. Even more importantly, we also know about my obsession with Chester Bennington. Why this song, though? Because, when you listen to the lyrics, it describes every person that's ever walked all over someone that cares about them. It's identifiable and reminds me of more than a few people I know.

Hemorrhage (In My Hands) by Fuel (released September, 2000)



Best. Break. Up. Song. Ever. That is all.

The Dolphin's Cry by Live (released October, 1999)



I love Ed Kowalczyk's voice. There is just a ton of raw emotion when he sings. I really like pretty much anything by Live but this song tops them all.

Iris by The Goo Goo Dolls (released April, 1998)



Best love song ever.

November Rain by Guns N Roses (released June, 1992)



Powerful. That's really all I've got to say about this song. GNR maybe didn't do everything right and Axl Rose might have been an ass in the first degree...but this song, this song is genius.

Shameless by Garth Brooks (released October, 1991)



There seems to be a theme here...so yeah, I'm very obviously a sucker for a good love song. Also, the cat is out of the bag. Yes, I do like me some Garth. Get over it folks, he has some poignant songs.

Billie Jean by Michael Jackson (released January, 1983)



Now, before I get any backlash...you don't have to like the man to like his music. MJ was a genius. And as some great person once pointed out, there is a VERY thin line between genius and crazy. MJ just happened to like straddling that line. (Pun intended...yup, I went there.)

Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd (September, 1975)



Pink Floyd is one of the greatest bands of all time. Most people think of The Wall when they think of Pink Floyd but this song speaks to me more. This song is for all of the people I've lost, a dedication to my loved ones.

Can't Help Falling In Love/Fools Rush In by Elvis Presley (released October, 1961)



I first heard this song when I heard UB40's version of it. (Which sucks, by the way...but that's another Top 9 list for another day...) I immediately went out and searched for the original. Everyone has to love Elvis...even if it's just a little bit. And this song is absolutely beautiful. Bottom line.


There ya go, gang. And now that I've imparted you with my wisdom, I'm off to begin crossing things off that to-do list. Anyone wanna help?

Until next time, Toodles my dears!