Made for the people whose love life went wrong. (For those that don't get the reference):
Maybe you were just complicated intense individuals who just didn’t match up, regardless; these songs will be on the agenda tonight. Now before I go further and post the first song, I want to clear something up.
This is not emo shit. Emo spawned from a genre of Goth looking wannabe punk kids(who probably never listened to the Ramones in their life) who can’t think of better songs than “I cut myself because you broke up with me” crap(not that I don't think real suicide and suicidal thoughts are a real problem because they are). It just sucks because anytime you want to explore emotions in a song, there’s always some putz that says, “What are you, an emo kid? Ha! Ha! Ha!” That’s the new fad, which is probably even more annoying than emo itself. The “I’m cooler than emo, yet I can’t find anything else to talk about so I’m worse than an emo kid as I accuse others of being one all day every day, but especially on the Internet” fad.
It’s important to note that emotions are real. They do exist. They do connect with people in all genres of music ever since music started. Especially gutsy honest emotions that you can relate to which brings me to my first song by one of my favorite bands of all time, the Descendents. I will explain a little about each song after I play them, but they are pretty self explanatory on their own and I will post the lyrics as well. Here is the legendary voice of Milo Auckerman:
Wet sand on a foggy beach, the sky is gray
You would call it a perfect day
And naturally I'd have to agree
If you were here with me
When I'm hanging out with all my friends
Something still holds back my smile
Something tells me they're the enemy - the enemy
'cause you're not here with me
No, you're not here with me
(And I know she was everything)
Everybody's having fun
I sit and stare at everyone
Back to myself again
Took a walk outside along the beach
Watched the waves roll on the shore
The things I felt before aren't there anymore -
Not anymore
'Cause you're not here with me
No, you're not here with me
Everybody's having fun (but not me)
I sit and stare at everyone
Back to myself again
Back to myself again
Wet sand on a foggy beach, the sky is gray...
Keep working
Stay busy
Don't think about
Don't think about
Her
Gutsy, honest, and emotional; like a lot of Descendents songs it describes a lot of what I went through as someone with only very few girlfriends because I have always been the shy quiet kid drawing pictures at the back of the class. I had to see a behavioral therapist for years to relate with other kids and I eventually got better somewhat. However my apprehensiveness towards girls, especially those that I liked led my experiences far and far between which only makes it worse when it happens. First loves hurt for everyone, but for me, it’s always the first love every time.
In this scenario well described by the song, it’s always the worst withdrawal when she’s not here with me. It’s always turns into a prison in my mind, when she’s not here with me. I can’t eat when she’s not here with me.
So what do I do?
Keep working
Stay busy
Don't think about
Don't think about
Her
It’ the only thing that works and eventually time heals these things though some resentments and fears remain. However it’s just one big collection of thoughts we all keep in the attic and we try not to go up there too often if we can’t handle the perspective. But sometimes things work out for people and they have great relationships like many of my closest friends on this blog who put up with me. Next song:
I Don't Care What They Say
Those Numbers Don't Mean A Thing
We've Got It Made
This World Is Just Me And You
And We Know Just What To Do
We've Got It Made
Hey, Everythings Gonna Be Okay
(We've Got It Made Together)
Hey, Everythings Gonna Be Okay
(We've Got It Made)
I Don't Care If We Get A Job
We've Already Got A Life
We've Got It Made
I Don't Know What The Future Holds
All I Know Is You're There With Me
That's All I Need
Hey, Everythings Gonna Be Okay
(We've Got It Made Together)
When I Look In Your Eyes
I Know What I Want In Life
Nothing More, Nothing Less
Nothing More, Nothing Less
(Everything's Gonna Be Okay)
Nothing More, Nothing Less
(Everything's Gonna Be Okay)
Be The Key To My Success
Nothing More, Nothing Less
This is another band I like called Good Riddance. They write a lot of great political songs, they give a good portion of their proceeds to Food not Bombs and other good causes as well. They also write a lot of great songs about heart break and loss.
I never knew how good I had it
I had to treat you like a habit
it became what I'd guess you call a slight obsession
now I've had some time to work it out
way too much time to be without
the one I've wanted
you're my right direction
when you're back there
do you think of me
when you're alone
before you sleep
you are the one
I'm waiting for
this time's not like before
I'm going to carry you away
thinking good things now
I know we'll work it out somehow
I try to keep my chin up but it's so hard to let you go
it never hurt before to be alone
now your voice is salvation on the phone
I only wish you weren't so far aw
I think about a lot of stuff alone at night. It’s scary, but I do think about a lot of women and some from my past, my first girlfriend etc. Not intentionally, they pop in and out. It’s a sporadic process and then I go to sleep. Great song. Here’s another great song. There are many women from my past that are always on my mind in one way or another.
your the only one who comprehends me,
I tell them my spirits lift with every card you send me
I'm trying to be the perfect boy,
The one you wished for.
And I know it's like a dream,
When I hold you in my arms.
Don't turn your pretty face away
I dream about you when I sleep
I could wait a thousand lifetimes
just to see you smile
you are always on my mind
Sometimes its so hard,
Too complicated
I know whats in my head,
And all I miss is you.
You are always on my mind
you are always on my mind
Ok, I will end this with a song I like from another group, Lagwagon. This one could be applied to old friends as well as old lovers and it’s called Bye for Now. So…bye for now.
Here comes the day I see my friends far away,
When I grow up inside what will happen to me?
The city sights the business types,
I can see but where are you?
Bye for now.
Didn't mean to let you down,
Didn't mean to drive you away.
Bye for now!
Now that your not around,
So many things I'd like to say!
See here I think I've found the missing link,
The piece that holds us together.
If I had my way I'd here you say that it's OK,
Friendship should last for ever.
Bye for now.
Didn't mean to let you down,
Didn't mean to drive you away.
Bye for now!
Now that you're not around,
So many things I'd like to say!
Didn't mean to let you down.
Didn't mean to let you down.
Didn't mean to let you down.
Didn't mean to let you down.
Didn't mean to let you down.
Never meant to let you down.
Didn't mean to let you down.
That goes for the long winded music diary, too. :D
Update: Disclaimer because unfortunately this needs to be said, these are my preferences and my opinions about music. Obviously everyone is not going to agree, but ironically, to criticize me for knocking other music because people have diverse opinions on it is contradictory to that statement.