Playlists

Okay well I have many writing options at this point, so I'll start with this one: Music Playlists.

I probably have way too many.
Here's a list of them:

• 90's
• 10 different playlists to cover songs from 2000-2009 (will probably condense them before the end of the decade (holy shit! It's been a decade since people thought the world would go haywire)
• Alternative
• Angry
• Chill
• Dance
• Disney (DUH!)
• Hurt/Sad
• Kick Ass
• Love
• Party Mix
• Portland Pirates (songs played for warm ups/throughout the game etc)
• Refreshing (Michael Buble, Frank Sinatra, some other classics)
• Workout

The two I listen to the most right now are the Party Mix (125 songs) and Love (71 songs)

Party Mix - It's pretty simple. I like to dance and sing...all the time. In my car, while I'm cooking, while I'm cleaning, while I'm working, while I'm walking downtown with Hallie (yes we have walked down Spring Street singing Michael Buble), while I'm doing absolutely nothing, while I'm getting ready....you get the point. Basically it's a compilation of pop, dance and some Michael Buble. Other artists include: Lady Gaga (because she's amazing!), 3OH!3, Britney Spears, MGMT, Billy Joel, JT, Gi Gi D'Agostino, Pitbull, and Michael Jackson. My 2 favorite songs from the playlist are: Telephone by Lady Gaga (feat. Beyonce) and Sexy Bitch by David Guetta (feat. Akon). Not saying all the musical talent is genious, but it's entertaining and that's all that really matters to me.

Love - Well I'm an optimist so I kind of have to have this one right? Some of my favorite songs are on this list actually. I counted: 18 of the songs are by Michael Buble. The songs are very uplifting, which is why I like them. Happy songs for a happy person. I played it yesterday while we were preparing latkes, but my mother had a headache, so I had to turn it off. I don't like cooking as much without music. Anyway, artists include: Michael Buble Jason Chain, Teddy Geiger, Peter Gabriel, Shwn Colvin, The Fray, Ivy, Evan & Jaron, Faith Hill, Shania Twain, Taylor Swift, Basshunter, and Tom Petty. Top 2 favorite songs (and overall favorites): If My Heart Was A House by Owl City and Everything by Michael Buble.

Taking Chances by Celine Dion - Celine is all about the love, so of course she's in this category. This song first caught my attention during season 4(?) of So You Think You Can Dance. I love how it starts off slow and then she starts belting. I also like the general meaning behind the song. I'm always saying take chances. I often quote this songs too.

"What do you say to taking chances,
What do you say to jumping off the edge?
Never knowing if there's solid ground below
or hand to hold, or hell to pay"

Everything by Michael Buble - It's a simple song, but it's one you can't help dancing around too. To me it's the ultimate happy love song. His voice is inspirational. I've never believe that the person you love should be your "everything," but the general message is great. I also tend to quote this song and put a link to the music video on facebook frequently.

"And in this crazy life, and through these crazy times
It's you, it's you, you make me sing.
You're every line, you're every word, you're everything."

You Got Me by Jason Chain - I found it by way of the Sweet Home Alabama soundtrack. (I love that movie!) The guitar is uplifting from the start. His voice makes the song bubbly and catchy. Once again, relatable. It's that overwhelmingly happy/you're driving me insane type feeling.

"You got me walking backwards
You got me thinking sideways
You got me talking circles
You got me losing my way
You got me crossing every line
You got me just in time"

Because I Love You by September - I discovered September early freshman year of college. I was pretty much obsessed with her and had a little bit of a girl crush on her. I think I listened to this song on repeat for at least a month. It's so catchy! Not my favorite by her, but definitely second. I can't not dance to this song. It's physically impossible for me.

"I'd rather be with you whenever
Than without you all the time
And I will forgive you whatever
Just to say that you are mine
Because I love you"

Hey There Delilah by the Plain White T's - I think we all know this song. It was pretty popular during the summer of '07 (?). It's one of those songs that I descovered before it was played every 10 minutes and then I got sick of it. There has been enough time since then for me to enjoy the song again. It's mellow and simple. That's what makes it so great. I also like to sing this one.

Knock You Down by Keri Hilson and Kanye West - Okay, so it's a recent pop song. So what? It's catchy and happy. I can belt out Keri Hilsons part and I do it constantly. It has an optimistic view on love, so that makes it all the better.

"Sometimes love comes around
And it knocks you down
Just get back up
When it knocks you down"

Fallin' For You by Colbie Caillat - Once again, another song/album I found before it went on the radio. In my opinion it captures the happy/giddy feeling you have when you are falling for someone. Yet the song is pretty relaxing. I love her voice and have 2 other songs from her also on the playlist. The message is simple and clearly stated. I think simplicity is often underated. As for the music video, well I really like it. It's the funny/quirky things that matter, not the smoothness of lines being delivered.

Haven't Met You Yet by Michael Buble - Well obviously it's not an I'm-in-love-now song, but it's optimistic about finding someone special...I guess you could say, your soulmate. Personally I'm still not quite convinced that soulmates exist. Probably because it's scarier to believe in them. This song is the most uplifting song. I think it's kind of like the new single girls anthem. I love the song, but I don't really relate to it as a whole. I like quote one line though:

"Promise you kid, I'll give so much more than I get"

If My Heart Was A House by Owl City - This is the song right now for me. It makes me so happy, I almost always tear up, but for sure, it makes me smile. The verses are pretty calming, then the chorus is like a burst of energy. It seems pretty contradicting, but it works. I don't think I can explain why I have such a strong reaction to it accurately. It's kind like if you're thinking about someone and that path of thought leads you to a really happy memory and suddenly there's an overwhelming sense of warmth...kind of like that...kind of.

"Circle me and the needle moves gracefully
Back and forth
If my heart was a compass you'd be north
Risk it all cause I'll catch you if you fall
Wherever you go
If my heart was a house you'd be home"

One Sweet Love by Sara Boreilles - She fits into the catagory with Colbie Caillat. Her voice is very soothing. I listened to both of them a lot during the first year of college...not because their songs had meaning to me, but because they made me happy, at least temporarily. I used a verse for my away message sometimes.

"Sleepless nights you creep inside of me
Paint your shadows on the breath that we share
You take more than just my sanity
You take my reason not to care.
No ordinary wings I'll need
The sky itself will carry me back to you
The things I dream that I can do I'll open up
The moon for you
Just come down soon"

Here (In Your Arms) Remix by Hellogoodbye - I can't remember when I discovered this song. I think around the time of Hey There Delilah, because I relate it to the same person. This is a great song - straightforward, catchy and who hasn't felt this way about someone?

"I like where you sleep,
When you sleep, next to me.
I like where you sleep... here

Our lips, can touch
And our cheeks, can brush
Our lips can touch here

Well you are the one, the one that lies close to me
Whisper's "Hello, I've missed you quite terribly"
I fell in love, in love with you suddenly
Now there's no place else I could be but here in your arms"

1,2,3,4 by the Plain White T's - Again a catchy song, but not so typical. The pace is great. However, I get tired of it if I listen to it too many times.

"Give me more lovin' then I've ever had.
Make it all better when I'm feelin sad.
Tell me that I'm special even when I know I'm not.
Make me feel good when I hurt so bad.
Barely gettin' mad,
I'm so glad I found you.
I love bein' around you."

The Best Thing by Savage Garden - What would this playlist be if I didn't add corny '90s pop? Nothing. In fact I had 2 otherThe meaning of the song may not be so profound, but in fact I do really like it. If I hear it, I'm going to be up dancing and singing of course!

"Farewell peace of mind, kiss goodbye to reason
Up is down, the impossible occurs each day
This intoxication thrills me
I only pray it doesn't kill me"

Bubbly by Colbie Caillat - I think the title describes the song pretty well. In my opinion the song portrays that bubbly/happy feeling exactly, but I like the mellow quality too.

"I've been asleep for a while now.
You tucked me in just like a child now.
'Cause every time you hold me in your arms,
I'm comfortable enough to feel your warmth.

It starts in my soul,
And I lose all control.
When you kiss my nose,
The feeling shows.
'Cause you make me smile.
Baby just take your time now,
Holding me tight."