Need some pop punk to warm me up in this very icy Texas weather.
I wanna hear another fast song
Something to tune out all these bad thoughts
Light a fire in the coldest hearts filling up the halls
Pass another lit match to burn and we can fast-cut now to the curtain call
(We now return to our regularly scheduled program)
Melancholy kaleidoscope, it's high time
You shake things up and get the picture in your head right
Melancholy kaleidoscope, it's alright
Can't be one hundred if you're only giving ninety-five ♪ ♫ ♪
Up to Volume 10 now on my playlists. As usual with my playlists, this one spans the spectrum of pop and rock. You'll find pop rock, pop punk, Christian rock, some metal tracks and even some classics in this playlist.
There's so many great songs in this playlist. So, instead of torturing myself by trying to pick my favorite songs — which I always struggle to do anyway — I'm just going to list down the notable songs that you might want to check out.
Top 3 Favorite Songs
Broken by Lifehouse – this is an older track but still a really good one. I love the lyrics. And I love the many possible interpretations of this song. I view this song differently now, than when I listened to it back in high school.
No Matter What by Papa Roach – love this track from Papa Roach. Love the lyrics. Love the melody. Sing it to your significant other.
Peace Be Still by Hope Darst – beautiful song from Hope Darst. It was just what I needed to hear back then. Fast forward to today and I still get lots of frisson listening to it.
Top 3 Favorite New Finds
Best I Ever Had by State Of Shock – I have a soft spot for bands who write songs like this one. I'm not exactly sure what genre this song fits in, other than... rock. Maybe pop rock? It's just a great track and a great find.
Criminal by State Champs – what can I say, I love listening to pop punk. And this song is a good representation of that genre.
Lastly, honorable mentions goes to these three classic songs from eras gone by. I grew up listening to these songs. And I love listening to them today, just as much as I did when I was still a kid.
In case you didn't know, you could press the Play button on the embedded player and it will go through each song in the playlist. That will give you a 30-second preview of each track.
What a great new find! This one goes out to the wife!
I can't see through the stars in my eyes.
And I don't recall breathing steady, ever since you've been in my life.
So, let me catch my breath, before you steal it once again.
I should be dead by now.
I swear it, on my heart you know I wear it on my sleeve,
For everyone to see that I am yours and you belong to me.
And nothing in this world could ever make me this happy.
So, don't fall asleep (don't fall asleep)
I'm yours to keep (I'm yours to keep)
And from here on in, I'm giving it everything.
Cause, nothing compares to what we share.
I don't have a care in the world.
Cause even if it all came crashing down,
As long as you're around,
I'll be safe and sound. ♪ ♫ ♪
Some of the best Marianas Trench songs IMO were from their earlier albums — back when they were still writing emo music. So much raw emotion in this track.
Tear those pictures off the wall
I don't think I will need them all again
I think the problem here is there's nothing wrong
I guess that I can coast along for now
Little bit, little more, There's something missing
I'm missing the point I did before
I'm sorry that I'm always the one to let you down again
And I feel so ashamed
It should have been easy
(I feel so low)
And I want you to know
That I won't let go again
(I feel so low) ♪ ♫ ♪
I'm still dealing with some problems
In fact I find it hard to stay
I'm sure people, they will talk
And you will hear what they all say
About my judgement and my character
The verdict is up to you
I am human and my work is never through
And I'd love to say I'd change a thing about it
But who I was made who I am
Yeah I know I've made mistakes
And I will take them to the grave
All my skeletons will guide me
On the path for me to seek
Every fire I felt burn me
Gave me something more than scars
Every single choice we made
Made us exactly who we are ♪ ♫ ♪
Featured song for February 2021 is the acoustic version of Ricochet by Starset. This is a beautiful, more mellow version of the already really good original.
Beautiful, albeit a sad song from Black Stone Cherry.
The things my father said would make me a better man
Hard work and the love of friends, a woman that understands
I hope my father knows the seeds we've sewn still grow
At night I go to sleep and pray he's watching over me
Somewhere there's a star that's shining
So bright that I can see you smile
And all that I need is one last chance
Just to hear you say goodbye ♪ ♫ ♪
How can I relate to a world I feel is broken
To the minds that I feel won't open
And how can I speak life
When all I see is death and all I see is strife
Yeah, I'll tell them
Look into their eyes
Listen to their cries
Voices speak demise
Tear down
These walls
Well this can't go on forever
Something's gotta give
Burn down
And relearn
Well we won't be here forever
Somethings gotta change
Right now ♪ ♫ ♪
