Umbrella

Day 43

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Artist: Marie Digby

Genre: Acoustic rock

Album: unfold

Released: 2008 (Umbrella cover released in 2007)



You have my heart
And we'll never be worlds apart
May be in magazines
But you'll still be my star
Baby cause in the dark
You can't see shiny cars
And that's when you need me there
With you I'll always share
Because


When the sun shines, we'll shine together
Told you I'll be here forever
Said I'll always be a friend
Took an oath I'ma stick it out till the end
Now that it's raining more than ever
Know that we'll still have each other
You can stand under my umbrella
You can stand under my umbrella
(Ella ella eh eh eh)
Under my umbrella
(Ella ella eh eh eh)
Under my umbrella
(Ella ella eh eh eh)
Under my umbrella
(Ella ella eh eh eh eh eh eh)

These fancy things, will never come in between
You're part of my entity, here for Infinity
When the war has took it's part
When the world has dealt it's cards
If the hand is hard, together we'll mend your heart
Because


When the sun shines, we'll shine together
Told you I'll be here forever
Said I'll always be a friend
Took an oath I'ma stick it out till the end
Now that it's raining more than ever
Know that we'll still have each other
You can stand under my umbrella
You can stand under my umbrella
(Ella ella eh eh eh)
Under my umbrella
(Ella ella eh eh eh)
Under my umbrella
(Ella ella eh eh eh)
Under my umbrella
(Ella ella eh eh eh eh eh eh)

You can run into my arms
It's okay don't be alarmed
Come into me
So go on and let the rain pour
I'll be all you need and more
Because


When the sun shines, we'll shine together
Told you I'll be here forever
Said I'll always be a friend
Took an oath I'ma stick it out till the end
Now that it's raining more than ever
Know that we'll still have each other
You can stand under my umbrella
You can stand under my umbrella

It's raining, raining,
Ooh baby it's raining, raining
Baby come into me
Come into me
It's raining, raining,
Oh baby it's raining, raining
Come into me, come into me

(Ella ella eh eh eh)
Under my umbrella
(Ella ella eh eh eh)
Under my umbrella
(Ella ella eh eh eh)
Under my umbrella
(Ella ella eh eh eh eh eh eh)

Under my umbrella
(Ella ella eh eh eh)
Under my umbrella
(Ella ella eh eh eh)
Under my umbrella
(Ella ella eh eh eh eh eh eh)



It amazes me just how many covers of this song their are. What made everyone decide they were going to try their take on this track? Is it really that well liked? Or just easy to transform? I don't know, but I enjoy this acoustic version the most by Marie Digby. She has a smooth angelic voice & a fresh face. The original is performed by Rihanna & Jay-z, if you were curious & didn't already know. Not really a fan of it's poppy glitz, but you can check it out if you'd like.

This song goes back to fall of 2007 for me. Unbearable anticipation was in the air during this time, as my November wedding was right around the corner. What a exciting & strenuous time for me. I remember feeling just ecstatic one moment, then filled with unrelenting dread the next. Not over getting married, but over the logistics of the whole ceremony & reception. Have I done everything possible to prepare for the largest event of my life so far? Was everything ordered, everything in place? Will my dress fit me right? Will all the bridesmaids dresses come in on time? I am certainly glad not to be in that place anymore, though remembering the wonderful feeling sometimes leaves me longing to be their once more.

At this time, this song was a current favorite of mine, & I would often hear it coming to & from something bridal related. I would sing a long in the car, & daydream about the upcoming wedding, & what it would mean for us to live as a married couple & do married couple things together. Hearing it now, I almost want to plan someone else's wedding, just to remember what it feels like. Anyone getting hitched?

What about you? What does this song mean to you?

Your making me high

DAY 42

--STATS--

Artist: Toni Braxton

Genre: R & B

Album: Secrets

Released: 1996





I am going to do this one a little different today. Frankly, because I don't want to post these lyrics on my blog, but you can listen to the video. Why would I write about a song so racy then? Refer back to my first post on this blog for the answer. Though inappropriate, me & every other girl in the sixth grade listened to this song. If it played on Z100, we heard it. Before middle school, I mostly listened to what my parents did, which ranged from country to good ole classic rock n' roll & the oldies but goodies. Other than my own like for The Cranberries & Alanis Morrsette, I didn't regularly listen to much more. Then enter Junior High & pre-teen girl friends, & my virgin ears went out the window. Thanks guys! OK-- so I wasn't perfectly innocent, but my music choices were at least respectable.

In my defense, as a teenage girl, I never really listened closely to the lyrics of this song. As young girls, I think that it is very true that we listened to music more for, well, the music. The melody, the beat. We liked it if it was popular. That sort of thing. And Toni Braxton was VERY popular at the time. I see this truth coming full cycle now as I hear the music my sister listens to. The sweetest most innocent girl you'd ever meet, yet her choice in music doesn't reflect that much. For example-- Ke$ha's "Tick Tock". She doesn't even know what "Getting Krunk" even means! But she still blasts it full force on her IPOD.

So...seeing as there are quite a few songs on my list that remind me of the sixth grade, I will blog about different memories from that time for each song. It was my favorite time in life. I don't really know why, I just really enjoyed life to the fullest. Maybe it was the last time in life I felt truly like a child still. I shall cherish that year forever.

So onto the memory. So in the sixth grade, Health with Mrs. Richardson was one of my favorite classes. I think I had it with Heidi in the morning, & Elsie had it in the afternoon. I may have it reversed, but not an important detail. We were learning different ways to relieve stress, & one way was to write a list of everything bothering you, then talk about it with some one. Well, apparently this was the cool thing to do, because one night at a sleep over with Heidi, Elsie & our mutual friend, Kim
( who attended another school.), we each started our own list that we would all share. I can only imagine the meaningless things we wrote on our list ( mine had like, forty things on it!), but I know one of them was each other, which in return sparked a big fight that resulted in the silent treatment & some taking sides. Oh the irony. I think one of us still has one of these lists somewhere...

Such Great Heights

Day 41

--STATS--

Group: The Postal Service

Genre: Electronica

Album: Give it up

Released: 2003





I'm thinking it's a sign,
that the freckles in our eyes are mirror images,
& when we kiss their perfectly aligned.
& I have to speculate,
that God himself did make us into corresponding shapes
like puzzle pieces from the clay.
& true, it may seem like a stretch,
but it's thoughts like this that cross my troubled head
when your away when I am missing you to death.
When your out there on the road,
for several weeks of shows & when you scan the radio,
I hope this song will guide you home.

They will see us waving from such great heights,
come down now, they'll say.
But everything looks perfect from far away,
come down now, but we'll stay.

I tried my best to leave,
this song on your machine but that persist beeping
sounded thin upon listening.
& that frankly will not fly,
you will hear the shrillest highs & lowest lows with the wind,
doze down when this is guiding your mind.

They will see us waving from such great heights,
come down now, they'll say.
But everything looks perfect from far away,
come down now, but we'll stay.



I know I have already blogged about Iron & Wine's version of this song, but this is the original & is just as good. Better in most peoples opinion. The Postal service is an Indie Electronica band consisting of Ben Gibbard & Jimmy Tamborello. Though they each have their own band already ( Death Cab for Cutie & Dntels.), they formed a side band together after collaborating on a song. Tamborello would write the music & lyrics, then ship Gibbard the demo via the USPS. He would then edit them & add his own vocals. Thus The Postal Service was the name of their duo.

Their resulting premier album was titled Give up & was released in 2003 with great results. Their song "Such Great Heights" has since been covered by several artists, & used in countless advertisements. In December 2009, , the song was rated the 27th best song of the decade by Rollingstone.com. Though they have been working on a much anticipated follow-up album since 2006, the two feel that it may never be released, as they are both busy with their bands & other things in life. It still remains to be one of the most highly anticipated albums that may never be.

I am certainly a fan of the tune myself. When I'm in a really good mood, I will pop this album on, or even just this song for a little electricity in my day. I credit Heidi for introducing me to The Postal Service. I believe she heard about them from her brother, who shares our similar taste in music. We played this song together on our way back from a camping trip
( Mt. Raineer) in the summer of 2005. Yes, I remember that. My brain is strange & plus that was the year of "Such Great Heights". It was immensely popular.

Do you know this one? You probably do. What do you think of?

P.S. I got the facts that I didn't already know about this group from Wikipedia.com if you want to learn more.

1979

Day 40

--STATS--

Group: Smashing Pumpkins

Genre: Alternative Rock

Album: Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness

Released: 1995



Shakedown 1979, cool kids never have the time
On a live wire right up off the street
You and I should meet
June bug skipping like a stone
With the headlights pointed at the dawn
We were sure we'd never see an end to it all

And I don't even care to shake these zipper blues
And we don't know
Just where our bones will rest
To dust I guess
Forgotten and absorbed into the earth below

Double cross the vacant and the bored
They re not sure just what we have in the store
Morphine city slippin dues down to see

That we don't even care as restless as we are
We feel the pull in the land of a thousand guilt's
And poured cement, lamented and assured

To the lights and towns below
Faster than the speed of sound
Faster than we thought wed go, beneath the sound of hope
Justine never knew the rules,
Hung down with the freaks and the ghouls
No apologies ever need be made, I know you better than you fake it

To see that we don't care to shake these zipper blues
And we don't know just where our bones will rest
To dust I guess
Forgotten and absorbed into the earth below

The street heats the urgency of sound
As you can see theres no one around



This is the only Smashing Pumpkins song that I like, though the album consists of an amazing double set of songs written by Billy Corgan ( S.P. Front man). He wrote fifty-six songs in the period of one year for this album, though only twenty-eight made the cut. I don't know about you, but that sounds like a lot of creative work for one year! The result was a collection of songs said to symbolize the cycle of life & death ( Wikipedia.com). Hmm....I better give it a closer listen, when I have the time.

When this CD came out in October of 1995, things were pretty good. I was a fifth grader at Candalaria Elementary School In Salem, Oregon. I was best friends with Kim McFerron & Elsie Long (Plus Fujii!), & was becoming close with a girl named Heidi White, who before this point was kind of a bully to our little group. No doubt about it though, Kim & I totally ruled the school. Heidi just happened to be the tallest girl in our class & could womp our butts at Tether Ball anytime. And she did--regularly.

At this particular time, my Mother was newly married, & my father was planning a family trip with him, my Grandmother & me to Florida in February. We were going to go to Sea World & Disney World for my eleventh birthday. I was really excited, though I really wanted to bring Kim with me. We thought that if we raised enough money, we could purchase her plane ticket & hotel stay & her parents could send her with food & spending money. Oh how I love the naivety of kids. The big plan was to hold one big huge garage sale in January. We collected our & other friends old toys & knick-knacks. We even snagged items from the school lost & found. we figured we'd make a killing on winter coats & lunch boxes. It's funny to think we thought we could raise enough money to go all the way to Disney World from a yard sale in the dead of winter in the North West. At least we had ambition.


Smashing Pumpkins, the good feeling times of the 90's. What comes to mind?

Black Hole Sun

Day 39

--STATS--

Group: Soundgarden

Genre: Alternative rock/ Grunge

Album: Superunknown

Released: 1994


In my eyes, in disposed,
In disguise:as no one knows
Hides the face Lies
The snake, the sun
In my disgrace
Boiling heat, Summer stench
'Neath the black
The sky looks dead
Call my name
Through the cream
And I'll hear you
Scream again

Black hole sun
Won't you come
And wash away the rain

Black hole sun

Won't you come
Won't you come

Stuttering
Cold and damp
Steal the warm wind
Tired friend
Times are gone
For honest men

And sometimes
Far too long
For snakes
In my shoes
A-walking sleep
And my youth
I pray to keep
Heaven send, Hell away
No one sings
Like you anymore

Black hole sun
Won't you come
And wash away the rain

Black hole sun
Won't you come
Won't you come

Black hole sun
Won't you come
And wash away the rain

Black hole sun
Won't you come
Won't you come

Hang my head
Drown my fear
Till you all just
Disappear

Black hole sun
Won't you come
And wash away the rain

Black hole sun
Won't you come
Won't you come


Ok, so I had to have one true to the 90's grunge song. And also, my Dad really did like this song. It makes me think of him. The lyrics of this song are really dark. Drugs? Suicide? Delusions? I don't know, but the song it's self is actually very pretty with a brilliant melody. If I didn't already know, I would still guess it came out of this decade. Grunge music was at the top of it's game during this time, with groups like Nirvana, PearlJam, & The Verve Pipe. Growing up, I wasn't really into this scene though. I had many friends who were, but I tended to favor the classic rock of a couple decades prior.

I hadn't actually seen the music video before Saturday. I almost peed my pants. I don't think this style of music is for me. At least the me I have become. I might have enjoyed it more back in the day when I could watch scary movies & such without consquencly thinking about what terrible things could happen to my family, to my children. Still uncertain I should post the video. I might find a different one instead...if you want to see the original, google it. Make sure to use the bathroom prior.

Someone to call my lover

Day 38

--STATS--

Artist: Janet Jackson

Genre: R & B, Pop

Album: All for you

Released: 2001


Back on the road again
Feeling kinda lonely
And looking for the right guy
To be mine

Friends say I'm crazy cause
Easily I fall in love
You gotta do it different J
This time

Maybe we'll meet at a bar
He'll drive a funky car
Maybe we'll meet at a club
And fall so deeply in love
He'll tell me I'm the one
And we'll have so much fun
I'll be the girl of his dreams maybe

Alright maybe gonna find him today
I gotta get someone to call my lover
Yeah baby come on
Alright baby come in
Pass my way
I gotta get someone to call my lover
Yeah baby come on

I spoil them when I'm in love
Given them what they dream of
Sometimes it's not a good thing
But I'm blind

I love hard with everything
Giving my all
More than they
I'll take my friends' advice this time
I'll do it differently

Maybe we'll meet at a bar
He'll drive a funky car
Maybe we'll meet at a club
And fall so deeply in love
He'll tell me I'm the one
And we'll have so much fun
I'll be the girl of his dreams maybe

Alright maybe gonna find him today
I gotta get someone to call my lover
Yeah baby come on
Alright baby come in
Pass my way
I gotta get someone to call my lover
Yeah baby come on

My my
Looking for a guy guy
I don't want him too shy
But he's gotta have the qualities
That I like in a man
Strong, smart, affectionate
He's gotta be all for me
And I'll be too
You see happily

Maybe we'll meet at a bar
He'll drive a funky car
Maybe we'll meet at a club
And fall so deeply in love
He'll tell me I'm the one
And we'll have so much fun
I'll be the girl of his dreams maybe

Alright maybe gonna find him today
I gotta get someone to call my lover
Yeah baby come on
Alright baby come in
Pass my way
I gotta get someone to call my lover
Yeah baby come on



I'm not a Janet fan, usually. I think this one is just circumstantial. One, she borrowed the beginning guitar riff from America's Ventura Highway, which was an awesome band. Two, I was going through a break-up of epic proportions when this song came on the scene. This is the second blog in a row I have used the word epic. It is, for sure, my word of the week. I am obviously easily distracted, & my husband would be having a seizure if he was reading this right now. Poor form, Meg, poor form. Anyway....

I like this song, all in all. It's simple, nothing to it really. But it's a feel good tune. I was needing that in the summer of 2001, after getting out of a debilitating relationship. I was in need of a fresh perspective, & this one took the words out of my mouth & put them to music. Tu shay, Janet.


What about you? Is this your break-up song?

Fight Test

Day 37

--STATS--

Group: The Flaming Lips

Genre: Alternative rock, indie rock, neo-psychedelia, space rock, experimental rock
( As quoted on Wikipedia. Thought that was funny :-)

Album: Yoshimi battles the Pink Robots

Released: 2002

The test begins now!

I thought I was smart, I thought I was right,
I thought it'd be better not to fight.
I thought there was a virtue
in always being cool.
So when it came time to fight,
I thought I'd just step aside,
and that time would prove you wrong,
and you'd be the fool.

I don't know where the sun beams end
and the starlight begins,
it's all a mystery.

Oh to fight is to defend,
if it's not now then tell me when
would be the right time
to stand up and be a man.
For to lose, I could except,
but to surrender, I just wept
and regretted this moment,
Oh that I, I was the fool.

Oh, I don't know where the sun beams end
and the starlight begins,
it's all a mystery.
And I don't know how a man decides
whats right for his own life,
it's all a mystery.

Cause I'm a man, not a boy,
and their are things you can't avoid,
you have to face them, when your not prepared to face them.
If I could, I would,
but your with him now, it'd do no good.
I should have fought him,
but instead I let, I let him take it.

Oh, I don't know where the sun beams end
and the starlight begins,
it's all a mystery.
And I don't know how a man decides
whats right for his own life,
it's all a mystery.

The test is over now!


I love this group, & this album of theirs, "Yoshimi battles the Pink Robots." The music is airy, with a techno drive to it. The art work on the cover is EPIC. Though this one may be their most commercially known album, they have many others that are great & under appreciated as well. In 1993, they came out with single titled "She don't use Jelly" that met great success. I would describe their music as melancholy without the sadness, if that makes since. Upbeat most of the album & even aspiring at times. Undeniably unique & strange. If your looking for something average & safe, as there name might suggest, you will not find it here. But you will get about 47 minutes of greatness & originality.So...meh. I'd say it's a win.

This album is completely Fall of 2005 for me. Though I sampled the album when it originally surfaced, & cranked the Cd's title song when ever it came on the radio (next to never, really), It didn't find a place in my collection til then. In September of 2005, I had just moved into an old house in the Sleepy town of St. Johns ( or near to it. I was located just blocks from University of Portland). The two I was rooming with really enjoyed this group, so we played it all the time, a long with other music I wish I could remember. This song, Fight test, is the first on the album. I have vivid memories of putting this CD on the stereo, the echoing of the beginning coming on, followed by a blast of harmonious sound streaming in to every room. I would open the windows, letting the warm air flow through as I prepared to do lazy Saturday things, like reading a book, writing in my journal, working on a lesson plan, or cooking something absolutely amazing. When I hear this song, I am in sensory overload. I smell old house, I see beautiful architecture, I taste red wine & french bread with olive oil, & I feel the excitement of a new town. Here is an entry from my journal during this time period:


I was asked a very good question the other day
that I have yet to fully answer,
"What is it about this place
that you love so much?"
I don't expect anyone to really
understand why I decided to
move out here,why I chose to live
in this house
with these people, in this
neighborhood.I just love it.
I love waking up in the morning to
the old house smell, and the
sun beaming down through my window.
I love the house in all it's personality
and imperfections. I love reading in
the evenings, coffee shops at night.
Early mornings waiting for the bus,
poetry on the max, rush
hour traffic. Working on the
weekdays,and parties on the
weekends. I love the
neighborhood with all it's
little shops. I love living
by an university, with so many
resources and possible new
friends. I love exploring the city,
on my own and with friends.
I love feeling distant and
slightly unattainable.I love
not taking things I love
and want to do for granted.
I love that this is new and
still mysterious.
I love that this is mine.
That this is mine to experience,
something all my own. And I did this.
I chose to be here, to put myself
out there. I love that there is
just another adventure waiting
around the corner, and I have
no idea what it might be,
or how it might have reference to my life.
What can I say-- I just love it.
And the best thing is, I'm still continuing to learn
what it is about this place I really love.
We'll just have to see.


The first song that comes to mind when reading this entry is Fight test. What does this song make you think of? Does it have a taste?




This one has Fight test & one more Robot Symphony.

Wicked Game

Day 36

--STATS--

Artist: Chris Isaak

Genre: Rock

Album: Heart Shaped World

Released: 1989


The world was on fire, no one could save me but you
Strange what desire will make foolish lovers do
I never dreamed that I' d love somebody like you
And I never dreamed that I'd lose somebody like you

No, I don't wanna fall in lust (this world is only gonna break your heart)
No, I wanna fall in lust (this world is only gonna break your heart)
WITH YOU
WITH YOU

What a wicked game to play to let me feel this way
What a wicked thing to do to let me dream of you
What a wicked thing to say, never felt this way
What a wicked thing to do to let me dream of you

And I wanna fall in lust (this world is only gonna break your heart)
No, I wanna fall in lust (this world is only gonna break your heart)
WITH YOU

The world was on fire, no one could save me but you
Strange what desire will make foolish lovers do
I never dreamed that I 'd love somebody like you
I never dreamed that I'd lose somebody like you
No, I wanna fall in lust (this world is only gonna break your heart)
No, I wanna fall in lust (this world is only gonna break your heart)
WITH YOU

(this world is only gonna break your heart)
WITH YOU
(this world is only gonna break your heart)
No I........ (this world is only gonna break your heart)
(this world is only gonna break your heart)
NOBODY LOVES NO ONE


I am not a Chris Isaak follower, but I do love the melody of this song. Though a bit permiscuous, I suppose. Confession: I thought it was "I don't wanna fall in love..." i guess that is why the producers of Friends chose to use this song in the episode that Ross & Rachel "Ah-hem" for the first time. ANYWAY, the twang of the guitar & sensualness of his voice together make this song a contender on my list. I could write more I know, but my husband & kids are playing in the sunshine in the backyard. I think I will go join them.

What time in your life does this song make you think of?

Basketball Jones

Day 35

--STATS--

Artists: Chris Rock with Barry White

Genre: R & B

Album: Space Jam, the Soundtrack

Released: 1996



Your probably wondering why I am including this song, off of this album, of all choices. No, it is not because it is the greatest movie ever made-- not even close. It's just that I saw this during a great & wonderful transitioning in my life. In the summer of 1996, I had become a big sister for the first time. Krystal Lynn was born August 2nd, at 5:29 Pm. I know for certain because I witnessed it. My eleven year old self stood directly behind the doctor as she pulled my infant sister out to receive her first breath, thus planting the seed for my great love of children, & the process of which they arrive in this world. I had, up until this point, been an only child. My whole life was changing in that very moment.

In the fall of 1996, I began my journey through Junior High. Sixth grade was an awesome year in school for me. I wish I could enjoy another year with such passion as I did then. In October of 1996, after settling into my new role as a Junior Higher & a big sister, my Dad took me & my best friend, Heidi ( I have two friends I consider my besties,if anyone is beginning to wonder if I will ever make up my mind.) to see Space Jam. Being the age I was, I did like the movie ( the ridiculousness of it didn't occur to me until later.), and I bought the Soundtrack for it as well. I'm sure I still have it some where....

I pick this song because I know it was one of Heidi's favorite off this album back then, & it is pretty humorous...as humorous as you can get for a song about a basketball. You might notice I haven't included the lyrics. That's because I accidentally deleted my first posting of this a couple nights ago...after I spent forever trying to depict all the lyrics in this song. Forget it. You'll just have to listen this time around. It's worth it for a few minutes of chuckles. I mean, come on! It's Chris Rock, right?

Anyone else own this piece of iconic history?

Take the long way home

Day 34

--STATS--

Group: Supertramp

Genre: Rock

Album: Breakfast in America

Released: 1979

So you think you're a Romeo,
playing a part in a picture-show.
Take the long way home.
Take the long way home.

If you're the joke of the neighborhood,

why should you care if you're feeling good?
Take the long way home.
Take the long way home.

There are times that you feel you're part of the scenery.
All the greenery is comin' down, boy.
And then your wife seems to think you're part of the furniture.
Oh, it's peculiar, she used to be so nice.

When lonely days turn to lonely nights,
you take a trip to the city lights,
and take the long way home.
Take the long way home.

You never see what you want to see,
forever playing to the gallery.
You take the long way home.
Take the long way home.

And when you're up on the stage, it's so unbelievable.
Unforgettable, how they adore you.
But then your wife seems to think you're losing your sanity.
Oh, calamity, is there no way out?

Though you feel that you life's become a catastrophe,
Oh, it has to be for you to go, boy.
When you look through the years and see what you could have been.

Oh, what might have been,

If you'd had more time.

So, when the day comes to settle down,
who's to blame if you're not around?
You took the long way home...
You took the long way home.....

Long way home...

Long way home...

Well, I don't know about that mean wife thing, but I often take the long way home, weather it be in the car, or on a stroll. I do my best thinking in the car, with the kids contained & occupied in the backseat. Isn't that kind of how it works with everyone who has kids? Just taking an extra ten minutes out of my day (taking the long way home), listening to my music, or thinking in silence can make a difference in my mood. You have to have that time to unwind. Walks are great for that as well. You get the exercise & that heavenly contact with the earth & sunshine that you wouldn't get from a car ride. Can't beat that.

Yesterday was a perfect day for this song. I even took the long way home. The whether was gorgeous, & the mood was right. I drove from my house to my parents, where I was house sitting for the weekend. What should have been a two minute drive, I made long enough to enjoy this song by taking the loop off Washington street, where I have to break for the stoplight. As I arrived, the song was coming to it's grand end. I almost felt I had left Kansas and stepped into Oz. That feeling abruptly ended as I cut the engine & the barking Golden Retriever made it very clear he was ready for his afternoon kibble. Oh well. The serenity was nice while it lasted.

Anyone else take the long way home?

My life be like

Day 33

--STATS--

Group: G.R.I.T.S ( Grammatical Revolution In The Spirit) This song features Toby Mac

Genre: Christian hip-hop

Album: The art of Translation

Released: 2002

My life be like
Ooh Aah (yeah), Ooh Ooh
My life be like (yeah)
Ooh Aah, Ooh Aah (yeah), Ooh Ooh
Ooh Aah (yeah), Ooh Ooh
My life be like (yeah)
Ooh Aah, Ooh Aah (yeah), Ooh Ooh
My life be like (yeah)

It's times like these that make me say
Lord if you see me please come my way
Leavin' bread crumbs for when I stray
Rely on sacrifice and the price you paid
Feel me like a fingertip (fa-finger tip, fa-finger tip)
Sometimes I fall I slip
My heartfelt desire be more like you
Tryin' not to quench your fire with the things I do

I'm on an island by my lonesome stranded
Low key and stayin' candid
Reflect on all the things I try my hand at
Church for the equations to persuasions I'm used to
Finding comfort in the zones of closet bones I get loose to
A mountainous fontaine
Spinnin' and monsoonin', grinnin' it's hign octane
Explosive how I came
Rollin' down hills cause lifes a hastle
Encircled by my folly like a moat surround a castle
Stay afloat, catch a second wind
Thin
Is the air I breathe
Teary eyed nose runnin' wipe the snot on my sleeve
I'm callin' on the Savior to be all that I need
Please forgive me my behavior had me lost at light speed

It's times like these that make me say
Lord if you see me please come my way
Leavin' bread crumbs for when I stray
Rely on sacrifice and the price you paid
Feel me like a fingertip (fa-finger tip, fa-finger tip)
Sometimes I fall I slip
My heartfelt desire be more like you
Tryin' not to quench your fire with the things I do

The fear of never fallin' in love
And the tears after losin' the feelings of what you thought love was
Like the dirt still up under the rug (My life be like)
Bad characteristics covered in Christs blood
The joy of new birth and the pain of growin' up
The bliss between givin' my all and givin' up
The highs and lows
Paths and roads I chose
In the cold I froze
Tryin' to ease my woes
In this world of sin
Clothes to thin to fend
So to God I send
Words of help to win
In grumblings so deep letters could never express
So the sound of Ooh Aah beneath my breath projects

It's times like these that make me say
Lord if you see me please come my way
Leavin' bread crumbs for when I stray
Rely on sacrifice and the price you paid
Feel me like a fingertip (fa-finger tip, fa-finger tip)
Sometimes I fall I slip
My heartfelt desire be more like you
Tryin' not to quench your fire with the things I do

My life be like
Ooh Aah Ooh
Dum dum ditty
Here come that boy from the Capital City
Last up on the Grits new ditty
But eight bars or the truth well do (uh)
I believe theres a private stunnin
And I believe in the Kindgom Comming
I believe if you seek the truth
You don't need to look far cause it's gonna find you
So why oh why do I trip and stumble?
And ooh aah as commitment crumbles?
I can't believe that I'm here again....

It's times like these that make me say
Lord if you see me please come my way
Leavin' bread crumbs for when I stray
Rely on sacrifice and the price you paid
Feel me like a fingertip (fa-finger tip, fa-finger tip)
Sometimes I fall I slip
My heartfelt desire be more like you
Tryin' not to quench your fire with the things I do

It's times like these that make me say
Lord if you see me please come my way
Leavin' bread crumbs for when I stray
Rely on sacrifice and the price you paid
Feel me like a fingertip (fa-finger tip, fa-finger tip)
Sometimes I fall I slip
My heartfelt desire be more like you
Tryin' not to quench your fire with the things I do

Fa-finger tip, fa-finger tip
Fa-finger tip, fa-finger tip
My life be like
Fa-finger tip, fa-finger tip
Fa-finger tip, fa-finger tip
Ma-ma-my life be like
Fa-finger tip, fa-finger tip
Fa-finger tip, fa-finger tip
My life be like
Fa-finger tip, fa-finger tip
Fa-finger tip, fa-finger tip
My life be like

Let me tell you, it is so refreshing to find a rap song that isn't about guns, fast cars, women, killing, or doesn't use the word "nigga" in it. Though I realize it may not be offensive if you are of African American descent to use it, but it sure doesn't sound good when I sing it back. So thank you G.R.I.T.S. Again, it is nice to have a a variety of good Christian music out their. Not that I don't love a good hymn, it's just sometimes I need something with a bit of a beat to it.

Though I have heard of The GRITS for a long while now, I have not dabbled in their music very much yet. This song came recommended from my best friend, Elsie. I can totally understand her appeal for several reasons. One, she is a follower of Christ. Two, she has southern roots ( The Grits are a Nashville based group), and three, this girl loves her some old style hip-hop from time to time. So thanks for the pick, Burg! though I think maybe I'd like to hear from you why you pick this song as one of your top favorite ditty's. So drop me a comment.

Oh, and by the way, Elsie has a blogspot as well. Here is the link.

http://www.blogger.com/profile/17008234952631534872

You'll enjoy it if you like a bit of healthy sarcasm & random comedy in your day. Plus good Christian inspiration. Thanks!

Summer of '69

Day 32

--STATS--

Artist: Bryan Adams

Genre: Rock

Album: Reckless

Released: 1985

I got my first real six string.

I bought it at the Five-and-Dime.

Played it til my fingers bled.

Was the summer of '69.

Me and some guys from school

had a band and we tried real hard.

Jimmy quit, Jody got married.

Shoulda known we'd never get far.

Oh, when I look back now,

that summer seemed to last forever.

And if I had the choice

-yea, I'd always wanna be there.

Those were the best days of my life.

Aint no use in complainin'

when you got a job to do.

Spend my evenings down at the drive-in,

and that's where I met you- yeah!

Standin' on your mamas porch.

You told me that you'd wait forever.

And when you held my hand,

I knew that it was now or never.

Those were the best days of my life.

Back in the summer of '69.

Oh...

Well, we were killin' time,

we were young and restless,

and needed to unwind.

I guess nothing can last forever-forever, no! Yeah!

Now the times are changin',

look at everything that's come and gone.

Sometimes when I play that old six string,

I think about you wondering what went wrong.

Standin' on your mamas porch,

you told me it would last forever.

Oh, and when you held my hand,

I knew that it was now or never.

Those were the best days of my life.

Oh yeah, back in the summer of '69.

Uh-huh. It was the summer of '69.

Oh yeah, me and my baby in '69.

Oh.....

It was the summer, the summer, the summer of '69.

yeah....

I have never heard a bad thing about this song. Plus, there is no nudity or sexual contact in this video. I could watch this with my kids if I wanted! That's more than I can say about music now. The emphasis on this tune is simple fun, simple times, & first love. And taking a look back on it all. We all have a summer like that. Or in some cases, a few. My father introduced me to Bryan Adams when I was young. The best thing to come out of Canada, in my opinion. It's no coincidence this song came out in 1985 (the year of my birth.) It is my favorite of his. That & Please Forgive me. Of course everyone knows him for Everything I do ( I do it for you), but did you know he is also a well known photographer? Did you know he has won oodles of Juno awards & is set to receive a humanitarian award in Nufenland, Canada this year? True, true.

In 1997, I knew that I was born in the wrong decade. Bryan Adams was certainly going to be married off by the time I graduated high school, never mind he would have been forty-four when I turned eighteen...oh the logistics of it all. I could at least marvel in his music, and I did that year. 1997 is & probably will always be my favorite year growing up. I was in sixth grade & everything seemed picture perfect. Naturally, this was right before puberty hit. At the tender age of twelve, my friends & I enjoyed movies,music, books,candy,barbies,long walks, pizza...all the great things in life, really. On the weekends that I visited my Dad, I would often bring a friend. They were always amazed at the amount of freedom I had. My Dads most famous line was " Change is in the cup". Literally, there was a huge cup of change on the ledge by the door we could use to get all sorts of goodies out of the vending machines in the clubhouse. Or we could walk across the street & hit up the 7-11 if we wanted. It's no wonder I have such a sweet tooth, or that my Dad suffers from Diabetes. In the summer, we would enjoy the use of the pool there. All day til we were absolutely drained. I'm telling you, I had it made, & I know it. Back in the days of carefree innocence, before life became tainted with challenging experiences...before all that, there was Bryan Adams.

In the midst of hard times & changes, there was also Bryan Adams. I didn't have my own CD of his until 2004, when a song of his reminded me of my boyfriend ( my husband now.) We were going through a trying seperation & I bought the album So far so good for comfort. I have him & Shakira ( yeah, I know) to thank for getting me through those difficult times, & I am better for it. So please enjoy...summer of '69. Also note, that he obviously didn't write this song out of personal experience. He was only ten years old that year. Hmm...

p.s. Love the slightly raspy voice.

Island in the sun

Day 32

--STATS--

Group: Weezer

Genre: Alternative Rock/ Pop Punk

Album: Weezer

Released: 2001

Hip, hip.

Hip,hip.

When your on a holiday,

you can find the words to say

all the things that come to you,

and I want to feel it to.

On an island in the sun,

we'll be playing and having fun,

and it makes me feel so fin,

I can't control my brain.

Hip, hip.

Hip, hip.

When your on a golden sea,

you don't need no memory.

Just a place to call your own,

as we drift into the zone.

On an island in the sun,

we'll be playing and having fun,

and it makes me feel so fin,

I can't control my brain.

Hip, hip.

Hip, hip.

Hip, hip.

Hip, hip.

On an island in the sun,

we'll be playing and having fun,

and it makes me feel so fin,

I can't control my brain.

Hip, hip.

We'll never feel bad anymore!

Hip, hip.

We'll never feel bad anymore!

Hip, hip.

Hip, hip.

No, no...

Just another great cruising song. Or swimming song. Beach song. Camping song. Sipping Pina Coladas at home song. What ever. Though I am surprised that this song came out in 2001. I could have swore it was a little bit older than that...but I guess not. Thing tunage makes me think of the good times during high school. Choir retreats & competitions, youth group, weekend getaways to my Dads, keepin' it low-key Dallas crew, hanging with the besties.... sunbathing in the summer ( Before I cared about skin cancer.) I was really glad that it was a nice day when I played this on Thursday, because I can think of nothing but sunshine when I hear the song. Can you really blame me?

What does this song make you think of?

Airstream driver

Day 31

--STATS--

Group: Gomez

Genre: Indie Rock

Album: A new tide

Released: 2009

All the angels on the wire,
Getting dizzy from the heights.
Go carefully, carefully,
Oh, airstream driver

She shoots but never misses.
Stare down, passin' traffic.
Go carefully, carefully,
Oh, airstream driver

I would return the favour.
Oversleep the rapture.
Go carefully, carefully,
Oh, airstream driver.

Your watermelon candy mouth.
The penthouse at the sands.
Go carefully, carefully,
Oh, airstream driver.

Go go go go carefully, airstream driver.

All the angels on the wire,
Getting dizzy from the heights.
Go carefully, carefully,
Oh, airstream driver

She shoots but never misses.
Stare down, passin' traffic.
Go carefully, carefully,
Oh, airstream driver

I would return the favour.
Oversleep the rapture.
Go carefully, carefully,
Oh, airstream driver.

Your watermelon candy mouth.
The penthouse at the sands.
Go carefully, carefully,
Oh, airstream driver.

Go go go go carefully, airstream driver.

Go go go go carefully, airstream driver.

Go go go go carefully, airstream driver.

Go go go go carefully, airstream driver.

Go go go go carefully, airstream driver.

Go go go go carefully, airstream driver.

OK, so these song lyrics really have no meaning to me, really. I just like the melody & beat to this song. I guess it is a cover of another version of this song, but I don't really know. Come to think of it-- I don't know much about this song at all. But I like it. Not very old at all, just came out last year. Obviously, it makes me think of last Spring. Very good times. We were living with my husbands parents, in the process of buying our first home. Aiden was around seven months old, still in the baby stage, & Taylor was blossoming & growing all the time. By then, I had settled into the small town routine & was use to living close to family. A huge transition, but a great blessing. On Tuesdays, I would pick my sister up from school, & we would go do "Sisterly bonding" things, like grab a coffee & hot chocolate, or window shopping in our small downtown area. Many of times before, or after picking her up, this song would come on the radio. We would roll down the windows & enjoy the chilling spring breeze. After a long grueling Winter, it sure was refreshing.

P.S. An airstream driver is, if your wondering, a person driving a vehicle attached to a silver trailer, which are called Airstream.

Zombie

Day 30

--STATS--

Group: The Cranberries

Genre: Alternative rock

Album: No need to argue

Released: 1994

Another head hangs lowly,

child is slowly taken.

And if the violence causes silence,

Who are we mistaken.

But you see, it's not me,

it's not my family.

In your head, in your head,

they are fighting.

With their tanks, and their bombs,

and their bombs, and their guns.

In your head, in your head,

they are crying.

In your head, in your head...

Zombie,zombie,

zombie, ei, ei!

What's in your head, in your head...

Zombie, zombie,

zombie, ei, ei,ei,oh...

Do do do do, do do do do,

do do do do, do do do-oh...

Another mothers breaking

heart is taking over.

When the violence causes silence,

we must be mistaken.

It's the same old thing

since 1916,

in your head, in your head,

their still fighting.

With their tanks, and their bombs,

and their bombs and their guns.

In your head, in your head,

they are dying.

In your head, in your head...

Zombie,zombie,

zombie, ei, ei!

What's in your head, in your head...

Zombie, zombie,

zombie, ei, ei,ei,oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh...

ehehoh....yayaya!!! ( something to that effect)

(One bad ass guitar duo)

Hands down. Dolores O' Riordan is one bad ass chick with a real smart noggin. Not only did she front one of the most success groups from the 90's, but she wrote most of the lyrics for their songs, a lot of them holding a politic meaning or addressing a pressing topic. Plus, she did it all in combat boots. Kudos, Dolores, kudos.

This song was probably one of their most known songs, about the troubles in Northern Ireland & the conflict between those claiming to represent nationalists, & those who claimed to represent unionists ( Roman Catholics vs. Protestant predominantly). Though The cranberries rocked many hits with a dominant bass line, this one sticks out for it's real grunge style. However, it is still completely Cranberries, & the guitar duo in the end is stunning. Truly first rate.

What about you? What does this number mean to you?

Beautiful wreck

Day 29

--STATS--

Artist: Shawn Mullins

Genre: Alternative rock/Folk rock

Album: 9th ward pickin' parlor

Released: 2006

I've lost count of the times I've given up on you,

but you make such a beautiful wreck, you do.

There's a tavern on the corner called The Milky Way,

and you look so at home there it makes me afraid.

And at the dark end of this bar,

what a beautiful wreck you are.

When you go too far,

beautiful wreck you are.

Well, all the plans that you had from seven years ago,

like the promises you make, I watched them come and go.

You put your keys in the car, but it wouldn't drive,

with your hands on the wheel lookin' barely alive.

I'm still sitting here waiting on the passenger side,

for you to make up your mind,

for you to make up your mind.

And at the dark end of this bar,

what a beautiful wreck you are.

When you go too far,

beautiful wreck you are.

What a beautiful, such a beautiful,

beautiful wreck you are.

What a beautiful, such a beautiful wreck...

I've lost count of the times I've given up on you,

but you make such a beautiful wreck, you do.

yeah, you make such a beautiful wreck, you do.

And at the dark end of this bar,

what a beautiful wreck you are.

When you go too far,

beautiful wreck you are.

What a beautiful, such a beautiful,

beautiful wreck you are.

What a beautiful, such a beautiful,

beautiful wreck you are...

Real quick I just want to say, what's with all the folk rock all a sudden? I swear I'm picking these at random.Well, what ever the reason, this was my song for Monday. (Wow, I am almost caught up!) I like Shawn Mullins for his easy going-t-shirt & jeans wearing style, & his fun music I can play cards or shoot some pool to. I would expect to here this song at some hole in the wall bar, like the one I use to live around the corner from. Hmm...was this song written about me?

Though this album came out in 2006, I didn't hear this song played much until the summer of 2008. Then I heard it all the time. It's possible I just wasn't listening to the right stations. What ever the cause, I love it. The number is lively, & I enjoy the video as well. During the summer of 2008, I was pregnant with my son & second child, Aiden. I had left my job as a nanny to four dazzling children, & was home full time with my daughter, Taylor. That time was quite a transition for us. Taylor especially. She went from having four other playmates & having plenty of activities to do to just one sluggish mother who could barely muster up the strength to take her to the playground. Not to mention the night time meltdowns as her perfectly routine schedule went out the door. Such a frustrating yet liberating time. We had no other obligations but to each other. Eventually, I did get it together & had an enjoyable summer. Plenty of trips to the zoo, park & coast before my son cam into her existence on the 24th of August. Such cherished times. That's what this song reminds me of, as do many others from this time period.

What about? What does this song mean to you?

Everybody's changing

Day 28

--STATS--

Artist: Keane

Genre: Alternative

Album: Hopes and fears

Released: 2004

You say you wander your own land,

but when I think about it,

I don't see how you can.

Your waking, your breaking,

& I can see the pain in your eyes.

Says everybody's changing & I don't see why.

So little time,

try to understand that I'm

trying to make a move just to stay in the game.

I try to stay awake & remember my name.

But everybody's changing & I don't feel the same.

Your gone from here,

soon you will disappear.

Fading into beauty light,

'cause everybody's changing

& I don't feel right.

So little time,

try to understand that I'm

trying to make a move just to stay in the game.

I try to stay awake & remember my name.

But everybody's changing & I don't feel the same.

So little time,

try to understand that I'm

trying to make a move just to stay in the game.

I try to stay awake & remember my name.

But everybody's changing & I don't feel the same.

Good song. Good group. I've blogged once already about them. Though this song came out in 2004, & I was introduced to this thought provoking album in 2006, this song makes me think about the now. I've been hearing it a lot lately on the radio & have played it often myself this month. No particular reason other than I like it & things are continuously changing. A good one for reflecting, I guess. And I guess I don't have a lot to say tonight. Back is aching & a bath is calling. Good night for now.

Maybe this song means more to you...

Such great heights

Day 27

--STATS--

Artist: Iron & wine

Genre: Folk rock

Album: Can be found on the Garden State soundtrack

Released: 2002 (as a cover of The Postal Services unreleased version) & 2004

I'm thinking it's a sign,

that the freckles in our eyes are mirror images,

& when we kiss their perfectly aligned.

& I have to speculate,

that God himself did make us into corresponding shapes

like puzzle pieces from the clay.

& true, it may seem like a stretch,

but it's thoughts like this that cross my troubled head

when your away when I am missing you to death.

When your out there on the road,

for several weeks of shows & when you scan the radio,

I hope this song will guide you home.

They will see us waving from such great heights,

come down now, they'll say.

But everything looks perfect from far away,

come down now, but we'll stay.

I tried my best to leave,

this song on your machine but that persist beeping

sounded thin upon listening.

& that frankly will not fly,

you will hear the shrillest highs & lowest lows with the wind,

doze down when this is guiding your mind.

They will see us waving from such great heights,

come down now, they'll say.

But everything looks perfect from far away,

come down now, but we'll stay.

Oh there you are, melancholy. I knew you'd make your appearance at some point. This song really does it for me. Summer of 2005 rocked my socks. Actually, all of 2005 was pretty great. ( It may seem like I'm pretty liberal when it comes for my love of years or summers, but really, it comes down to this. Top three best years yet of my 25 years of life are 1997, 2005 & 2006. Top three summers are 2005, 2007 & 2008. I'm glad we clarified that, now I don't have to keep repeating it.) In the year 2005, I was living with my best friend in a dinky little apartment in Salem, Oregon. I worked two jobs; Abby's Pizza & ABC Daycare. If I wasn't working, I spent my days hanging out with my roomy at her boyfriends house where we all seemed to congregate, or spending what little money I had on groceries at Winco or clothes at the local mall. My nights were well spent socializing with friends at either Shari's, Muchos Gracious, or some one elses apartment. Some nights we'd stay in gorging on ice cream & watching movies or even worse-- One tree hill.

My husband earlier in the year, had just opened a pizza store in Oregon City with his father. During some days off, I would make the 45 minute drive to go see him while he logged long hours. There really wasn't much to do in the pizza store if you weren't an employer. Read magazines, eat pizza, check out the Plaid Pantry & the Deli next door, use the computer, listen to music, stare at the wall...He didn't really have a large selection available for my enjoyment. He did seem to have a few soundtracks, one of them being the Garden State soundtrack. I hadn't seen the movie, but I did take quite a liking to the music. I played it at least a couple times every day I visited that year. It seemed to become the soundtrack for my year. I don't think their is a single song I do not like on that soundtrack.

Such Great Heights was a favorite. It seemed to represent my year perfectly. Absolutely chill. Fact: This version by Iron & Wine is actually a cover that came out before the original by Postal Service (another great band) in 2002. Postal Service's version is wonderful as well, in a different way. It's tempo is upbeat & more techno. Iron & Wine took the umpth out of the tune & slowed it down...way down. Acoustic ecstasy. Very dreamy. During the year, this song accompanied me not only while with my future husband, but at parties, camping trips & commutes from Portland to Dallas on visits back home after my fall move to the bridge city. This song can make me smile & cry all at the same time. Great music will do that to you. It was also used in a M&Ms commercial in 2005 as well. Do you remember? Youtube it.

Does this song make you smile? Cry? Feel all melancholy & reminiscent?

She's mine

Day 26

--STATS--

Artist: Brett Dennen

Genre: Folk/Pop

Album: So much more

Released: 2006

Well, the witches stare with their limbs akimbo,

silhouettes of statues up in the windows

call me to come here with a crooked crescendo,

but I don't.

devotees dance among the fancy minds on the promenade,

into a tabernacle on the lawn,

but I don't follow

because she's mine, she's mine, she's mine, all mine.

Yeah, she's mine...mine...mine...Mmm...

Midnight moved across the peoples park,

& I fled the fire like a spinning spark

up onto a porch in the dark where she was waiting right there for me.

She knows that my hands are empty,

as she goes past the mothers of envy,

& I don't have to fumble in the dark for my keys.

I believe she's mine, she's mine, she's mine, all mine.

Yeah, she's mine...mine...mine...Mmm...

The pupils gather in the yard,

around the pulpit made of cards,

& waited for his leaders words,

but his words didn't make much sense.

His mouth spat out a fist of daggers,

& his tongue swirled in a southern swagger,

& I looked at all the people gathered,

but they were all in a trance.

I believe she's mine, she's mine, she's mine, all mine.

Yeah, she's mine...mine...mine...Mmm...

I was thrown before the court of canes,

tossed my soul to the furnace flames,

where all my hero's had been slain, exiled or put in prison.

Because they rose above the mess,

& because their power posed a threat,

& because they spoke of something else,

when everyone else didn't.

The music fills the space between,

the deities & the prophecies,

of our bodies pressed endlessly,

silent in the sand.

She looks at me so fearlessly,

& I take it all too seriously,

but it all comes so clear to me,

& it makes me understand

That she's mine, she's mine, she's mine, all mine.

Yeah, she's mine...mine...mine...Mmm...

Yeah, she's mine, all mine, all mine, all mine...

Yeah she's mine,mine,mine,mmm...

Yeah she's mine, mine, mine,mmm...

Yeah, she's mine.

This is, hands down, my favorite Brett Dennen song. Don't be put off by the bad hair, he is really brilliant. His lyrics are clever, his voice is fantastic & very his own. I haven't heard a voice like it. Smooth like buttah. I always enjoy listening to Brett Dennen. His music can put me in a very romantic mood. His songs Just like the moon & Ain't gonna loose you" are awesome songs as well, but something about the melody of this song...it might be the sincere & tender way he sings "she's mine" in the chorus. Melts me every time.

This song takes me back to the summer of 2007. One of my favorite summers. I have written about this summer at least once already, but not my occupation. I was working for the best family in the world ( I might be a little biased.) as their nanny to their four spectacular children. I had worked for them first in 2005, but left soon before I had my daughter for a year. I started working for them again in June. After a year of less than stellar jobs, it felt wonderful to be back. Hanging with the kids was great, who's ages ranged from 2-7 years. Among some of the favorite activities we liked to do together were bike rides on the Nike campus, walks through the nature park, trips to the zoo, OMSI, Children's museum & picnics in the park. Boy, did I have it good, & to think I got paid for this! Another benefit of being a nanny was bringing my daughter to work with me. No daycare necessary. It was like getting the benefits of a stay-at-home mom while still being among the working force.

Your probably wondering what this has to do with this song? This song played all the time that summer, along with James Blunts 1973, Gusters Satellite, & Modest Mouses Missed the boat. Colby Caillat had just come on scene with Bubbly, taking the music industry by storm. I played music while with the kids as often as I could. It was that summer I found my favorite station, KINK (101.9) She's mine will always make me think of good times, warm whether, child's play & Beaverton. My one true home.

Does this song make you long for the good old times like me?