Have you ever listened to a song that's really struck you, and you've never figured out why? Any song that's made you just feel incredibly emotional for reasons you can't explain? If so, did you ever figure out why? I just did...I've loved and adored the song "Rag Doll" by Frankie Valli and I could never work out why...it's just struck me why... When she was just a kid her clothes were hand me downs They always laughed at her when she came into town Called her rag doll, little rag doll Such a pretty face should be dressed in lace I'd change her sad rags into glad rags if I could My folks won't let me cause they say that she's no good She's a rag doll, such a rag doll Though I love her so I can't let her know Rag doll, I love you just the way you are It's like someone saw the little girl inside me and wrote my exact feelings about her...
I was about 10 when Augustana's one hit came out, and "Boston" describes me 100%. Longing to move away somewhere where nobody knows me and start my life all over again. [youtube]Evxm0hPs91c[/youtube] I can't listen to this song without starting to cry a bit. If you know the story of my childhood, you know why. [youtube]26iPen0ftZ0[/youtube]
There are a lot of songs. But I think one song that can get stuck in everyones head is: [YOUTUBE]y6oXW_YiV6g[/YOUTUBE]
Sissy's Song by Alan Jackson, makes me want to cry every time I hear it. The lyrics are Why did she have to go So young I just don't know why Things happen half the time Without reason, without rhyme Lovely, sweet young woman Daughter, wife and mother Makes no sense to me I just have to believe She flew up to heaven on the wings of angels By the clouds and stars and passed where no one sees And she walks with Jesus and her loved ones waitin' And I know she's smilin' sayin', Don't worry 'bout me Loved ones she left behind Just tryin' to survive And understand the why Feelin' so lost inside Anger shot straight at God Then askin' for His love Empty with disbelief Just hopin' that maybe She flew up to heaven on the wings of angels By the clouds and stars and passed where no one sees And she walks with Jesus and her loved ones waitin' And I know she's smilin' sayin', Don't worry 'bout me It's hard to say goodbye Her picture in my mind Will always be of times I'll cherish And I won't cry 'cause She flew up to heaven on the wings of angels By the clouds and stars and passed where no one sees And she walks with Jesus and her loved ones waitin' And I know she's smilin' sayin', Don't worry 'bout me Don't worry 'bout me, don't worry 'bout me [YOUTUBE]zCvgXw-Bh04[/YOUTUBE] Also the song I Need a Reason to Sing by All Sons & Daughters and the lyrics for that on are When the pieces seem to shatter To gather off the floor And all that seems to matter Is that I don’t feel you anymore No I don’t feel you anymore I need a reason to sing I need a reason to sing I need to know that You’re still holding The whole world in Your hands I need a reason to sing When I’m overcome by fear And I hate everything I know If this waiting lasts forever I’m afraid I might let go I’m afraid I might let go Oh Oh Oh I need a reason to sing I need a reason to sing I need to know that You’re still holding The whole world in Your hands I need a reason to sing Yeah Will there be a victory Will You sing it over me now Oh Your peace is the melody You sing it over me now Oh Lord Will there be a victory Will You sing it over me now Oh Lord Your peace is the melody You sing it over me now I need a reason to sing I need a reason to sing I need to know that You’re still holding The whole world in Your hands That is a reason to sing [YOUTUBE]y56nxe5HeFI[/YOUTUBE]
Little Lion Man, by Mumford and Sons is like that for me. Weep for yourself, my man, You'll never be what is in your heart Weep, little lion man, You're not as brave as you were at the start Rate yourself and rake yourself Take all the courage you have left And waste it on fixing all the problems that you made in your own head But it was not your fault but mine And it was your heart on the line I really fucked it up this time Didn't I, my dear? Didn't I, my... Tremble for yourself, my man, You know that you have seen this all before Tremble, little lion man, You'll never settle any of your scores Your grace is wasted in your face, Your boldness stands alone among the wreck Now learn from your mother or else spend your days biting your own neck But it was not your fault but mine And it was your heart on the line I really fucked it up this time Didn't I, my dear? But it was not your fault but mine And it was your heart on the line I really fucked it up this time Didn't I, my dear? Didn't I, my dear? [harmonizing] But it was not your fault but mine And it was your heart on the line I really fucked it up this time Didn't I, my dear? But it was not your fault but mine And it was your heart on the line I really fucked it up this time Didn't I, my dear? Didn't I, my dear?
All I want is nothing more To hear you knocking at my door 'Cause if I could see your face once more I could die a happy man I'm sure When you said your last goodbye I died a little bit inside I lay in tears in bed all night Alone without you by my side But If you loved me Why'd you leave me? Take my body Take my body All I want is, And all I need is To find somebody. I'll find somebody like you. So you brought out the best of me, A part of me I'd never seen. You took my soul and wiped it clean. Our love was made for movie screens. But If you loved me Why'd you leave me? Take my body, Take my body. All I want is, And all I need is To find somebody. I'll find somebody. If you loved me Why'd you leave me? Take my body, Take my body. All I want is, All I need is To find somebody. I'll find somebody like you.
Well there are *tons* of breakup songs that hit seriously close to home... But non-relationship songs... There are a few. "Sweet Angel of Mine" by Kassie DePaiva As you lay sleeping on my chest A million thoughts run through my head Someday you'll think that you're too big to hold You'll spill milk on my favorite dress Fall down and scare me to death And you'll refuse to do anything you're told [Chorus] And I'll be so mad that I'm almost in tears And you'll smile that smile and they'll all disappear Yes sometimes you'll hide your perfect wings But through these eyes all I'll ever see Is that sweet angel of mine I won't be ready for first grade Or when you go on your first date And you'll think that I just don't understand And I know that there'll come a day When you start to push me away And I'll feel like I'm losing my best friend [Chorus] So when you want to be out on your own Forgive me if I find it hard to let go Yeah someday you'll spread your perfect wings But no matter where you fly you'll always be That sweet angel of mine And I know I'll cry on your wedding day As I watch your father give you away And I'll bow my head, pray you find all your dreams And thank god for every day he's given me That sweet angel of mine "An Angel" by The Kelly Family I wish I had your pair of wings Had them last night in my dreams I was chasing butterflies Till the sunrise broke my eyes Tonight the sky has glued my eyes Cause what they see´s an angel hive I´ve got to touch that magic sky And greet the angels in their hive Sometimes I wish I were an angel Sometimes I wish I were you Sometimes I wish I were an angel Sometimes I wish I were you "She's Crazy" by The Kelly Family I see the skies through her eyes And the sun shines trough her smile Sticks and stones could break her bones But words could never harm her She is crazy she is crazy You can´t hurt her You can`t break her The roses are crying The roses are crying I miss her more than words can express Her lonely dances like the waterfalls
"I wish I could get my head out of the sand Because I think we'd make a good team And you would keep my fingernails clean But that's just a stupid dream that I won't realize 'Cause I can't even look in your eyes Without shaking And I ain't faking I'll bring home the turkey if you bring home the bacon I'm a lot like you so please, Hello, I'm here, I'm waiting I think I'd be good for you And you'd be good for me." --El Scorcho by Weezer. Pretty much the quintessential song for a loveshy socially anxious guy.
"Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning)" by Alan Jackson Where were you when the world stopped turning on that September day? Were you in the yard with your wife and children Or working on some stage in L.A.? Did you stand there in shock at the sight of that black smoke Risin' against that blue sky? Did you shout out in anger, in fear for your neighbor Or did you just sit down and cry? Did you weep for the children who lost their dear loved ones And pray for the ones who don't know? Did you rejoice for the people who walked from the rubble And sob for the ones left below? Did you burst out with pride for the red, white and blue And the heroes who died just doin' what they do? Did you look up to heaven for some kind of answer And look at yourself and what really matters? I'm just a singer of simple songs I'm not a real political man I watch CNN but I'm not sure I can tell You the difference in Iraq and Iran But I know Jesus and I talk to God And I remember this from when I was young Faith, hope and love are some good things He gave us And the greatest is love Where were you when the world stopped turning on that September day? Were you teaching a class full of innocent children Or driving down some cold interstate? Did you feel guilty 'cause you're a survivor In a crowded room did you feel alone? Did you call up your mother and tell her you loved her? Did you dust off that Bible at home? Did you open your eyes, hope it never happened Close your eyes and not go to sleep? Did you notice the sunset the first time in ages Or speak to some stranger on the street? Did you lay down at night and think of tomorrow Or go out and buy you a gun? Did you turn off that violent old movie you're watchin' And turn on "I Love Lucy" reruns? Did you go to a church and hold hands with some strangers Did you stand in line and give your own blood? Did you just stay home and cling tight to your family Thank God you had somebody to love? And the greatest is love. And the greatest is love. Where were you when the world stopped turning on that September day? [YOUTUBE]fvj6zdWLUuk[/YOUTUBE] I was 11 on 9/11 and never did I cry so much as when I got home from school after having seen live images of the event (I was in social studies and we had televisions). I actually can still shed a tear when I hear this song. To be honest, I just got a bit teary-eyed reading the lyrics as I typed.
Say "I´m Wonderful" Lyrics HQ - YouTube The person that you were has died You've lost the sparkle in your eyes You fell for life into it's traps Now you wanna bridge the gaps Now you wanna bridge the gaps Now you want that person back And all your ammunition's gone Run out of fuel to carry on You don't know what you wanna do You've got no pull to pull you through Say I am, say I am Say I am wonderful Say I am, oh say I am Say I am wonderful If what you've lost cannot be found And the weight of the world weighs you down No longer with the will to fly You stop to let it pass you by Don't stop to let it pass you by You've gotta look yourself in the eye and Say I am, say I am Say I am wonderful, oh you are Say I am, oh say I am Say I am wonderful 'Cause we are all miracles Wrapped up in chemicals We are incredible Don't take it for granted, no We are all miracles.
Basically, the entire album of "Viktoria" by Maria Mena. I listened to the whole thing last night, and I could relate to almost every song. Specifically, "The Art of Forgiveness"... I would build walls For miles around me Around anything that hurt Any sensitive category Kept love at an arm's-length It was natural to me You did not agree You said things like "Unhealthy" And I took on the task Of changing my pattern All you did was ask And the walls all came crashing At a welcoming speed I was convinced you'd never hurt me And I used to cling to the back of your mind But I must have let go At the moment in time When she offered careless physical joy Both bouncing my heart around Like a cheap rubber toy And after countless Hours Of crying Trying to forgive you Believe you Grow a spine and leave you Grieve you I've come to this conclusion No one prepares you when choosing to stay How to dare share a bed again Keep demons at bay She took something precious That was just meant for me Not for her eyes to see ... After all the years you invested in me All the love, tears, and possibilities I realize that if the tables were turned around You wouldn't leave me now Maria Mena - The Art Of Forgiveness - Lyrics in video - YouTube
Never Too Late by Three Days Grace is the song that saved me. This world will never be What I expected And if I don't belong Who would have guessed it I will not leave alone Everything that I own To make you feel like It's not too late It's never too late Even if I say It'll be all right Still I hear you say You want to end your life Now and again we try To just stay alive Maybe we'll turn it all around 'Cause it's not too late It's never too late No one will ever see This side reflected And if there's something wrong Who would have guessed it And I have left alone Everything that I own To make you feel like It's not too late It's never too late Even if I say It'll be all right Still I hear you say You want to end your life Now and again we try To just stay alive Maybe we'll turn it all around 'Cause it's not too late It's never too late The world we knew Won't come back The time we've lost Can't get back The life we had Won't be ours again This world will never be What I expected And if I don't belong Even if I say It'll be all right Still I hear you say You want to end your life Now and again we try To just stay alive Maybe we'll turn it all around 'Cause it's not too late It's never too late Maybe we'll turn it all around 'Cause it's not too late It's never too late (It's never too late) It's not too late It's never too late
