Stitch By Stitch by Javier Colon

I absolutely love this song for so many different reasons.

Stitch by Stitch - Javier Colon (Winner of NBC's The Voice)

Blue and black, heart torn out,
You uncover what's beneath my skin
There and back, there's no doubt, your touch is my medicine

I'll be okay, 'cause you heal me...

And I'll give you all my pieces broken
In your hands, there's nothing that you can't fix
My heart is frayed, my scars are open
So put me back together now, stitch by stitch
Put me back together now, stitch by stitch.

What you say, without words, resuscitates what was numb inside
So repair me, every thread of me, 'cause you're bringing me back to life

I'll be okay, 'cause you heal me...
Javier Colon Stitch By Stitch lyrics found on http://www.directlyrics.com/javier-colon-stitch-by-stitch-lyrics.html


And I'll give you all my pieces broken
In your hands, there's nothing that you can't fix
My heart is frayed, my scars are open
So put me back together now stitch, by stitch

I'm still afraid of falling, somehow it's takin' over me
Don't ever let me let it go...

There and back, there's no doubt, your touch makes me whole again

And I'll give you all my pieces broken
In your hands there's nothing that you can't fix
My heart is frayed, my scars are open
So put me back together now, stitch by stitch
Put me back together now, stitch by stitch
Put me back together now, stitch by stitch

Winds of Change - Fitz & the Tantrums

I haven't posted a song for a while, felt like maybe I was due for a post. :) It does have a bit of relevance, now that I think about it. 

You don't know, what you have
You're gonna find, I ain't so bad
When I'm gone, and you're alone, no one to give it to you
Cause now I know, where its at
That's right I'm wrong, it's such a drag
And the bitch is back
But not for long

Any day now
Any way now
Winds of change they blowing my direction
People will see that its time
Go on cry don't say what's the inspiration
People will know that its time
So walk on by
So walk on by

Sitting there, your little throne
The queen of rap, got no king of Rome
Bring it on, you play it on, go find someone else
You never felt this before
I don't feel the same anymore
Cause I don't need this shit going on

Any day now
Any way now
Winds of change they blowing my direction
People will see that its time
Go on cry don't say what's the inspiration
People will know that its time
So walk on by
So walk on by

Hanging clothes on the line
Does a post to my time
Me, I'm doing fine
Then she sees me walk on by
So walk on by
So walk on by 

Just The Way You Are

The acoustic version is SO much better...simple song lyrically but I just love it!!

Bruno Mars - Just The Way You Are Lyrics

Oh, her eyes, her eyes, make the stars look like they're not shining
Her hair, her hair, falls perfectly without her trying
She's so beautiful, and I tell her every day
Yeah, I know, I know, when I compliment her she won't believe me
And it's so, it's so, sad to think that she don't see what I see
But every time she asks me do I look ok, I say
When I see your face, there's not a thing that I would change
Because you're amazing, just the way you are
And when you smile, the whole world stops and stares for a while
Because girl you're amazing, just the way you are
Her lips, her lips, I could kiss them all day if she let me
Her laugh, her laugh, she hates but I think it's so sexy
She's so beautiful, and I tell her every day
Oh, you know, you know, you know, I'd never ask you to change
If perfect's what you're searching for then just stay the same
So, don't even bother asking if you look ok
You know I'll say
When I see your face, there's not a thing that I would change
Because you're amazing, just the way you are
And when you smile, the whole world stops and stares for a while
Because girl you're amazing, just the way you are
The way you are, the way you are
Girl you're amazing, just the way you are
When I see your face, there's not a thing that I would change
Because you're amazing, just the way you are
And when you smile, the whole world stops and stares for a while
Because girl you're amazing, just the way you are. Yeah








*compliments of elyrics.com*

Ben Harper for today...

I had thoughts about this song a long time ago, never posted it for whatever reason. I went to post it today, started writing and realized the words were meant for a different blog. Here is the song...not related to anything recently...but I know it applies to one day. Might have been a day in the past, but definitely applies to some day in the future. Couldn't tell you what day, but it's guaranteed it will will be some day.

"Roses From My Friends"

I could have treated you better

but you couldn't have treated me worse

but it's he who laughs last

is he who cries first

Sometimes I feel I know strangers

better than I know my friends

why must a beginning

be the means to an end

The stones from my enemies

these wounds will mend

but I cannot survive

the roses from my friends

When the last word has been spoken

and we've beared witness to the final setting sun

all that shall remain is a token

of what we've said and done

When all we've had has been forsaken

distant church bells no longer ring

that's the sound of a heart taken

and the story of tears from a king

The stones from my enemies

these wounds will mend

but I cannot survive

the roses from my friends

This may be the last time I see you

forgive me for holding you close

this may be the last time that I see you

so of this moment I will make the most

This may be the last time I see you

but if you keep me in your heart

together we shall be eternal

if you believe

we shall never part

The stones from my enemies

these wounds will mend

but I cannot survive

the roses from my friends

Citizen Cope - My Way Home

There's a lot of different songs I had come to mind for a post tonight. A lot of them had to do with being in love, which is odd, because I am not. I am not even close. I think in the past 11 months living this new life of mine, I have been able to somehow realize and accept things that before I could not grasp properly. I have always been a sucker for love songs, everyone who knows me knows that. It wouldn't necessarily mean anything if I had one as my song of the day. I am going to try to find songs that aren't quite so lovey to post, for my own reasons. At least once a week I am reminded of the love I had with someone who, in my mind, is my soul mate. No matter what or where our life takes us, I know I will always love him. I could end up with someone for the rest of my life who isn't my soul mate though, because I truly do believe he & I have a connection that is almost impossible to find.  Part of me will always hold onto the thought of us ending up together...until we do or until someone else fills that void for good. That being said, with the opportunities that we both have had in our lives, other things cross my mind just as often. I don't know what lies ahead of me in the "love" department, but I have been able to accept what I have in my life and enjoy them for what they are. I think I have said this before - I am learning how to put myself out there without being too attached or detached so I am neutral with the end result, knowing I did what I felt was right. I did what felt good until it didn't feel good anymore. That's pretty much how I live every day of my life. Do what makes me happy and feel right...and if it doesn't, I change what I am doing. I have discovered the slight lonely feeling that creeps up from time to time, but I also get reminded that when the time is right, things will happen. I am not rushing anything...I don't need to. I don't want to. Well..that's a lie. Sorta. I want to dip my foot in the dating pool, and with being on only a handful of dates in my life (including the 1.5 years I was engaged - I know - sad) I don't really know how to date. I am trying to experience it and learn from whatever comes out of that. Everything I do is a learning experience down here...and I am loving every minute of it. Thankfully I have the right people in my life right now that keep me from feeling too lonely. Great roommates, great friends (new and old)...so I can keep my mind off it. The invigorating part about listening to the lovey songs that I am addicted to lately, is I listen to them because they are beautiful, great songs. Not because I am in love, or am floating on that smitten cloud #9. I can just be in love with love...and hey..loving myself ain't so bad. ;) 


This blog started with lyrics, went into a brief description and turned into a full on blog. Why I didn't start this an hour ago when I was contemplating sleep, I don't know. Every day I have new experiences, new moments of doubts, new thoughts of possible opportunities that can increase my already high level of happiness...I have my ups & downs...mostly all ups. This song by Citizen Cope seems to fit just fine...short lyrics to say the least. Good thing, since I added my own thoughts to this one tonight. 


Alrighty...I went all over the place like an A.D.D. kid at Disneyland and am too tired to proof-read to see if it even makes sense...here are the lyrics.


CITIZEN COPE 
"My Way Home"

Sometimes I miss a step
I stumble here and there
I'm findin' my way home
If I'm lost then I'll admit
Sometimes i plain forget
I'm findin' my way home
You can try and stand in my way
You can say what you're gonna say
But I'm finding my way home 

Double Whammy Today

So of course I have a slight obsession with John Mayer and his music. Nothing out of the ordinary for a fan of love songs like myself.  I don't know how or why...but his lyrics and music are able to really help calm my thoughts. Sometimes they lead my thoughts in the direction they need to go. Today I am putting two songs in, because both of them seem fitting for how I am feeling about a certain aspect of my life recently. 

Pretty much...the one who has half of my heart doesn't have what it takes to get the whole thing, and I just can't keep loving him with half of it. AND really...I think friends might be the only thing he & I will be able to be...because obviously lovers hurts too much and nothing just doesn't work either. Hurts a little to not have each other in our lives...right now anyway.




"Half Of My Heart"

I was born in the arms of imaginary friends
Free to roam, made a home out of everywhere I've been
Then you come crashing in, like the realest thing
Trying my best to understand all that your love can bring

Oh half of my heart's got a grip on the situation
Half of my heart takes time
Half of my heart's got a right mind to tell you
That I can't keep loving you (can't keep loving you)
Oh, with half of my heart

I was made to believe I'd never love somebody else
I made a plan, stay the man who can only love himself
Lonely was the song I sang, 'til the day you came
Showing me another way and all that my love can bring

Oh half of my heart's got a grip on the situation
Half of my heart takes time
Half of my heart's got a right mind to tell you
That I can't keep loving you (can't keep loving you)
Oh, with half of my heart
With half of my heart

Your faith is strong
But I can only fall short for so long
Time will hold, later on
You will hate that I never gave more to you than half of my heart
But I can't stop loving you
I can't stop loving you [x3]
But I can't stop loving you with half of my...

Half of my heart
Half of my heart

Half of my heart's got a real good imagination
Half of my heart's got you
Half of my heart's got a right mind to tell you
That half of my heart won't do

Half of my heart is a shotgun wedding to a bride with a paper ring
And half of my heart is the part of a man who's never truly loved anything

Half of my heart
Half of my heart
Half of my heart
Half of my heart
Half of my heart
Half of my heart 






"Friends, Lovers Or Nothing"

Now that we are over
As the loving kind
We'll be dreaming ways
To keep the good alive

Only when we want is not
A compromise
I'll be pouring tears
Into your drying eyes

Friends, lovers, or nothing
There can only be one
Friends, lovers, or nothing
We'll never be the inbetween
So give it up

You whisper "Come on over"
Cause your two drinks in
But in the morning I will say
Good-bye again

Think we'll never fall into
The jealous game
The streets will flood
With blood of those who felt the same

Friends, lovers, or nothing
You see
There can only be one
Friends, lovers, or nothing
We'll never an inbetween
So give it up

Friends, lovers, or nothing
We can really only ever be one
Friends, lovers, or nothing
Don't you know
We'll never be the inbetween
So give it up

No we'll never the inbetween
So give it up

Anything other than 'yes' is 'no'
Anything other than 'stay' is 'go'
Anything less than 'I love you' is lying... 

This song kinda makes me laugh...but I LOVE it.

This song actually has no relevance to my life. I think it's hilarious and the music is great.

John Legend
"Number One"
(feat. Kanye West)

Ooh I promise not to do it again
I promise not to do it

You can't say I don't love you
Just because I cheat on you
Cuz you can't see all I do
To keep you from knowing the things I do
Like erase my phone
And keep it out of town
I keep it strapped up when I sleep around
Well I should have known one day you'd find out
But you can't go and leave me now

You know that I love you
There's no one above you
I said it the last time
But this is the last time
Don't make me over
Cuz I can be faithful
Baby you're my number one
You're my number one

Now who is she?
What's her name?
You don't need to know about everything
We fight about this
We fight about that
You hang up the phone and call me right back
Well I'll never be something I'm not
Please don't throw away what we've got
Cuz we've been together for way too long
I was playing around but I'm coming home

You know that I love you - know that I love you
There's no one above you - no one above you
I said it the last time - hey, hey
But this is the last time
Don't make me over - don't leave me baby
Cuz I can be faithful - you know I try
Baby you're my number one - baby
You're my number one

[Kanye's Rap]
I keep you laced up so you aint gotta borrow nothing
From them broke ass friends who be bargain hunting
They say they shop on eBay --baby why is they frontin'?
They be on the internet but they never cop nothin'
I keep you in Girl what is those on your toes?
And your neck staying froze off that rose colored gold
I suppose you was told by them hoes I was cheatin'
Thinkin' my heart don't got nothing to do with my penis
He got a mind of his own and he just be seeing shit
And I don't wanna cheat but I don't be saying shit
I try to jack off he ask me who is you playin' wit?
But I know he love you he told me you was his favorite

You know that I love you - know that I love you
There's no one above you - above you
I said it the last time - said it the last time
But this is the last time - hey hey hey yeah
Don't make me over - don't leave me baby
Cuz I can be faithful - you know I try
Baby you're my number one - oh baby
You're my number one

You're making it hard for me
You're messing up everything
You tell me I gotta leave
Say we over
You saw that she came over
Came in the Range Rover
Left with a hangover
Say we over

I promise I won't cheat
I promise I won't lie
I promise I'll act right
Say we over
You can't tell me
I can't have you
I can't have that
We aint over

Hey, it aint over baby
We aint over
Oh you don't need to go it's not over
We aint over
Oh...
We aint over
Oh it's gonna be alright now don't go now