Song Sunday?

I have another idea for an "s" day. I'm not sure if either one will happen but my second idea is "song saturday/sunday." I love music and actually listening to music. I feel like often we just get caught up in the melody or sounds of the song but never really stop to listen to the lyrics. I always listen to the lyrics because I think you can get a whole other message that we wouldn't expect. Sometimes we can find something that we really like, and other times stuff that we hate. If we don't pay attention at all, we could listen to a song, mention that we like it, and then find out that the message is totally off. I think that I'll pick a song to share each week and talk about why I like it, what it means to me, and so on and so forth. I'll probably talk about parts of the lyrics and maybe post them. Sound like a plan? Great!

So for my first song, I'm choosing Fix You, by Coldplay.
This is one of my favorite songs of all time. It's a really simple song that I think packs a punch. I love listening to it because even though it is kind of sad, it has a really good message. I feel like when I get caught in those funks where I feel broken, this is the perfect song to listen to. One thing that I like is that the message talks about fixing someone who's broken. I always say that the best peopel in my life are the ones that I know will be able to "fix" me when I feel broken, This song is perfect in that sense. It packs a punch and also reminds me to be a better person when I'm having some problems. I love the chorus: "lights will guide you home, and ignite your bones, and I will try to fix you." For me, I feel like I get lost in the shuffle. Be it, I lost myself in all that I get involved in, or I feel like my friends don't notice or care about me in all they have going on. This song reminds me to slow down and breathe. It makes me realize that there is a way out and I don't need to feel so lost in the dark.  It also reminds me that I have the strength and power to continue on. This is such a simple song and I must play it at least 10 times a week. It's one of those songs that can apply to so many different people in your life. It can be your faith life and your relationship with God, this is one relationship that this song reminds me of. I have realized that with God, I can achieve great things but I have to be willing to be "fixed" and "guided home". It also makes me think of my friends and family.  I know that they will do anything for me and I need to be willing to rely on them especially in times of need.  I think that everyone should listen to this song at least once and I mean really listen to it, not just nod along to the beat and I hope that that's what people do with these songs that I post and to music in general.

Now, I decided to post the music video and some covers/versions of the song that I really like. I like listening to different versions of the same song because I think you get a different feel for it. You can notice a different cadence in the persons voice, notice where the infliction and stress is placed in the lyrics and other things.  Also, sometimes some parts are slowed down or sped up, or mashed up with other songs which changes the original song as well.  Even the different music videos can make a song totally different.

First: The original music video by Coldplay. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JI-o25K6B-E&ob=av2e
I like the music video because it's not as crazy and over done the way some music videos are. I think that it fits the song really well especially given that it starts off so simply and then goes in to Chris Martin and the band singing with a stadium full of people.

Second: The cover by Boyce Avenue ft. Tyler Ward. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9ETxBHYBAU
I usually have a Boyce Avenue playlist going when I'm studying or doing work. I know how they sound and I've heard most of their songs/their covers before so it makes for really good background music because I don't have to think and I can just keep it on in the background. I love many of the versions that Boyce Avenue does of all different songs from Coldplay to Eminen to Maroon 5. Each cover echoes the original but also carries with it a whole different set of originality.

Third: The same cover by Boyce Avenue but a totally different video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQVFGdmO5b8
This is the wedding video of Charles and Alli Trippy from CTFxC on Youtube. I love watching their daily vlogs and seeing their relationship grow and especially watching as they prepared for their wedding. Once this video came out, I was beyond excited. I told my best friend that I would love this as a wedding song and she told me I was crazy, a few days later I posted this video on her wall and she just accepted it. It was funny because she told me that she could totally understand why I would choose a song like this and that if fit me.  I love the way this video is done and how it takes the song to a whole other level.

Fourth: The Glee version of the song. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCZdio3uN7o&feature=related
The episode that had this song in it was a super emotional episode, not to mention that Matthew Morrison has an amazing voice. I liked this version and the way they played it out.

That's it for this song day. Until Manic Monday...goodnight!!!

Life is one grand, sweet song, so start the music.
Ronald Reagan