Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Songs That Should Never Go Unheard

I got to thinking today about how people do not even know some of the bands that I have listened to, or heard of them but never heard a song. It's blasphemy! So, since I'm sure that there will be a few people reading this, whomever how random that person may be, I think its good to list a few good song titles and give my own reasons why. These are some of my favorite songs and they hold a personal identification to myself. Hell, some of them might even be on the playlist I have going on here. Well, despite that, here are some songs and the reasoning I have behind them:

"Scars" by Papa Roach
There are so much crap that I went through in my middle school years, and even in some points during my high school career that I had depended on this song to help me cope through what I was facing. After dealing with psychotic friends and a cancer-ridden mother and having to face the reality of what was ahead of me, this song was definitely inspired me to keep going, that I tried helping and doing what I could, but I can't be perfect. I'd do anything for my friends, but if they can't fix themselves and refuse to try, I can't do anything else. But it doesn't stop me from feeling bad about the things that I could have attempted to fix.

"To End the Rapture" by Avenged Sevenfold
Holy God. This song may only be a 1:26 song, but the only reason why this song should be heard is for the fact that is an ungodly awesome guitar solo, the drums are amazing, and the vocalist (one of the hottest men that could have ever walked this good green Earth) has an angelic voice that gives me chills every time this song plays.

"Trashed and Scattered" by Avenged Sevenfold
This never became a single, but it should have been. The chorus is unbelievable. Then again, this band never fails to amaze me in any song that they do and any record that they manage to put out. They have been around for ten years, and songs like these make them stand the test of time. The reason I love this song is because of the melody, as well as the lyrics. Sure, it may have the F word in it in a few places but there is a good underlying message. It's about standing up for who you are and not giving a crap about what others think. Although, I do think it has some drinking references in it, about drunkenness, but I think the standing up for yourself thing is a little bit more stronger in the message. The chorus:

"I won't be the victim, but the first to cast a stone
Sedated nights to the bar room fights as metropolis takes its toll
And don't you try to stop me, it's a place you'll never know
Don't try to judge or take shots at me, I'll never let you seize control."

"Seize the Day" by Avenged Sevenfold
Okay, another Avenged Sevenfold song, I know, but I am completely obsessed with them. But, this song in particular, was written by the front man for his girlfriend (now wife). It's a song about how much he loves her, and how the thought of leaving her is dreadful to him. It's a song that I care so much about, and that I will defend with my whole heart, because I want this to be a song for me and a significant other one day. I want to have that happiness, and know that I will have someone that I can rely on that will be there for me in a deeper meaning than just a good friend. But, I am a very picky woman, and a very rare occurence, because I am a non-drinker, non-smoker, non-druggie, and non-partier. I'm very simple, and I find fun in very odd ways, no matter how random and retarded it may seem. This song just relays the feelings I want to have toward someone one day. I want it to be like almost the background music for a good relationship I want to someday have.

"Second Chance" by Shinedown
When I first heard this song, thanks to my little cousin, I was hooked onto it. I couldn't believe what I was hearing. It made me cry several times before it became engraved into my memory and I could sing along with it. It had a special meaning to not only my cousin Danielle, but in a way I could relate to it as well. Because sometimes, I feel like I'm a failure to my family but I'm willing to pick up those pieces and show them and the world that I am something better, that I can achieve my dreams and do what I want to do without any regrets. Sometimes though, I wish they would understand that this is my life, and I really need to be let go, despite if I am their only child or not. I know it may be hard for them but I feel like I need to be let off the leash and do what I need to do to get where I want to be in life. That's what the song is about, and hopefully anyone who listens to it can find some kind of relation to how it feels.

Right now, that's all I have. Maybe later down the road when I actually have a song that gets close to me, I will recommend a few more. But those are the few that I really do have a deep meaning to at the moment. So, hopefully there can be a message relayed here, and a bit of a 'lesson' into my life and how I think about things. Adios. :)

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