*

There`s almost nothing that can put you in an instantly better mood better than music. With all the different genres and bands and years worth of songs, music is loved by everyone even if they dislike some other genres. I picked this theme for my blog because I have a setlist on my ipod featuring all of my favorite songs that I love for different reasons. Although they didn`t all make the list, I tried to pick my top twelve and I also tried to add a little genre variation in there. Wether I picked these songs because I love the band, am addicted to the lyrics or maybe just love the beat, I hope you`ll maybe even find one song you like :) Click on the links to hear the song along with the lyrics if you`d like! Hope you enjoy!

Twist N Shout - The Beatles

Click To Listen!

This song automatically puts you in a happy dancing mood. It was covered by The Beatles in 1963 on their record "Please Please Me" and is viewed as one of the finest examples of British rock and roll because of its amazing vocals, whats not to like?

Well, shake it up, baby, now, (shake it up, baby)
Twist and shout. (twist and shout)
Cmon cmon, cmon, cmon, baby, now, (come on baby)
Come on and work it on out. (work it on out)
 Well, work it on out, honey. (work it on out)
You know you look so good. (look so good)
You know you got me goin, now, (got me goin)
Just like I knew you would. (like I knew you would, oooh!)

Well, shake it up, baby, now, (shake it up, baby)
Twist and shout. (twist and shout)
Cmon, cmon, cmon, cmon, baby, now, (come on baby)
Come on and work it all out. (work it all out, oooh!)
 You know you’re a twisty little girl, (twist little girl)
You know you twist so fine. (twist so fine)
Come on and twist a little closer, now, (twist a little closer)
And let me know that you're mine.

(let me know you’re mine oooh)
 Well, shake it up, baby, now, (shake it up, baby)
Twist and shout. (twist and shout)

Cmon, cmon, cmon, cmon, baby, now, (come on baby)
Come on and work it on out. (work it on out, wuu!)
 You know you’re a twisty little girl, (twist little girl)
You know you twist so fine. (twist so fine)
Come on and twist a little closer, now, (twist a little closer)
And let me know that you're mine.

(let me know you’re mine, wuu!)

Well, shake it, shake it, shake it, baby, now. (shake it up baby)
Well, shake it, shake it, shake it, baby, now. (shake it up baby)
Well, shake it, shake it, shake it, baby, now. (shake it up baby)

Dancing, skirts flowing

To that catchy song I love

Turn up the music

Love Always Remains - MGMT

Click To Listen!

Featured on MGMT`s first album "We (Dont) Care" in 2004 then being released on the "Time To Pretent" EP in 2005, it has stood out to me in many ways. First of all, the lyrics seem to have a different meaning to everyone, I think of it as being nostalgic, such as times with friends and also recognizing the innocence and the safety you felt as a child. Then there is the way that the song starts off simply then overlaps itself giving you the feeling of all your memories rushing around in your mind.

There's a place I'd like to go somewhere out west, 

It's not specific, 

And the pictures show it best. 

I know there's trees I know there's sand

 And I know there's grass, 

I know it's somewhere in the past. 

There's a girl out there who's lookin for it too, 

She's not sure when she'll go,

 Or exactly what she'll do. 

If I am doomed am I the first one or the last? 

Am I just someone from the past? 

No one has to hear

 The sound of people laughing at their fears

 And the ocean and sun are always there

To make you happy if you're feeling scared

 of the darkness. 

If I ever saw a ghost it'd change the way

I'

d think

I would'nt gasp for air if ever I did sink

I wouldnt struggle,

I'd just let it all out fast

And then start living in the past 

(No one has to hear)

If we hold the hand that rapes the hand,

(The sound of people laughing at their fears)

And everyone can feel the hand 

(And the ocean)

And nothings gonna change

(and sun are always there)

It could always be the time we're living in 

(To make you happy if you're feeling scared)

We'll never feel so safe again, 

(Of the darkness)

But love always remains,

(no one has to hear)

If we hold the hand that rapes the hand,

(the sound of people laughing at their fears)

And everyone can feel the hand

(And the ocean)

And nothing's gonna change,

(And sun are always there)

It could be the time we're living in,

(To make you happy if your feeling scared) 

We'll never feel so safe again,

(Of the darkness)

But love always remains,

The love always remains.

If we hold the hand that rapes the hand

And everyone can feel the hand,

And nothing's gonna change

It could be the time we're living in

we'll never feel so safe again,

But love always remains.

No one has to hear

The sound of people laughing at their fears

And the ocean and sun are always there
To make you happy if you're feeling scared

Blurry memories

Strange yet farmiliar places

Never letting go

Walking On A Dream - Empire Of The Sun

Click To Listen!

This is one of the uplifting songs that I love to listen to when I'm in a good mood. The lyrics are positive and encouraging in a way and tell you that you shouldnt miss the little things in life and to not dwell on the past. It was released by the australian band Empire Of The Sun in 2008 on their album also named "Walking On A Dream".

Walking on a dream

How can I explain

Talking to myself

Will I see again

We are always running for the thrill of it, thrill of it

Always pushing up the hill searching for the thrill of it

On and on and on we are calling out and out again

Never looking down I’m just in awe of what’s in front of me

Is it real now

When two people become one

I can feel now

When two people become one

Thought I’d never see

The love you found in me

Now it’s changing all the time

Living in a rhythm where the minutes working overtime

We are always running for the thrill of it, thrill of it

Always pushing up the hill searching for the thrill of it

On and on and on we are calling out and out again

Never looking down I’m just in awe of what’s in front of me

Is it real now

Two people become one

I can feel now

Two people become one

Catch me I’m falling down

Catch me I’m falling down

Don’t stop just keep going on

I’m your shoulder lean upon

So come on deliver from inside

All we got is tonight that is right till first light

Is it real now

Two people become one

I can feel now

Two people become one

Breathing In A New Mentality - Underoath

Click To Listen!

From Underoath's heaviest album, "Lost In The Sound Of Separation" (2008), this song is incredibly addictive. I love the intensity of the lyrics and I must say it was amazing hearing it live. This song has a way of pumping me up and I had to put it on my list.

I'm the desperate

And you're the savior
I'm the desperate
And you're the savior
There's been something else

Talkin' in my ear

Someone save me

When I speak it begins to decay

I'm not about to bury myself

Oh, God!
My hands are shaking again

Calm down yourself!
Now I can't feel the floor

And my vision takes it's toll on me

I'm the desperate

And you're the savior

I'm the desperate

And you're the savior

Oh, God! It's racing through our veins
I'm afraid there must be some kinda mistake
Oh, I'm in over my head again!
Reach in and grab a hold of me,I'm so scared that I've started to slip

I'll prove them wrong, 

Prove 'em wrong

It's over!

It's over!

I hear the calling but it's passing through

Clean me up show me how to live

I hear the calling but it's passing through

Clean me up show me how to love

Tear me down,

Let me start again!

They say that I'll never change

Creep - Radiohead

Click To Listen!

Creep was released as Radiohead`s first single in 1992, then on "Pablo Honey" in 1993. It was inspired by a girl who the guitarist was fond of in university. The singing at the end of the song is something to be appreciated, as well as the lyrics that are relatable but original.

When you were here before

Couldn't look you in the eye

You're just like an angel,

Your skin makes me cry

You float like a feather

In a beautiful world

I wish I was special

You're so fucking special

But I'm a creep,

I'm a weirdo

What the hell am I doing here?

I don't belong here

I don't care if it hurts,

I want to have control

I want a perfect body

I want a perfect soul

I want you to notice when I'm not around

You're so fucking special,

I wish I was special

But I'm a creep,

I'm a weirdo

What the hell I'm doing here?

I don't belong here

She's running out the door

She's running out

She runs, runs, runs,runs, runs

Whatever makes you happy

Whatever you want

You're so fucking special,

I wish I was special

But I'm a creep,

I'm a weirdo

What the hell am I doing here?

I don't belong here,

I don't belong here

Longing for perfection

Need your attention

Lust and jealousy

Unfair reality

Parabola - Tool

Click To Listen!

I could go on about this song forever. I chose this song because it is probably one of my favorite songs ever. Although it isn`t particularly happy or upbeat I respect and love the music Tool has made. This is from one of their most recent albums, "Lateralus"  (made in 2001) which also has a lead-in called Parabol, on that very same album.

Click To Hear Parabol 

We barely remember
Who or what came before
This precious moment.

We are choosing to be here, right now. 

Hold on, stay inside...

This holy reality, this holy experience.

Choosing to be here in...

This body, this body holding me, 

Be my reminder here that I am not alone in

This body, this body holding me, 

feeling eternal all this pain is an illusion.

In this holy reality, in this holy experience. 

Choosing to be here in...

This body, This body holding me. 

 Be my reminder here that I am not alone in

This body, this body holding me, 

feeling eternal all this pain is an illusion.

Twirling 'round with this familiar parable.

Spinning, weaving 'round each new experience.

Recognize this as a holy gift

And celebrate this chance to be,
Alive and breathing,

A chance to be,
Alive and breathing.

This body holding me
Reminds me of my own mortality.

Embrace this moment.

Remember; we are eternal,

all this pain is an illusion.

11AM - Incubus

Click To Listen!

Featured in the rock band's fourth album, "morning view"  in 2001, its much softer than incubus' previous albums. I appreciate this song and how it conveys the mood of the song so well along with the lyrics.

7 am;

The garbage truck beeps as it backs up

And I start my day thinking about what I've thrown away.

Could I push rewind?

The credits traverse, signifying the end

But I missed the best part.

Could we please go back to start?

Forgive my indecision

Then again, then again, then agin,

You're always first when no one's on your side,

But then again, a day will come when I want off that ride.

11 am,

But my bedsheets shade the heated choices I've made

And what did I find?

I never thought I could want someone so much

'Cause now you're not here and I'm knee deep in that old fear.

Forgive my indecision... I am only a man.

Then again, then again, then again, 

But, then again, a day will come when I want off that ride.

12 pm and my dusty telephone rings.

I hope its you.

Then again, you're always first when no one's on your side

But, then again, then again,

The day has come and I want off that ride

Heavy head up from my pillow, who could it be?

you're always first when no one's on your side

By now you would think that I would be up