Toad the Wet Sprocket- Stories I Tell

I have been a fan of Toad the Wet Sprocket since I was a tween. A few of my favorite songs back then were; All I Want, Walk on the Ocean, Hold Her Down and Fall Down.  In my adult years, I still love all of those song, of course, but I am drawn to a whole new set of songs, as well.  There are many I love that will make an appearance here, but, today, I am just going to mention one.  Stories I Tell.

This melancholy and somewhat haunting tune is music to my ears, filled with great lyrics and awesome guitar solos!  Glen Phillips just has this way with his voice that is very soothing to the soul and can improve your day immediately!!  I know you will enjoy this as much as I have!!! (Lyrics below video)

"Stories I Tell"

Don't give me answers for I would refuse
"yes" is a word for which I have no use
And I wasn't looking for heaven or hell
Just someone to listen to stories I tell

Now what is a blessing and what is a dream
Caught between portraits and none's what it seems
And why is it people expect there's a change
When I feel I'm a part of something I can't see
I feel the same

Now don't ask me questions or I will retreat
Fame is a cancer and ego its seed
Now I wasn't looking for heaven or hell
Just someone to listen to stories I tell

Do we ever wonder?
And do you ever care...

Subtle salvation in poems we know
Hiding our heads in a shadow of home
Now I wasn't looking for wreaths or for bells
Just someone to listen to stories I tell
Stories I tell

The Xx- Infinity

The word Eargasm is a fairly accurate description for this song!!!  I first heard this group's remake of the Gorillaz song "Crystalised" and had to listen for more!!!  Romy Madley Croft and Oliver Sim's voices sound like they were made to for each other.  Give it a listen and see what you think.  Also, I have decided to start posting all of the music that I have listened to that got me to this point.  That will be everything from Ella Fitzgerald to Type O Negative...plus all my new favorites.  So stay tuned.  Enjoy!

Infinity

After all the time
After you
Had you seen me with someone new
Hanging so high for your return
But the stillness is a burn

Had I seen it in your eyes
There'd have been no try after try
Your leaving had no goodbye
Had I just seen one in your eyes

I can't give it up
To someone elses touch
Because I care too much
[x2]

Could you tell
I was left lost and lonely
Could you tell
Things ain't worked out my way

Wish the best for you
Wish the best for me
Wished for infinity
If that ain't me

Give it up
I can't give it up
[x2]

I can't give it up
To someone elses touch
Because I care too much
[x2]

Give it up
I can't give it up
[x8]

TOOL- Right in Two

Today's song is.... Right in Two by Tool!  The lyrics of this song say it all.

Free will was given to us by our Creator....half of us chose to do good and the other half chose to take advantage of the first half by creating a fake reality full of lies and deceit. Most of us have spent lifetimes waking up to this fact and some of us still have a ways to go.  The good news is that we will all get there in time!! The weird news is that the half that chose to take advantage, are only playing their own part in the great awakening of humanity.  It took me MUCH time to realize this, because for the longest time I wanted to despise them.  There are still times when I struggle with it but I choose not to focus on it  The light will always win over the dark and that is just Truth!  Please read the lyrics and enjoy!

Tool- Right in Two Lyrics

Angels on the sideline,
Puzzled and amused.
Why did Father give these humans free will?
Now they're all confused.

Don't these talking monkeys know that
Eden has enough to go around?
Plenty in this holy garden, silly monkeys,
Where there's one you're bound to divide it.
Right in two.

Angels on the sideline,
Baffled and confused.
Father blessed them all with reason.
And this is what they choose.
And this is what they choose...

Monkey killing monkey killing monkey
Over pieces of the ground.
Silly monkeys give them thumbs,
They forge a blade,
And where there's one
they're bound to divide it,
Right in two.
Right in two.

Monkey killing monkey killing monkey.
Over pieces of the ground.
Silly monkeys give them thumbs.
They make a club.
And beat their brother, down.
How they survive so misguided is a mystery.

Repugnant is a creature who would squander the ability to lift an eye to heaven conscious of his fleeting time here.

Cut and divide it all right in two [x4]

Fight over the clouds, over wind, over sky
Fight over life, over blood, over prayer,
overhead and light
Fight over love, over sun,
over another, Fight for each other,
for the ones who are rising.

Angels on the sideline again.
Benched along with patience and reason.
Angels on the sideline again
Wondering when this tug of war will end.

Cut and divide it all right in two [x3]
RIGHT IN TWO!

Right in two...

Blackmill

This song struck a cord with me ....as I was awakening and becoming aware of the many traps for me to fall in or for humanity to fall in actually.... I hear THEY BOTH SEE THE TRAPS.... LET IT COME AND LET IT BE....Every single day there will be tests....it's how you choose to handle them that matters.  Once you become able to identify them they are easier to spot and prepare for;)  or sometimes there is a need to just let it be....We could all use a good dose of living in the moment...in the NOW!  Enjoy!

Let it Be Lyrics

All she’s got is the way he looks

Many miles on the other side
He had overheard her choice
And he delved off her cliffside

Sacrifice he just wants to help
Holds the world like a baby
Takes his mask off and lulls his head
Then she sees him in the screen

They both see the traps
No fool, Oh oh
They won’t go back
No fool, Oh oh
They’ve got a mind track
No fool, Oh oh
It’s all a mystery
Let it come and let it be

Oh oh

They both see the traps
No fool, Oh oh
They won’t go back
No fool, Oh oh
They’ve got a mind track
No fool, Oh oh
It’s all a mystery
Let it come and let it be

Let it come and let it be


They both see the traps
No fool, Oh oh
They won’t go back
No fool, Oh oh
They’ve got a mind track
No fool, Oh oh
It’s all a mystery
Let it come and let it be

Let it come and let it be

Quickie Of the day--Bjork of course

I have a two year old.....enough said.  Hear you go Lovies....another Bjork song to spark your interest.
Undo is the name of the song .  It makes me think of undoing all of the mess humanity has done.  It makes me feel like rebuilding with harmony this time around....and taking time to stop and love our mother earth. The other day as I was driving, I was so in awe of the way the light looked around the fluffy clouds that I ALMOST bumped someone...but I didn't.  Thankfully!  I find myself being effortlessly drawn to nature.....please enjoy!  Listen to the lyrics......Life is not meant to be a struggle.....uphill.

"Undo"

It's not meant to be a strife
It's not meant to be a struggle uphill
Oh I

It's not meant to be a strife
It's not meant to be a struggle uphill
Oh I

You're trying too hard
Surrender
Give yourself in
You're trying too hard
You're trying too hard, ah

It's not meant to be a strife
It's not meant to be a struggle uphill
Sweetly
It's not meant to be as dry
To enjoy
It's not meant to be a stuggle uphill
Oh I

It's warmer now
Lean into it
Unfold
Unfold in a generous way
Surrender

It's not meant to be as dry (surrender)
It's not meant (undo) to be a struggle uphill (undo)
It's not meant to be as dry
It's not meant to be a struggle uphill

I'm praying
To be
In a generous mode
The kindness kind
The kindness kind
To share
Me
To share me

It's not meant to be as dry
It's not meant to be a struggle uphill

It's not meant to be as dry
It's not meant to be a struggle uphill

Undo
Undo
If you're bleeding
Undo
And if you're sweating
Undo
If you're crying, darling
Undo

Undo
Oh I
Unravel

BJORK, BJORK and more BJORK

Having grown up in the 90's, I was aware of Bjork's music/art/personality.  There were a few songs I liked,  hunter, human behavior, army of me....pretty much the stuff they played on the radio.  Why is it that some of the most awesome songs on albums are NOT played on the radio?  Always wanted to know that...  So jump forward from the 90's to 2010.  I rediscover BJORK in a major way!!!  Be prepared to hear A LOT about her in this blog's future...one song at a time. That's how much her music has impacted me!!!!

First, a little about what I LOVE about Bjork!!!  She is TRUE to herself, no matter how strange she may seem to others. All music is art....but after a while of being in the business a lot of musicians lose their artistic touch.  Bjork seems to just get more and more artistic as she ages.  She experiments with different organic sounds, like ice crunching under your feet.  Maybe I just love her because it is obvious that she has a deep love of nature...as do I! I love that she likes to play with and manipulate her voice.  Her outfits, costumes, hair, and face paint ...along with her music force you to think outside the box.  Plus the messages expressed in her songs are wonderfully awesome.  So give her a listen, you won't regret it!!

Beautiful song number 1.....ALL IS FULL OF LOVE.