Matchbox Twenty is back.

I dig Matchbox Twenty. "Exile On Mainstream" is one of my very favorite albums. They don't know how to make a less than awesome song.  As most people know, Matchbox Twenty split up quite some time ago, and Rob Thomas went solo. But they are back, and have been working on their up and coming album, "North", for well over a year now. "North" is set to be released on September 4th, 2012. No doubt this album will be well worth the wait, and the tour to back it up will be phenomenal.

Just a couple weeks ago they released their first single off of "North" titled, "She's So Mean." Talk about catchy. Is it Matchbox Twenty's deepest, most meaningful, life changing song? No. But is it a high quality, beautifully produced, catchy single? Absolutely. I have no doubt that this album will have those    in depth, emotion provoking songs, though. That's a given for Matchbox Twenty. This song makes me pumped for the new album, and my ears can not wait to hear it!

Have a listen!

Let the craziness begin!

I'm not sure if I've made it entirely clear, but I'm kind of inlove with Lifehouse. A lot. It's common Emily knowledge that my 3 favorite favorite (yes, I said that twice for emphasis) bands are Lifehouse, SafetySuit, and Daughtry. Typically in that order. (Though I think it's safe to say that Lifehouse and SafetySuit share the #1 spot.) The last time I saw Lifehouse was on March 5th, 2011. Nearly a year and a half ago. For some time now, I have been suffering through Lifehouse withdrawls. After seeing them three times all within a year's time, not seeing them after so long seemed unbearable.

Yesterday I found out that they will be playing in Vancouver, BC on September 2nd! And guess who's going? Oh yeah, that's right. I'm not excited AT ALL.  In 52 days, my Lifehouse withdrawls will be temporarily satisfied.

New songs i'm hooked on.

So, there's been several songs I seem to have on repeat lately. None of these are actually NEW songs, and some of them aren't even new to me, but they really resonate with me right now. I linked up videos of each song in the titles.


"Philadelphia" by Parachute has been played at least three times a day for the past three weeks now. It's so beautiful. All seven minutes of it. (I know, it's a really long song.) I love how it builds towards the end. The bridge is what makes me play it so frequently, though. "She thought that love was gonna fight. She thought that love was gonna take her whole. She thought that love was gonna save her, but love just never showed."
Anyways, I can't seem to overplay this song, even though I've been playing it multiple times a day for weeks now. 


"All We Are" by OneRepublic is my new obsession. I've only been playing it the past few days now, but very frequently. It gets stuck in my head, and then I feel the need to play it again. It's catchy, deep, and so well done. This is an older OneRepublic song, but I really think it's one of their very best. "We won't say our goodbyes. You know it's better that way. We won't break. We won't die. It's just a moment of change. All we are, all we are, is everything that's right." 


"All Fall Down" by OneRepublic was brought to my attention in the midst of my "All We Are" obsession, and has become equally played. I love the instrumentals at the beginning. I love the lyrics and meaning. This song is extremely catchy as well. "Lost til' you're found. Swim til' you drown. Know that we all fall down. Love til' you hate. Strong til' you break. Know that we all fall down." "Whenever your will starts crashing down, that's when you'll find me." This song is amazing. I really, really love it.


"Rainy Zurich" by The Fray is also one of my most frequently played songs right now. I played it eighteen times a few days ago. That's ridiculous. But it hooks you. I don't have much to say about this one, except for that it's a really great song. "I'll keep you warm, dancing in a downpour." "You are what I never knew I needed."


I strongly recommend that you take a listen to all of these songs. The OneRepublic ones are definitely my very favorite at the moment. Enjoy!

Fulfillment to their lack of strength at your expense

"Simon" by Lifehouse. This song was my rock for the longest time. There was a point in my life where I swore Jason Wade wrote this song about my life. And I still feel like he saw what was going to happen in my life, and wrote a song about it. On March 5th, 2011 he sang part of it for me, knowing exactly what it did for me. I'll never forget this.

Catch your breath,
Hit the wall,
Scream out loud,
As you start to crawl
Back in your cage
The only place
Where they will
Leave you alone.
'Cause the weak will
Seek the weaker til they've broken them.
Could you get it back again?
Would it be the same?
Fulfillment to their lack of strength at your expense,
Left you with no defense;
They tore it down.

And I have felt the same as you,
I've felt the same as you,
I've felt the same.

Locked inside
The only place
Where you feel sheltered,
Where you feel safe.
You lost yourself
In your search to find
Something else to hide behind.

And I have felt the same way as you
I've felt the same way as you
I've felt the same.

The fearful always preyed upon your confidence.
Did they see the consequence,
when they pushed you around?
The arrogant build kingdoms made of the different ones,
Breaking them 'til they've become just another crown.
And I have felt the same way as you
I've felt the same as you
I've felt the same.

Refuse to feel anything at all,
Refuse to slip,
Refuse to fall.
Can't be weak,
Can't stand still,
You watch your back 'cause no one will.
You don't know why they had to go this far,
Traded your worth for these scars,
For your only company.
And don't believe the lies
That they have told to you. Not one word was true
you're alright, you're alright, you're alright.