Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Still don't know what love means

Ray LaMontagne- Jolene



What an incredible voice!…this is just the mood I'm in!

Thursday, October 7, 2010

Sigh No More

Sigh no more, no more...


Love that will not betray you, dismay or enslave you,
It will set you free
Be more like the man you were made to be.
There is a design,
An alignment to cry,
Of my heart to see,
The beauty of love as it was made to be

Mumford & Sons - Sigh No More

Just how I'm feeling.
Thanks Jesus for Love that will not betray, dismay or enslave me
but for love that has set me free!


Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Flooded in Light...

"There’s a darkness upon me that’s flooded in light
In the fine print they tell me what’s wrong and what’s right
And it comes in black and it comes in white
And I’m frightened by those that don’t see it

When nothing is owed or deserved or expected
And your life doesn’t change by the man that’s elected
If you’re loved by someone, you’re never rejected
Decide what to be and go be it

There was a dream and one day I could see it
Like a bird in a cage I broke in and demanded that somebody free it
And there was a kid with a head full of doubt
So I’ll scream til I die and the last of those bad thoughts are finally out

There’s a darkness upon you that’s flooded in light
And in the fine print they tell you what’s wrong and what’s right
And it flies by day and it flies by night
And I’m frightened by those that don’t see it

There was a dream and one day I could see it
Like a bird in a cage I broke in and demanded that somebody free it
And there was a kid with a head full of doubt
So I’ll scream til I die and the last of those bad thoughts are finally out

There was a dream and one day I could see it
Like a bird in a cage I broke in and demanded that somebody free it
And there was a kid with a head full of doubt
So I’ll scream til I die and the last of those bad thoughts are finally out

There’s a darkness upon me that’s flooded in light
In the fine print they tell me what’s wrong and what’s right
There’s a darkness upon me that’s flooded in light
And I’m frightened by those that don’t see it"

Head Full of Doubt, Road Full of Promise - The Avett Brothers

I love the line, "There's a darkness upon me that's flooded in light"
What a sweet picture of Jesus in our lives!

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

All I Do is Blob Blob Blob...

If you've ever been to Young Life Summer Camp then you have heard of the famous Blob, and you've also seen some pretty good program entertainers. Well this past summer at Rockbridge the program team went to the next level! Watch this incredible video that shows campers all the things they can do at Camp! Including the Blob!



Friday, August 27, 2010

This guy is Amazing!

This is Unreal! I could possibly have a crush on this guy just because of this....absolutely amazing!


Monday, July 26, 2010

It's Amazing

After spending a month at Frontier Ranch in Buena Vista, CO.....I'm back in Nashville. Being home is always a little bittersweet...I'm glad to be home, sleeping in my own bed, driving my car, laying by the pool and being with my friends! But man oh man do I miss being in the Rocky Mountains...the view, the smells, the clear night skies and the incredible cool weather! The peacefulness, laughter, tears and love that comes from spending a month at Frontier Ranch, just makes me so excited to be in my heavenly home with my Jesus!

"It’s amazing you still love me
It’s amazing you still care
After all those times I turned away
And left you standing there.
When I feel like I can make it
on my very own
patiently you’re waiting
until I get home.

So don't let me leave this place unchanged
‘Cause I can’t bear to stay the same
‘Cause we both know the reason why
You climbed that cross and chose to die.
You climbed that cross and gave your life.

It’s amazing you still love me
After everything I’ve done
Lord you brought me from the darkness
to lead your people to the son.
You are closer than my shadow
whom shall I fear
wherever this life takes me
I know you’ll be near

So don't let me leave this place unchanged
‘Cause I can’t bear to stay the same
‘Cause we both know the reason why
You climbed that cross and chose to die.

You climbed that cross and gave your life."
Michael Warren

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Unarmed



Mariah McManus - Unarmed
I heard this song on the season finale of Grey's Anatomy and I loved it! I absolutely love her voice! I'm excited for her to come out with some new songs...I think she is going to be very good!!

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

She's Like Texas

So I found this new great country song that I just love! It's Josh Abbott Band and the song is She's Like Texas...I just love it and can't get it out of my head...I hope you enjoy this new song!
Here's the video (the video isn't that great of a video but I do love the song!)


Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Beach Bound

Tomorrow at 4:30am I am leaving to go to Destin, FL for the rest of the week, and I am so excited about it! I can't wait to be with my friends and partners in ministry from across Tennessee. This will be such a wonderful break and I can't wait to just lay on the beach, laugh with my friends, eat good food and worship together! I have the best job ever!

So maybe I'm not going to this place...but just to be on the beach...ahhhh!


Monday, May 3, 2010

The flooding rises...

Here is a fun Nashville Song about the flooding here...



And here is one that show the more seriousness of the catastrophic flooding that has happened...This just breaks my heart.



Sunday, May 2, 2010

It's flooding!!!!

I can't help but have this song in my head as I watch the rain continue to pour outside! And that Matt, from Jars of Clay was just over at my house helping to pump water out of our crawl space! I just continue to pray that my house wont flood!

Rain, rain on my face
It hasn't stopped raining for days
My world is a flood
Slowly I become one with the mud

But if I can't swim after forty days
and my mind is crushed by the thrashing waves
Lift me up so high that I cannot fall
Lift me up
Lift me up - when I'm falling
Lift me up - I'm weak and I'm dying
Lift me up - I need you to hold me
Lift me up - Keep me from drowning again

Jars Of Clay - Flood

Friday, April 30, 2010

I could really use a wish right now...

After a week of my computer being at the Mac Hospital...it is back home and healthier than ever! So sorry I haven't posted because of that...but here is a fun new song that I LOVE right now!

Airplanes by B.O.B. feat. Hayley Williams from Paramore

Can we pretend that airplanes
In the night sky
Are like shooting stars
I could really use a wish right now (wish right now, wish right now)
Can we pretend that airplanes
In the night sky
Are like shooting stars
I could really use a wish right now (wish right now, wish right now)

If you haven't heard it you should download it now!


Saturday, April 24, 2010

"If I Die Young"

In honor of today's Country Music Marathon, here is a fun new Country artist you should check out! The Band Perry and their song (free on itunes) "If I Die Young". It's a great song and a fun new band!

Friday, April 23, 2010

Making my life something so Beautiful!

Don’t know how it is You looked at me
And saw the person that I could be
Awakening my heart
Breaking through the dark
Suddenly Your grace

Like sunlight burning at midnight
Making my life something so
Beautiful, beautiful
Mercy reaching to save me
All that I need
You are so
Beautiful, beautiful


Thursday, April 22, 2010

Set the World on Fire

Thursdays mean Butts and Guts and Ugly Mugs...which I love! Our instructor, Kaylee is so great and loves Jesus too! She always prays for us after we work out and we always listen to Christian Music when we are cooling down. Today's song was "Set the World on Fire" by Britt Nicole and I absolutely love it! The lyrics look so similar to words I've written in my journal and just how my heart aches for the World to know the Joy of Jesus! I hope you enjoy them, as much as I do!



I wanna set the world on fire
Until it's burning bright for You
It's everything that I desire
Can I be the one You use?

I, I am small but
You, You are big enough
I, I am weak but
You, You are strong enough to
Take my dreams
Come and give them wings
Lord with You
Nothing I can not do
Nothing I cannot do

I wanna feed the hungry children
And reach across the farthest land
And tell the broken there is healing
And mercy in the Father's hands

I, I am small but
You, You are big enough
I, I am weak but
You, You are strong enough to
Take my dreams
Come and give them wings
Lord with You
Nothing I can not do
Nothing I cannot do

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

And the Dove award goes to...

Male Artist of the Year - Brandon Heath
Female Artist of the Year - Francesca Battistelli
Group of the Year - NEEDTOBREATHE
Song of the Year - "By Your Side" by Tenth Avenue North
Artist of the Year - Casting Crowns

It was a great night over all and some really great performances! And Brandon Heath gave a big shout out to Young Life! So exciting! Check out the Dove Awards this Sunday at 7pm!

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Christian Group of the Year?

Tomorrow is the 41st Annual Dove Awards for Christian Music. I'm super excited about going and hearing from some new artists as well as seeing some friends! I'm a little torn in this years group of the year category, as I like so many of groups! Here are the nominees:

Group of the Year
Casting Crowns
Gaither Vocal Band
Jars of Clay
NEEDTOBREATHE
Tenth Avenue North
Hezekiah Walker & LFC
Skillet

I love Casting Crowns' song Slow Fade on their newest CD, The Altar and the Door.
I of course love Jars of Clay and am cheering for them because of my sweet friends, Kristen & Matt Odmark.
I have a new love for NEEDTOBREATHE and their incredible new CD, The Outsiders. (And I secretly wish that Bo would fall in love with me!)
Tenth Avenue North is another favorite and I think that I could play the song "Times" on repeat all day long!
And I do like Hezekiah Walker for his great song "I Need You to Survive"

So who will it be to take home the award?...We shall find out tomorrow!

Friday, April 16, 2010

When A Heart Breaks

Loving this song today...I had to try hard to not play it on repeat the whole plane ride to Chicago and then again on the train into the city!


Woke up this morning

And I heard the news

I know the pain of a heart break

I don’t have answers and neither do you

I know the pain of a heart break


This isn’t easy

This isn’t clear

And you don’t need Jesus till you’re here

And then confusion and the doubts you have up and walk away

They walk away

When a heart breaks.


I heard the Doctor, but what did he say

I knew I was fine about this time yesterday

But I don’t need answers

Well I just need some peace

I just need someone, who could help me get some sleep

Who could help me get some sleep


This isn’t easy

This isn’t clear

And you don’t need Jesus till you’re here

And then confusion and the doubts you have up and walk away

They walk away

When a heart breaks.


Thursday, April 15, 2010

I'll Find you There

"Lord You made me laugh
even when I felt like crying
Lord You made me sing
even when my heart was achin'
Lord, you let me hide in You
when the sky was ragin'
I know the sun always shines...after the rain"

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Blessed are those who can forget...


"Blessed are those who can forget
All all those who haven't been hurt yet
I am damned, there's nothing I can do
Because I fell in love with you

Do I ever Cross your mind?
Do I ever Cross your Mind?
Cause I can't seem to get...
you outta mine

I want you to know, that I am not well
riding memories in circles on your carousel
you'll never miss me the way I miss you
cause the love of my life, is just a girl I once knew

Do I ever Cross your mind?
Do I ever Cross your mind?
Cause I can't seem to get...
you outta mine."

Erick Baker

Monday, April 12, 2010

One in a Million

Do you remember Aaliyah? Today in the office we were reminiscing about Aaliyah and how great she was. And how sad it was to lose such great talent at such a young age. So today's throw back song is Aaliyah's One In A Million.

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

New James Bond Song?

After spending some time with my brothers over Easter my older brother Daniel pointed out how great Michael Buble's song Feeling Good is and how he thinks that it should be the next James Bond theme song...if you know anything about Bond, I think you'll agree!
Check it out...Here he is live:



Feeling Good - Michael Buble

Birds flying high
You know how I feel
Sun in the sky
You know how I feel
Breeze driftin' on by
You know how I feel
It's a new dawn
It's a new day
It's a new life
For me
And I'm feeling good

Fish in the sea
You know how I feel
River running free
You know how I feel
Blossom on a tree
You know how I feel
It's a new dawn
It's a new day
It's a new life
For me
And I'm feeling good

Dragonfly out in the sun you know what I mean, don't you know
Butterflies all havin' fun you know what I mean
Sleep in peace when day is done
That's what I mean
And this old world is a new world
And a bold world
For me

Stars when you shine
You know how I feel
Scent of the pine
You know how I feel
Oh freedom is mine
And I know how I feel
It's a new dawn
It's a new day
It's a new life
For me

And I'm feeling good

Saturday, April 3, 2010

New Again

Thank you Jesus that we get to celebrate life with you each day because you died and rose and live in our hearts! My heart aches to be with you!



Mother - do not cry for me
All of this is exactly how it's supposed to be
I'm right here. Can you hear my voice?
My life, my love, my Lord....my baby boy

As they nail me to this tree
Just know my Father waits for me
God how can this be your will?
To have your son and my son killed?

Whatever happens...whatever you see...
Whatever your eyes tell you has become of me
This is not...
Not the end...
I am making all things new again

I remember when you were born
In that manger where I first held
You in my arms
So many miracles and lives you've changed
And this world repays you how?
With all this pain


Brad Paisley & Sara Evans - New Again

Wednesday, March 31, 2010

The Last Song

Today is the opening of "The Last Song" the movie and I'm so excited to see it and to see if it's different from the book! Plus I just love Miley Cyrus' song that she sings for the movie! Here is a little preview of the movie....I'll let you know how it is!

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

"Til Summer Comes Around"

I heard Keith Urban's new song "Til Summer Comes Around" today and I almost started to cry...I think it has something to do with these lyrics:

"But I close my eyes and one more time
We're spinnin around and you're holdin on tightly
The words came out, I kissed your mouth
No 4th of July has ever burned so brightly
You had to go, I understand
But you promised you'd be back again
And so I wonder 'round this town
'Til summer comes around"

But I loved the song and just for a moment it made my heart hurt and smile all at the same time!

Monday, March 29, 2010

Something Beautiful

Right now I am loving NEEDTOBREATHE's CD, The Outsiders. If you haven't heard it yet you should! every song on there is great! They sing about real stuff that is honest and life-giving. I have fallen in love with their song, Something Beautiful and I think it will be their next big single!
Here is a fun video of them singing it:



"Hey now, this is my desire
Consume me like a fire, 'cause I just want something beautiful
To touch me, I know that I'm in reach
'Cause I am down on my knees,
I'm waiting for something beautiful
Oh, something beautiful"

I feel like those lyrics are so true for so many people...we're waiting for something beautiful....for God to touch our lives in a way that transforms us and we can't help but share that beauty!

Friday, March 26, 2010

Washed by the Water

Tonight was the Needtobreathe Concert....and it was so good! The concert was sold out but somehow the security guard let me in for free! (I just love when that happens!) And I'm so glad I was able to go in. They were so great. One of my favorite songs of theirs is Washed by the Water...they sang this song last, unplugged and it was incredible...I have a video, but for some reason it doesn't seem to be working currently! so sorry...I'll keep working on it! :)



You should also check out their new CD called The Outsiders, it is also very good! I think my favorite song on this album is Something Beauty....followed closely by Garden and of course Girl named Tennessee!

Thursday, March 25, 2010

Loving you is Easy

Ben Rector - Loving You is Easy

I wish that someone would sing this song to me! I hope that you enjoy it and enjoy this new and upcoming Nashville artist...he has some GREAT songs!

For more fun new artists and songs check out:
Music City Unsigned

Saturday, March 20, 2010

Send my Love through a Satellite

Tomorrow night I'm going with some friends to a Steve Moakler, Ben Rector & Andrew Ripp concert and I'm very excited about it! My favorite song by Steve Moakler is Hesitate, but I also love Satellite and especially these few lyrics:


Steve Moakler - Satellite


Your tears dismissed me to the red-light train

I said baby, someday this will all make sense

She dropped my hand,

she said tell me when it does,

oh please just tell me when it does.


You can send my love through a satellite

and I, I can fell like you're here tonight

When your love is a blinding light, light

I don't know why I close my eyes to the one thing I can't deny

Sunday, March 14, 2010

Remember Me

Today I went to see the new movie Remember Me and it was so good and so sad. I haven't cried like that in a movie in a while....I left with a pounding headache because I was trying to hold my tears in. :( If you're looking for a good crying movie this is it! I did love the movie though! And I love this song, that plays in the trailer of the film.

Breathe Me by Sia

Help, I have done it again
I have been here many times before
I hurt myself again today
And, the worst part is there's no-one else to blame

Be my friend
Hold me, wrap me up
Unfold me
I am small
and needy
Warm me up
And breathe me

Ouch

I have lost myself again
Lost myself and I am nowhere to be found,
Yeah I think that I might break
Lost myself again and I feel unsafe

Be my friend
Hold me, wrap me up
Unfold me
I am small
and needy
Warm me up
And breathe me

Thursday, March 4, 2010

Madly In Love with You

I just got back from a silent retreat, where we had 36 hours of no talking, just silencing to the sweet whisper of the Lord. It was such a sweet time! If you ever get a chance to go on one I highly recommend it!

"Let the beloved of the LORD rest secure in him, for he shields him all day long, and the one the LORD loves rests between his shoulders." Deuteronomy 33:12
May you find rest on the Lord's shoulder's this day!

Enjoy these lyrics by Sean McConnell - Madly in Love with You
(Written from God's perspective)

See you down there everyday
Trying to find a different way
To build some kind of ladder to the sky

Trying to find some way to see
Secrets of eternity, and they don’t come all at once
And you don’t know why

Well how do you think it feels to hear you screaming out my name
While all the while I’m trying to open up your heart
See you when you cry yourself to sleep
It’s tearing me apart

I know you wish you could see me
That’s the way it has to be
Someday you’ll understand,
don’t you lose your faith in me

I know you wish you could hear me
Sometimes it’s so hard to do
But every morning sunrise it says
I’m madly in love with you
Yes I’m madly in love with you
Yes I’m madly in love with you
Yes I’m madly in love with you

I know that you’re waiting for,
A chance to come in from the war
If only a moment, if only a day

A place where you feel safe and warm
A sanctuary from the storm
Until all of these questions fade away

But I cannot count on all the signs
You’ve passed away as mere coincidence
And I'm running out of ways to break through
Like a lonely lover, Waiting by the ocean
Ill never give up on you

I know you wish you could see me
That’s the way it has to be
Someday you’ll understand,
Don’t you lose your faith in me

I know you wish you could hear me
Sometimes it’s so hard to do
But every morning sunrise it says
I’m madly in love with you
Yes I’m madly in love with you
Yes I’m madly in love with you
Yes I’m madly in love with you

Thursday, February 25, 2010

RUN

My all time favorite song by George Strait! Taylor Swift does a fabulous job! And not that I have this desire to ever live in Dallas, TX but man oh man do I wish a boy would sing this song to me!

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

"The Last Song"

Tonight I finished the book "The Last Song" by Nicholas Sparks. It was SO good and I'm so excited for the movie to come out in few weeks! I'm not usually a fan of Miley Cyrus but I do love her new song from this movie, "When I Look at You". After reading the book it makes me love it even more! As I read these lyrics, I think they could be a conversation with God! Enjoy!

"Everybody needs inspiration
Everybody needs a song
A beautiful melody
When the night's so long
Cause there is no guarantee
That this life is easy

Yeah, when my world is falling apart
When there's no light to break up the dark
That's when I, I, I look at you
When the waves are flooding the shore and I
Can't find my way home anymore
That's when I, I, I look at you

When I look at you
I see forgiveness
I see the truth
You love me for who I am
Like the stars hold the moon
Right there where they belong and I know
I'm not alone

Yeah, when my world is falling apart
When there's no light to break up the dark
That's when I, I, I look at you
When the waves are flooding the shore and I
Can't find my way home anymore
That's when I, I, I look at you"

Sunday, February 21, 2010

You are my Sunshine

Today was absolutely beautiful outside! After so much snow and cold weather it was so nice to have a taste of Spring! And so I decided to wash my car! For about 2 hours I cleaned every nook and cranny of my car inside and out. It was so nice to be outside and to see just how clean my car looked!
But of course as is typical in my life it started raining tonight...Pouring for that matter, after hours of cleaning my car, it rains! UNREAL!!

And so the song for today, is actually my favorite lullaby song my mom would sing to me all the time growing up! (and partly why my blog is named Instant Sunshine!)

"You Are My Sunshine"

"You are my sunshine, my only sunshine
You make me happy when skies are gray
You'll never know dear, how much I love you
Please don't take my sunshine away"

Friday, February 19, 2010

This is an Emergency!

I went and saw the movie Precious tonight...My heart is breaking. As I watched this movie I couldn't help but think about the world we live in...The brokenness, broken homes, hatred, hurt, pain we cause each other or allow to happen all around us and do nothing. We are called to go...to be disciples of ALL nations...to show Jesus to everyone, to love and to forgive. My heart breaks for the girls in this world, in my city, who all longing to be loved, who are longing for a different life, and my heart breaks.
Lord, may each of our hearts break for the lost and unsaved...lead us to your children, that we may lead them to you, that their lives would be changed! Amen.

"There are many prodigal sons
On our city streets they run
Searching for shelter
There are homes broken down
People’s hopes have fallen to the ground
From failures

This is an emergency!

There are tears from the saints
For the lost and unsaved
We’re crying for them come back home
We’re crying for them come back home
And all your children will stretch out their hands
And pick up the crippled man
Father, we will lead them home
Father, we will lead them home

There are schools full of hatred
Even churches have forsaken
Love and mercy
May we see this generation
In its state of desperation
For Your glory

This is an emergency!"

(Tears of the Saints - Leeland)

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Armageddon

So tonight I had to babysit for folks who live down the street from me and after I put the kids to bed I turned on the TV to find the movie Armageddon playing! I hadn't seen this movie in forever so I decided to watch it...I finished watching it when I got home and found myself in tears as I watched Liv Tyler say goodbye to her on screen dad Bruce Willis...so sad! What makes this movie an unforgettable movie though is the theme song by Aerosmith "I don't Want to Miss a Thing" a cheesy love song that deputed at number one on the Billboard's Top 100, which was a first for Aerosmith! This song has since become one of our favorites to sing at Young Life Club!

"I Don't Want To Miss A Thing"

I could stay awake just to hear you breathing
Watch you smile while you are sleeping
While you're far away and dreaming
I could spend my life in this sweet surrender
I could stay lost in this moment forever
Well, every moment spent with you
Is a moment I treasure

I don't wanna close my eyes
I don't wanna fall asleep
'Cause I'd miss you, baby
And I don't wanna miss a thing
'Cause even when I dream of you
The sweetest dream would never do
I'd still miss you, baby
And I don't wanna miss a thing

Lying close to you
Feeling your heart beating
And I'm wondering what you're dreaming
Wondering if it's me you're seeing
Then I kiss your eyes and thank God we're together
And I just wanna stay with you
In this moment forever, forever and ever

I don't wanna close my eyes
I don't wanna fall asleep
'Cause I'd miss you, baby
And I don't wanna miss a thing
'Cause even when I dream of you
The sweetest dream would never do
I'd still miss you, baby
And I don't wanna miss a thing
I don't wanna miss one smile
I don't wanna miss one kiss

Well, I just wanna be with you
Right here with you, just like this
I just wanna hold you close
Feel your heart so close to mine
And just stay here in this moment
For all the rest of time

Don't wanna close my eyes
Don't wanna fall asleep
'Cause I'd miss you, baby
And I don't wanna miss a thing
'Cause even when I dream of you
The sweetest dream would never do
'Cause I'd still miss you, baby
And I don't wanna miss a thing

I don't wanna close my eyes
I don't wanna fall asleep
'Cause I'd miss you, baby
And I don't wanna miss a thing
'Cause even when I dream of you
The sweetest dream would never do
I'd still miss you, baby
And I don't wanna miss a thing
Don't wanna close my eyes
Don't wanna fall asleep, yeah
I don't wanna miss a thing
I don't wanna miss a thing

Monday, February 15, 2010

"We Are the World"

25 years ago Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie wrote these powerful words to help the support in Africa. With the help of many other singers and celebrities singing, the song became a hit. Now with the recent Earthquake disaster in Haiti, artists have come together again to rework this classic song to help support Haiti. Enjoy both the original and the remake of this song!

"There comes a time
When we head a certain call
When the world must come together as one
There are people dying
And it's time to lend a hand to life
The greatest gift of all

We can't go on
Pretneding day by day
That someone, somewhere will soon make a change
We are all a part of
God's great big family
And the truth, you know love is all we need

We are the world
We are the children
We are the ones who make a brighter day
So let's start giving
There's a choice we're making
We're saving our own lives
It's true we'll make a better day
Just you and me

Send them your heart
So they'll know that someone cares
And their lives will be stronger and free
As God has shown us by turning stone to bread
So we all must lend a helping hand

We are the world
We are the children
We are the ones who make a brighter day
So let's start giving
There's a choice we're making
We're saving our own lives
It's true we'll make a better day
Just you and me

When you're down and out
There seems no hope at all
But if you just believe
There's no way we can fall
Well, well, well, well, let us realize
That a change will only come
When we stand together as one

We are the world
We are the children
We are the ones who make a brighter day
So let's start giving
There's a choice we're making
We're saving our own lives
It's true we'll make a better day
Just you and me"


We Are the World Original

We are the World Remake


Sunday, February 14, 2010

"Where Have all the Cowboys Gone?"

It's an oldies and a song that gets stuck in my head for hours, but being that it's Valentine's Day and all I really want is a Cowboy, my only question for the day is really that...
"Where have all the Cowboys Gone?!"

"Oh you get me ready in your 56 Chevy
Why don't we go sit down in the shade?
Take shelter on my front porch
The dandy lion sun scorching,
Like a glass of cold lemonade?
I will do laundry if you pay all the bills.

Where is my John Wayne?
Where is my prairie son?
Where is my happy ending?
Where have all the Cowboys gone?

Why don't you stay the evening
Kick back and watch the TV
And I'll fix a little somethin' to eat?
Oh I know your back hurts from working on the tractor
How do you take your coffee my sweet?
I will raise the children if you pay all the bills?

Where is my John Wayne?
Where is my prairie son?
Where is my happy ending?
Where have all the Cowboys gone?


I am wearing my new dress tonight
But you don't even notice me.
Say our goodbyes
Say our goodbyes
Say our goodbyes

We finally sold the Chevy
When we had another baby
And you took that job in Tennessee
You made friends at the farm
And you joined them at the bar
Almost every single day of the week
I will wash the dishes while you go have a beer.

Where is my John Wayne?
Where is my prairie son?
Where is my happy ending?
Where have all the Cowboys gone?
Where is my Marlboro Man?
Where is my shiny gun?
Where is my lonely ranger?
Where have all the cowboys gone?

Yippee Aw, Yippee Yea
Yippee Aw, Yippee Yea
Yippee Aw, Yippee Yea
"

Thanks Paula Cole!

Saturday, February 13, 2010

It's a New Year and I've got a New Idea!

So after feeling like a failure with not posting on here in about 3 months...I've been doing a lot of thinking as to what I want my blog to be about! And so here is what I have come up with, I LOVE Music and being that I now live in Music City, I have been able to hear some pretty incredible artists and find a new love for all kinds of music! So in my thinking of how much I love songs and the meaning of songs and the lyrics to songs I thought that is just what I'll write about! Maybe it's a song of the day, maybe it's a song of the week, either way I hope that you will enjoy the songs and that in some way they will bring a bit of Instant Sunshine into your life as they have mine!