Always Love

I know I've been posting a lot of blogs regarding music, but I feel the need to share them. These songs belong to another list of mine. A list of songs to live by. There are so many songs out right now that have no meaning, no depth, just a good beat that people can dance to. And as much I as enjoy listening to those pop hits, I also have a collection of music that people normally haven't heard. There are plenty of independent artists who actually have talent who haven't broken into the airwaves. I believe in these artists and their songs. And I know, one day, people will begin to appreciate these artists for keeping it real.

Lately, I've discovered a lot of songs on my iPod that have inspired my life in one way or another. Some songs have helped me get through rough times, others have helped me overcome stressful times, and others have just been pleasant to listen to at any given time. I'm really glad I've given my iPod another chance. I've completely abandoned it ever since I got my iPhone. Do you ever hear a song from your music playlist and while listening to it, you begin to remember different memories of yourself listening to that song? For me, when I listen to The Script, I have flashbacks of studying at Starbucks when I was reviewing for the NCLEX. And when I hear "Party In the USA" by Miley Cyrus, I think about my bfff's recent trip to visit me. Maybe it's just me, but I have a lot of those flashbacks when I listen to certain songs. I remember where I was, what I was doing, and what I was feeling. That's when I know a song has made an impact in my life (Please note: I'm in no way referring to "Party In the USA" as having an impact in my life).

This song, "Always Love" by Nada Surf, is a song that I remember from way back. I was in college when I discovered this song on a TV show called "One Tree Hill" (that show, by the way, always comes out with a great soundtrack). When I first heard this song, I was watching that show. From that point on, I fell in love with it. It was actually the song on my MySpace profile for a long time. It's just a really great song with a great message.


Here are the lyrics & video. Enjoy.

To make a mountain of your life
Is just a choice
But I never learned enough
To listen to the voice that told me
Always love
Hate will get you every time
Always love
Don't wait til the finish line

Slow demands come 'round
Squeeze the air and keep the rest out
It helps to write it down
Even when you then cross it out

But Always Love
Hate will get you every time
Always Love
Even when you wanna fight

Self-directed lives
I want to know what it'd be like to
Aim so high above
Any card that you been dealt

Always Love
Hate will get you every time
Always love
Hate will get you

I've been held back by something
Yeah. You said to me quietly on the stairs,
I've been held back by something
Yeah. You said to me quietly on the stairs.
You said
Hey, you good ones.
Hey, you good ones.

To make a mountain of your life
Is just a choice
But I never learned enough
To listen to the voice that told me
Always love hate will get you every time
Always love hate will get you

I've been held back by something
Yeah, You said to me quietly on the stairs,
I've been held back by something
Yeah, You said to me quietly on the stairs
You said..
Hey, you good ones
Hey, you good ones
Hey, you good ones