The Rocky Horror Picture Show "The Time Warp"
I think it's pretty easy to guess that I go for atypical when it comes to weddings. What can I say? The Rocky Horror Picture Show lover in me would be ecstatic to dance to this in a wedding dress! Although I have been married once before, it was done in a courthouse: No dress, no family, no reception. So when the time comes that I will get married again (I am very hopeful for this to happen in the future), I want to do things right. If I want to dance to the "Time Warp," then I will... dammit (Janet... hehe, I couldn't resist)!!! As for my future spouse, I hope that he will understand my need to have this played... whoever that may be.
Friday, December 24, 2010
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Song #22- A Song You Listen To When You're Sad
Papa Roach "Broken Home"
A couple days ago, I posted that I listen to Limp Bizkit's "Break Stuff" when I am angry. Well, in a few instances, I would follow up with Papa Roach's "Broken Home." This song has more of an emotional hurt than emotional anger, at least that's how I see it. That would change my attitude a bit and my feelings of anger would turn toward sadness. On more than one occasion, it led me to start crying. And as many of you know, crying makes you feel a lot better.
The video is very personal as well. Lead singer Jacoby Shaddix had it filmed in his childhood home, where he had a troubling childhood. Images of things Shaddix experienced are portrayed in the video, ending in the destruction of his former home. You understood the anger and that makes for a great song. I bet it was very therapeutic for him to write the song and help destroy the home that caused him a lot of pain in the past.
A couple days ago, I posted that I listen to Limp Bizkit's "Break Stuff" when I am angry. Well, in a few instances, I would follow up with Papa Roach's "Broken Home." This song has more of an emotional hurt than emotional anger, at least that's how I see it. That would change my attitude a bit and my feelings of anger would turn toward sadness. On more than one occasion, it led me to start crying. And as many of you know, crying makes you feel a lot better.
The video is very personal as well. Lead singer Jacoby Shaddix had it filmed in his childhood home, where he had a troubling childhood. Images of things Shaddix experienced are portrayed in the video, ending in the destruction of his former home. You understood the anger and that makes for a great song. I bet it was very therapeutic for him to write the song and help destroy the home that caused him a lot of pain in the past.
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Song #21- A Song You Listen To When You're Happy
Avril Lavigne "Sk8er Boi"
I love songs that tell a story. You have a ballerina who likes a guy that's not her type. She doesn't seize the opportunity and years later, sees him as a successful musician while she's alone with a baby. This song is just so freaking upbeat that I just can't help but be in a very happy mood when (and after) listening to it. Avril Lavigne has a good way of mixing princess pop and punk together to create a fun, badass image. I would love to dress like her, and it helps that she has a clothing line at Kohl's... something that I can treat myself to whenever I lose enough weight to look good in those outfits!
Years ago, while browsing on IMDB.com, I discovered that MTV was working on a movie based on this song. I haven't heard of anything since then, but it didn't surprise me that the company would want to hone in on the concept. It would have been one of those movies that I would have seen... and loved! LOL
Okay, I can't help it... I actually had a different song of hers song listed first. I must be in an Avril Lavigne mood right now!
Avril Lavigne "Girlfriend"
Enjoy today's double dose of music!!!
I love songs that tell a story. You have a ballerina who likes a guy that's not her type. She doesn't seize the opportunity and years later, sees him as a successful musician while she's alone with a baby. This song is just so freaking upbeat that I just can't help but be in a very happy mood when (and after) listening to it. Avril Lavigne has a good way of mixing princess pop and punk together to create a fun, badass image. I would love to dress like her, and it helps that she has a clothing line at Kohl's... something that I can treat myself to whenever I lose enough weight to look good in those outfits!
Years ago, while browsing on IMDB.com, I discovered that MTV was working on a movie based on this song. I haven't heard of anything since then, but it didn't surprise me that the company would want to hone in on the concept. It would have been one of those movies that I would have seen... and loved! LOL
Okay, I can't help it... I actually had a different song of hers song listed first. I must be in an Avril Lavigne mood right now!
Avril Lavigne "Girlfriend"
Enjoy today's double dose of music!!!
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Song #20- A Song You Listen To When You're Angry
Limp Bizkit "Break Stuff"
This is a very therapeutic song. I resorted to listening to this loud a lot when in my mid-teens. Sometimes it was for those angry moments after a breakup, other times it was when my family or my friends were frustrating the hell out of me. In fact, this song worked so well for me that I have never had to resort to further methods of therapy, like actually breaking stuff. All I need is a room to myself, a stereo, and this song. :-)
This is a very therapeutic song. I resorted to listening to this loud a lot when in my mid-teens. Sometimes it was for those angry moments after a breakup, other times it was when my family or my friends were frustrating the hell out of me. In fact, this song worked so well for me that I have never had to resort to further methods of therapy, like actually breaking stuff. All I need is a room to myself, a stereo, and this song. :-)
Monday, December 20, 2010
The Best Music Videos of 2010
August 1, 1981. Midnight. A brand new channel makes it's debut on cable:
Mtv helped bring music and television together. Even though for the first few days they played the same five videos, they developed a following. Eventually things progressed to the point where artists were creating music videos that told a story. Then, on December 2, 1983... everything about music videos took a huge leap, thanks to Michael Jackson's Thriller. Somehow, this video of epic proportions became a mold for all future music videos... to the point where every hit single had to have an accompanying video.
My dedication to Mtv started when I was a teenager. I watched The Real World, Beavis and Butthead, and Daria all the time. Although I enjoyed those shows, there was very little programming for music videos. Then came Mtv Live, which eventually became Total Request Live.... a program that showcased the top 10 videos every day (as voted by the viewers). Ah, now I get to actual watch videos on the MUSIC channel!!!
All right, I did the history part. Let's move forward with what I intended to blog about!
One random night (I would guess about 2 1/2 years ago), I was flipping channels and came across Mtv Hits, which plays 24 hours of music videos. Yes!!!! I can experience what others did in the early 80's. It is normally the first channel I go to when I turn on my television (and you guys thought it would be a movie channel, didn't you?). With this channel, I have been able to watch all the newest music videos by all of my favorite artists. With this being the end of the year, I would like to showcase what I consider the best music videos of the year. Please note that I said music videos, so the songs are pushed aside (to an extent) for the visual brilliance I have witnessed these past 12 months. *** Be warned that some of these videos are the long versions and/or uncensored***
Here are my ten favorite music videos that debuted in 2010:
#10
30 Seconds to Mars "Hurricane"
I'll admit it... I don't fully understand everything that is going on in the video. I mean, the kinky S&M sex and the violence yes, but the actual story of the video? No. Maybe if I translated the foreign speech (which I believe is French), it could give me some more insight. This is one of those videos that I can compare to a car accident that you drive past.... you just can't look away!! There are aspects of this video that I find myself making fun of (Leto's mullet... thing), but I do appreciate the cinematography and how dark it is (which are the contributing facts that this video made it onto this list).
#9
Eminem featuring Rihanna "Love the Way You Lie"
Speaking from personal experience with domestic violence, this video does a very accurate portrayal of what happens in such a relationship. Moments of love, moments of hate and anger, and back to love again. It's a vicious cycle. I loved the symbolism of the burning house behind Eminem and Rihanna. To me, I saw it as burning away the past of their own experiences with violence by those they loved. If you watch this video and realize that you are living with this kind of relationship, then you either need to make a drastic change or get out of it.
#8
Kanye West "Runaway"
I'm only going to talk about the music video, not the 30+ minute mini film (if you want to watch it, here's the link). Kanye knows how to make a classy video, from formal dining, ballerinas, and the monochromatic color scheme (the green wall/background made everything pop!). It kind of makes me want to attend a formal dinner inside an empty warehouse, LOL. When you accompany the song with the video, you can grasp the emotional turmoil that Kanye is expressing and feel for him. The "Taylor Swift incident" proved beneficial to him, since it helped provide some great material for this album.
#7
Florence + The Machine "Dog Days Are Over"
I first saw this video a week before the Video Music Awards. It was nominated for best rock video. I immediately caught onto the brilliance and uniqueness of the video. Every single color used in this video just popped out in contrast to the white. I was engulfed in the gorgeousness of it! It's a very eclectic video, but I love how it all seems to come together, and not in the oddball, weird kind of way. This artist is one that I listened to other works of hers and realized I knew several other songs. I love how one video opens you to a world of new and familiarity at the same time! :-)
#6
Ke$ha "Take It Off (K$ n' Friends version)"
The first time I watched this video, David Bowie's "Labyrinth" came to mind. It just had that feel to it. Then I read about what inspired Ke$ha to create a second video of this song. Not only did she create the Labyrinth vibe, but also paid tribute to Revenge of the Nerds and Tron (and I saw a little Avatar in there, with all the animal transformations). This video makes me want to attend an underground party like this one. It would be fascinating and you will never know what to expect next!!!
#5
Cee Lo Green "Fuck You"
A 60's styled diner, Doo Wop singers, and the heartbreaking journey of a young boy to man attempting to reach out to a girl that he wants so dearly to be his... what more could you ask for? I loved the Motown flavor of the video and song and how it incorporated into present day. You feel for young Cee Lo and hate the "Heartbreaker" who won't give him the time of day. That is, until she sees the success he made in his life, in which he turns her away. Perfect video for one of the best breakup songs out there!
#4
OK Go "This Too Shall Pass"
I have always been fascinated with Rube Goldberg machines. The way that one simple task sends of a ripple effect of activity is highly impressive. For OK Go to make an entire music video using this machine was ingenious. As you watch the events unfold in front of you, you realize that all of this was filmed in one take. I loved watching the guitar rotate around as spoons hit the glasses, the rainbow colored flags, and the climatic ending, with flying black umbrellas, signage, and splattered paint. It was a successful machine, and you feel as proud as the people who built it when it was over.
#3
Lady Gaga "Alejandro"Ah, Lady Gaga... whom I have dubbed the newest queen of visual stimulation (meat dress, anyone???). Her videos are extremely theatrical and I LOVE it! When coming up with the concept for Alejandro, she wanted to pay homage to her homosexual friends with a "homoerotic military theme." It kind of fit, timing wise, to release this video over the summer, since the "don't ask, don't tell policy has been in the news (and Gaga was one of the public figures to promote the repeal of the policy). This is another representation where a monochromatic color scheme (with the color red) added symbolism to the video: Gaga's lipstick, the heart on the pillow, the nun habit dress, even the fiery orange flames toward the climax of the video. I cannot take my eyes off the video once I start watching it... it draws me in every time.
#2
Katy Perry featuring Snoop Dogg "California Gurls"
Will Cotton is an artistic genius!!! For those not familiar with his work, he creates visual landscapes using pastries, candy, and ice cream. Katy Perry wanted to portray his work in her video, along with representing Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Alice in Wonderland, and the board game Candy Land. I can't help but admit that this is my dream scenario for a heaven full of sweets and ice cream!!! Only Snoop Dogg can pull off a cupcake suit with his pimp walking stick, and I love him for that! When watching the "making of" featurettes, I learned they they threw in a lot of pop culture into the details (like how Tower Records is on the board game (made with pancakes and marshmallow fluff). This video is just full of fun... oh to be a California girl!!!
And, ladies and gentlemen.... my favorite music video this year:
Lady Gaga featuring Beyonce- "Telephone"
First, I have to remind everyone that this music video is a sequel to Lady Gaga's "Paparazzi." One of the first things I loved about this video is where the prison guards strip her down to prove that Lady Gaga is, in fact, a female (when artists poke fun of their own tabloid rumors, I appreciate them a lot more than I did). Then there is the whole random product placement in the video (Diet Coke cans in her hair, Wonder Bread and Miracle Whip in the kitchen of the diner, and the package of Honey Buns). I could be wrong on this, but I see that was Gaga's way of poking fun of how things are marketed in movies/videos. Oh, and the best thing about this video: it hones in on my movie geekness. The video pays tribute to Thelma and Louis, Pulp Fiction and Kill Bill (Hello.... the Pussy Wagon!). What more could I ask for in a music video??? :-)
I cannot wait for 2011. I am ready to see what's in store for music videos, especially since Lady Gaga will have a new album in the Spring (and based on the two videos I have listed, I expect even greater things for her future "mini movies"). I hope you guys enjoyed watching these videos and appreciated why I put these specific ones on my list. I always welcome recommendations of videos I might have missed, so feel free to mention ones that I need to check out.
Mtv helped bring music and television together. Even though for the first few days they played the same five videos, they developed a following. Eventually things progressed to the point where artists were creating music videos that told a story. Then, on December 2, 1983... everything about music videos took a huge leap, thanks to Michael Jackson's Thriller. Somehow, this video of epic proportions became a mold for all future music videos... to the point where every hit single had to have an accompanying video.
My dedication to Mtv started when I was a teenager. I watched The Real World, Beavis and Butthead, and Daria all the time. Although I enjoyed those shows, there was very little programming for music videos. Then came Mtv Live, which eventually became Total Request Live.... a program that showcased the top 10 videos every day (as voted by the viewers). Ah, now I get to actual watch videos on the MUSIC channel!!!
All right, I did the history part. Let's move forward with what I intended to blog about!
One random night (I would guess about 2 1/2 years ago), I was flipping channels and came across Mtv Hits, which plays 24 hours of music videos. Yes!!!! I can experience what others did in the early 80's. It is normally the first channel I go to when I turn on my television (and you guys thought it would be a movie channel, didn't you?). With this channel, I have been able to watch all the newest music videos by all of my favorite artists. With this being the end of the year, I would like to showcase what I consider the best music videos of the year. Please note that I said music videos, so the songs are pushed aside (to an extent) for the visual brilliance I have witnessed these past 12 months. *** Be warned that some of these videos are the long versions and/or uncensored***
Here are my ten favorite music videos that debuted in 2010:
#10
30 Seconds to Mars "Hurricane"
I'll admit it... I don't fully understand everything that is going on in the video. I mean, the kinky S&M sex and the violence yes, but the actual story of the video? No. Maybe if I translated the foreign speech (which I believe is French), it could give me some more insight. This is one of those videos that I can compare to a car accident that you drive past.... you just can't look away!! There are aspects of this video that I find myself making fun of (Leto's mullet... thing), but I do appreciate the cinematography and how dark it is (which are the contributing facts that this video made it onto this list).
#9
Eminem featuring Rihanna "Love the Way You Lie"
Speaking from personal experience with domestic violence, this video does a very accurate portrayal of what happens in such a relationship. Moments of love, moments of hate and anger, and back to love again. It's a vicious cycle. I loved the symbolism of the burning house behind Eminem and Rihanna. To me, I saw it as burning away the past of their own experiences with violence by those they loved. If you watch this video and realize that you are living with this kind of relationship, then you either need to make a drastic change or get out of it.
#8
Kanye West "Runaway"
I'm only going to talk about the music video, not the 30+ minute mini film (if you want to watch it, here's the link). Kanye knows how to make a classy video, from formal dining, ballerinas, and the monochromatic color scheme (the green wall/background made everything pop!). It kind of makes me want to attend a formal dinner inside an empty warehouse, LOL. When you accompany the song with the video, you can grasp the emotional turmoil that Kanye is expressing and feel for him. The "Taylor Swift incident" proved beneficial to him, since it helped provide some great material for this album.
#7
Florence + The Machine "Dog Days Are Over"
I first saw this video a week before the Video Music Awards. It was nominated for best rock video. I immediately caught onto the brilliance and uniqueness of the video. Every single color used in this video just popped out in contrast to the white. I was engulfed in the gorgeousness of it! It's a very eclectic video, but I love how it all seems to come together, and not in the oddball, weird kind of way. This artist is one that I listened to other works of hers and realized I knew several other songs. I love how one video opens you to a world of new and familiarity at the same time! :-)
#6
Ke$ha "Take It Off (K$ n' Friends version)"
The first time I watched this video, David Bowie's "Labyrinth" came to mind. It just had that feel to it. Then I read about what inspired Ke$ha to create a second video of this song. Not only did she create the Labyrinth vibe, but also paid tribute to Revenge of the Nerds and Tron (and I saw a little Avatar in there, with all the animal transformations). This video makes me want to attend an underground party like this one. It would be fascinating and you will never know what to expect next!!!
#5
Cee Lo Green "Fuck You"
A 60's styled diner, Doo Wop singers, and the heartbreaking journey of a young boy to man attempting to reach out to a girl that he wants so dearly to be his... what more could you ask for? I loved the Motown flavor of the video and song and how it incorporated into present day. You feel for young Cee Lo and hate the "Heartbreaker" who won't give him the time of day. That is, until she sees the success he made in his life, in which he turns her away. Perfect video for one of the best breakup songs out there!
#4
OK Go "This Too Shall Pass"
I have always been fascinated with Rube Goldberg machines. The way that one simple task sends of a ripple effect of activity is highly impressive. For OK Go to make an entire music video using this machine was ingenious. As you watch the events unfold in front of you, you realize that all of this was filmed in one take. I loved watching the guitar rotate around as spoons hit the glasses, the rainbow colored flags, and the climatic ending, with flying black umbrellas, signage, and splattered paint. It was a successful machine, and you feel as proud as the people who built it when it was over.
#3
Lady Gaga "Alejandro"Ah, Lady Gaga... whom I have dubbed the newest queen of visual stimulation (meat dress, anyone???). Her videos are extremely theatrical and I LOVE it! When coming up with the concept for Alejandro, she wanted to pay homage to her homosexual friends with a "homoerotic military theme." It kind of fit, timing wise, to release this video over the summer, since the "don't ask, don't tell policy has been in the news (and Gaga was one of the public figures to promote the repeal of the policy). This is another representation where a monochromatic color scheme (with the color red) added symbolism to the video: Gaga's lipstick, the heart on the pillow, the nun habit dress, even the fiery orange flames toward the climax of the video. I cannot take my eyes off the video once I start watching it... it draws me in every time.
#2
Katy Perry featuring Snoop Dogg "California Gurls"
Will Cotton is an artistic genius!!! For those not familiar with his work, he creates visual landscapes using pastries, candy, and ice cream. Katy Perry wanted to portray his work in her video, along with representing Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Alice in Wonderland, and the board game Candy Land. I can't help but admit that this is my dream scenario for a heaven full of sweets and ice cream!!! Only Snoop Dogg can pull off a cupcake suit with his pimp walking stick, and I love him for that! When watching the "making of" featurettes, I learned they they threw in a lot of pop culture into the details (like how Tower Records is on the board game (made with pancakes and marshmallow fluff). This video is just full of fun... oh to be a California girl!!!
And, ladies and gentlemen.... my favorite music video this year:
Lady Gaga featuring Beyonce- "Telephone"
First, I have to remind everyone that this music video is a sequel to Lady Gaga's "Paparazzi." One of the first things I loved about this video is where the prison guards strip her down to prove that Lady Gaga is, in fact, a female (when artists poke fun of their own tabloid rumors, I appreciate them a lot more than I did). Then there is the whole random product placement in the video (Diet Coke cans in her hair, Wonder Bread and Miracle Whip in the kitchen of the diner, and the package of Honey Buns). I could be wrong on this, but I see that was Gaga's way of poking fun of how things are marketed in movies/videos. Oh, and the best thing about this video: it hones in on my movie geekness. The video pays tribute to Thelma and Louis, Pulp Fiction and Kill Bill (Hello.... the Pussy Wagon!). What more could I ask for in a music video??? :-)
I cannot wait for 2011. I am ready to see what's in store for music videos, especially since Lady Gaga will have a new album in the Spring (and based on the two videos I have listed, I expect even greater things for her future "mini movies"). I hope you guys enjoyed watching these videos and appreciated why I put these specific ones on my list. I always welcome recommendations of videos I might have missed, so feel free to mention ones that I need to check out.
Song #19- A Song From Your Favorite Album
Katy Perry "Firework"
I admit, I do not YET own this album, but everything I have heard from it... I love!!! "California Girls" was my song this summer and the video was an explosion of bubble gum pop and tons of sweets!!! "Teenage Dream" has a nostalgic feel to it and "Peacock" is sexual, dirty, and fun! None of those songs can compare to "Firework."
I believe "Firework" is the best song that Mrs. Russell Brand has done! It has a great message to anyone who feels down, isolated, ugly, or in a situation that makes them uncomfortable. The video does the same. It shows many different young individuals overcoming their own obstacles, from a curvier girl a little weary of showing off her body to a shy gay male at a club experiencing love from another gay male. The visual representation of fireworks coming out of every body's chests was perfect! This song is one that I haven't been able to get enough of, and one that has a very enjoyable dance routine on Just Dance 2.
I admit, I do not YET own this album, but everything I have heard from it... I love!!! "California Girls" was my song this summer and the video was an explosion of bubble gum pop and tons of sweets!!! "Teenage Dream" has a nostalgic feel to it and "Peacock" is sexual, dirty, and fun! None of those songs can compare to "Firework."
I believe "Firework" is the best song that Mrs. Russell Brand has done! It has a great message to anyone who feels down, isolated, ugly, or in a situation that makes them uncomfortable. The video does the same. It shows many different young individuals overcoming their own obstacles, from a curvier girl a little weary of showing off her body to a shy gay male at a club experiencing love from another gay male. The visual representation of fireworks coming out of every body's chests was perfect! This song is one that I haven't been able to get enough of, and one that has a very enjoyable dance routine on Just Dance 2.
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Song #18- A Song You Wish You Heard On The Radio
Hanson "Yearbook"
I honestly think that this song is the best one on the Middle of Nowhere album... well, actually, the best song Hanson has written! It was deeper than the other tracks. I could relate to the track. I remember people in grade school that you saw everyday, until you didn't. And for some of them, they didn't have a picture in the yearbook. You would wonder what happened to them. Did he/she move? Did they die? Does anyone know what happened to them??? I really wished that this was going to be one of their radio singles back in the late 90's, but it never happened. At least I have their CD, and added the song to my IPod. I also geeked out about this song when I joined my high school's yearbook staff, hehe.
I honestly think that this song is the best one on the Middle of Nowhere album... well, actually, the best song Hanson has written! It was deeper than the other tracks. I could relate to the track. I remember people in grade school that you saw everyday, until you didn't. And for some of them, they didn't have a picture in the yearbook. You would wonder what happened to them. Did he/she move? Did they die? Does anyone know what happened to them??? I really wished that this was going to be one of their radio singles back in the late 90's, but it never happened. At least I have their CD, and added the song to my IPod. I also geeked out about this song when I joined my high school's yearbook staff, hehe.
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Song #17- A Song That You Hear Often On The Radio
Beastie Boys "No Sleep Til Brooklyn"
I have three stations that I listen to the most often and two of them (98.9 The Rock and Gen X Radio 99.7) play this song pretty frequently. It is one of the best songs by the Beastie Boys, and one that I love playing on Guitar Hero (it makes me feel like a rock star). When I was looking up the video on YouTube, I realized I had never seen the video. I wasn't disappointed. Even though they have progressed to a more techno sound in recent years, I think their sound in the late 80's was the best. I will always listen to this when it comes on the radio, especially since I feel it would be an insult to change the station to such a good song!
I have three stations that I listen to the most often and two of them (98.9 The Rock and Gen X Radio 99.7) play this song pretty frequently. It is one of the best songs by the Beastie Boys, and one that I love playing on Guitar Hero (it makes me feel like a rock star). When I was looking up the video on YouTube, I realized I had never seen the video. I wasn't disappointed. Even though they have progressed to a more techno sound in recent years, I think their sound in the late 80's was the best. I will always listen to this when it comes on the radio, especially since I feel it would be an insult to change the station to such a good song!
Friday, December 17, 2010
Song #16- A Song That You Used To Love But Now Hate
Baha Men "Who Let the Dogs Out"
Okay, I didn't LOVE this song, but it was enjoyable from time to time when you wanted something brainless and goofy. It's my son Truman's fault for my new found dislike for it. When we first started playing Just Dance on the Wii this spring, Truman discovered this song. I think he liked it because the dancer was dressed like a dog. Well, after playing it a few times, Truman loved it. Every time he plays Just Dance, he has to dance to "Who Let the Dogs Out" at least twice, or more. Like with what happened with the song "The Final Countdown" at Borders... the overplaying of the song has driven me to dislike. However, there is a part in The Hangover where Alan sings part of the song and does a little jig. I love that!!! Watching that never annoys me :-)
Okay, I didn't LOVE this song, but it was enjoyable from time to time when you wanted something brainless and goofy. It's my son Truman's fault for my new found dislike for it. When we first started playing Just Dance on the Wii this spring, Truman discovered this song. I think he liked it because the dancer was dressed like a dog. Well, after playing it a few times, Truman loved it. Every time he plays Just Dance, he has to dance to "Who Let the Dogs Out" at least twice, or more. Like with what happened with the song "The Final Countdown" at Borders... the overplaying of the song has driven me to dislike. However, there is a part in The Hangover where Alan sings part of the song and does a little jig. I love that!!! Watching that never annoys me :-)
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Song #15- A Song That Describes You
Christina Aguilera "Fighter"
I had a little trouble deciding this one. I originally thought of putting "Walking on Sunshine" on here, because Sunshine is one of my nicknames. But after giving it some thought, I realized I had a different song that was much stronger and more meaningful to me.
"Fighter" is very much an empowering song. It's about getting over someone who took advantage of you and realizing how much stronger, better, and wiser you are afterward. It's very appropriate for me. I've always been a strong person, but after going through what I did in my marriage I became even stronger. I've become smarter when it comes to seeking out potential guys to date and avoid ones that resemble my ex. I've also learned how to be more confident as a person, especially this year. I've never felt so empowered, sexy, and happy in my life, and this song expresses that attitude.
I do love how the video expresses the transformation of a caterpillar into a butterfly. It shows the evolution of growth and of beauty. It was visually a gorgeous video! Fun fact: This video and yesterday's video ("The Beautiful People") were directed by the same person: Floria Sigismondi. She does beautiful work. :-)
I had a little trouble deciding this one. I originally thought of putting "Walking on Sunshine" on here, because Sunshine is one of my nicknames. But after giving it some thought, I realized I had a different song that was much stronger and more meaningful to me.
"Fighter" is very much an empowering song. It's about getting over someone who took advantage of you and realizing how much stronger, better, and wiser you are afterward. It's very appropriate for me. I've always been a strong person, but after going through what I did in my marriage I became even stronger. I've become smarter when it comes to seeking out potential guys to date and avoid ones that resemble my ex. I've also learned how to be more confident as a person, especially this year. I've never felt so empowered, sexy, and happy in my life, and this song expresses that attitude.
I do love how the video expresses the transformation of a caterpillar into a butterfly. It shows the evolution of growth and of beauty. It was visually a gorgeous video! Fun fact: This video and yesterday's video ("The Beautiful People") were directed by the same person: Floria Sigismondi. She does beautiful work. :-)
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