Lyrics, lyrics, lyrics!

Other than watching Netflix, my absolute favorite thing to do is to listen to music! There's something about finding one song and listening to it non-stop and finding something new every time you hear it. My two favorite groups are Fall Out Boy and The Fray. They both have two completely different sounds but I think thats what I love so much about them! 

The best part of every song is obviously the lyrics! There is nothing better than going through something in your life and then you hear a song come on that relates perfectly to the exact same situation you are in.

Whenever I'm bored or super stressed and just need to relax I always go through all of my favorite songs, pick out my favorite lyrics and write them down! In my English class my professor gave us these notebooks and told us to graffiti the front. So, naturally, I put song lyrics all over the front!

I just love the way this one turned out. The colors work together so well and all of the lyrics fit together perfectly! I actually have a notebook dedicated to just song lyrics. It's so therapeutic!

Next time you hear a song or a lyric that stands out to you, write it down! You never know when it may come in handy! 

Song Lyrics-Ed Sheeran

Everybody knows Ed Sheeran, I love a lot of his songs but I had never heard of the song U.N.I. While at my friends house one day we were listening to music and this song came on. I loved it and one line in particular stuck in my mind: "Pain is only relevant if it still hurts". Anybody can relate to this lyric because everyone feels pain; whether its physical or emotional.

When Sheeran sings he is able to paint a picture in the listeners mind of what he is going through in his relationships and just in his life in general. I know we don't all live the life of a famous pop musician but we still find our own ways to relate to the experiences he writes about. 

With this particular line I think that Ed Sheeran is trying to tell his listeners that if you push away the things that have given you pain in the past, it will no longer be relevant and won't bother you. Although it is very difficult to forget the things that cause you so much pain, it will benefit you in the long run.

If you can't forget about the things that cause you pain, try and fix them. It is very difficult to do but you will be a much happier person once you learn to forgive and forget! 

Next time you're dwelling on something that has caused you pain in the past, try and move on, there is no point in dwelling on something that had caused you pain in the past. It's over and irrelevant, move on and be happy! 

Song Lyrics- Andy Grammer

Another Saturday, another song lyric! Today's lyrics are from an awesome song called "Keep You're Head Up" by Andy Grammer! Throughout the whole song he sings about how in hard times all you can do is keep your head up and live on! Which is one of my absolute favorite messages that I try to share with everyone around me.

Although the entire song is really great, I lovee these lyrics in particular because of their specific meaning "There's only rainbows after rain, the sun will always come again" In just eleven words he is able to sum up two super important messages!

The first being that if you want something amazing you're going to have to put up with the obstacles that come along with it. But, because you were able to push through those obstacles, the result will be that much more rewarding!

The second message is that no matter how terrible your day, week or month is going, tomorrow is another day! Just because something may be going wrong in your life, tomorrow is a brand new day and a brand new start, don't waste that gift dragging yourself around because of the things that hurt you the day before.

Know of any great song lyrics? I'm always looking for new ones!

Song Lyrics-Fall Out Boy

One of my favorite things to do is listen to music. But, I don't listen to just any type of music. When I listen I need lyrics that can really relate to my life and move me. Depending on whatever mood I'm in I know exactly what song to go to. This is why I'm going to try and fit these song lyrics into my blog! Incorporate my two favorite things into one! So, that's why I'll be adding a new weekly post to my blog, all about my favorite song lyrics and what they mean to me!

This weeks song lyric is from one of my absolute favorite bands, Fall Out Boy: "I don't just want to be a footnote in someone else's happiness." taken from the song "A Headfirst Slide Into Cooperstown On A Bad Bet." Fall Out Boy is known for their song titles that make almost no sense when put into context with the song. I never knew what the lyrics to this song were until I really listened to them. After I heard these particular lyrics more clearly, it occurred to me how true they really are!

Everyone's goal in life is to be happy and be surrounded by people who are also happy! Obviously, easier said than done. One of my biggest worries is that I will spend all of my time trying to make the people around me happy and I'll forget to do things that make me happy. Then, I worry that if I am able to make someone happy they won't appreciate it because they automatically expect that from me.  That's where the lyrics come into play!

I'm constantly worried about making other people happy and trying to be remembered for doing it when I should just be grateful simply because I am able to help someone else find happiness. Yes, being a mere "footnote" in someone else's happiness can be a little rough at time but think about it. When you see a footnote on a paper or in a book you always look down and read what has to be said, it's almost an addition to the content already on the page. If I was lucky to be able to leave even the smallest impression on someone's life and they chose to keep that memory in the story that is their life, I have done something remarkable.

Have a favorite song or song lyric with a meaning? I'd love to hear it!