27/28 - Lions Sleep/As We Sit Alone

Yesterday I wanted to post about a song from a great band that is still new to me.  I was introduced to them by an amazing, wonderful, brilliant, lovely friend in Jan/Feb of this year.  This band has a great sound and message."

Song 27
        "When Death Dies" from the album Ghosts Upon the  Earth by Gungor.

The guitar picking at the beginning of the track brings to mind cold rain falling on windows and puddles in late Autumn.  There is a chill in the song, but it is not without hope.  The lyrics are just captivating and convey a simple message, that in death there is life.

Where death dies all things live
Where it comes poor men feast
Kings fall down to their knees
When death dies all things live

It seems a contradiction but it's about the end of death.  When death dies...all things live.  There is new beginning and rebirth.  Just like the season.  I posted about Autumn being the conception of Spring a few songs ago.  This song captures that, and more, in this song.  Because it doesn't just describe the season, but life.  And if you know me you know what I'm talking about.  If you don't know me that well...hey, send me an email and ask me what I'm going on about.


Song 28/Day 28
        "Just Breathe" from the album Backspacer by Pearl Jam.

I came across this song while watching the hilarious, yet moving comedy, "Life As We Know It."  It's a cheesy, yet heartwarming tale about two completely opposite people coming together for a kid.  The song itself is amazing.  It's simple yet profound in it's content.  About appreciating what you have, and learning to 'just breathe.' 

I'm not doing either band or song justice today.  So check them out for yourselves.  You will not be disappointed!

-Jesse