This first song is from an artist that was here much earlier in the list. So the set up for how I came across this song isn't new. But this particular song is a sweet calm spot in the chaos that is going on today.
Song 84
"Never Let Me Go" from Florence + the Machine's album Ceremonials
It's a grand sweeping song that just has a hymn quality to it. I'm not quite sure what the song is about. A lot of her songs seem to have some darker tinged meanings that I either don't get or don't accept. Doesn't make the song any less moving or powerful.
Just as in the earlier song posted, Heartlines, her vocals are the most moving part of the songs. And on this one there is a haunting and calming sound to her words.
It's a great song for a day like today. Just to step back from all the chaos of life, the hustle of the Christmas season (which kills the holiday if you ask me,) and the tragedy in Connecticut. Find someone you care about, give them a hug, and let them know you'll never let them go.
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Another repeat band.
This song, is not as somber as the previous one. But this song just inspires me to keep going. And I don't mean keep going as in living, but to keep working on stuff, not to give up, and not to despair.
Odd, maybe, for a song titled....
Song 85
"Lost In My Mind" from the self-titled The Head and the Heart
I don't know that it is about this song, but it's just got this 'keep moving, don't quit' drive to it for me. It's light, musically speaking, meaning it's not over mixed and over effected. It just gives me the sense of a train roaring through the landscape taking someone on to a new home, a new adventure, a new life.
The train races through woods, and across snow speckled fields, and cold grey skies. Maybe they are rushing home for Christmas. Who knows! That's the fun thing about music. It can take your mind almost anywhere, depending on who is doing the listening.
So there it is. Enjoy!
grace, peace + hope
-Jesse
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