Music is so important. I looked up the definition of the word "music" in the dictionary: "vocal or instrumental sounds (or both) combined in such a way as to produce beauty of form, harmony, and expression of emotion." To me, music is much more than that. It is the thing that picks you up when you are down, the artist you connect with because your hearts are aching the same, the thrill of seeing your favorite band perform right in front of your face, the melody you put on repeat because you're falling helplessly in love. Music should make you feel something; it should inspire and create you.
Although I love all the pop songs on the radio (I agree they do make you feel something), I want to expose some songs that are very underrated and probably were never even heard on the radio before. These songs make me feel something, they have inspired me, helped me, and given me that feeling that music should give.
1. "The Girl" by City and Colour
A feel-good song. I seriously hope my future husband has the voice of Dallas Green and knows how to play the guitar because this better be serenaded to me on my wedding day.
"If you were to leave, fulfill someone else's dreams, I think I might totally be loss."
2. "When I Get My Hands On You" by The New Basement Tapes
Another feel-good song, with lyrics by Bob Dylan. If you like this song then I highly suggest you check out The New Basement Tapes. They are a group of amazing singer-songwriters chosen to put Bob Dylan's lyrics that were never released into breathtaking songs.
"Now you know, everywhere on earth you go; you're gonna have me as your man."
3. "Between the Bars" by Elliott Smith
A song that makes me feel the most, to a person who can't let go of their demons and can't see what they can be.
"Separate from the rest, where I like you the best."
4. "12 Feet Deep" by The Front Bottoms
A quirky song, Not accepting the fact that your high school lover has moved on.
"Maybe college won't work out, and I can come sleep on your couch."
5. "Bobby Tanqueray" by Lake Street Dive
Rachael Price's voice is so good the song will drag you in once you hear the first line. A song to listen to when you're in agony over the person you just can't seem to ever have.
"I would tell him, but he won't care."
6. "The Quiet Things No One Ever Knows" by Brand New
If you never listened to Brand New, then please listen. Doesn't the title of the song just give you the chills?
"Keep the blood in your head, Keep your feet on the ground."
7. "Such Great Heights" by The Postal Service
A must-listen-to love song.
"They will see us waving from such great heights."
8. "Love Your Friends, Die Laughing" by Man Overboard
The perfect song to listen to when you're hanging out with your favorite people in the world.
"When you put your arms around me, the whole world's alright."
9. "Crazy For You" by Adele
A hopeless love song. They aren't kidding when they say Adele's voice will make you think about the person you made eye contact with on the bus three months ago.
"You said I'm crazy; if I am, I'm crazy for you."
10. "Moshi Moshi (ACOUSTIC)" by Brand New
Oh, my future husband better sing this to me on our wedding day too.
"Are you thinking of me when you're putting on your makeup darling, dying your hair like you do. You're wasting your time if you're trying to impress me, I waste all of my time just thinking of you."
I could go on and on, but I'll keep this list short and sweet. I hope you cherish these songs and they make you feel something like they do for me.
Happy listening.
