"The Words You Said"

If you've visited this blog before (or know me) then you know I am in love with emotion and songs that bring out emotion in me. So, this post is going to be a bit personal.

Here is a list of songs that just grab my heart and refuse to let go by haunting my mind where it's been engraved.

They are in no particular order because I love them so, it would be a crime to say one is better than the other.

Remember Everything - Five Finger Death Punch

Contrary to popular belief, Five Finger Death Punch doesn't write lyrics that are all about hate or go nowhere in meaning...okay, they do sometimes, but other times songs like Remember Everything occur.
This song carries so much conviction, so much shame, guilt and perception, I would be lying if I said it didn't make me cry at times when I hear it.
The opening line "Dear Mother, I love you. I'm sorry I wasn't good enough" . . .personally, a part of me dies with emotion right then and there.
There is something so triumphant when Moody sings in the bridge "You say that I'll never change, but what the f*** do you know?"
I could quote the whole song and leave you sobbing, but I shall spare you. But you definitely should listen to these lyrics at some point, if you already have and feel nothing, listen closer or get your heart checked.

Under The Water - The Pretty Reckless

I used to wonder what this song was about, the opening lyrics still leave me slightly confused, but I feel that the true meaning of the words is for the lyricist to know.
The simplicity of this song is enough to grip one's soul, with a clean beat and Taylor Momsen's vocals (no real backing vocals) the song has a pure life of its own.
It almost has a heartbeat; slow and simple, then the band delivers their music as the song progresses. Down, up, down, up, slow, fast, slow, fast...
Then, in the bridge the whole band starts playing louder and she sings "Don't let me drown in the waves. I could be found, I could be one who is saved. ....Saved, saved, saved!".
I think the reason the lyrics touch me is the fact that she doesn't sound like she's begging for someone to save her, it sounds like she's trying to convince herself that she is strong enough to save herself.
For me, this song is more about inner struggle and fighting one's own demons than it is wanting someone to swoop in and actually "be saved".
Actually I suppose that fact is obvious with "I wasn't saved from me"


Whore - In This Moment

Stop. Stop right there.
Don't you dare judge this song for its title, or try to guess its meaning. This song is the epitome of emotion. Every lyric, every cord, every sound in Whore is a work of feeling.
 Pure FEELINGS.
"You probably thought I wouldn't get this far. You'd thought I end up in the back of car. You probably thought that I'd never escape, I'd be a rat in a cage, I'd be a slave to this place".
 Maria Brink accentuates the words that matter more with her screams as she says "You don't know how hard I fought to survive, waking up alone when I was left to die. You don't know about this life I've led, all these roads I've walked, all these tears I've bled"
I think these lyrics speak for themselves and the way they are sang gives me cold chills.
Now for the chorus, you shall see this song isn't at all what you first imagined "I am the dirt you created. I am your sinner, I am your whore. But let me tell you something, baby, you love me for everything you hate me for"

What's this life for - Creed

This song gets a bad wrap. People say it shouldn't be on the album and that the meaning is nonsense.
I say that sentiment is nonsense.
The lyrics do touch on several different topics, perhaps that is the reason why people dislike it...but I find the lyrics moving.
"I see your soul, it's kind of gray. You see my heart, you look away. You see my wrist? I know your pain" 
For me, I think the song is about the trouble's of life and the pain it produces. It sounds as if Scott Stapp is saying life was too hard for many people and they never learned what their purpose was. They'll never know because, (it sounds like) they committed suicide.
 Maybe it doesn't have a resolution in some people's eyes, but I have listened to this song and asked myself "What's this life for?" either questioning the song meaning or the obvious.


Circle - Flyleaf

We probably disagree over the meaning of this song.
For you it can be about whatever you need it to be.
But for me, this song is about Jesus and his sacrifice. Especially with this "His beautiful arm, is bloody and cut off. His heart ripped out to show me he loved me, but I would not believe him, he did all that he could. I still would not believe him"
I know there are people out there that think this song is a love song. It could be, but either way you take the song it is so terribly sad.
"I left his arms empty and tied, outstretched for me until he died" Circle is one of those few songs that made me cry the first time I heard it and to this day it gives me this oddly enjoyable sinking feeling.
It is definitely, without a doubt, about someone's sacrifice for the good of someone else, as Lacey Sturm sings the last part you can hear the desperation in her voice, making it so much more emotional.
She sounds so childlike as she whispers "Forgive me, believe me. Please come back to life...."


Silhouette of a life - 10 Years

"Forced myself to sleep last night...woke up to all white"
The lyrics of this song, to me, is from the viewpoint of someone who took their own life. The idea alone is sobering and somber. If I had to explain this song I would say it is like a glass of too-cold water; it's refreshing and yet it also hurts.
The music is quiet, clean and ethereal. With an acoustic guitar and mysterious noises echoing in the background, I think I hear water running at times.
Silhouette of a Life is entrancing, dare I say, numbing. You may ask why I would include a song I describe as "numbing"  on my list of most emotional songs. Maybe listening will make you understand: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9PFgNfotIA


The Last Song I'm Wasting On You - Evanescence
Yet another song that makes me cry.
The music is made up of a beautiful piano piece and undaunted vocals without any layering or distortion.
It is about an abusive relationship, but it's not about being in one it's about surviving one.
The lovely thing about it is I think anyone can take at least one line from these lyrics and apply it to their life or a friend's life.
"Sicken in the sun. You dare tell me you love me? ...But you held me down and screamed you wanted me to die...honey, you know, you know I'd never hurt you that way...you're just so pretty in your pain" right then, it's too much for me.
But these next lyrics make the song worth the tears "Run, run, run...and hate me if it feels good, I can't hear your screams anymore. You lied to me, but I'm older now and I'm not buying baby. Demanding my response, don't bother breaking the door down. I found my way out, and you'll never hurt me again"
Anyone who has been abused or knows someone who has been abused, or even been lied to or made to feel unworthy will relate to this work of art.


Layne - Staind

"I heard today, that you were gone"
This Staind song was written for the late great Layne Staley. How does one describe this song? One Hundred Percent True.
I actually just heard it for the first time, but the emotions I'm having right now tells me that Layne deserves to be in this list.
It shows how we all have heroes, Mr. Staley was a hero for the members of Staind. Even if you aren't a fan of Alice in Chains or Staind, I bet you can relate and feel something for these lyrics:
"The words you said, you made me feel like they were all for me. The words you said, they will always be a part of me. The words you said, you made me feel like I was not alone.  The words you said, you gave me all the strength to carry on"


Burning Bright - Shinedown

This song I relate to the most from my list.
"I feel like there is no need for conversation. Some questions are better left, without reason." the line I love the most follows "I would rather reveal myself than my situation."
Burning Bright is about ignoring the way you feel inside, ignoring the darkness/loneliness/pain (be what it may) and acting like everything is fine. There's no reason to talk about your issues.
"The more the light shines through me, I pretend to close my eyes. The more the dark consumes me, I pretend I'm burning, burning bright.."
Songs that I relate to move me the most, so when someone sings about putting on a façade for everyone's good or perhaps for denial, I can't help but stop and 'breathe' the song in.
Lyrics that become a friend because you have so much in common, are the reason I adore music so much.
"There's nothing ever wrong, but nothing's ever right" *insert heartbreaking here*
This song deserves a link, please watch it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SO2QId331PE


There it is, my personal diary of songs. I hope you find them as moving as I do.

P.S. I apologize for saying "to me", "for me" and "I" too many times than can be deemed necessary in this post.