Music is my Therapy

Song: Better With You Artist: Jesse McCartney Thanks to 2020 being a LEAP YEAR we get one more love song for the month!! WOOT! WOOT! If you'll recall this post from a couple of years ago then you will know Jesse McCartney was my first major celebrity crush. So when I heard this song last year, I was immediately transported back in time to my 12 year old self because he literally sounds and looks exactly the same. It's weird. And kinda sad. He was so cute back as the up and coming 19 year old singer. But now, in his early to mid 30's .... he's still lookin' so young and baby faced. I mean, that's not necessarily a bad thing but....maybe it's just me.....my taste in men has changed and evolved quite a bit over the years. A few of my celebrity crushes of years past have been: First up is, obviously, the man of the post, J-MAC (as all us OG fans would know him as): What started it all 👆 THIS is the Jesse I remember having posters of on m

Song:   Kiss On My List Artist: Hall & Oats Because these guys were just too dang precious yesterday ! 😍😂 Haha, but really. This song is great! My friends wonder why I call you all of the time What can I say I don't feel the need To give such secrets away You think maybe I need help No, I know I'm right. Alright I'm just better off Not listening to friends' advice When they insist on knowing my bliss I tell them this When they want to know What the reason is I only smile when I lie Then I tell them why (Because your kiss) your kiss Is on my list (Because your kiss) your kiss Is on my list Because your kiss is on my list Of the best things in life (Because your kiss) your kiss Is on my list (Because your kiss) your kiss I can't resist Because your kiss is what I miss When I turn out the light I go crazy wondering What there is to really see Did the night just take up your time 'Cos it means more to me Sometimes I forg

Song: You Make My Dreams Artist: Pentatonix (originally Hall & Oats) Back at ya with another PTX cover! I've done quite a bit of PTX this month....man I love these guys! The original version of this song is great too (see below) but I just really love the unique and creative spin Pentatonix always gives their covers that makes them still instantly recognizable but also makes it their own. I'm always so impressed! They are the ultimate Kings and QUEEN of covers! And I feel like I just say the same thing about these guys over and over but it is what it is. They are too cool! 😎 What I want you've got And it might be hard to handle Like the flame that burns the candle The candle feeds the flame, yeah, yeah What I've got's full stock Of thoughts and dreams that scatter Then you pull them all together And how I can't explain Oh, yeah Well, well you (Ooh-ho, hoo-ooh, ooh-oo) You make my dreams come true (You-hoo, you, you-hoo, hoo, you, hoo)

Song: Loving This Moment Artist: Gamma Skies (feat. Mia Niles) Came across this song two days ago in a youtube video . I loved the lyrics and searched and searched (by typing the beginning words into the youtube search bar in order to find the song because I had no idea what it was called!) until I found it! I have listened to it on repeat today. It's so cute! It has such a chill and relaxed vibe and just makes me happy 😊 The lyrics are so sweet and romantic! I am so happy I found this song (and that I still watch this random youtube family so I could be introduced to it, hahaha!). I watch you as you drive Do you know I'm lookin? And I can't help but smile Do you know how much I love you? You put my favorite song on I put my feet up And we just sing along And I can't help but feelin' Just lovin' this moment Can we stay here forever? I'm lovin' this moment Can we stay here together? If I could stop the time  Don't you know that

Song: Shallow Artist: Pentatonix Yeah, yeah, yeah. I know this song is from the hit movie A Star Is Born where Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper were just  PHENOMENAL   and gave the performance of a lifetime .....can you detect my sarcasm yet? Yeah, I never saw the movie. And honestly, the first time I heard this song was PTX's cover and I was blown away as always with the beauty of the song. I have heard the original but in my opinion, Pentatonix are in a league of their own and they can't help but make every song better than it originally was. I love the cello and their harmonies are haunting! Kirstin is a fantastic lead and there is so much emotion and passion! Also, the lyrics are really beautiful (and I'm not giving Pentatonix the credit for that OK? That's all on the songwriters). They make me think of taking a risk for the sake of love. To be brave and completely give in to the experience. I really hope to find that someday. Tell me somethin' girl Ar

Song: Disney Love Medley Artist: Voctave feat. Kirstin Maldonado & Jeremy Michael Lewis Disney songs are the BEST! And Disney LOVE songs are even better! 😉😍 This medley is gorgeous and the "love" songs they chose to create this medley with are different from the more "common" choices and I LOVE them all! Voctave is an acapella group on youtube who are pretty cool, so give them a listen. And Kirstin is from the amazing Pentatonix so that makes this whole thing even better because I love her voice! And the Jeremy guy singing with her was her fiance at the time....they have since broken up....awkward. But, it was sweet at the time and he also has a beautiful voice! Anyway, I have loved this medley forever and am finally sharing it here! Enjoy! All those days Watching from the windows All those years Outside looking in All that time Never even knowing Just how blind I've been Now I'm here (Now she's here) Blinking in the starl

I have to give my blog it's own OFFICIAL post to commemorate the 6th BIRTHDAY of  Music is My Therapy !!! 6 years ago today, February 23, 2014 I created my very first post . I wrote down my thoughts and the relationship I feel I have with music and hit  publish. Since then I have shared my heart, soul, passions, emotions, ups, downs, heartache, pain, happiness, joy, wins and losses through music. I have shared new music that I just barely discovered to songs I have known since I was a child. I have posted popular, well-known and loved pieces and some that are.....embarrassingly random and cheesy! Followers of MIMT have seen my musical taste change, grow and evolve. What started out as a seemingly "Hanson Music Fan Blog" has now seen me embrace a variety of music from as early as the 60's in genres from Motown to rock, county, Broadway maybe even a little rap! You were there at the very beginning of my discovery and eventual life long, dedicated fandom-hood to the

Song: Bless the Broken Road Artist: Selah (best known by the Rascal Flatts) I hope to feel this way the day I fall in love.....because life has been a long, bumpy and extremely broken road of tears, fears, loneliness and heartache. I set out on a narrow way many years ago Hoping I would find true love along the broken road But I got lost a time or two Wiped my brow and kept pushing through I couldn't see how every sign pointed straight to you Every long lost dream led me to where you are Others who broke my heart they were like Northern stars Pointing me on my way into your loving arms This much I know is true That God blessed the broken road That led me straight to you (Yes He did) I think about the years I spent just passing through I'd like to have the time I lost and give it back to you But you just smile and take my hand You've been there you understand It's all part of a grander plan that is coming true Every long lost dream led me to

Song: My Heart Will Go On Artist: Celine Dion Confession: I have never seen the movie Titanic . I don't know if I ever plan to either. But, I have known this song forever (who hasn't?). I haven't given it a listen for a good while now, so today is the day I re-listen to this iconic, heartbreaking, tragic and beautiful love song! Won't you join me? Every night in my dreams I see you, I feel you That is how I know you go on Far across the distance And spaces between us You have come to show you go on Near, far, wherever you are I believe that the heart does go on Once more you open the door And you're here in my heart And my heart will go on and on Love can touch us one time And last for a lifetime And never let go 'til we're gone Love was when I loved you One true time I hold to In my life we'll always go on Near, far, wherever you are I believe that the heart does go on Once more you open the door And you're here i

Song: All is Love Artist: Karen O and the Kids (from, Where the Wild Things Are ) THIS IS SO WEIRD & RANDOM AND SUCH A BLAST TO MY PAST THAT I AM SCREAMING!!! 😱😂 When the weirdest movie Where the Wild Things Are came out (clear back in 2009) I weirdly really liked it for a while....even though it was so weird (I know I'm overusing this word rn....just deal with it) and dark and dramatic and a tad on the disturbing side. The music became a little bit of a joke between my siblings and I. It's just so out there and different! We would listen to a couple of the songs from the soundtrack and just laugh. Even though....in my emotionally unwell mental state, there actually are a couple of songs that I am remembering and feel like they totally apply to my life/feelings so keep a look out for those songs, coming soon! ANYWAY. This song was our favorite (and basically the theme song of the film) and it randomly popped into my head and I thought OMYGOSH YESSSSSSS!!! It

Song: You Can't Hurry Love Artist: The Jackson 5 5 years ago today I posted this song (the Phil Collins version) on this day ! Last year, I discovered this amazing Jackson 5 version and it (of course) has become my favorite (even though I've known the Phil Collins one for years!). Then I discovered it was originally, originally  by Diana Ross and the Supremes! This one is still my favorite (not gonna lie, I'm not the biggest Diana Ross fan....I don't really like the sound of her voice....😶😬). Anyway, I hope you enjoy this super upbeat and groovy tune from the Jackson 5 to YOU! Haha. (BTW....I STILL relate to the message of this song😢😭) I need love, love To ease my mind I need to find, find someone to call mine But mama said You can't hurry love No, you just have to wait She said love don't come easy It's a game of give and take You can't hurry love No, you just have to wait You got to trust, give it time No matter how long it t

Song: My Girl Artist: Michael Jackson (originally by the Temptations) I had to find a way to fit something Michael in this month! 😊😉 I love, love, LOVE Michael's version of this song!! He was a true child prodigy. He was unmatched. The tone, the passion, the musicality, it's all just top notch! Man, I wish music like this was still valued, appreciated and created these days. Thank goodness for the magic of recording!! This song (MJ's version) came out in 1972..... 48 years ago!!! And yet, here I am listening to and enjoying it, today! The original version, by the Temptations (posted below) was released in 1964.... 56 years old!!!  Good music, never dies. It will last forever!! And that ladies and gents, is what we have here. GOOD MUSIC: I've got sunshine On a cloudy day When it's cold outside I've got the month of May Well, I guess you'd say What can make me feel this way? My girl (My girl, my girl) Talkin' 'bout my girl (M

Song: Money, Fame & Fortune Artist: Goo Goo Dolls Kind of on a GGD kick right now! I remembered this song as I posted yesterday's song and decided I had to share it today because I forgot how much I loved it! It's so cute! And the style is unique and different from what I'm used to from the Googs 😉 (do you like the little pet name I have for them? haha). I seriously just love it and don't know what else to say about it than that! The lyrics are adorable and it's so dang catchy it gets stuck in my head (not mad about it!). Also, the lyrics in this song are a PERFECT example of what I was talking about in yesterday's post . Poetry. Exquisite. I am so in love!! 😍 Enjoy! I was drawn to your light I'm a fire you ignite We are stained but we're pure In this beautiful world When the lines are blurry And they're tearing at your heart You don't have to worry 'Cause I loved you from the start Running from the light, run unti

Song: Before It's Too Late Artist: Goo Goo Dolls Today has been a little better although things still feel awkward and uncomfortable and nothing has been resolved. I had an extremely restless night, feeling so much guilt and sadness for what happened. Anyway, I love this song. It's another GORGEOUS Goo Goo Dolls love song (who knew this punk-rock group could have such beautiful, romantic songs??). It's also from another Transformers movie (it was actually in the first Transformers movie.... the one I posted a few days ago was in a later one). Also, the Goo Goo Dolls have some of the most beautiful and poetic lyrics EVER . It cracks me up. If I didn't know who this band was, I would never expect these guys: To have such beautiful, inspiring, romantic, gorgeous, heart-melting music! Don't judge a book by it's cover peeps. Such an underrated band. John Rzeznik (lead singer; middle) has written some of my most favorite ( I'm Still Here )/most rela

Song: Goodbye to Love Artist: The Carpenters Today.....hurts. I feel so sad, humiliated, beat up and worn out. My stomach is in knots. I wish to be non-existent. I'm a problem. I'm THE problem. And apparently everyone knows it but no one wants to say it to my face (except for one family member I feel I'm having a falling out with which is sickeningly and frighteningly sad....I've never honestly felt that could or would ever happen to me and my family....considering they have always been my best friends and only support). Why am I the one feeling so guilty? I know I'm not perfect and said things I shouldn't have/regret, but this other person, who literally ripped my heart out, ran over it with a semi-truck and then spit on it, was definitely in the wrong too. I feel so attacked and bullied and worthless. I feel hated.  So, anyway. Today has been painful and I am in tears wishing that things could just end. I don't have hope in the future. I don't

Song: I Don't Care Artist: Ed Sheeran feat.  Justin Bieber I have just always really liked this song since it was released :) I like that I can relate to a lot of the lyrics too (see the italicized sections below). I'm at a party I don't wanna be at And I don't ever wear a suit and tie, yeah Wonderin' if I could sneak out the back Nobody's even lookin' me in my eyes Can you take my hand? Finish my drink, say, "Shall we dance?" (Hell, yeah) You know I love ya, did I ever tell ya? You make it better like that Don't think I fit in at this party Everyone's got so much to say (Yeah) I always feel like I'm nobody, mmm Who wants to fit in anyway? 'Cause I don't care when I'm with my baby, yeah All the bad things disappear And you're making me feel like maybe I am somebody I can deal with the bad nights When I'm with my baby, yeah Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, oooh, ooh 'Cause I don't care as long