Music is my Therapy

Song: For Your Love Artist: Hanson, Anthem And so we have reached Day 31. The last day of Hanson Month 2020. A day that I did not attain to last year as it was a very traumatic day for me (a year ago today, May 31st, 2019, I thought my sweet, precious, little dog, my best friend in the whole world, was taking his last breath .... fast forward to right now, May 31st, 2020, and my sweet boy is doing better than ever! He is my little miracle and I am eternally grateful for him 💙💚💛💜). So, needless to say, today is a pretty special day. We are wrapping Hanson Month 2020 up with a sweet, if a bit on the cheesy side, love song from the very romantic Isaac Hanson! Oh man. You gotta appreciate a man who is vulnerable and willing to express his love in the form of a cheesy, romantic ballad 😊😉 But really, Isaac is such a sweetheart! His wife is lucky to have someone who loves her enough to write a storybook, fairy tale, knights in shining armor type of love song and share it with th...

Song: Juliet Artist: Hanson, Anthem Cute, fun, upbeat little love song that is super catchy and gets stuck in your head! Also Zac's love song of the album 💕 The little stutter he does when he says Juliet (J-J-J-Juliet) ugh! 😍 Love, love, love it! (How many times can one use the word "love" without being annoying....? Because, I think I exceeded the limit in this post 😉) Juliet , you’re my love I know it’s true Around you I don’t know what to do Can’t you see that you’re my sun and moon J-J-J-Juliet , once upon a time is not enough Don’t you know that I’m a man in love And I can’t get enough of you Through your window breaks the rising sun By any other name, you’re still so beautiful In everything I do, I will love you my whole life If you’ll be my, be my Juliet Juliet , every single time you get me all messed up I try to talk it out But you’re so hot to touch J-J-J-Juliet , I feel so dangerous Looking in your eyes is perilous But I don’t care ...

Song: Get the Girl Back Artist: Hanson, Anthem This was the single from Anthem and by far the best, catchiest song off the album (in my opinion)! Such a fun song! This is the type of song that makes you want to learn the lyrics so you can sing along - not to mention there's a great "clapping" 👏 section that you ABSOLUTELY MUST clap along too (it's basically Fanson law). Enjoy! Also, the video is full of special celebrity appearances! See which ones you can catch! Their brother, Mac , makes an appearance as well making this truly a family affair! So fun!! She’s about to walk away So if you’re gonna make her wanna stay Tell her she’s your moon and sun Tell her that she’s always been the one You’ve gotta say it from the heart ‘Cause she will know a fake right from the start A girl like that deserves the best Oh yeah! So you’ve got to show her (show her!) That you’re not like all the rest It’s about time that you put your cards back on the table It...

Song: You Can't Stop Us Artist: Hanson, Anthem The hard-core, ROCK anthem of Anthem! These brother's are sending a message with this one: we don't care about the haters or the people who call us "irrelevant" "one-hit wonder" "has-beens" .... YOU CAN'T STOP US from doing what we LOVE!! I love it! Good for them! This song is intense and fiery! I'm also including the version from String Theory   down below because it's my favorite version of this song! So powerful and intense! Blew me away the first time I listened to it!! Out on the corner on your soapbox looking down Waving your flag like this is a battle ground Your fancy words try to cut me down to size Hey mister, mister, you’re in for a big surprise You can’t stop us You can’t stop us now! Soldier of fortune tried to shoot me down Beating his chest only to hear the sound Pumping his fist saying that our cause is dead Go put your lies in somebody else’s head...

Song: I've Got Soul Artist: Hanson, Anthem  Another one of those songs that I'm like "I don't listen to this song often but man! I really love it! I should listen to it more!" These boys sure do got soul!! Love this fun song, it makes me wanna DANCE! I see you shaking in your boots Why won’t you put your petty fears aside It’s time to get your dancing shoes I’m about to show you why I’ve got soul And I’m not afraid to use it (Whoo!) You want more Let me show you how we do it Don’t just stand, just stand still Don’t just stand, just stand still Don’t just stand, just stand still Don’t just stand, ‘cause I, I got, I got Oh! Oooo, I’ve got a rhythm you can’t lose it If you let your body lead the way It’s just a syncopated groove It might be more than you can take I got soul And I’m not afraid to use it (Whoo!) You want more I can show you how we do it (oh!) Don’t just stand, just stand still Don’t just stand, just stand still Don’t ...

Song: Musical Ride Artist: Hanson, Shout It Out I'm honestly so surprised I haven't posted this one before (I know, I say this about  a lot of Hanson songs!) but this one really surprises me because it could literally be the "theme song" for my blog!! My blog, overall, is truly a "Musical Ride!" It was inspired by music. My love for music. How I listen to music every day, all of the time, connecting with songs and artists and genres. It makes me laugh sometimes reading my old posts. Sometimes they make me cringe. Or smile. Or feel more depressed. But, the one thing they all have in common is MUSIC . They all have a song that really meant something to me at that time. It could have been a "theme song of my life!", a song I was just loving, loving, LOVING and had to share mainly so because I wanted a place to geek out over it, a song that I emotionally connected to with every fiber of my soul, holiday songs that I was obsessed with and brand ne...

HAPPY GRADUATION DAY!!! 🎓 One of my youngest brothers is GRADUATING High School today!! 🙌🎉😭 Where has the time gone?? How has my little brother gotten so big!? He's had an interesting end to his high school experience with a world-wide pandemic cutting it short. It's memorable for sure! But his ceremony was the best EVER! A drive through!? Can we make this the new normal?? lol.  I'm so proud of my brother!! School has never been easy for him and although he sluffed a little too often 😉 much to my parents chagrin; and maybe didn't give his studies and assignments his all.... I'm still super proud of him! He got through it! Even if school and class work isn't his strength my brother is a hard worker! If he puts his mind to it, he can do anything! He's going to be so successful in his life! He has a big personality and big dreams! He is determined and passionate. Those qualities will take him far! He is going to make a huge difference in the world an...

Song(s): Make It Out Alive & And I Waited Artist: Hanson, Shout It Out Two songs I don't listen to often enough! So glad I can highlight them today and give them the respect they deserve! Make It Out Alive 🙋😝👏 - I don't know why but these emoji's describe this song for me, hahaha. Unfortunately the computer doesn't have all the same emoji's as an iPhone but they work well enough. The more I love you, the more I'm lovin' you The more I need you, the more I'm needed to. Well, I surrender, what I thought I knew One look in your eyes, I know my games are through Cause you've been holding on And I've been holding back, yeah! We may not make it out alive, whoa What does it matter if you're here by my side? We may not make it out alive, what does it matter? It's just a matter of time Reservation, is sneaking up on me Was I mistaken, to let you get to me? I'm overtaken, in ways I've never known So please ...

Songs(s): Thinking 'Bout Somethin' & Kiss Me When You Come Home Artist: Hanson, Shout It Out There are officially only 8 days left in May and I still have 10 songs to feature before the month ends! So, get ready for a bunch of posts jam-packed with Hanson tunes this final week! I have really enjoyed doing these posts in chronological order this month, completing all 6 of Hanson's fabulous studio albums. But, there is so much more to Hanson than just these 6 albums! They release 5 new songs every year for their fans! If you've loved what you have heard this month, and want more, join the Hanson fan club today and start receiving new music, yearly! You can even go back and purchase the EP's you have missed out on (something I still need to do....)! Thinking 'Bout Somethin' This first song, from the fabulously fun album Shout It Out,   is one of my FAVES!! It's so catchy and fun and the horns really give it an old school vibe! The music video is ...

Song: River Artist: Josh Groban May is National Mental Health Awareness Month. I always want to celebrate...? (that doesn't feel like the appropriate word but IDK what else to say) this cause throughout the month, but am conflicted because May is also HANSON MONTH (for me)! And Hanson's music makes me much happier than music about depression and anxiety.....although I love songs about those topics as well since they are so relatable. Anyway, I absolutely have to post this beautiful song and give at least one shout out post to the cause because.....I am suffering . And today has been an especially difficult day . I know I talk about this all of the time and I'm sure people hate reading my rants where I am complaining about how sad my life is but ya know what? This is MY blog and MY space so I can say whatever I want! I express myself best through writing (and music, obviously) than any other way or form of communication. Writing my feelings out is helpful for me. So if...

Song(s): Got A Hold On Me & I've Been Down Artist: Hanson, The Walk These are two of the three bonus tracks from my Walk album and they are definitely worth sharing! The third bonus song is just an acoustic version of the song Something Going Round   (featured on yesterdays post) so I didn't think it was necessary to share that song for the second day in a row. This first track, Got A Hold On Me, is also featured on Hanson's String Theory album. To me, they sound quite similar to each other, but I still recommend checking  String Theory out if you haven't already, because it's a beautiful work of art! These two songs also wrap up The Walk album! It's really such a good album! Visit my HANSON page and listen to the whole thing! Got A Hold On Me Try as I might Well, I'm a fool in a losing fight I can't escape the bullet's bite 'Cause the enemy's inside Sign on the dotted line Take your pick Have a bite When seductio...

Song(s): Tearing It Down & Something Going Round Artist: Hanson, The Walk These two songs sound very similar to me so they are the perfect two to couple up today! Tearing It Down I am, taking a chance Walking with my laces loose Wrapped up, taking the maze That everybody's running through I'm sick of, black tie Nickel and dime We're going through the roof I'm not a wise man But I see the haze And this is what I'm gonna do Tearing it down Tearing it down Whoo, whoo Tearing it down Tearing it down Whoo, whoo Tearing it down There's a fine line You walk everyday 'Cause somebody told you to A white lie You can't erase Now you're gonna have to choose You know a blind man Won't show the way But he can tell you What it's coming to Tearing it down Tearing it down Whoo, whoo Tearing it down Tearing it down Whoo, whoo Tearing it down Ni ni ni ni ni ni ni ni ni ni Ni ni ni ni ni ni ni ni ni now ...

Song(s): Running Man & Go Artist: Hanson, The Walk SO. We are already on May day 21!!! 😱 This month has FLOWN by!! I can't believe it's almost officially summer!!! With the whole Covid lock down....my life has been.....well, honestly not a ton has changed for me....that's so embarrassing and sad to say but I have felt an overwhelming sense of all the emotions. From fear, anxiety, depression, anger, dullness, motivation, stress, I have been ALL over the place! Ugh. Thinking back on the last 3 months makes me angry and depressed more than anything!! I wish I had used my self-isolation time better! I swear I got worse! I got lazier, angrier, sadder.....but I can't dwell on that. Guess what!? I joined the "Covid-19 making sourdough club!" I'm really happy with how my bread turned out! It was fun to be back in the kitchen baking (and because of all the sourdough recipes I have waiting on Pinterest for me to try....which means I'm planning on mak...

Song: Georgia Artist: Hanson, The Walk Not sure why or how I missed posting this most amazing work of musical art in the 6 years of this blogs existence and my love for this song but.....I have and I did! That changes this very second!! So, without further ado: I present to you one of my most favorite Hanson love songs (and probably just one of my favorite Hanson songs in general): Georgia! It's SO GOOD!! Georgia, you know that you've been on my mind Georgia, we've both learned to compromise I'll be there for you When everybody's comin' unglued I'll be there for you I won't say you have to choose (yeah!) Cause I don't want to let you go And I don't want to lose you slowly And, I just want to let you know That it's only just a little back and forth lately A little back and forth Georgia, I'll be chasing you the rest of my life Georgia, welcome to the roller coaster ride When I come to you Well, I know that you...

Song: Great Divide Artist: Hanson, The Walk On to Hanson's 4th studio album The Walk! This first song is the "anthem" to Hanson's charity campaign Take the Walk . It's a powerful, passionate, emotional song! And it rocks! Literally, it is a ROCK N' ROLL song but with a powerful message. I love Hanson's passion. Not only are they passionate about their music, but other areas of interest in their lives (from art, to making a difference in their communities and abroad, craft beer, music education, you name it! I have seen and heard them speak passionately about an array of topics and it's so inspiring to witness!). The earth is shaking under siege And every breath will meet it's fate Still we hunger for a moment of freedom Even though the hour is late I find hope and it gives me rest I find hope in a beating chest I find hope in what eyes don't see I find hope in your hate for me Have no fear when waters rise We can conquer th...

Song: Hey Artist: Hanson, Underneath I'm already on the last song of Underneath! This was the album I had already shared from the most, so it's not too surprising it was a brief run. Not to mention it's my favorite Hanson album, so if you are a newbie and don't know where to start.....well, I would say to just start at the beginning with Middle of Nowhere (because I'm a chronological order kind of freak!) but, this album is a real stand out and a general favorite among most Hanson fans so.....where I am I going with this? Oh, right. If you're a newbie to Hanson and their music, this album is a great place to start where you can get a taste of Hanson's style and craftsmanship. ANYWAY. I really love this song!! It's catchy and a little "boy bandish" sounding to me (which I  LOVE! ). Also, shout out to Taylor! He was really in his element on this one and I love the way he sounds on this song! (There I go, acting like I'm 12 again....😬😛...