Music is my Therapy

Song: Sunny Day Artist: Hanson, Member EP 2011: Facing the Blank Page (2011) Well, it's official. Hanson Day 2019 began today in Tulsa, Oklahoma. And sadly, I am not there to join in on the festivities :( I'm really trying not to be jealous but I've been regularly checking Hanson's  and other fans twitter pages for updates and have to say, it hurts. I have major, major FOMO right now! "I wish that I was there, wish that I was there...." I've had to curb my jealousy by re-living sweet memories from my first, one and only (so far) Hanson Day of 2017. I've been looking at photos and reading my old posts and just smiling and remembering that glorious, wonderful, happy time! Since Hanson held their Storytellers Concert tonight, I have decided to watch all of my video footage from my Storytellers Concert of 2017 (the very first one they did! It was magical!). Anyway, onto the song choice for today. I listened to this song for the first time ever (I...

Song: These Walls Artist: Hanson, Shout It Out (2010) A fantastic song from Hanson's incredibly fun 2010 album Shout It Out!  These walls are too hard to climb And that ladder is too hard to find I don't want to be here anymore These roads are too hard to walk With the things you've been saying I don't even want to talk I don't want to wind up on the floor I don't want to be here anymore Fair amount of disbelief These walls are killing me I don't want to be here anymore Speak your mind or speak your peace I swear we're sinking deep I don't want to wind up on the floor I don't want to be here anymore The sky is falling all over again Just another dis-conclusion Another disillusion The sky is falling all over again Am I losing my composure? Way too much exposure to compromise I can't take on these walls You've been yelling up into the red But you haven't heard a word I've said I don't want...

Song: Where Did It Start? Artist: Hanson, Take the Walk EP (2007) I listened to this song today and was reminded just how incredible Hanson's songwriting skills are. This EP was inspired by their trip to Africa and all of the poverty and disease that they witnessed. This song was obviously inspired by their desire to do something, anything, to help those who were suffering. Where did this start? How did it get so bad? What are we doing to make a difference and cause less suffering, even for one person? I love that you can feel their sincere compassion and desire to do good and make a change in this song. It's so powerful and inspiring. During the time this EP was released Hanson started their Take the Walk foundation which I highly recommend you go take a look at and see the amazing humanitarian efforts these guys have done and are continuing to do. Hearts of gold. Where did it start? Why? What does it matter? We're far beyond The place that we started No time ...

Song: The Walk Artist: Hanson, The Walk (2007) Today's song is a beautiful ballad from Hanson's 2007 album The Walk which is a beautiful, unique and diverse album. I love the symbolism in this song. To me, I picture myself on "the walk" of life. I have one, ultimate goal in this lifetime. And that goal is to return to live with my Savior Jesus Christ and Father in Heaven and to be with my family forever . To achieve this goal, I try to live my life in a way that may seem different from the world. I choose to follow a different path than most people. I choose to follow a "straight and narrow" path, one that I believe if I try my best to follow, will lead me to eternal happiness and peace ( see 1 Nephi 8 ). That's what I think about as I listen to this song. The "tightrope" is that straight and narrow path. If you were to walk on a tightrope and strayed off course, even just a little, you would fall. There is only one way to go and that is for...

First off, HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO MY BEAUTIFUL, WONDERFUL, MOTHER!! I am so grateful for my angel of a mother. She is such a light in my life. Her love and constant support have carried me through many ups and downs. One word that comes to mind when I think of my mom is CARING . She cares so much about each of her children. She truly feels our joys and pains and wants the very best for us. I am so grateful to have such a wonderful mother! I am glad I have gotten to serve and spoil her today and show her how much I love and appreciate all that she does for me. I love you mom! Now, back to Hanson ;) Song: Underneath Acoustic Live concert Artist: Hanson, Underneath Acoustic Live (2003) I know this is going a little out of order from my previous posts (I'm taking you back to the year 2003!) but I have been watching Underneath Acoustic Live   and am just in awe. These boys. They are just ..... I don't have words. They are exceptional. They are so talented, dedicated a...

Song: Every Word I Say Artist: Hanson, The Best of Hanson Live and Electric (2005) I want to shout out Hanson's rocking AWESOME album The Best of Hanson Live and Electric ! I listened to it all the way through today (while washing dishes for over an hour!) and it felt like I was at a live show! It was amazing! The energy is incredible, their playing is some of the best I've heard and of course their voices sound flawless!  Today's song is a beautiful yet rock n' roll sounding love song! It's so great! The lyrics are sweet and the song itself is just so, so good. You feel like liberation You give me new sensation You show me what I need and You are my life completed Can’t stop, can’t break, who’s driving? Sometimes there’s no denying Till today I feel I can’t lose I’m letting go of what I knew I want you for always I hear your name in every word I say I’m a fool and I don’t care I hear your name in every word I say Bef...

Song: When You're Gone Artist: Hanson, Underneath (2004) I've been listening to Underneath today (such a fantastic album!) and was reminded of how much I love and adore this song :) I was actually quite certain I had already posted it before (because that's how much I love it) but when I checked my handy, dandy HANSON page (a page where you can find every song and post that features Hanson and their music on my blog ;) You should show some Hanson love and go check it out !) it was not there! So, I obviously had to pay tribute to this gorgeous song in today's post. See, this is why doing these daily Hanson song posts throughout the month is such a great idea! It reminds me of songs that haven't been shared and brings them to light! For me, this song gives a voice to the feelings of depression and anxiety that I live with on a daily basis. Which has been pretty bad again lately. Today has been one of my better days but it's been a long week. The chorus, f...