a lost song, found

There’s this song that I loved as a child, but it faded in memory as I grew up until all I had was a melody and the feel of a cozy Saturday morning while watching the Cartoon Network.  I’ve tried many times to forcefully recall the words so I can track the song down, [...]

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2nd Blogoversary!

Wow, this blog is two years old! So I guess I’m obliged to post something. Hmm…

In the past few weeks, I’ve been listening to only one album on my iPod — A Different Light by Sherwood.  And so far I’m still addicted!  It’s interesting how their lyrics would speak of themes that are sad, but [...]

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Hammers and Strings (A Lullaby)

My favorite song from their album The Glass Passenger.  Never fails to make me shiver. (click the link to listen to the song)
Hammers and Strings (A Lullaby) by Jack’s Mannequin
These hammers and strings
Been followin’ me around
From a box filled garage
To the dark punk rock clubs of one thousand American towns
And a friend calls me up
She [...]

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Dark Blue Live

I just can’t get enough of this song. I love it even better now that I’ve seen them do it live.

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Bruised by Jack’s Mannequin

I recently heard the acoustic version of this song, and it gave me goosebumps just seconds into it. I don’t know why, but now I just feel like this song.

Bruised
by Jack’s Mannequin
I’ve got my things, I’m good to go
You met me at the terminal
Just one more plane ride and it’s done.
We stood like statues at [...]

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