i heart monogamy

First of all, denim vest, really? yuck.
Second of all, why did he have to sing so pretty and falsetto...'cause i really hate the lyrics.



I mean, really...who wants to hear words like
"you're a pretty little flower
but I'm a busy little bee...."
& "monogamy is not a part of me"

Personally, I think monogamy is hot.
Nothing is better than knowing that someone loves you, and your children, with all their heart.
That that person will always be there for you.
To hold you, wrap their arms around you.
Someone to joke with, grow old with.
It's really, truly amazing when you find it.
There's nothing hotter than a husband who is a good father to your children.
Nothing hotter than a husband who comes home after a long day & spends time with the family.
There's nothing hotter than a husband who teaches your kids how to ride their bikes.
There's nothing hotter than a husband who puts his wifey on a pedestal and treats his girl like she's the apple of his eye.
I am so blessed to have a husband so committed and loving.



So, contrast the lyrics of that new All-American Rejects song (beekeeper's daughter)
to the lyrics of Brandon Flowers song "Hard Enough"
it's a sweet song he wrote about his wife and how hard it is on them when he has to go on tour.
how grateful he is that he has her.
that his life is complete only with her in his arms.
that he is sorry for the mistakes he made that caused her pain.
Now, these, my friends, are good lyrics
Reminds me of my husband, if he were poetic, I'm sure these are the thoughts he'd express to me :) listen to it, it's beautiful!!

You let me into your life on a whim

and there was magic and fire in the night

In loving I was just a little boy

I made mistakes that caused you so much pain

All I know is that I'm older now

Some people think that it's best to refrain

From the conventions of old fashioned love

Their hearts are filled with holes and emptiness

They tell themselves that they're too young to settle down

Girl, I promise you, I'm older now

Can't stand the thought of another

Talking to you sweet, my dear

Where would I be tonight

If you hadn't held me here, in your arms?

That concludes my essay on why monogamy is hot.
I'd love to hear your thoughts.
Also, you can link up your favorite song below.
Happy Music Monday :)

the one about the prostitute

 The song This is Your Life by The Killers is about a stripper named Candy. 
This song is about hope.  If you have been dealt a terrible lot in life, you don't have to resign yourself to that.  There's always hope for something better.  This is a beautiful song, have a listen.


For Valentine's Day Jeremy gave me The Killers Live From Royal Albert Hall cd and dvd. it's amazing!  Yes, he gave me my v-day present the first week in January because he couldn't wait...
Here is This is Your Life LIVE!


Candy talks to strangers
Thinks her life's in danger
No one gives a damn about her hair
It's lonely down on track street
She used to go by Jackie
The cops, they'll steal your dreams and they'll kill your prayers
Take a number where the blood just barely dried

Wait for something better
No one behind you
Watching your shadows
This feeling won't go

Crooked wheels keep tuning
Children, are you learning
Climatize but don't you lose the plot
A history of blisters
Your brothers and your sisters
Somewhere in the pages we forgot

Take a number Jackie
Where the blood just barely dried
You know I'm on your side

Wait for something better
No one behind you
Watching your shadows
You gotta be stronger than the story
Don't let it blind you
Rivers of shadow
This feeling wont go

And the sky is full of dreams
But you don't know how to fly
I don't have a simple answer
But I know that I could answer
Something better

This feeling won't go

Wait for it

about Music Mondays

Each Monday I'd like to share with you a song/songs that I enjoy.

It's a way for me to share what music I'm listening to and, if you have a song or artist you're interested in you can share with me, too!

You can join in with me if you'd like, it's quite fun :)

There are two ways to join me:

1.  Add a Music post to your blog and link up.  Please include the Music Monday button (on the right side of the blog) Link up tools are at the bottom of this post

2. or, just leave a comment here letting me know what music you've been listening to lately, do you have a song stuck in your head?

xo-Danielle

Music Monday Unrequited Love Songs

The Killers covered this song by Dire Straights called Romeo and Juliet.  The story of Romeo and Juliet is a tragedy but the song Romeo and Juliet is a tragedy in a different way.  Imagine, Romeo completely head over heels in love with Juliet, promised to love her forever and she forgets him, moves on...
First, I have The Killers version.  I think it's really great and I'm grateful that they covered it, or else I never would have heard the original version.



The intro for the Dire Straits version is 2 minutes and 30 seconds then, you can compare the two.  I love both versions of this song but, Mark Knopfler definitely has the more emotional performance.  Be sure to watch at the 5:40 mark, it seriously made me tear up when I saw it the first time.  I think because The Killers version is a lot faster Brandon Flowers didn't have much time to show emotion in his performance.  And, maybe the fact that he's happily married it's harder to sing a song about unrequited love?  But, like I said, I love both versions!  Also, my husband thought that Mark Knopfler looked drunk during his performance so, maybe he's just a sad drunk?  Either way, The Killers version is by far better to look at, hehe ;)

about Music Mondays

Each Monday I'd like to share with you a song/songs that I enjoy.

It's a way for me to share what music I'm listening to and, if you have a song or artist you're interested in you can share with me, too!

You can join in with me if you'd like, it's quite fun :)

There are two ways to join me:

1.  Add a Music post to your blog and link up.  Please include the Music Monday button (on the right side of the blog) Link up tools are at the bottom of this post

2. or, just leave a comment here letting me know what music you've been listening to lately, do you have any favorite songs of unrequited love??

xo-Danielle

Music Mondays- Cowboy Christmas Ball- The Killers

well, my "sources" said The Killers were filming a western-themed music video...and my sources were right!  I was thisclose to being an extra in this video...and by thisclose I mean, 8 hrs, and a million responsibilities away...dang this being a responsible adult stuff!
The Killers have delivered another fine Christmas song this year, completely different than any of their past Christmas songs much more country-themed.  I'm not usually a fan of country music but, this song is pretty darn catchy.  Oh, and the video, it's awe to the some.. check it out:

I don't know if it gets any better than this...i mean, for those of us that appreciate Brandon Flowers as the perfect male specimen that he is, it's quite a beautiful sight to have him smiling and looking straight in the camera for most of the video.  Oh, and dressed up like a cowboy, it just doesn't get any better.  AND, another perfect male specimen is introduced- The Robot.  And he does a perfect little robot dance, how appropriate.  That deer at the end- he may be dead there hanging on the wall but he looks so content....i'm sure he thought it was well worth dying just to be a fly (or deer) on the wall at the cowboy christmas ball.

about Music Mondays

Each Monday I'd like to share with you a song that I enjoy.

It's a way for me to share what music I'm listening to and, if you have a song or artist you're interested in you can share with me, too!

You can join in with me if you'd like, it's quite fun :)

There are two ways to join me:

1.  Add a Music post to your blog and link up! If you have a blog, you can post all your intimate thoughts and details about your favorite music/musicians and leave your link here. Link back using the Music Monday button (on the right side of the blog)

2. or, just leave a comment here letting me know what music you've been listening to lately, I'd love to hear what's in your ears and get a conversation started about it.  Maybe the music you're listening to might be one of the next Music Monday features

I would like to highlight all Christmas/Holiday songs in the month of December, so let me know your favorites!

xo- Danielle

Music Mondays- Boots: The Killers

I can't believe it's Thanksgiving this week!  I have for you today a great holiday song not only for Christmas but also for Thanksgiving!  The Killers have been putting out a new holiday song every year (since like 2007, i think).. and this one is their best, in my opinion.  It was released last year around this time and it is perfect for this time of year.
Ya know how some songs you have to listen to a few times before you like em? This is one of those songs that you only have to hear once in order to love it.


But, anyway, about Boots...it was directed by Jared Hess, the director of Napoleon Dynamite, and it features Super Bad Brad Prowly, who is actually a real New York street performer.  It begins with a scene from It's a Wonderful Life, Jimmy Stewart on his knees with a softened heart turning to the Lord during his times of trouble.
I really love the lyrics of this song, it's really about trying to make it through difficult times...I want to highlight a few of my favorite lines for you to listen for;

No more troubles,
In this town.
Silent night, for a change.

Brand new year,
Coming up ahead.
You know its been so long,
Since I rang one in

I close my eyes,
Think about the path I took.
Just when I think these times,
Have gotten the best of me.

Do you hear my voice?
Do you know my name?
Light my way,
Lift my head.
Light my way,

Families are together.
Presents piled high.
Frost on all the windows,
What a wonderful night.

So happy they found me,
Loved ones all around me.
Stomp my boots before I go back in



That part "Do you hear my voice? Do you know my name? Light my way, Lift my head. Light my way," gets me every time....and every time is pretty often, because this song is on repeat in my car, and my computer ;)

I heard from a friend of a friend of a friend of a friend of Ronnie's (the killer's drummer) that, even though the band is on a break, they are going to keep up tradition and release a new holiday song this year, too! Won't that be awesome?!!  In fact, I heard that they are filming their video in Las Vegas today! I almost had my hubby convinced to drive the 8 hours and go see, but....ya know, being a responsible adult trumped those ideas, darn it. 
well, I hope you enjoy the song! it's my newest favorite for the season! let me know your favorites!

about Music Mondays

Each Monday I'd like to share with you a song that I enjoy.

It's a way for me to share what music I'm listening to and, if you have a song or artist you're interested in you can share with me, too!

You can join in with me if you'd like, it's quite fun :)

There are two ways to join me:

1.  Add a Music post to your blog and link back using the Music Monday button (on the right side of the blog)

2. or, just leave a comment here letting me know what music you've been listening to lately, I'd love to hear what's in your ears and get a conversation started about it.  Maybe the music you're listening to might be one of the next Music Monday features

xo-Danielle

Music Mondays crossfire

so, i've got Brandon Flowers lead singer from The Killer's on the blog today for Music Mondays...he's pretty easy on the eyes :)

My husband thinks it's pretty hilarious that i didn't give much thought to The Killer's when this picture would pop up on Pandora

and that i was in love strong like with The Killers when I found out that this is their lead singer:

ok, so Brandon Flowers is like candy for my eyeballs...so what, right?don't you have any celebrity crushes?

this song Crossfire features Charlize Theron rescuing Brandon Flowers over and over....my husband feels it is somewhat emasculating for Mr. Flowers to be saved by a girl....i think, hey, it makes for a beautiful video. enjoy! oh, and I almost forgot to mention....the music is amazing!! :)

join in the conversation...does it make a difference to you what the singer in a band looks like? what music are you listening to?  let me know what your favorite songs are and maybe i'll feature your favorite next week!  or, grab the Music Monday button on the sidebar if you want to feature your favorite band on your blog! xo-Danielle