I haven’t listened to very much of Kate Voegele, but as I was looking for new music tonight, I came across this wonderful song. For me, this song shows that life is difficult, but that those difficulties result in something much greater. I love the song’s simple message, the piano as the main instrument, and Kate’s awesome voice. I don’t know if this song will win any awards and it’s certainly not my favorite song of all time, but still worth a listen. Enjoy!
Lift Me Up
Kate Voegele
This road is anything but simple
Twisted like a riddle I’ve seen high and I’ve seen low
So loud, the voices of all my doubts
Telling me to give up, to pack up and leave town
Even so, I had to believe
Impossible means nothing to me, yeah
So can you lift me up,
Turn the ashes into flames
‘Cause I have overcome
More than words will ever say
And I’ve been given hope
That there’s a light on up the hall
And that a day will come
When the fight is won
And I think that day has just begun
Somewhere, every body starts there
I’m counting on a small prayer,
Lost in a nightmare
But I’m here, and suddenly it’s so clear
The struggle through the long years
It taught me to outrun my fears
Everything worth having, oh
Comes with trials worth withstanding
So can you lift me up,
Turn the ashes into flames
‘Cause I have overcome
More than words will ever say
And I’ve been given hope
That there’s a light on up the hall
And that a day will come
When the fight is won
And I think that day has just begun
Oh, lift me up
Oh, lift me up
Oh, lift me up
Lift me up
Lift me up
Oh, Lift me up
Down and out is overrated
And I need to be elevated
Looking up is not enough
No, I would rather rise above
So can you lift me up,
Turn the ashes into flames
‘Cause I have overcome
More than words will ever say
And I’ve been given hope
That there’s a light on up the hall
And that a day will come
When the fight is won
And I think that day has just begun
Oh, oh, oh, just begun
Lift me up, yeah, oh, oh, oh, yeah, now
Oh, oh, lift me up
Lift me up
Lift me up
As always, I’m looking for new music and I came across this one by Norah Jones. Funny thing is, I had already had it in my iTunes library. As I listened to it, I loved it’s simplicity and I just really love Norah’s voice and the tone of her music… it is EXCELLENT chill music. Enjoy!
Thinking About You
Norah Jones
Yesterday I saw the sun shinin’,
And the leaves were fallin’ down softly,
My cold hands needed a warm, warm touch,
And I was thinkin’ about you.
Here I am lookin’ for signs of leaving,
You hold my hand, but do you really need me?
I guess it’s time for me to let you go,
And I’ve been thinkin’ about you,
I’ve been thinkin’ about you.
When you sail across the ocean waters,
And you reach the other side safely,
Could you smile a little smile for me?
’cause I’ll be thinkin’ about you,
I’ll be thinkin’ about you,
I’ll be thinkin’ about you,
I’ll be thinkin’ about you.
Hayley Westenra has a VERY beautiful voice and I absolutely love the message of this song. My favorite verse is when she sings: “Let your arms enfold us, Through the dark of night, Will your angels hold us, Till we see the light.” This woman has the voice of an angel.
Prayer Hayley Westenra
Let your arms enfold us
Through the dark of night
Will your angels hold us
Till we see the light
Hush, lay down your troubled mind
The day has vanished and left us behind
And the wind – whispering soft lullabies
Will soothe – so close your eyes
Let your arms enfold us
Through the dark of night
Will your angels hold us
Till we see the light
Sleep, angels will watch over you
And soon beautiful dreams will come true
Can you feel spirits embracing your soul
So dream while secrets of darkness unfold
Let your arms enfold us
Through the dark of night
Will your angels hold us
Till we see the light
My brother gave me an iTunes gift card, so I’ve been searching for new music that I might not buy otherwise. I came across ADELE and loved her song, “Chasing Pavements,” so I figured I’d look for other songs by her. “Make You Feel My Love” is pretty good, it probably won’t be on my top list, but the lyrics are definitely awesome!
Make You Feel My Love
ADELE
When the rain
Is blowing in your face
And the whole world
Is on your case
I could offer you
A warm embrace
To make you feel my love
When the evening shadows
And the stars appear
And there is no one there
To dry your tears
I could hold you
For a million years
To make you feel my love
I know you
Haven’t made
Your mind up yet
But I would never
Do you wrong
I’ve known it
From the moment
That we met
No doubt in my mind
Where you belong
I’d go hungry
I’d go black and blue
I’d go crawling
Down the avenue
No, there’s nothing
That I wouldn’t do
To make you feel my love
The storms are raging
On the rolling sea
And on the highway of regret
Though winds of change
Are throwing wild and free
You ain’t seen nothing
Like me yet
I could make you happy
Make your dreams come true
Nothing that I wouldn’t do
Go to the ends
Of the Earth for you
To make you feel my love
Okay, so I’m looking through iTunes for some new music and I came across this one in the “Dance” category. Seriously? This may give me nightmares, but it also gave me a good laugh!
The Gummy Bear Song
Various Artists
Oh, I’m a Gummy Bear
Yes, I’m a Gummy Bear!
Oh, I’m a Yummy, Chummy, Funny, Lucky Gummy Bear.
Don’t call me jelly bear, Cuz I’m a Gummy bear,
Oh I’m a movin’, groovin’, Jammin’, Singin’ Gummy Bear
Oh Yeah!
Haha Duba duba yum yum
Haha Duba duba yum yum
Haha Duba duba yum yum
Three times you can bite me
(Gummy Gummy Gummy Gummy Gummy bear) [Pop!]
Oh, I’m a Gummy Bear
Yes, I’m a Gummy Bear!
Oh, I’m a Yummy, Chummy, Funny, Lucky Gummy Bear.
Don’t call me jelly bear, Cuz I’m a Gummy bear,
Oh I’m a movin’, groovin’, Jammin’, Singin’ Gummy Bear
Oh Yeah!
Haha Duba duba yum yum
Haha Duba duba yum yum
Haha Duba duba yum yum
Three times you can bite me
(Gummy Gummy Gummy Gummy Gummy bear) [Pop!]
Oh, I’m a Gummy Bear
Yes, I’m a Gummy Bear!
Oh, I’m a Yummy, Chummy, Funny, Lucky Gummy Bear.
Don’t call me jelly bear, Cuz I’m a Gummy bear,
Oh I’m a movin’, groovin’, Jammin’, Singin’ Gummy Bear
Oh Yeah!
Haha Duba duba yum yum
Haha Duba duba yum yum
Haha Duba duba yum yum
Three times you can bite me
(Gummy Gummy Gummy Gummy Gummy bear) [Pop!]
Oh, I’m a Gummy Bear
Yes, I’m a Gummy Bear!
Oh, I’m a Yummy, Chummy, Funny, Lucky Gummy Bear.
Don’t call me jelly bear, Cuz I’m a Gummy bear,
Oh I’m a movin’, groovin’, Jammin’, Singin’ Gummy Bear
Oh Yeah!
Haha Duba duba yum yum
Haha Duba duba yum yum
Haha Duba duba yum yum
Three times you can bite me
