As Jasmine mentioned, when it comes to music the melody and feeling behind a song are more important to me than the lyrics. I do read them and appreciate them if they're beautiful, but maybe because I used to to listen to a lot of songs (mainly korean ones ^^) I didn't understand at all, I stopped caring about them...
Anyways, today's post is going to be very british (except for one) ;). I love indie, guitar acoustics, soul to settle down after a stressful day, so the songs are going to be on the slower side.
(Two songs are newer additions and one song will be a longtime-loved one ^^)
Let's start with the latest additions to my favourites: Lily Allen - Littlest Things (now Lily Cooper)
It's the first song that is played in the movie "Celeste and Jesse forever" a comedy-drama with Rashida Jones and Andy Samberg. Littlest Things reflects the plot of the film - a post break-up situation, in which you remember the happy moments of the relationship, in which you associate all the littlest things with the other person and hope, that it's not the end.
I think everyone, who has been in and out of love, can identify oneself with the lyrics and with the nostalgic feeling of the song. It doesn't have to be about a certain relationship, but just a reminder of the feelings in the beginning - your heart beating a thousand times faster when meeting, touching, kissing that person. So it can be the feeling of missing someone, but also maybe missing something.
The beautiful melody and Lily Allen's distinctive voice enhances the whole atmosphere of the song and takes you on a journey to the past.
The second song is called No Name by Ryan O'Shaughnessy. He participated in Britain's Got Talent in 2012. Ryan wrote this song for a friend, whom he really liked, but sadly she rejected him. Still this song is so sweet and wouldn't anybody wish for a crush to write you a song like this? I would! His voice is warm and not overwhelming. The melody is simple, but shows off his modesty and pure feelings for the girl. I don't have a strong association with this song, but it's so easy to listen to and has been on my playlist since I discoverd his music.
Last but not least, I have been in love with this song since 2010 and I still love and listen to it a lot. It's I'm in Love performed by Narsha, a member of the korean girlgroup Brown-Eyed Girls. It's written and originally performed by Ra.D, but she did a remake for her album with guitarist Sung Jungha. The original song is a little bit faster and jazzy. This version is more relaxed and pure with the guitar accompaniment and her soft, lovely voice. I have listened to it so many times, I know the lyrics even though I don't know the language. Roughly translated, it means: I'm afraid to show you my feelings, but from the first time we met, I fell in love with you. What makes it even more special is that Ra.D wrote this song for his wife, as a proposal, because he could "only" offer her a song.
This song is really popular in Korea and massively used in dating shows like "We got married" for the couple Khuntoria or Romantic Idol.
What makes it special for me is that it touches my heart and makes me feel warm and fluffy inside <3.
The decision was not easy at all and some will think, that a certain song I think if as my most favourite song is missing, but I don't think this week was out last time showing you what we listen to :). There's a few more to come! If you like my taste or a have a similar one, you can also follow me on Tumblr to get the fastest update on awesome songs and stay tuned for more song introductions to come.
Until then, take care!
- Lily
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