Playlist Thursday // The Rising Tide

p h o t o 

1 // The Rising Tide by The Killers 

"And the company you keep...well they plan your crucifixion as we speak." 

2 // Here With Me by The Killers 

3 //  Typhoon by Young the Giant 

4 //  Every Little Thing by Young the Giant 

5 // Everlasting Arms by Vampire Weekend

+ h a p p y // l i s t e n i n g 

& 

+ s t a y // g o l d 

p.s. if you have any music suggestions, let me know! I always love getting those form you! 

We Are the Tide

1. We Are the Tide by Blind Pilot 

"And war is in our hearts, and blood is in the land we love. We keep breaking our backs, hoping that it gives enough."

This has definitely been the song of the month. Every time I open Spotify this is the first song I go to. And I listen and listen and listen. I just think he has a beautiful voice and the lyrics are beautiful and apparently I need to listen to their whole album, says Tyler. Which I will and I'll cry a little. That's how much I'll love it.

2. Ya Hey by Vampire Weekend 

"Through the fire and through the flames, you won't even say your name. Through the fire and through the flames, you won't even say your name: Only "I am that I am". But who could ever live that way?"

So I was never into Vampire Weekend at the beginning of their time, but after meeting Tyler they are all I want to listen to. I am still getting used to their first two albums but I absolutely love their third. I think this is my favorite song by them. Yes, my heart is particular to Unbelievers, but this one is by far the best musically and lyrically. Who could ever live that way, people? 

3. Only the Ocean by Jack Johnson

"After all this time after all these seasons. After your one decision to go to the water for reason. Now it's only the ocean and you. After all these lines will all be erased soon. They go out with the tide. Then come back with the waves. It's only the ocean and you. When these sails go up, mountains fade away. Stars come out, I'm finally free. Now it's only the ocean and me. You just roll over me and you pull me in."

Ooo the chills and salty eyes came with this one today. I love Mr. Johnson and this song so much. It speaks to my soul. I miss the ocean. 

4. Pompeii by Bastille 

"And the walls kept tumbling down, in the city that we love. Great clouds roll over the hills, bringing darkness from above."

Bastille was a great discovery. Pompeii is going to be HUGE.  Bastille will be big. Just watch.

5. Santa Fe by Beirut 

"Sign me up, Santa Fe." 

Probably the only Beirut song that I like, and I'm definitely okay with that. This one is a keeper for sure. It definitely reminds me of summer days and that's fine by me any time of the year. 

6. Time to Run by Lord Huron 

"I've no regrets, I will not ask for your forgiveness. Lower your defense, run away with me and it'll all make sense. I did it all for you, don't spurn me after all I've gone through. No time to rest, I'm gonna find me a life oh way out west."

Alright Lord Huron, hurry up and become the best up and coming band already. This song is sooo good. So good.

Have any song suggestions for me? What's on your playlist?
Happy listening. Stay gold.

This was supposed to publish yesterday.

Oh well. Here's a playlist.

1. Furr by Blitzen Trapper 
  
"And I lost the taste for judging right from wrong. For my flesh had turned to furr, yeah, and my thoughts they surely were turned to instinct and obedience to God."

Of course this is still on the playlist. The lyrics make it weekly #1 material.

2. Islands by Young the Giant 

"Have you missed my warmth?" 

This version slays me. I just can't even handle the harmonies or the beach. The beach makes it. Let's get real. Salt water and beautiful music. Life's remedies, really.

3. Everywhere by Fleetwood Mac and if you want a good cover, check out this one by Vampire Weekend 

Sometimes you hear this song in the mall whilst helping your dad pick out an assortment of golf shirts and it sticks with you all week. Yep and yep.

4. Wake the Sun by The Matches 

I liked The Matches before you did. Okay, not really, I only knew one song and it wasn't this one. I guess that doesn't count.

5. Further On by Bronze Radio Return

Truth is, I was in a really grumpy mood (I was hungry, cut me some slack) and Tyler showed me this song and I complained about the guys voice...now I'm in love with it. I can't get enough of that nasally sound. Plus the looks of these guys make me so happy. How old do you think they are? Dreamboats? Indeed.

6. We Are the Tide by Blind Pilot

"And war is in our hearts, and blood is in the land we love. We keep breaking our backs, hoping that it gives enough."

It drives me nuts when I can't find good quality videos of these songs on Youtube, and the only ones that can be found are from The Vampire Diaries.

7.  Half Moon by Blind Pilot 

"That wind is calling my name. I won't wait." 

I guess this will do. This video I mean. Look at those curls.

8. Elevate by St. Lucia 

This is too good for words. Holla at ya, Dsu Bear.

9. No Way Down by The Shins 

"Make me a drink strong enough, to wash away this dishwater world they said was lemonade. Walk with me after the show. Maybe we can find a way through the minefield in the snow."
 
The Shins are my #4 in my top ten and they surely deserve it. I even made a playlist on spotify dedicated to them. It's worth it. James Mercer is the dreamiest of all the dreamboats and we all know how much I love dreamboats.

10. Gone for Good by The Shins 

Tyler probably sings a part of this song to me just about every day. This song is going far in our relationship. Maybe that's not the best thing seeing as the song is about lost love, but whatever it's still magical. Now excuse me while I post the majority of the lyrics, because they are just that good.

It took me all of a year
To put that poisoned pill to your ear
But now I stand on honest ground
You want to fight for this love
But honey, you cannot wrestle a dove
So baby, it's clear

You wanted to jump and dance
But you sat on your hands
And lost your only chance
Go back to your hometown
Get your feet on the ground
And stop floating around

I find a fatal flaw
In the logic of love
And go out of my head
You love a sinking stone
That will never elope
So get used to the lonesome, girl
You must atone some
Don't leave me no phone number there

11.  Lord Huron. Not a song, but a new found band. These guys are gonna be big. I have high hopes for their musical abilities. Check out The Stranger, Time to Run, She Lit a Fire, and Lonesome Dreams.

Happy listening, friends. Stay gold.

A playlist long time coming.

Whoa, am I really writing a playlist? Yes. Yes, I am. Hey-oh. Let's begin.

1. Furr by Blitzen Trapper 

"And I lost the taste for judging right from wrong. For my flesh had turned to fur, yeah, and my thoughts they surely were turned to instinct and obedience to God."

This song has been HUGE amongst Tyler and I this whooollle week/month/life. Look up all of the lyrics and glory in the pure beauty.  

2. Ya Hey by Vampire Weekend 

"Through the fire and through the flames. You won't even say your name. Through the fire and through the flames. You won't even say your name. Only "I am that I am" But who could ever live that way?"

3. Silver Lining by Rilo Kiley 

"I'm your silver lining...but now I'm gold."

4. Instant Crush by Daft Punk feat. Julian Casablancas 

"I don't understand, don't get upset, I'm not with you... We're swimming around, it's all I do, when I'm with you."

5. Dark End of the Street by Cat Power 

"At the dark end of the street. That is where we always meet. Hiding in shadows where we don't belong. Living in darkness, to right our wrong. You and me, at the dark end of the street."

6. Favourite Thing by Yuna

"You remain my most favorite thing." 
 
Yuna wins cutest singing voice of the year. 

7. Treasure by Bruno Mars 

Michael Jackson throw back? Yes. Please excuse Mo-Fo in the beginning. It makes me so mad. Bruno, stay classy. 

8. Human Nature by Michael Jackson 

The real deal. My favorite song. So beautiful. That's all.

Happy listening! Stay gold! 

The cheesiest goldfish around.

Writing this while eating goldfish. Clothes slightly damp from a run in with some sprinklers at Kiwanis park (surprisingly sketchy). But hey, we got a playlist so listen gooood.


1. You Know Me by Air Traffic Controller 

"Falling in love at such a young age; do you think that that was a mistake? Didn’t it make you who you are today?"

2. Awkward Kisser by Telekinesis 

3. Son My Son by Milo Greene 

"Just remember the weight of your world's only resting on me..."

4. Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard by Paul Simon 

"I don't know where I'm going, I'm on my way, I'm taking my time but I don't know where."

5. Everything by Ben Howard 

"'Cause everything will start again anew. 'Cause everything just goes away my friend. And every king knows it to be true. And every kingdom must one day come to an end."

6. Maybe Not Tonight by Glen Hansard

"And though in time we've walked apart, you were always in my heart. Maybe we should say goodbye...But maybe not tonight."


7. Roundball Rock by John Tesh 

This one's for you Tyler.

8. The Kids Don't Stand a Chance by Vampire Weekend  

"The pin-striped men in mourning. The partners in the dance. The paper's shot to pieces. The kids don't stand a chance."

And it's a take away show. Best.

Happy listening. 

Stay gold.