2004-02-24
The Soundtrack of My Life
Yes, its a "meme" I guess. But an acceptable one.
I had a hard time composing this. I kept wanting to pick my favorite songs for each "scene". But that's not right.
This list is about songs that embody myself, my life, my feelings, my viewpoint, and my relationships and set the right tone and pace. Almost every one of these songs is, I feel, a beautifully exact rendition of my experiences in each scene. From the music to the lyrics. A hard screamo song with poignant lyrics could never work for my life. No matter how spot on the lyrics were, a hard song, a rap song, a hip-hop song, a screamo song or etc, in an attempt to embody me, would be out of place. There's an imperceptible something I need in not just lyrics, but music. There must be a balance between music and lyrics.
The songs may not always be the best, but always Megan. Always. Keep this in mind, when I am unwilling to explain. And again, these are NOT my FAVORITE songs.
Opening Credits: Collide � Luna Halo
- Why? I felt like this song was a must. It fits me well...the dilemma was, where to put it? I felt like it was a bit too bright and fun for any other part of my life. But...I think it would make an awesome opening credits/introductioin to the girl in general song. Great way to open a soundtrack of my life err...or movie.
Waking-up Scene: More Than Fine - Switchfoot
- Why?This really describes my overall mindset well. Especially for waking up and gazing forward into the day. I want so much more than fine...than mediocre...
Average-day Scene: In My Waking Life � Saves The Day
- Why? A dreamy song, for a dreamy girl. There's not much to explain...Maybe not perfect, but an interesting, very good embodiment...very near perfect...
Best-friend scene: Captain�s Chair � Sanctus Real, Honest � Kendall Payne
- Why? Lyrical content for the first. I can't explain, but it has a very special spot in my heart. It reminds me of an old best friend I've long since lost touch with...
The second is also special. Honesty. The truth shall set you free.
First-date scene: I Won�t Stay Long � Sixpence None The Richer
- Why? Ok, so this song is waaaaaaaay out of intended context, but that's the whole charm of employing it for this scene...
Falling-in-love scene: Lifelong Fling � Over The Rhine, Angel In Disguise � Delirious?
- Why? This was a really hard one to think about. This is too close to really explain...
Love scene: Cattleys - The Autumns, I See Stars � The Violet Burning
- Why? First song: I might as well have written this song myself it suits so well. Second: There's so much positive emotion that surges up. It's amazing like the moment.
Break-up scene: Last Goodbye � Jeff Buckley, Strange Attraction - The Cure
- Why? Crying songs. I felt that too.
Get-back-together scene: Please Believe � Fold Zandura
- Why? Ehhhhh� the get back together song was tough. This song is technically not a get back together song. But I think I like that it isn�t and applying it to this category anyway�it fits my pessimistic tendencies. My hopelessness� there really is no getting back together I guess�
Fight-with-friend scene: Between You And Me � dcTalk, Under These Skies - Macrosick
- Why? The former is dead on perfect. The latter is a bit odd. And hyper. And bitter in this context. I like that.
Fight-at-home scene: Na Na � Superchick
- Why? My parents bickering is ridiculous and juvenile like the song. Besides, I can imagine the kids running around the house screaming and breaking things to this song while my parents torment each other in some sort of slow mo with me walking through it with a weary "ohmygosh everyone is an idiot" look on my face. I think the song cuts off during that montage before the happy ending and "la la la la la" chorus though...
'Life's okay' scene: Jaded Now - Bleach
- Why? It took me at least 20 minutes to figure out what this scene meant. And then I finally think I got it� So I think I grabbed the right song... but I'm not entirely sure...
Heartbreak scene: It�s Wasting Me Away � The Electric Soft Parade and Haligh Haligh A Lie Haligh - Bright Eyes
- Why? Oh. Man. These scream heartbreak. Especially the first one. These are the kind of songs that leave me on the floor sobbing hard. They so mirror my own emotions, troubles, and probable reactions.
Mental-breakdown scene: Tisbury Lane �Mae
- Why? When I�m in a mental breakdown, I listen to really hard stuff. Not this. But, I thought more of how to encompass my situation, and the soft languishing of this song really would fit better. Especially as music over a montage of me breaking down and banging against walls.
Driving scene: Nothing�s On The Radio � Macrosick, I Drive A Lot � Starflyer 59
- Why? The first one�I guess just for the adrenaline rush. And I never listen to the radio in the car. Or ever. Because there�s nothing on it. Love the lyrics for that one. The second one is better for mellow scenes. Especially thoughtful mellow scenes when nothing's happened recently or somethin major happens.
Lesson-learning scene: Crazy Times � Jars Of Clay
- Why? This was really hard. I don�t think I made the right choice�but I couldn�t quite figure out what lesson learning meant� I guess it�s all in one's interpretation�
Deep-thought scene: Century Child � The Soundtrack of Our Lives
- Why? What exactly is a deep-thought scene anyway? After using the lyrics in a layout for a while, I realized how well it could fit. If I interpret this right.
Flashback scene: Painting Pictures of Egypt � Sara Groves
- Why? I picked this song when I was fourteen for looking back. And it�s grown with me. It still makes me cry when I'm looking back. And if it comes too quick, I may not appreciate it, Is that the reason behind all this time and sand? (I think so...)
Party scene: Disloyalist Party � Joy Electric and Have You No Shame Girl? - Solex
- Why? For the first, I�m no partier so irony was in order. misery every after� For the second, well I thought it also appropriate. Really, honestly, sometimes I go skanking across my kitchen floor...late at night when no one else is up. But shh, don't tell anyone else that. And yes I mean skank like dance sillies. Keep all your slang word meanings straight.
Happy dance scene: Love Song For A Savior � Jars of Clay
- Why? Happy dancing as in, barefoot through meadows in a simple white dress with a crown of wildflowers on my untamed hair� and then this song in every aspect is so perfect�
Regret scene: Patience - Bleach
- Why? Hard hard because I am so proactive in my regret. I think the line, I won�t embrace the things I�ve done, patience waits for what we will become won this song out for me.
Long-night-alone scene: Halo � The Gravity Show, Overkill � The Benjamin Gate
- Why? This is tough to talk about to a degree...Halo seems to really fit. Many a sleepless night I've sat in my window with the song on repeat. It captures my mood well. Overkill has always been stunningly exact. Although perhaps predictable.
The ocean scene: Nightingale � Saves The Day
- Why? I think of this song, and I think of myself in a gray, dream like existence on the sandy shore of the beach�
Death scene: On My Bones � Kendall Payne
- Why? Ehhhh again�too pretentious I�m afraid. I like it, but maybe too self-important.
Triumph/Closing credits: From Gravity to Gold � The Soundtrack of Our Lives
- Why? Ok, I can�t even begin to go into this choice�but I personally, think it's perfect. I�ll let you decide why. Draw your own conclusions. I want you to.