I went away for three weeks in January with work, and whilst it was really hard work, it was really good fun too. I met some great people, got to know other people really well, and had lots of laughs. This song reminds me of being in the bar on Saturday night and just having it played over, and over again! I love the sentiment behind the song, no matter how much money I might have, I’d rather be with you. Cute.
Neil Diamond – Forever in blue jeans
This song makes me think of being in year 7 and 8 at school , and watching American Pie. It makes me think of that film and my school friends every time I hear it.
A couple of weeks ago I posted a list of the things that reminded me of home. I wish I’d found this song sooner, as it fits the feeling of being home so perfectly. I don’t go home often, and I often forget how it feels for the carpet to wrap around my feet. I think I need to go home more. The song makes me feel pretty homesick, but in a good way I suppose. You don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone, right?
I can’t believe we’re almost at the end of January and I haven’t posted a magic song yet, how awful!
This month’s magic song comes courtesy of the musical Rent. I’m not sure what it is about the song but it just makes me feel a bit fuzzy inside. Rent’s a bit of a weird musical, not one of my favourites, but the songs in it are absolute corkers.
Enjoy!
If you do one thing today, please, please, just take three minutes out of your day and ignore all other distractions to listen to this. I heard it on Jo Whiley’s evening show, and I think it’s beautiful.
I love posting my magic songs each month, so I thought it would be fun to do a round up of all the songs I’ve loved this year.
I’m not sure I can pick a favourite amongst these, I like them all so much. Do you have a favourite song from 2013?
This is such a feel good song that it really makes me feel empowered. I like to think this song was written for me. I don’t normally post the lyrics, but they’re so good. My favourite?
You’re a driver, not a passenger in life.
You are the Universe | Brand New Heavies
You’re the future
And you’ve come for what is yours
The hidden treasure
Locked behind the hidden doors
And the promise
Of a day that’s shiny new
Only a dreamer
Could afford this point of view
But you’re a driver
Not a passenger in life
And if you’re ready
You won’t have to try ’cause
You are the universe
And there ain’t nothin’ you can’t do
If you conceive it, you can achieve it
That’s why, I believe in you, yes I do
You’re a winner
So do what you came here for
The secret weapon
Isn’t secret anymore
You’re a driver
Never passenger in life
And when you’re ready
You won’t have to try ’cause
You are the universe
And there ain’t nothin’ you can’t do
If you conceive it, you can achieve it
That’s why, I believe in you, yes I do
You are the universe
And there ain’t nothin’ you can’t be
If you conceive it, you can achieve it
That’s why, I believe in you, and I believe in me
Yes I do
Believe in you, I do
Yeah, I do
You’re a driver
Not a passenger in life
And when you’re ready
You won’t have to try ’cause
You are the universe
And there ain’t nothin’ you can’t do
If you conceive it, you can achieve it
That’s why, I believe in you, yes I do
You are the universe
And there ain’t nothin’ you can’t be
If you conceive it, you can achieve it
That’s why, I believe in you, and I believe in me
You are the universe
And there ain’t nothin’ you can’t do
If you conceive it, you can achieve it
That’s why, I believe in you
You are the universe
And there ain’t nothin’ you can’t be
If you conceive it, you can achieve it
That’s why, I believe in you, I believe in me
You are the universe
And there ain’t nothin’ you can’t do
If you conceive it, you can achieve it
That’s why, I believe in you
You are the universe
And there ain’t nothin’ you can’t be
If you conceive it, you can achieve it
That’s why, I believe in you
No, I haven’t started writing my blogs in Italian, although perhaps it would be good practice for me, instead I wanted to share something special you might not otherwise get a chance to know about. It’s perfect for snuggling up on a grey, cold, rainy, and wintery Sunday.
Tre metri sopra il cielo is in Italian book and also film for Italian teenage girls that I fell head over heels with when I lived in Italy. It means three steps above heaven. It’s a love story about a girl who falls for a guy who her parents don’t approve of, and is set in Rome. I love the story of Step, and his love for Babi, although I think it gives me an unrealistic expectation of future relationships….but that’s a whole other blog post!!
Perhaps the best part of the film in particular is Step, played by Riccardo Scamarcio. A few words to describe him: brooding, beautiful, and smouldering. If you thank me for one thing, let it be introducing you to Riccardo. You can thank me later.
Another thing I love about the film is one of the songs in it, I almost considered doing it as a magic song post.
This months song brings back such happy memories of countless Magic Number gigs. They even dedicated this song to me for my 21st birthday. It’s beautiful, don’t you think?
I’m not ashamed to admit I listen to Radio 2. I love it. Especially Chris Evans, Jo Whiley, Jamie Cullum and Dermot O’leary. It’s where the cool kids are at. I discover loads of wicked cool new songs thanks to Radio 2, and this is no exception. I’m obsessed with it. I’m even contemplating going to see them on Monday night in London if I can find anyone daft enough to go with me?? Tickets are only £9! I was going to wait for this to be a magic song for December, but it’s too good not to share with you now.
Stripes and Snapshots 