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Bleeding Heart: 5-10-12

Bleeding HeartLeona Lewis



Pivotal Song Quote
My heart's crippled by the vein
That I keep on closing
You cut me open and I
Keep bleeding


Time In My Life
I have no clue when I first heard this song, but it was definitely in college. I always remember having it shuffle through a playlist during a work out and feeling awkward for a second... wondering what people would think if they knew I was listening to this during the work out! 

My Take:
Pain is nothing more than a perception our body creat...

Your So Vain: 5-9-12

You're so Vain Carly Simon
 


Pivotal Song Quote
But you gave away the things you loved  and  one of them was me 

Time In My Life
This was my parents favorite song.  I grew up listening to this non-stop on long long road trips from Pennsylvania to Ocean City Marayland. I always found the cover picture of Carly Simon very "attractive" as I started to "develop." haha! 


My Take:
Vanity is a crutch that either very insecure or very stupid people use to mask their fl...

Fast Car: 5-8-12

Fast CarTracy Chapman



Pivotal Song Quote
Starting from Zero Got Nothing to Lose


Time In My Life
This was a random find. I was looking for Tracy Chapman's version of Give me One Reason when I stumbled across this. The opening melody hooked me from the get go and I love the lyrics. 
My Take:
Everyone has crosses they have to bear throughout their life. Unfortunately, some are larger and heavier than others but thats just the way it is. They are created through the poor decisions we ma...

Black: 5-7-12

Black Pearl Jam



Pivotal Song Quote

I know someday you'll have a beautiful life,
I know you'll be a sun in somebody else's sky, but why
Why, why can't it be, can't it be mine


Time In My Life
This gem was my college romantic tragedy theme song. The part about the 'star in someone else's sky' always made me miss those stupid little things that we shared and only we could appreciate. 

My Take:
When you fall madly in love with someone you come to appreciate the silliest little qui...

Coming Back to Life: 5-6-12

Coming Back to Life David Gilmore



Pivotal Song Quote


Where were you when I was hurst and helpless?


 Time In My Life
I was first introduced to what Pink Floyd was and how it was like to truly enjoy their music. This song helped me appreciate the relationships that help me grow... good and bad. 
My Take:

Reflecting on a past relationshipcan do one of two things: It can help you realize that the person you calledyours simply didn't appreciate being yours and wasn't there in the t...

With a Little Help From My Friends: 5-5-12

With a Little Help From My Friends Joe Cocker



Pivotal Song Quote
Lend me your ears and I'll sing you a song
And I'll try not to sing out of key. 


Time In My Life
Who doesn't remember the "Wonder Years" TV show and its theme song!? This song makes me remember every muggy summer evening in grade school back in Western Pennsylvania when I would high tail it home at dusk to watch Fred Savage's life play out as Daniel Stern narrated his life. I always enjoy hearing it because it was a ti...

Rootless Tree: 5-4-12

Rootless Tree Damien Rice



Pivotal Song Quote
What I want from thisIs to learn to let goNo not of youOf all that's been told


Time In My Life
This song frequented my playlist during a rather messy break up. At the time it fit perfectly and I wished I could relay the message... but I am glad I didn't. The smiles are worth more than the pain to me now! 

My Take:
Personally, I feel like this song is a great representation of how one feels after having their heart broken by the person...