Merry Christmas. Here's to many more.

May God bless you as we celebrate the birth of the Savior of the World this Sunday.
This song pretty much sums up all my various sentiments about Christmas.
enjoy. :)

-maeve b.

ice. complex. russian. faceless. reflection

things I don't understand: ice fishing.

rant:
People who are feeling guilty who guilt trip others so they will feel less guilty.
Sorry, that's a confusing statement.
Let me explain what I mean.
Here's how it works.
Person A is sitting around doing nothing.
Person B sees work that needs to be done and proceeds to do it.
Person A sees B doing work and realizes they should help. But A doesn't really want to help and has feelings of irritation towards B for 'causing' them to feel guilty for not being a productive member of society. A then makes remarks to B expressing their desire for them to stop being so helpful and start doing nothing, like them.
Person B is like, 'What the heck?' and is in turn irritated by A's weird little guilt-tripping complex.
This is stupid and should never happen, right?
I wish.
For the love of all things good and decent, don't be person A.

Things I don't understand: Chocolate Chip Ice cream. It's like someone just forgot the cookie dough part. The cookie dough part is the good part.
Chocolate chips are just there to enhance the cookie dough.
Like makeup. But makeup is no good if you don't have a face.
So chocolate chips are pretty much pointless without cookie dough.

I love Ivan and Alyosha.
For those of you are not sure what that statement really means, let me elaborate-ish.
Ivan and Alyosha is a super-legit band from Washington state.
Their name comes from the names of the two main characters of the novel "Brothers Karamazov" by Russian author Fyodor Dostoyevsky.
They're all really nice people.
And most importantly, the two times I've seen them live were some of my favorite concerts. ever.
Here's three of my favorite songs by them.
listen. enjoy. or not.

I was born to love her - 'and if the sky should fall, and the morning birds not call, you must know, how I love you so.'
http://grooveshark.com/#/s/I+Was+Born+To+Love+Her/3hWzuv?src=5

Easy to love - 'If the sky turns black, and you know it will from time to time, we've been through that, and we came out on top, because...'
http://grooveshark.com/#/s/Easy+To+Love/3a095V?src=5

Everything is burning- 'and there's a bridge that we're crossing...'
http://grooveshark.com/#/s/Everything+Is+Burning/3UdU77?src=5

Happy Thanksgiving. I hope you had a day of family, food, and most of all, reflection on all the amazing things God has done for us.

- maeve b.

shameless.self.promotion.

Here's some cover videos I did. enjoy.
I say weird things about subscribing because these were made for my youtube channel, which you can check out here: http://www.youtube.com/user/Theguitargirl59?feature=mhee
1234 by Feist

The Ballad of Mona Lisa by Panic! at the disco

Whistle for the Choir by The Fratellis

Sorry. IN LOVE. Pwoosh.

First of all, I'm sorry. Life's been slightly hectic, and I just haven't had a good time to write.
But I'm writing now, so it's all good.

During Sunday school today, we were looking at 1 Timothy 3:14-16, when another verse caught my eye.
1 Timothy 4:10a - "For Demas, in love with this present world, has deserted me and gone to Thessalonica."
Yup.
I'm sure at this point you're wondering why the heck I picked that verse.
It caught my attention because of the phrase, “in love with this present world."
IN LOVE.
And I started thinking, how in love with world am I?
How much do I value stuff? Activities? Entertainment? The world's approval?
And more importantly, how much do I value God?
How much of a pull does he have on my heart?
How IN LOVE with God am I?

Truth is, God created this amazing world, and there are some amazing things in it, but there's also a lot of…… nothing. The things that the world has to sell pale in comparison to what God gives for free.
Then why do I run to, and cling to the world?
Because I've still got a divided heart.
My sin nature and my spiritual nature are warring with each other.
And on my own, it’s a losing battle. Actually, a soul - crushing defeat.
But, by God's grace, it's not about how strong I am, it’s about how strong he is.
Psalm 86:11 says, "Teach me your way, O Lord, that I may walk in your truth; unite my heart to fear your name"
God can unite my heart and help my only desire to be for HIM.
God can teach me his ways, and help me to walk in them.
God can show me that all I need is Him; all I need is his approval.
He will help me to get out of my twisted romance with the world, and He gives me his perfect, everlasting love.
Pwoosh. That kinda hit me like a tidal wave today.

I'll write about music later, but I just wanted to talk about that for this post.

promptly. stage. awkwardness. pants. gush. cartwheels.

Here I am, sitting in my room, it's 11pm, I really need my sleep, and I'm writing.
Ces't la vie.
I need to write.
Sometimes, I want to write.
Sometimes, I need to.
I need to write.
I once used a relatively gross simile to explain my compulsion to write to a friend.
Here's what I told her.
"For me, writing is like throwing up.
I don't always have to. But when I do, I can't wait, or I'll at least feel very uncomfortable until I do.
Once I start writing, I can't really stop until I'm done. And after I've finished, I feel much better, almost relieved, if you will."
But that's enough of that.
Luckily, the friend was a fellow writer and understood my comparison, rather than looking disgusted and writing me off as a nut job.....as I'm sure some of you are doing now.

Drama is a thing best kept on the stage.

Have you ever seen someone you haven't been in contact with for a long time?
Maybe on facebook, or maybe in person.
It's disorienting, isn't it?
But that really depends on the person. Maybe seeing them brings back feelings. Sadness? Joy? Anger? Just plain weirdness? All of the above and more? I find the feelings are usually accompanied by a torrent of memories that overwhelm you until you end up just sitting at the computer feeling slightly, (or completely) taken aback.
Or, you just stand there like an idiot, unable to offer anything more than bland, conversation killing phrases such as; "It's been so long.", "You look so different.", (or, "You haven't changed a bit"), and, "How are you?", ( I find myself asking the person that question several times if I'm nervous.)
Or, If they're one of those rare people, it only takes a few minutes of awkwardness, or none at all, before it's just like old times, or better.
Of course, If 'old times' were 'horrible times', then I probably would just avoid the person at all costs.

FACT: plaid looks good on everything, except for pants. that's just wrong.

"Under Cover of Darkness" by The Strokes

http://grooveshark.com/#/s/Under+Cover+Of+Darkness/49MCJ9?src=5

When talking about this song, I have a tendency to gush.
So, forgive me If I go on and on.
The vocals are raw, and work well for the song.
The bass and drums do a good job keeping it all together.
But, the guitars are just plain tastyawesomegeniusamazingnesswowwowwow.
Albert Hammond Jr. and Nick Valencia are like the 'dream team' of guitarists. The way they layer the riffs, the kind of call-and-response thing on the verses, the solos - It just plain works.
perfectly.
Listening to the guitars just makes me want to run around screaming, "HECCCCCCCCCCCCCCKKKKKKKKKKK YYYYYYESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
while doing cartwheels. and flips. and lots of other things that probably aren't even physically possible for me.
I'm sure you get the picture.
So, what does the song evoke in you?
Be honest.
I wanna know.

mightier? trousers. duh. technically. insides.

The pen is mightier than the sword.
But the pencil is mightier than the pen. (Cause you can write AND erase stuff with it.)

baggy pants.
Never has an article of clothing introduced more laughter into my life.
Once, I saw a young male walking down the street.
Every 5 steps or so, He'd stop to pull up his pants.
Right after he did so, they promptly settled back into their original position.
Things like this cause me to wonder why the heck you'd ever buy pants that are way too big for you and not at least wear a belt.
But then, I see a guy, with large trousers, and a belt.
But lo! and behold! The belt is just a tool, used to keep his pants right below his derriere.
A-mazing.

Things that are easy to lose: guitar picks and ipods.

Some songs make me happy.
Some songs make me really happy.
"Kick Drum Heart" by The Avett Brothers.
Have a listen here: http://grooveshark.com/#/s/Kick+Drum+Heart/2zrjED?src=5
I like it.
The drums are great. (duh.)
And, I think the piano is awesome.
 But Personally, I think the best part of this song is the vocals.  They killed it on this one.
But that's just my opinion. what's yours?

Words that are fun to say, but not technically real words: Ridonculous. and Hilarimous.

" I miss you" by Blink 182. http://grooveshark.com/#/s/I+Miss+You/1GJKqv?src=5
 I love this song.
The slightly, no, just plain creepy verses ,
The drum intro,
the steady bass/guitar line,
the strings,
the subtle use of a xylophone,
the really pretty piano interlude,
It just works.
This song evokes sadness, pain, and general melancholy feelings.
But you can't help but smile when you hear the line:
" And as I stared I counted,
webs from all the spiders,
catching things and
Eating their insides."

yup. that just about sums it up.

Giants. Hilarious. Bronies. Really?. Mmhmm. Insomnia.

"I am a paleontologist."
No, not me.
That's a line from the song, "I am a Paleontologist" by They Might be Giants.
It's really catchy, and I can't seem to get it out of my head. at all.
enjoy.
http://grooveshark.com/#/s/I+Am+A+Paleontologist/39JytG?src=5

Fact: Puppet Shows are always hilarious. Even when they're not.

So.
There's a show.
about ponies.
my little ponies.
It's called "Friendship is magic".
It's meant to be for little girls.
There's a group of people who watch this show who are not in the show's original demographic.
They're mostly teenage and older males.
They call themselves 'bronies'.
wow.
Clearly, I had to check this out for myself.
Here's what I found:

yeah.

Mildly entertaining, but is it something older dudes should be watching?

Isn't that slightly...Creepy?

should there be blogs and forums solely devoted to 'Friendship is Magic'?

and.....the biggest question of all....

IS FRIENDSHIP REALLY MAGIC??????

I guess you'll have to decide.

Fact: Music is always better if you dance to it while doing chores. Esp. if you're doing chores in the kitchen.

Getting into: (Wait for it..)

RELIENT K!!!!!

yeah. they're back

Album: Mmhmm

What you need:

Be my escape - (duh) this song is what you need for a complete and balanced breakfast.

High of 75 - I've always loved weather metaphors.

Which to Bury - 'You know I've always loved you, but right I just don't like you'. oh, and the banjo was surprising. (In a really good way.)

This week the trend - 'But after this day it's this week all over again'.

When I go down - so true.

What's also really, really, good:

I so hate consequences - there's some clever lyrics, and who doesn't hate consequences?

Let it all out - Very Ben Folds-ish. it works.

For Fun: (and lots of it)

The only thing worse than beating a dead horse is betting on one - whoa. they went a little 'Panic at the Disco!' with the title, but it's a good song.

Maintain consciousness - It's like "you belong with me" by Taylor swift. But it's reversed. and from the guy's perspective. and he already got the girl. and it's more rockish. and.....that's all for now.

Life after death and taxes - Relient K with a touch of screamo. just a touch. don't be scared, lovers of clean vocals. It's not hardcore.

Hear the Music Here: http://grooveshark.com/#/playlist/Mmhmm/58765417

Did I just use every song on the album?

Oh yes I did.

It's just that good.

Insomnia.

I don't think I have it. But if I do, It's just a light case.

But some nights, I can't sleep. at all.

Until I write. I usually write my best stuff when I can't sleep.

Not always. But mostly.

What about you?

What do you do when you can't sleep?

I want to know.

T. Swizzle. Obscurish. Mistake. Reckless.

I have a confession.
This somewhat hidden fact about myself will probably get me kicked out of all my obscure, underground, and 'you've probably never heard of them before' indie hipster circles.
Ces't la vie.
I, ocasionally, if I'm in the right mood, enjoy listening to Taylor Swift.
Shocking, isn't it?
I've always liked her.
Even though her songs are slightly overplayed. (Cause she's super popular and is a talented person)
I like Taylor Swift.
That felt good.

Depressing Places: Walmart.

And now for another round of:
"Maeve gives you more Relient K than you've ever wanted."


Just Kidding!!

This week, I'm gonna introduce you to an obscurish britsh electronic/pop singer and musician.

Getting into: Ellie Goulding.
I haven't known about this artist for long, but I really appreciate her unique voice and songwriting style.

Here's a bit to get you started.

Guns and Horses - I really love how Ellie uses acoustic guitar with electronic elements, and this song is a good example of that. Plus, the lyrics are interesting.

Lights - I like it. 'nuff said.

Your Biggest Mistake- One of my favorites. Lyrically, It's gorgeously sad, But it's also something you can dance to. I like that.

Here's the music:
http://grooveshark.com/#/playlist/Ellie+Goulding/58462102


Things that are quite weird if you think about them for too long : Hot Dogs.


I don't normally head towards 80's pop rock, but I really like tears for fears.
"Everybody wants to rule the world" is one of my faves.
The guitar is really great, and the lyrics are what I'd refer to as 'Reckless yet Responsible'.
That's probably part of why I enjoy it. Also, the singer's voice is oddly appealing.

Here's the original: http://grooveshark.com/#/s/Everybody+Wants+To+Rule+The+World/3LI0VQ?src=5

Here's a more acoustic cover: http://grooveshark.com/#/s/Everybody+Wants+To+Rule+The+World/3eLM8E?src=5

Reggae!:
http://grooveshark.com/#/s/Everybody+Wants+To+Rule+The+World/3eLM8E?src=5

Relient K! ( I couldn't help myself):
http://grooveshark.com/#/s/Everybody+Wants+To+Rule+The+World+originally+Performed+By+Tears+For+Fears+/3WebID?src=5

Me:

Anyway.

Shiny. But empty. Relient K. (yes, there's more). Belts. Company.

I didn't spellcheck the first time I posted this. Clearly I should've, But here's the edited version.
enjoy.

I recently passed through the town of Las Vegas. Which isn't particularly abnormal, considering I've driven there many times. (en route to Cali.)
This time was special, actually, unique would be a better word.
Las Vegas, on the outside, is beautiful at times. There's some amazing attention to detail in the architecture of the hotels and casinos.
But I digress.
This was special because it was the first time I've ever stopped to see something in Vegas.
My brother had an intense desire to visit the coca cola store and M&M world. So, we decided to take a little detour and indulge His dream. Unfortunately, my favorite little brothers' dream received a rude and disappointing awakening to shiny consumerism. Shiny, but still consumerism.
My brother had hoped for Free Samples at the coke store. No free samples, but you could pay 7 bucks to taste a few. The store was stuffed with all kinds of things you could buy with the coke label on them. For much more money than they're worth, of course. But worse than this were all the tourists who totally ate it up. I watched as they were willingly robbed so they could advertise for the coca-cola company.
The M&M store was about the same thing. Shiny and exciting on the outside, and a grim charade of happiness inside.
But that sums up Las Vegas doesn't it?
It promises riches, but most come home poor.
It promises fun and excitement, but eventually you end with reality and consequences.
It promises fufillment, but all you're left with in the end is an empty feeling.
I'm glad God doesn't work that way.
He gives the riches of his mercy and grace. And it's not something we'll ever run out of.
He gives everlasting joy to help us through reality.
He takes away the empty feeling and fills us with His love.

Things that bring a smile to my face:
Goldfish Crackers and Little kids.

Getting into: Relient K

Album: The anatomy of tongue in Cheek

What you need:
Pressing On -it's encouraging and fun to sing along with in the car.
Sadie Hawkins Dance - oh oh oh ;)
My way or the highway to hell - serious reminder. But there's also some funny humor in it. (i.e. "add a cello here, to make a sad impression".)
Less is more - This. is . way. pretty.

What you need, but less so:
Maybe it's maybelline - don't blame other people for your own actions. plus, it has a clever hook involving a line from makeup advertising.
Those words are not enough. - it speaketh the truth, comrade.
May the horse be with you - My theme song for a substantal amount of my life.

Fun little extra stuff:
Kick- Off - this makes me smile. every time.
Breakdown - life's little frustrations.
Lion Wilson and I'm Lion - O. They go together. If you're confused, it's a reference to an older cartoon called, "Thundercats." Look it up sometime. I dare ya. ;)

Here's everything:
(and more)
http://grooveshark.com/#/album/The+Anatomy+Of+The+Tongue+In+Cheek/1203352


Things that don't bring a smile to my face:
Boys who need a belt and People who don't put away shopping carts.


I like British accents. But I like British singing voices even better.
I just really, really, like their general tone.
One of my favorite British voices is that of Kate Nash’s'.
One of my favorite songs of hers is called, "Paris".
Have a listen here: http://grooveshark.com/#/s/Paris/2JRpCe?src=5
I love the combination of electric guitar, strings, and keys.
The music has a soaring feel. Not a, 'on the edge of something about jump'. No, it's a ' I just jumped and I'm currently in freefall'.
The quite piano part is the, ' I'm slowing down and almost ready to land' part, and then it builds up to, 'Psych! that was just a nice peaceful interlude'.

Anyway, the music is great, but I love the lyrics, too.
They’re happy, but somewhat sad in parts. It’s a nice ‘sweet and sour’ kind of combination.
My favorite line is:

“You said you’d lend me
anything.
I think I’ll have your
company.”

Yup . That about sums it up.

Octopus! Owl City! Laziness!

I'm being lazy, so enjoy Adam Young's brilliantness. (Read about the octopus.) (It's hilarimous.)(enjoy.)
http://www.owlcityblog.com/

singleness. running. relient k. beautiful. just kidding.

As a boyfriendless female at the ripe old age of 16, Clearly God is calling me to singleness.

Just Kidding.

But, sometimes I do get into that silly mindset. But is it really all that silly? Maybe, it just needs a little bit of a shift.
Truth is, right now, as someone who's not even close to being ready for marriage, I don't need a 'special guy'.  I'm busy with life, school, and music. And I really need to get completely sold out to the fact that God is supposed to be the number one love of my life before I consider anyone else to go below him.
Forget boy crazy.
I need to be God crazy.
I am actually called to singleness right now.
There's not someone in my life who God is clearly giving the 'go ahead' on right now.
Right now, Is God's time.
Running after Guys?
Try Running after God first.
See who's running too.




Getting into: Relient K
Relient K is one of my All-Time favorite bands ever for infinity and beyond.
What's that, Dearly beloved reader? You're not all that into them? You don't really know any of their songs? You actually don't have a clue who the heck they are?
It would seem you have a dilemma.
I, your ever faithfullish writer, shall solve it for you.
Here we go.

Album:
"Two Lefts don't make a Right...But Three do"
What you should start with:
"Mood rings" a song about girls and their emotions. A good reminder to both genders.
"Falling out" it's about not being of this world.
"Getting into you" It's about making God your everything.
Going Further:
"Forward Motion" the struggle for change.
"In love with the 80's" I love this song.
"Over Thinking" realizing it's time to move on.
For Fun:
"Gibberish" it's pure baloney. with a deepish message.
"Jefferson Aeroplane" I'm not quite sure how to explain this song, but it's good. fast forward after the song ends to the 7:19 mark and you'll hear a rap at the end. It's kinda hilarious.
Here's all the aforementioned songs:
http://grooveshark.com/#/playlist/Two+Lefts+Don+t+Make+A+Right+but+Three+Do+/56978628


Some songs are just.............................Beautiful.
"Blackbird" by the Beatles is one of those.
Unfortunately, I can't find the original on grooveshark. (way sad face)
So, here's some cool covers.
First, a bluegrassy instrumental version: http://grooveshark.com/#/s/Blackbird/3lzj27?src=5
A jazzy version by the dave matthews band (only for the patient): http://grooveshark.com/#/s/Blackbird/1fER6X?src=5
The Foo Fighters give it try (for the impatient. it's way short.)
http://grooveshark.com/#/s/Blackbird/4S8P8?src=5
The cast of glee. ( they just can't leave anything alone, can they? ces't la vie.)(It's actually pretty nice.)
http://grooveshark.com/#/s/Blackbird/3BjAWi?src=5
Alter Bridge. http://grooveshark.com/#/s/Blackbird/wbbxw?src=5 haha. just kidding. But this is a good song too, just in a totally different way.

Souls but not Soldiers. Worship. Brothers. Cable Car.

This song's been  playing in and outside of my head lately. "All these things that i've done" by The Killers is great. Listen here: http://grooveshark.com/#/s/All+These+Things+That+I+ve+Done/2RLXWj?src=5
I love, love, love the feel of this song. When I listen to it, it seems like an anthem, or something played during a montage of shots in a movie depicting the hero working, failing, working, and then finally experiencing success. The intro has great buildup into the verse, and the rest of it ebbs and flows nicely. I esp. love the how it sounds like there's a choir on the later part of the bridge. It's totally montage - worthy.

A concept I've been focused on lately in my walk with God is worship. As someone who enjoys performing, I have to remind myself frequently that worship through song is about God, and not about how good we look or sound.

I'm really grateful for all the people God has brought into my life.
This is specifically for my brothers.  Whether you're my actual brother, (I love you, dude.), my 'adopted' brother, or my brother in christ, I'm really glad I know you.
Thanks for putting up with me guys!

Here's another song. I'm a pretty big fan of the song, "Over my head (cable car)" by the fray: http://grooveshark.com/#/s/Over+My+Head+cable+Car+/2ps0qQ?src=5. But, I also enjoy The A Day to Remember version: (warning: if you're not into screamo, skip this one.) http://grooveshark.com/#/s/Over+My+Head+cable+Car+/3wMgG0?src=5
Those who know me well know that this style isn't usually what I gravitate towards, but I like this song.
I really feel like A Day to Remember gave it a more emotionally raw feel. I've never been through a breakup, but I imagine this is what I'd be listening to after one.

yup.

Amazing. Crazy. Seabird.

Wow. That was my favorite word from last night to this morning. Hearing what God is doing in People's lives is an inspiring thing.  These past few days I've been up @ Pioneer Bible Camp in Eden, UT for a leadership training camp. I'm gonna be working there this summer. It was absolutely amazing to be surrounded by people who really, really, care about God. People who are passionate about Him and all He's done for us. It was a really great time of teaching, learning, fellowship, worship, and prayer.
I really, really, loved it.

The way God works in people's lives is crazy cool. The fact that he chooses to work through us messed-up people  = wow.
God's love for us is crazy. He loved us first, when were in direct opposition to him.
Jesus spelled out that he was the messiah to the people, but most of them didn't get it.
Jesus loved the people, and they ultimately rejected him. They were so ignorant. Oftentimes I'll be reading in the gospels, see an example of this, and think, "They're so stupid". "How could they have done that?"
But, If I was in the place of those foolish people, I would be just as dumb, maybe worse without God opening my eyes to see His light, truth, and love. God loved me when I was totally against him. It's pretty dang hard for me to fathom that kind of love. Jesus died for me, even though my sin was part of what caused him to sacrifice his life.
whoa.
whoa.
whoa.
God's Love = Crazy.


One of my Favorite songs is, "Rescue" by seabird. listen here: http://grooveshark.com/#/search?q=rescue
Fans of Jars of Clay and Switchfoot will probably like this, even though it's leans more towards the pop side of things.
I like the music, and the lead singer's voice is great. But, my favorite thing about this song is the lyrics, esp. the chorus.
"You are my rapture, you are my saviour, when all my hope is gone, I reach for you, 'cause you are my rescue" 
I love the use of the word, 'rapture'.
The idea of becoming enraptured with God = A-men.

Sadness. The future. Rain. Bizarre.

General Randomness/ Music:

Some days, I feel sad. Today isn't one of those days. I just feel kinda melancholy. It's been rainy today, so like the indie pop band He is We, I'm just gonna "blame it on the rain"( it's a pretty good song. In fact, here it is:  http://grooveshark.com/#/search?q=Blame%20it%20on%20the%20rain)

Some days, I wonder what's ahead for me. Today is one of those days. I think what I feel is best expressed by the lyrics to the chorus of the song, "Wonderin'" by Tobymac feat. Matt Thiessen of Relient K. (Another good song by two of my fav. artists. Once again, here it is: http://grooveshark.com/#/search?q=wonderin%22) "Well I'm wonderin' 'bout the road ahead of me, Wonderin' 'bout the things you said to me, Wonderin' if these dreams will ever do. Well I'm wonderin' 'bout the way I spend my days, Wonderin' if it's even worth the chase, wonderin' if they're stealing me from you." yeah. that about sums it up.

Rant:
Why do people sometimes have a ridonculously huge crush on other people that they don't really know all that well? It's frustrating. They keep telling themselves, "I barely know them, In fact, we just met yesterday." But, another part of their brain can't help but thinking sickeningly mushy thoughts regarding the other person.
It's a ridiculous, annoying, and oftentimes downright repulsive phenomenon. It's awful to watch it happen to other people. But I think it's probably worse to watch it happen to yourself. Life is a bizarre thing. Wonderfully bizarre, but nonetheless, bizarre.

Blogging. Facebook. Why? Jack Johnson.

This is me, attempting to blog. Why? So I can share my thoughts on music, life, and things that bug me. Some might venture to ask, "Why the heck do ya need a blog? You have a facebook, right? Do you live under a rock?" My answer to those questions would be as follows: Of course I have a facebook (therefore, my dwelling is not the underside of a rock), but I don't wanna be constantly bugging my friends with my lengthy opinions. This way, If they actually care about my thoughts, they can come here. Otherwise, they can just continue in ignorant bliss, completely unware of my ideas.
Anyway, here I go.

One of my all-time favorite songs is "Broken" off the Curious George Soundtrack by Jack Johnson.
listen here: http://grooveshark.com/#/s/Broken/21fAmA?src=5
It's got an amazing feel. It's bluesy, bittersweet, and beautiful. With good timing, I'll probably cry when I listen to it. It's just that good.
But, how did our friend Jack accomplish all this?  He got just the right combination.
The lead guitar is quieter, but still has some moments when Jack strums a little harder, giving it softness, but a sort-of inner strength. The slides on the verses add some smoothness, too.
The rhythm guitar, is steady and easy and supports the sometimes meandering lead.
The percussion does a great job moving everything along.
The bass is very subtle, and to be perfectly honest, I like turning it up just a little more on this song.
The piano adds to the feel of lead nicely.
The vocals give a good quiet melancholy to the song, and the lyrics help bring everthing together.
" Without you I was broken, but I'd rather be broke down with you by my side"
yeah.  that about sums it up.
So, go out and buy it on itunes, people.
go.
now.
why are you still here?