Olivia and I went to the gym today. She played and I worked out. I belong to LA Fitness, and I have to say, it's one of the better gyms I've ever been a part of.
After the gym, we hit Inta Juice. Delicious.
Anyway, Theresa had a pile of emails and after talking with her myself, I have given her email addresses directly to those that wanted it. If you have any more questions for her, let me know, and I'll give you her email.
I also had a ton of email for more Good/Bad Breakup lyrics suggestions: Here is the reader-submitted list, with my commentary.
Good Lyrics
Third Eye Blind-"Motorcycle Driveby" Third Eye Blind was all about relationship angst. The majority of this song is a depressing mess about moving on and feeling alone, but also feeling alive. The reason it made the "good" list is because of these lyrics. Sit in your studio apartment and sing along in your bathroom/kitchen/bedroom.
Wheres the soul. I want to know, New York City's evil.
The surface is everything.
But I could never do that, someone would see through that.
And this is the last time, well be friends again.
And I'll get over you ,you"ll wonder, who I am
Ray J-"Dont need you" I don't much of this guy, except he is attracted to aging superstar crack addicts. The song isn't bad either. Definitely not my type of song, but thanks for submitting it anyway. Good lyrics.
You could have had everything
But you had to play your game
Now you want to be back in my life, baby
You don't have to play with meI'm tired of your make-believe
'Cause you know I don't need you in my life, baby
Theory of a Deadman-"Better Off". A Nickelback-esque band that, in my opinion has surpassed the quality of Nickelback as far as their songwriting. Hell, my daughter writes deeper lyrics than Nickleback.
I'm moving on
Yes I've been waiting far too long
Cuz living with you is like a hole in the head
I know that I'll soon be better off
Cuz living with you is like a hole in the head
I know, well I know
Pink-"Just like a pill" Pink's career was made on heartbreak and standing up to those who keep her down or break her heart. Extra points: women, listen to this, then her song "18 Wheeler". You'll hate men for the rest of your life...and you'll probably grow armpit hair instantly.
I cant stay on your life support, theres a shortage in the switch
I cant stay on your morphine, cuz its making me itch
I said I tried to call the nurse again but shes being a little bitch
I think Ill get outta here.
Coheed & Cambria-"Welcome Home" One of my favorite bands of all time. Complicated lyrics, complicated musical arrangements, and all around emotion. This song is all about raising the middle finger to the relationship. Even more badass: You'll want to get a black broken heart tattooed on your EYE after this song.
Well you're just as I presumed.
A whore in sheep's clothing
F*cking up all I do
And if so here we stop
Then never again will you see this in your life
Limp Bizkit-"Boiler" True, Limp Bizkit is like the ABBA of metal (no one will admit to liking them), but this song is a stand up and scream "I'M DONE!" song. Abba lover.
Depending on you is done. (is done)
Giving to you is done.
No more eating, no sleeping, no living,
It's all just forgiving to you and I'm done. (and I'm done)
Bad Song Lyrics
Sarah McLachlan-"I will remember you" One of the coolest and most misspelled female alternative artists (yes, I spelled it right) around, Sarah has two lines in this song that will hit home for anyone that was ever left for someone else. You'll go through a whole box of Kleenex just by reading these lines. Drink your latte and cry yourself to sleep.
So afraid to love you, more afraid to lose.
Clinging to a past that just won't let me choose.
Eagles-"New York Minute" I am definitely not a fan of the Eagles. I like Don Henley's stuff, but the Eagles just seemed so overrated. This song, however, was one of my favorites growing up. It wasn't until I listened to it today that I realized how much of a downer it is. Damn you Don Henley! Damn you and your hopeful, yet tragic lyrics!
What the head makes cloudy
The heart makes very clear
The days were so much brighter
In the time when she was here
But I know there's somebody somewhere
Make these dark clouds disappear
Until that day, I have to believe
I believe, I believe
Eels-"Flower" The Eels are a great band to see live, but have some REEAALLLY depressing lyrics. Flower was on their "Beautiful Freak" album (filled with depressing lyrics) and is a dark and touching song. Take your anti-depressants before listening.
It's a pretty big world god
And i am awful small
Everyday they rain down on me
Flower in a hailstorm
Flower in a hailstorm
I'm living for the drought
I could throw it back at them
But then I'd play their game
Everyone is trying to bum me out
Coldplay-"Fix You" I love Coldplay. Jokes aside, I think they are one of the most emotionally in tune bands of our time and the lyrics say everything that your words can't. However, in this case, that's bad. Fix You is just a sad song. I picture a man walking in the rain imagining what he'd say to the woman he loves if she were still around. I picture the man as the Rock, and the woman as Katherine Heigl, but that's beside the point.
Tears stream down your face
I promise you I will learn from mistakes
Tears stream down your face
And I
Lights will guide you home
And ignite your bones
And I will try to fix you
Bon Jovi-"This ain't a love song" Bon Jovi has always been a guilty pleasure of mine, so thanks to Gina for suggesting this gem. Put on your jean jacket and hit the streets of New Jersey. Go punch Journey in the face and tell them it's from Bon Jovi.
I should have listened when you said good night
You really meant good bye
Baby, ain't it funny, how you never ever learn to fall
You're really on your knees, when you think you're standing tall
But only fools are "know-it-alls" and I played that fool for you
Tim McGraw-"Please Remember Me" This is by far the worst song to hear after a breakup. Find a better love but remember me? Yeah, remember me..live in your own special hell. Too bad you can't farm sorrow. It'd be a cash crop with this song.
You'll find better love
Strong as it ever was
Deep as the river runs
Warm as the morning sun
Please remember me
