So when DO I listen to music? When I’m walking the dog,
or running for exercise. I have a little SanDisk music player that I loaded with
the following songs - hand-picked to help get me in the writing mood.
Rolling in the Deep, by Adele
How it makes me feel: StrongFavorite quote from the lyrics: “The scars of your love remind me of us, they keep me thinking that we almost had it all.”
Movie you’ve heard this song in: I am Number Four.
Note: Currently my favorite song.
The Adventure, by Angels and Airwaves
How it makes me feel: HopefulFavorite quote from the lyrics: “Here we go, life’s waiting to begin.”
The Diary of Jane, by Breaking Benjamin
How it makes me feel: FormidableFavorite quote from the lyrics: “Do you like that? Do you like that? No!”
Firework, by Katy Perry
How it makes me feel: InspiredFavorite quote from the lyrics: “Baby you’re a firework. Come on show ‘em what you’re worth.”
You’re the Reason, by Victoria Justice
How it makes me feel: SentimentalFavorite quote from the lyrics: “You’re the only reason that I’m not afraid to fly.”
This Kiss, by Faith Hill
How it makes me feel: SatisfiedFavorite quote from the lyrics: “All I wanted was a white knight with a good heart, soft touch, fast horse.”
Movie you’ve heard this song in: Practical Magic.
Note: I’m not a big fan of country music unless it crosses over into pop, like this song does.
All Around Me, by Flyleaf
How it makes me feel: SpiritualFavorite quote from the lyrics: “I can feel you all around me, thickening the air I’m breathing.”
Bodran, by Young Dubliners
How it makes me feel: Exhilarated Favorite quote from the lyrics: No lyrics; instrumental
Here with Me, by Dido
How it makes me feel: SexyFavorite quote from the lyrics: “Oh, I am what I am, I do what I want, but I can’t hide.”
Television show you’ve heard this song in: Roswell
I’m Like a Bird, by Nelly Furtado
How it makes me feel: FatalisticFavorite quote from the lyrics: “I’m like a bird; I’ll only fly away.”
Rush, by Aly & AJ
How it makes me feel: InvincibleFavorite quote from the lyrics: “Don’t let nobody tell you your life is over, be every color that you are.”
Movie you’ve heard this song in: Twitches (A Disney flick which I’ve never seen).
Poker Face, by Lady Gaga
How it makes me feel: PumpedFavorite quote from the lyrics: “Can’t read my, can’t read my, no he can’t read my poker face.”
Movie you’ve heard this song in: Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief.
Letters from the Sky, by Civil Twilight
How it makes me feel: EpicFavorite quote from the lyrics: “That you and I were made for this, I was made to taste your kiss.”
Movie you’ve heard this song in: I am Number Four.