Sunday, October 2, 2016

Post #651: U2 - "Mysterious Ways" - Achtung Baby

Unlike the average person who views Spring as a time of renewal and rebirth, I see it as a time when hot, stifling Texas weather is right around the corner, and I can honestly say that I'm not at all a fan!  I dread summertime and use it as an opportunity to hibernate inside while running the AC at full blast!!!

But this time of year... this is the time when my spirit and soul awaken and when I feel so alive and so free!  It could be that it is my birth month.  Or it could be the crisp, cool weather that is making its way in this direction.  Who knows?  Who cares?  I just love the feeling that this time of year brings!!!

And don't even get me started on the loveliness of the pumpkin-flavored everything in which I get to indulge for the next few months... Have I mentioned my incredible addiction to pumpkin-banana smoothies?  If not, well then now you know...

So "Mysterious Ways" seems fitting for today's post.  Achtung Baby was such a phenomenal album.  My parents got it for me on cassette tape for Christmas of '91, and I listened to it over and over and over again.  I'll also include a live version of a lesser known favorite called "Ultra Violet (Light My Way)"...

Until next time...

XOXOXO
Anastasia



Johnny take a walk
With your sister the moon
Let her pale light in
To fill up your room
You've been living underground
Eating from a can
You've been running away
From what you don't understand
Love

She's slippy
You're sliding down
She'll be there
When you hit the ground

It's alright, it's alright, it's alright
She moves in mysterious ways
It's alright, it's alright, it's alright
She moves in mysterious ways

Johnny take a dive
With your sister in the rain
Let her talk about the things
You can't explain
To touch is to heal
To hurt is to steal
If you want to kiss the sky
Better learn how to kneel (on your knees boy!)

She's the wave
She turns the tide
She sees the man inside the child, yeah

It's alright, it's alright, it's alright
She moves in mysterious ways
It's alright, it's alright, it's alright
She moves in mysterious ways
It's alright, it's alright, it's alright
Lift my days, light up my nights

One day you'll look back
And you'll see
Where you were held
How by this love
While you could stand there
You could move on this moment
Follow this feeling

It's alright, it's alright, it's alright
She moves in mysterious ways
It's alright, it's alright, it's alright
She moves in mysterious ways
Ah oh oh ah huh
Move, move, move, move
She moves with it
She moves me like
Lift my days and light up my nights
Love




Wednesday, September 28, 2016

Post #650: Dum Dum Girls - "Bedroom Eyes" - Only in Dreams

New glasses definitely call for a celebratory post and a new profile pic:



**As an after-thought, I wanted to add that I met up with one of my favorite former Paralegal professors over vacation just to run a few things past him, and he imparted some of the best advice that I have received in ages: "Find your favorite Stacy & set her free." ** 

So with that... highly intelligent, super nerdy, completely introverted, and a little bit dark Stacy is by far my favorite version, and I fully intend to set myself free!!  And yes, I am wearing a tank top, not just a bra (you pervs)!!  Enjoy!!

Until next time...

XOXOXO
Anastasia




Finally relax my weary limbs, just lay still
The ceiling undulates, the fault of some strange pill
I see your body in the doorway, so it seems
I must accept my eyes betray these half-dreams
Oh, I need your bedroom eyes
Oh, I need your bedroom eyes
Oh, I need your bedroom eyes
Oh, I need your bedroom eyes
The hours to the sunrise creep, but I don't care
There is no hope for any sleep if you're not here
In another scene, in another bed you're sleeping
So won't you come and visit me when I'm dreaming
Oh, I need your bedroom eyes
Oh, I need your bedroom eyes
Oh, I need your bedroom eyes
Oh, I need your bedroom eyes
I fear that I'll never sleep again
I fear that I'll never sleep again
I fear that I'll never sleep again
I fear that I'll never sleep again
Whoa-oh
Whoa-oh
Whoa-oh
Whoa-oh
Oh, I need your bedroom eyes
Oh, I need your bedroom eyes
Oh, I need your bedroom eyes
Oh, I need your bedroom eyes
Oh, I need your bedroom eyes
Oh, I need your bedroom eyes
Oh, I need your bedroom eyes
Oh, I need your bedroom eyes


Monday, September 26, 2016

Post #649: The Everly Brothers - "All I Have To Do Is Dream" - Single

So I finally took a few days of vacation to unwind a bit, and although I had intended to spend a long weekend in Galveston sitting on the beach and relaxing, a forecast of rain for the entire weekend spoiled my plans.  So I was forced to remain in town and have a "stay-cation" instead.  It was probably for the best in the long run.  

Of course this meant tons of music and reading and time to myself.  One song that I kept hearing over and over on my Pandora Mix, as well as on my iPod while in *shuffle* mode and even on one of my Sirius satellite stations when I was out running errands, was this one by The Everly Brothers.  

I've heard it so many times over the course of my lifetime, so even though it's so darn sweet and catchy, I often just dismiss it. However, for some reason, this time it made me recall this Drew Barrymore film that I used to adore called Riding in Cars with Boys.  I'll include the scene below:


Sadly, the film is not currently available for streaming on Netflix, but I know I have seen it there before.  It is so worth the watch if it ever shows up again.  Somehow, I missed the fact that it is based on a novel, so I am stoked about grabbing a copy and reading such.

I'm fairly certain I added this tune to one of the Honorary Valentine's Day Playlists that I made a long, long time ago.  However, it never got it's very own post, so what the hey... I'll break the rules for a fantastic song.  Another one that has been showing up on Sirius a lot lately is "Let It Be Me", which I will also include for you today.  So feel free to just skip to that one if you must...

Until next time...

XOXOXO
Anastasia


Dream dream dream dream-
Dream dream dream dream 

When I want you in my arms
When I want you and all your charms
Whenever I want you 
All I have to do is dream
Dream dream dream dream

When I feel blue in the night 
And I need you to hold me tight
Whenever I want you 
All I have to do is dream
Dream dream dream dream

I can make you mine 
Taste your lips of wine
Anytime night or day
Only trouble is geewhiz
I'm dreaming my life away

I need you so that I could die 
I love you so and that is why 
Whenever I want you 
All I have to do is dream
Dream dream dream dream--