Music has always been an incredibly important part of my life. It's something my dad and I share in common, our love for music. Most of all, song lyrics have always held a special place in my part. I love finding lyrics I can relate to, or put life in a new perspective. The other day I heard the song Tattoo by Jordin Sparks and it was crazy how perfectly the lyrics fit with how I felt about my ex, and it got me to thinking about the songs I share with my friends. About lyrics that make me think of them. Therefore, I am writing this: My Song Dedications. These are songs that when I hear them, they make me think of these people. You don't have to agree, you don't have to like it. This is what I think you and I don't care whether it makes you happy. (sorry )

I Kissed a Girl
reminds me of Emily and Kayla. Settle down boys, no I did not kiss either of them, at least not in a way more than sisterly affection. It's just that I discovered this song and then showed it to Kayla and Emily and we all instantly fell in love with it. Whenever it comes on we sing it very loudly and with lots of enthusiasm. We also pretend to be sexy.

Just Got Started Lovin' You
reminds me of Kayla. I first heard this song when we were going shopping for her 8th grade prom dress. The guy's voice is downright sexy and the lyrics are great. "Let me wrap my arms around you... Girl I just got started loving you". Sex-ey!

Always
makes me think of the people on Feb '08 cruise. This is simply because it was one of the few songs Hoppy could play on his bass, and we listened to it almost 24/7. It became like our theme song.

Lean On Me
is Kayla, Emily, and my own's song. We were all sort of grumpy one night and we started singing karaoke to this song and it instantly put us in a good mood. There's just something up lifting about it. It makes you happy. It also totally describes the relationship we have with each other. "We all need somebody to lean on". "You just might have a problem that I'd understand". We've also completely butchered a few parts "For FIVE it won't be long SHORT 'til I'm gonna need ELBOW (or FIREFLY)" which are simply fun to scream.

Apologize
reminds me of my ex (getting serious here now). We went through so much, and he really put me through a lot lying to me and stuff in the end. The song really describes everything "You tell me that you need me but then you go and cut me down. You tell me that your sorry..." And I don't think he ever expected me to finally say enough was enough. "Didn't think I'd turn around and say that it's too late to apologize". The other part that really, really fits is when it says "I need you like a heart needs a beat but it's nothing new". Because there's still a part of me that honestly still loves him and needs him, but I have for forever now.

Beautiful Soul
reminds me of... someone who does not exist. Not yet anyways. It is the way I want a guy to feel about me some day. I want him to see that I am beautiful, but also see me as so much more and want me for that. "I don't want another pretty face, I don't want just anyone to hold... I want you and your beautiful soul"

Anything by Kelly Clarkson
makes me think of Katie. She has an amazing voice, and we always used to sing when she would come over. Usually, we started by going through every song Kelly Clarkson ever put out because we sounded especially good singing that.

Anything by Dane Cook
is an instant connection to Allison. She introduced me to Dane Cook and we memorized pretty much everything he ever said. I remember watching a video of one of his acts with her and we were crying because we were laughing so hard. And we both sat there, laughing our heads off, alternating between saying "That is so true!" and "He is SO hot!!"

Anything by Big & Rich
reminds me of my mom. When we take long road trips without my dad, I am usually in the front seat with my mom and I control the music. We always play tons of Big & Rich and sing along (loudly) the entire time.

The Blower's Daughter, Bright Lights, Breathe (2am)
always make me think of my dad because they were three of the first songs he ever shared with me. That was when I truly became interested in music. These are amazing songs and if you haven't heard them, you should listen to them!

Dare You to Move
reminds me of the ideas Madison and I have for a music video for the song. It's going to be seriously if we ever make it. It will be really emotional, and I can pretty much guarantee you will be in tears.

Everything
is simply one of the best songs ever. It always makes me think of Kayla, I guess because she likes it as much as me. It's also how I would want a guy to feel about me. "You play it coy, but it's kind of cute. Oh when you smile at me you know exactly what you do" and "And I can't believe that I'm your man, and I get to kiss you baby just because I can"

Eye of the Hurricane
is a song that reminds me of myself. It describes a girl (this is my interpretation) that is basically wrapped up in all this drama, but if she keeps running fast enough she stays in a safe place (the eye of the hurricane) "but she can hide, hide in the pouring rain. she rides the eye of the hurricane". That's so often what I find myself doing. Not really dealing with what I have going on, but running fast enough that I just get wrapped up in this safe place where I don't have to deal, but the problem never goes away.

Fergalicious
always makes me think of Liz, Allison, and myself. We are all three hot, flirty, and like to tease boys just a little. "I got reasons why I tease them. Boys just come and go like seasons".

Frontline
reminds me of my sister. Her taste in music is a bit harsher than mine, but we both love this song. Very good lyrics and good song.

Hollywood's Not America
makes me think of Emily and Kayla, because I played this song for them one time and they both fell in love with it.

How to Save a Life
reminds me of Caleb and Katie. The lyrics spell out exactly how Katie and I felt about a certain girlfriend of Caleb's
"Try to slip past his defense... Lay down a list of what is wrong. Things you told him all along. Pray to God he hears you, and pray to God he hears you.

A Little Less Sixteen Candles, a Little More Touch Me
makes me think of Jake, because the words describe exactly how he felt when I finally began moving on and dating other people. A few months ago I was reading what he had said to one of our friends about everything, and I happened to be listening to this song as well. The words matched up almost perfectly. It was crazy. "You're just the girl all the boys wanna dance with, and I'm just the boy using to many chances" and "I don't blame you for being you, but you can't blame me for hating it" and "She said what are you waiting for? Kiss her, kiss her. I set my clocks early 'cause I know I'm always late"

Love Song
reminds me of myself. Listen to the song again, and instead of her saying she's not gonna write you a love song, imagine her saying she's not going to sleep with you, or anything else you want to put in there. This is a really amazing song that (to me) is about a girl standing up for herself and not giving into her boyfriend's advances just because he wants her to. "I'm not gonna write you a love song 'cause you ask for it, 'cause you need one.... 'cause you tell me it's make or break.... If all you have is leavin' I'm gonna need a better reason to write you a love song today" I also think the line "It's too soon to see if I'm happy in your hands. I'm unusually hard to hold onto" totally describes me. It takes me a while to decide if I am serious about one, and I'm a very hard girl to please and to stay with.

Next Contestant
always makes me laugh a little when I hear it because the song is exactly how my guy friends treat me. They don't want guys hitting on me or looking at me or anything. I remember one day they decided to be my body guards and they wouldn't even let anyone glance in my direction. "I judge by what she's wearing just how many heads I'm tearing off of ***holes coming on to her." Cracks me up everytime.

Ridin'
always reminds me of the time I went to Rachel's house and we got Tommy to drive us around on the golf cart. We played this song the ENTIRE TIME on repeat. And everywhere we went we could see people's faces saying, "Here comes the loud, crazy teenagers." It was a lot of fun.

Rockstar
is the song we did our dance to at the pageant. This song will probably be stuck in my head until the end of all time. It reminds me of a) the dance we learned and b) all the good times I had at the pageant. The people I met, hanging out with my sister, and helping everyone else pick up the dance as well.

Standing Outside the Fire
is a song that basically describes my outlook on life. I've always had a "just do it" motto. You're going to miss out on so much if you don't just take chances. "We call them weak, who are unable to resist the slightest chance love might exist. And for that forsake it all." I don't believe that at all. If you like someone, you have to take the chance. You have to tell them, you have to ask them out. You have something to lose if they turn you down, but you have so much more to lose if you let that oppurtunity pass you by. "[They're] convinced it's not living if you stand outside the fire." That's exactly what I believe.

Tattoo
And now we are back to the song that began this whole blog. As I said before, it makes me think of my ex. She's basically saying that... She understands she needs to move on and do what is right for herself, but the guy she left will always still be with her in a way. "Just like a tattoo, I'll always have you." I also love the part that says "No matter what you say about love, I keep coming back for more. Keep my hand in the fire, sooner or later, I get what I'm asking for." I've been hurt but I'm not just giving up on love. "No matter what you say about life, I learn everytime I bleed." I honestly believe that. I don't believe in 'mistakes' really, because even the things that hurt you teach you. You learn something about yourself from them.

Isn't it amazing how music touches us? Isn't amazing how we can hear a song at a certain time, and we will always connect that song with that event. Do you have any songs that always remind you of someone or something?