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All-time Favorites Playlist

"In the Air Tonight" by Phil Collins- He wrote it after seeing his friend drowning, and there was a bystander who just stood there, not helping. He invited the guy to his concert the next night or something like that, and shined a spotlight on the guy during this song. Just so chilling, breathtaking, and has a killer rhythm/beat.

"Oblivion" by Bastille- Bastille is one of my all time favorite bands, for the sound alone. From their members (Dan, Kyle, Woody, and Will- who are freaking awesome) to their sound, to their lyrics... just brilliant all around. Oblivion is so beautiful, and I'm a sucker for violins. Oblivion is so breathtaking, that I'm entranced every time I listen to it. Oblivion is one of my biggest fears, if not the biggest fear, and this oblivion is a very complex and layered concept to explain. Basically though, this song pertains to one of the many aspects of my "oblivion", where the person that Dan is singing about is just drowning in depressing thoughts and/or insecurities. The person is completely lost in their thoughts. This song addresses that version of oblivion, but is also able to accumulate my entire fear.

"Tomorrow" by Chris Young- I just find this song very beautiful, and I loved singing my heart out to it every time it was on the radio. I never really knew the artist or even the song title until my conscience screamed "Just buy the damn song if you love it, dumbass." Chris Young writes about a beautiful but tragic love that just isn't working. "We're like fire and gasoline, I'm no good for you, you're no good for me. We only bring each other tears and sorrow." Even though the guy is going to probably leave again because the love is still poisonous, he wants to absorb his last moment with her. It's a pretty sappy song, but it's such a realistic love. It even inspired my next writing endeavor.

"See You Again" by Wiz Khalifa- Paul Walker man, Paul Walker. He is at the top of my list for role models, no doubt. Read my "Paul Walker" rant, and you'll know how I really feel. I poured my soul into that. This song is perfect on so many levels, and I cry every time it gets to the lines: "So let the light guide your way, take every memory as you go, and every road you take will always lead you home..." Just pass me the box of tissues right now.

"Rockstar" by Nickelback- This song sparked my love for Nickelback, I'm pretty sure. My first memory of this song was when my parents first divorced. My father was taking my brother and I to a hotel for the night (which was pretty awesome for my nine-year-old self), and he played this at full volume. I didn't know half the lyrics (and most of what I did know was wrong), but I would pretend that I knew them. I kept cheering for my father to play it again, and after about five replays they told me to shut up (lol). I hold a special place in my heart for Nickelback, as you might already know from my "Hate" rant... where I was bullied for liking them. I grew up with their music, and if you don't like them- fuck off. I don't want to hear it.

"Year 3000" by Jonas Brothers- C'mon, it's the Jonas Brothers. That was my longest "phase" as far as obsessions go, and it still continues a bit to this day. I have been dancing and singing my heart out to this song since it was released in 2006 (Whoa, it's been that long? Gosh I'm getting old.) I know it's not the original artist, but my eight-year-old self didn't care, and I still don't. I jam out to almost all of their songs to this day.

"Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen- This song just makes me so happy. I've know every single lyrics for as long as i can remember.

"Peter Pan" by Kelsea Ballerini- Check out my fiction character ranty-thingy, I explain why the song is a favorite of mine. It reminds me of Killian Jones from Once Upon a Time.

"Hotel California" by The Eagles- This is one of my father's favorites, and I just love listening to his favorites. The song is so eerily calming, and I never get tired of hearing it.