You can't get any more inspirational than Journey. Strangers waiting, up and down the boulevard Their shadows searching in the night Streetlights people, living just to find emotion Hiding, somewhere in the night. Working hard to get my fill, Everybody wants a thrill Payin' anything to roll the dice, Just one more time Some will … Continue reading Inspiration Playlist Volume 2, Track 4 “Don’t Stop Believin'”
Inspiration Playlist Volume 2, Track 3 “I’m On Top of the World”
Fact: This was the song a blasted when I signed with my agent. I still feel like this. Imagine Dragons are onto something. ‘Cause I’m on top of the world, ‘ay I’m on top of the world, ‘ay Waiting on this for a while now Paying my dues to the dirt I’ve been waiting to … Continue reading Inspiration Playlist Volume 2, Track 3 “I’m On Top of the World”
Rejection Playlist Volume 2, Track 12: Edit
I love Regina Spektor. All of songs are like mini novels (see "Samson," "Us," and "Fidelity"). I was knee-deep in revisions all week and my bff/housemate Megan reminded me of this song. White lines on your mind Keep it steady You were never ready for the lies You don't have no doctor Robert You don't … Continue reading Rejection Playlist Volume 2, Track 12: Edit
Rejection Playlist Volume 2, Track 11: “I Love It (I Don’t Care)”
I don't remember where I heard "I Don't Care (I Love It)" by Swedish Duo Icona Pop, but it just might be my new rejection anthem. It's perfect for those days when you just need to dance it out. I don't care, I love it. I don't care. You're on a different road, I'm in … Continue reading Rejection Playlist Volume 2, Track 11: “I Love It (I Don’t Care)”
Rejection Playlist Volume 2, Track 9 “There There”
Radiohead's "There There" is one of the most haunting songs I've ever heard. It's moody which makes it perfect for this playlist. In pitch dark I go walking in your landscape Broken branches trip me as I speak Just cause you feel it doesn't mean it's there Just cause you feel it doesn't mean it's … Continue reading Rejection Playlist Volume 2, Track 9 “There There”
Rejection Playlist Volume 2, Track 6 “The Waiting”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMyCa35_mOg I'm sure Tom Petty was really talking about waiting for his girl to put out in "The Waiting (is The Hardest Part)" but I think it also applies to the rejection playlist. And I love Tom because he's is also a native Floridian and he's brilliant. As writers we spend a lot of time … Continue reading Rejection Playlist Volume 2, Track 6 “The Waiting”
WIP Playlist: Lethal
The best way for me to get back into a manuscript, particularly one I haven't looked at in some time, is to listen to the playlist I made when I did the first draft. Fact: I don't write well unless I have music. It keeps me from thinking about things unrelated to my WIP and it … Continue reading WIP Playlist: Lethal
Rejection Playlist Volume 2, Track 4 “Love Me or Hate Me”
God how I love Lady Sovereign and how she tells it like it is. Also, she's wicked hilarious. Keeping in theme with last week's pint-sized Brit popstar, here is another favorite of mine, "Love Me or Hate Me" Featuring missy Elliot. Sometimes I feel like this should be my theme song, especially when the chorus … Continue reading Rejection Playlist Volume 2, Track 4 “Love Me or Hate Me”
Rejection Playlist Volume 2, Track 3 “The Fear”
Last weekend I flew to Florida to visit friends and family. Before I popped the new Lemony Snicket audiobook into the CD player of my rental car, I listened to a mix I made in 2009 that I had recently unearthed. Most of the songs I skipped because 4 years later I'm not into them … Continue reading Rejection Playlist Volume 2, Track 3 “The Fear”
Rejection Playlist Volume 2, Track 2 (B) “Jumper”
To keep up with the '90's theme, I thought I'd throw a Third Eye Blind song into the Rejection playlist. In fact, this might turn into an all '90's themed Rejection Playlist, because you know, the mid-9o's was full of "great" music. I kind of miss it and the awesomely bad videos. And well he's … Continue reading Rejection Playlist Volume 2, Track 2 (B) “Jumper”
danielle dreger 