This Libertine's song from 2004 is a perfect start to Volume 3 of the Rejection Playlist. It's the classic Indie Rock (and Indie Author) anthem. Oh, you can't stand me now (No, you can't stand me now) You can't stand me now (Oh, you can't stand me now) You can't stand me now (No, … Continue reading Rejection Playlist Volume 3, Track 1″Can’t Stand Me Now”
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 10 “Forget You”
I don't know why I didn't think of Cee-Lo Green before. "Forget You" (edited or unedited) is a perfect song on those dark days when you just need to dance it out. It works equally well for break-ups as it does for rejection letters.
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 8 “Everybody Hurts”
Rejection is a huge part of being a writer. Most of the time, it's other people telling you no: your critique group, contests, agents and editors. But sometimes, you have to be the one to say it and it sucks. Saying no to someone sucks even worse that being rejected (at least for me). Sometimes … Continue reading Rejection Playlist Volume 2, Track 8 “Everybody Hurts”
Rejection Playlist Volume 2, Track 7 “Gimme Sympathy”
I can't help but smile anytime Metric's "Gimme Sympathy" comes on the radio/ my itunes DJ/ or Spotify station. There's something really melodic and soothing about this and it reminds me that I'm not alone in this. Get Hot Get too close to the flame Wild open space Talk like an open book Sign me … Continue reading Rejection Playlist Volume 2, Track 7 “Gimme Sympathy”
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”
Rejection Playlist Volume 2, Track 5 “Firework”
This might not be the best song for this particular playlist, maybe it's more inspirational, but it's my blog and I don't care. I working on revisions today and my itunes DJ thought I needed to listen to Katy Perry. She was right. Because I am a firework. Baby, you're a firework Come on, … Continue reading Rejection Playlist Volume 2, Track 5 “Firework”
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”
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