Three for love album by Shalamar
i owe you one, take that to the bank, high on life, i can make you feel good and sweeter as the days go by all by shalamar
im for real by howard hewett
i've been listening to melanie martinez since my pre-teens, so since 2015.
so, since melanie martinez has released her new album 'PORTALS', i've been listening to her more again. as a matter of fact, on repeat. as i'm speaking she is playing in my headphones lol. she's mostly all i've been listening to for like a month, since i'm kinda tired of most other artists or singles.
i originally took a break for her for a few months because i got burnt out and a lot of the new fans are just... yeah...
I don't know about most of the album... some of the songs are odd... well all of them are, that's just who she is, shes out of the box and that's why i like her. the point i'm making is, some of them are just beyond odd LOL! specifically, like the ones about women and our... cycles.
I do like how the entire album is like her being reborn and taking vengeance on what has pained her.
'crybaby' was about pain and vulnerability. 'k-12' was about how the world shapes us and expects us to be. 'after school' was about self reflection and loving. lastly, like i said, 'portals' is about being reborn or starting over, and taking revenge on pain, and not letting it define you. also at the same time though, 'portals' seems to really be about anger in general, i mean given its about revenge, but still. or... at least in all my time of listening to her, that's what i've taken them to be, but to each their own.
i feel like recently her music has really spoken to me in my life currently, especially portals and after school. well, all of her music, because i've been really hurt, but i'm coming into this certain specific phase in my life where as she says in 'fire drill', "i am not a part of anything that is hateful. i don't hold anger anymore. love is seeping out my pores, even for people who hurt and betray me". i'm taking revenge on what has pained me, at the same time as only trying to be love and grace itself. It sounds pretty contradictory, but in my head it makes sense, and it's basically like a self growth/self love phase.
ANYWAYS,
that's not why i'm writing all this. i'm writing this to recommend my newest favorite 'PORTALS' songs, and also sprinkling in a few opinions.
so, #1 - A) tierra whack ruins 'copy cat',
like take her out of it man. she kills the whole vibe of the song. why is she in the official song? and why is that the only version? it's a d**n feature. SHE'S FEATURED. IT'S A COLLAB, and it's only like 30 seconds might i add. most artists have like 2, maybe 3 versions of their songs. an original with just them, unaltered, so probably explicit. a clean version. then a version where they collab-ed with someone IF they did. she's recognized enough to be able to do that, so take TIERRA WHACK OUT, or make a version WITHOUT HER. PLEASE 😭 it's alright though, it's her creative decision. i hope there is a version without tierra on youtube tho lol.
#1 - B) i don't know if people would agree because i don't really associate with most melanie fans. the reason being, most og fans have basically ditched the entire "fandom", so to speak, just as i had. that having been said, to my knowledge, most active listeners are newer fans. im talkin toxic tik tok fans surplus in like 2020 or 2021 because of edits. im very happy that she is getting so much recognition, but the newer fans are kinda rabid with how they treat other fans 💀 not all of them, but a good most.
#2), i just want to recommend my favorite songs from 'portals', just cuz. kinda in order, but maybe not.
nymphology evil contortionist death powder pluto spider webokay, yeah that's all, thanks xD
i used to be free, running through the breeze- along the trees.. live was always worth liveing for, i wish i could open- deaths door. let my grandma free from her chains- so she can know me again. i wish for that moment when i can see her- again, i cant wait till i see my pets again - and see everything that i once lost- in my hands agian - oh how i long for that moment when i see all that iv loved again..
i walk a lonly road . the only one that i have ever known. i walk in the dark through the breeze until the forest starts. now i run with glee - my, only home spread out in front of me. sometimes i am lonely but i have my friends for company. i live in misery - but dont forget i love the breeze- i love being free- but i am caged up - i miss the breeze
chicken fried by zac brown band, gods country by blake sheldon, huntin fishin lovin every day by luke bryan, cruise by Florida Georgia line, round here by Florida Georgia line, this is how we roll by Florida Georgia line, dirt by Florida Georgia line, stay by Florida Georgia line, wagon wheel by darius rucker, country On by luke bryan, people are crazy by billy curringtion, same boat by zac brown band.
When i look at you i see a tree of butterflys
When im with you its like im dancing in a field of butterflys
When you hold me you give me butterflys and
When i look into your eyes not even the butterflys can stop me fom falling for you
So darling give me your hand lets go dancing in the street lights
Lets go places no one has ever been lets run away together
Lets runaway from all our problems
Lets find a place that feels like home and if we get lost
i'll always find my way back to you because wherever you go the butterflys follow the butterflys follow you
darling lets stay awake se we dont miss the good time and the bad ones all we need tonight is each-other so darling let me hold you so i can never let go because
When i look at you i see a tree of butterflys
When im with you its like im dancing in a field of butterflys
When you hold me you give me butterflys and
When i look into your eye not even the butterflys can stop me fom falling for you
So darling give me your hand lets go dancing in the rain Lets stop running away lets make this place our home the place with the butterflys your smile is all i need to complete my day and when im lost your laugh is all i need to find my way home to you so darling will you be my home forever ♪♭♪♭
Yeah, hey!
The role of the king is a lonely one to play
But cards in the ring have been dealt in the wrong way!
The role of the king is a lonely one to play
No matter the lives of the people before me
All that I seek is the path to glory, glory
Chips in my pocket and blood stains on my hands
I'm building my legacy right here in the sand!
I'll stay until the end and watch it go down in flames
Yeah, maybe the path is gory
Whatever it takes to get my glory, glory
I was told I had to walk away
Leave my enemies to rot in their own grave
But scars don't heal, I've given blood a taste
I'll fake the smile they've seen before
They'll see I am so much more
I am the leader of this small crowd
Didn't want the part but nobody would hear me out
I hold the weight on both my shoulders
My soul gets colder
While we get older
I have to watch
As all my friends break down
While I have to plan our revenge
Tell me what it's about
I'm the one who has to get my hands dirty
Take it upon myself and make sure no-one hurts me
I'm no different but the others, they chose me
They call me Kaleb, so just
Follow my lead! I don't remember
Why am I here?
All I know is vengeance
And all I know is the fear
Please give me purpose
I want to live
Is this how it really ends?
If I had a life to give
No, they can't see me like this
I have to be strong to the end
Whether or not I like my role
I'm stuck and I have to seek
Our revenge!
i'm glad your waking up and working on you'r self is what you said to me i wish i said something back i know you we'er hurting that night life was treating you like s**t it was waghing you down i want you to know that it will be okey life tends to beat us down you just gotta get back up
i'll help you up i'll walk with you in the darkness of hell
its cold outside and theres no hand to hold no one by my side so i guess i'll go back inside but its cold alone inside im feeling low a little lost feeling out of my mind like my lifes not mine
i guess im getting cold tonight
i guess this jacket isn't doing much
its like i got a little distance from the people i care about now theres no one by my side its geting cold and alone so dark i might have to go back out side find some joe but my mind say no im better cold sadness and alone
feeling like im out of my mind
like my lifes not mine
its getting cold alone
im waking up im having nightmares again
im not going no where im out of breath im wondering where did i go im alone and afraid its geting numb nothing is working so i'll stay inside
its cold outside no hand to hold no one by my side so i guess i'll go back inside but its cold and alone inside