Emotional Playlist

I categorized my songs into moods in my iPod and one of them I called the Emotional playlist. The Playlist contains only songs that in some way have affected me emotionally and I would have categorized them mostly into the relaxing music playlists if it were not for the baggage the music carries. I see music as a form of communication to the listener in manipulating their sense. I believe that songs that make you 'feel' are the best songs, but that is dependent on the special meaning to the listener themselves individually.

Here is the list of some songs that I have placed in the Emotional Playlists.


Bon Jovi
Always
"I will love you baby always and I'll be there forever and a day"

Bon Jovi are pioneers in Rock Ballads. Their lyrics on romance are sweeter than any rock cupid can deliver. 'Always' has a special place in many hearts for the heart wrenching tear shedding chorus, especially to those could not stop loving.

Best time to listen: When you feel down and thinking of that special person.

Bruce Springsteen
The Wrestler
"Have you ever seen a one trick pony in the field so happy and free?"

It's a tribute to those people who dangers their lives for the sake of others but are unnoticed, burnt out and exhausted. It was played after the ending of The Wrestler and those who understood the protagonist would have felt the same as I did. That is when the screen went black and the song played, once the credits start rolling you shed tears for The Wrestler.
Best time to listen: After watching The Wrestler.

Danny Gokey
You are so Beautiful to me
"Can't you see you're everything I need"

The most perfect simple ballad to the person you are in love with. Can you imagine yourself sitting down as you stare into her eyes and sang this song the way Danny did? To carry the heavy load of your love and release it into a powerful voice full of energy.

Best time to listen: When you are in love and you find yourself sitting down outside as the cool breeze engulfs you in emotions.

Dewa 19
Dewi
"Dewi, kaulah hidup ku. Aku cinta pada mu sampai mati."

One of the two malay songs in the playlist. 'Dewi' was popular for its jazzy tune mixed in as a rock ballad. Dewi in English means Goddess and the song, like 'Always' is for those who can't stop loving.

Best time to listen: On your bed trying to catch some sleep.

Ella
Demi
"Didalam bagaikan benih yang belum bernyawa"

It's about a woman in love. She describes her feelings in an ovarian reference, giving in some way a sense of feminism of which relates perfectly with Ella. The lyrics above is translated as "Inside is like a seed waiting for life".

Best time to listen: If you want to listen to songs with lyrics that are unusual but unique in a special way.


Lia
Feel like Girl
"Do you remember what you said to me, it's been ringing in my heart"
Sang by a Japanese singer with some really good English. The words deliver and in somewhat a tribute to the Anime of which it is played in, you do feel like a child again. Ironically, it was played during the famous survival game, a gun battle on school campus.
Best time to listen: When you feel like a girl. Or better yet, when you watch the second season of School Rumble.

Oasis
Stop Crying your Heart out
"'Cause all of the stars are fading away. Just try not to worry. You'll see them someday"
It's meant to cheer you up when you are in great loss. It tells you not to worry and that someday you'll try again. When you have friends crying, give them a hug and sing in a whisper to their ear. Tell them all will be fine.
Best time to listen: When you feel sad and are unsure on what to do. In some way, the song gives you an answer.

Paramore
The Only Exception
"When I was younger I saw my daddy cry and curse at the wind."
It's about finding faith in love again. The song instantly gains your focus from creating sympathy in the beginning of the song but the hook of the song is the sweet and honest chorus. In my opinion the song is amazingly honest, has the perfect song structure and is one of the great examples of impressive songwriting. A good song to listen to for ages.
Best time to listen: When you are enjoying the rain. The ambience is perfect.


I said in my previous post that I enjoy listening to my iPod when it is raining at daytime. So when it starts pouring and the cool comforting breeze starts blowing, have a listen to some of the songs and maybe you'll enjoy it the way I do.