Random 5 Songs from my iTunes that I actually like.

Reach out of the Darkness – Friend & Lover (1968)
I think it's so groovy now
That people are finally getting together
I thinks it's so wonderful and how
That people are finally getting together
Reach out in the darkness
Reach out in the darkness
Reach out in the darkness
And you may find a friend

I knew a man that I did not care for
And then one day this man gave me a call
We sat and talked about things on our mind
And now this man he is a friend of mine

Don't be afraid of love
Don't be afraid, don't be afraid to love
Everybody needs a little love
Everybody needs somebody
That they can be thinking of

Human (Thin White Duke Dub remix) – The Killers (2008)
… it’s a remix. Here are the original lyrics:

I did my best to notice
When the call came down the line
Up to the platform of surrender
I was brought but I was kind
And sometimes I get nervous
When I see an open door
Close your eyes
Clear your heart...
Cut the cord

Are we human?
Or are we dancer?
My sign is vital
My hands are cold
And I'm on my knees
Looking for the answer
Are we human?
Or are we dancer?

Pay my respects to grace and virtue
Send my condolences to good
Give my regards to soul and romance,
They always did the best they could
And so long to devotion
You taught me everything I know
Wave goodbye
Wish me well..
You've gotta let me go

Are we human?
Or are we dancer?
My sign is vital
My hands are cold
And I'm on my knees
Looking for the answer
Are we human?
Or are we dancer?

Will your system be alright
When you dream of home tonight?
There is no message we're receiving
Let me know is your heart still beating

Are we human?
Or are we dancer?
My sign is vital
My hands are cold
And I'm on my knees
Looking for the answer
You've gotta let me know

Are we human?
Or are we dancer?
My sign is vital
My hands are cold
And I'm on my knees
Looking for the answer
Are we human
Or are we dancer?
Are we human?
Or are we dancer?
Are we human
Or are we dancer?
… and here is the music.

Going on – Gnarls Barkley (2009)

Going On
I’ve seen it with my own eyes
How we’re gettin’ otherwise
Without the luxury of leavin’
The touch and feeling of free is
Untangible technically
Something you’ve got to believe in
Connect the cause and effect
One foot in front of the next
This is the start of a journey.
And my mind is already gone
And though there are other unknowns
Somehow this doesn’t concern me.

And you can stand right there if you want
But I’m going on
And I’m prepared to go it alone
I’m going on
To a place in the sun that’s nice and warm
I’m going on

And I’m sure they’ll have a place for you too oohoohoo

Anyone that needs what they want, and doesn’t want what they need
I want nothing to do with
And to do what I want
And to do what I please
Is first of my to-do list
But every once in a while I think about her smile
One of the few things I do miss
But baby I‘ve to go
Baby I’ve got to know
Baby I’ve got to prove it

And I’ll see you when you get there
But I’m going on
And I’m prepared to go it alone
I’m going on
May my love lift you up to the place you belong
I’m going on
And I promise I’ll be waiting for you oohoohoo


Say Yes – Elliott Smith (1997)
I'm in love with the world through the eyes of a girl
Who's still around the morning after
We broke up a month ago, and I grew up - I didn't know
I'd be around the morning after
It's always been wait and see
A happy day and then you pay
and feel like shit the morning after
But now I feel changed around and instead of falling down
I'm standing up the morning after
Situations get fucked up and turned around sooner or later
I could be another fool or an exception to the rule
You tell me the morning after
Crooked spin can't come to rest
I'm damaged bad at best
She'll decide what she wants
I'll probably be the last to know
No-one says until it shows and you see how it is
They want you or they don't
Say yes
I'm in love with the world through the eyes of a girl
Who's still around the morning after




I Need You – Faith Hill with Tim McGraw (2007)

(Tim McGraw)
I wanna drink that shot of whiskey
I wanna smoke that cigarette
I wanna smell that sweet addiction on my breathe
I wanna ride across West Virginia in the back seat of a Cadillac
You know some cowboys like me go out like that
So I need you
Like a needle needs a vein
Like my uncle Joe in Oklahoma needs a rain
And I need you
Like a lighthouse on a coast
Like the father and the son need the Holy Ghost
I need you

(Faith Hill)
I wanna get lost in some corner booth, Cantina Mexico
I wanna dance to the static of an AM radio
I wanna wrap the moon around us, lay beside you skin on skin
Make love til the sun comes up, til the sun goes down again
Cause I need you
Like a needle needs a vein
Like my uncle Joe in Oklahoma needs a rain
I need you
Like a lighthouse on a coast
Like the father and the son need the Holy Ghost
I need you, OOH I need you

(Tim McGraw)
I wanna drink that shot of whiskey
I wanna smoke that cigarette
You know some cowboys like me go out like that
So I need you, wohh I need you
I need you I need you I need you, I nee-ed you

Exogenesis: Symphony

Exogenesis: Symphony, Part 2 by Muse

I like it, but you can decide what you think :)

Lyrics

Rise above the crowd,
And wade through toxic clouds,
Breach the outer sphere,
The edge of all our fears,
Rest with you,
We are counting on you,
It's up to you

Spread, our codes to the stars,
You can rescue us all,
Spread our codes to the stars,
You muse rescue us all,
Tell us, what is your final wish?
Now we know you can never return,
Tell us, what is your final wish?
We will tell it to the world

Axe Cop, so cute

This link was sent to me by a good friend. It's so. damn. cute!
Axe Cop is a comic. It's not just comic. It's written by a 5 year old, illustrated by his 29 year old brother.

Here is a video of Episode One:


And the writing process:


There are, as of today, 15 episodes. And an entire website. It's especially adorable to people who gush over the creativity of a child ... or anything kids do.

Consistency. And books.

I've decided I need consistency in my life. Therefore this will be my constant. Have I solved for x? Not in the least.

I'm reading a book right now (a few books, actually). But this one I've borrowed from Brenden. It's called "House of Leaves" by Mark Z. Danielewski [link to Wikipedia]. 'Tis quite a unique book. The way it's written. Not the style of writing, but the way the story is presented to you, visually. The style of writing, with all its intention errors, makes the book seem more like a real account of the story. I haven't read enough of it to say any more about it, but it has been strongly recommended.

Another one I just finished was "A Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley [link to Wiki]. Dear god, everybody has to read this book. I'm going through a dystopia phase. Not sure why, but I'm enjoying the dystopian horrors. However, the book I'm most eager to read is "The Island" also by Aldous Huxley. 

Why would I be so eager to read these books? Why should everybody find these books interesting? 

Because of the subjects that are described. See the comparison on the Wikipedia page of "The Island". Each society described in each of the books uses a similar method to satisfy the citizens. However, each society has a very different motive and use of the methods. For example, each book describes the drug use; each book describes the intent of the drug use in polar opposite lights. 

Since these two books are, in my opinion, a reflection of today's society, they are both reading. The potential of society & the possible effects of it (depending on perspective, of course). I could go into more depth, but those who know me well know my opinion on the topics that are compared. Hint: my opinion is closer to those described in "The Island", but I have yet to read it to confirm that I do or don't agree.

A completely different book now, "World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War" by Max Brooks, zombie expert. (He also wrote The Zombie Survival Guide). Many hours of sleep were lost because of this book. Many hours were well-spent reading this book. The man's ability to make you think these characters exists makes you wonder if he has a few personas he portrays & has spend time acting as if he were these people. Well, maybe not to that extreme. Definitely not to that extreme. Whatever. It's a good book.

It's a collection of interviews of people who experienced & survived the Zombie War. Y'know, what I liked most about this is that you almost think there had been a Zombie War (that's the point I was trying to get across). And it flows well & all the gods know I like books that flow well. I'd write more about it but I'm tired. Read it, trust me, it's better than good. 

Now here are a few songs I can't listen to enough [links to YouTube]:   

• Thump, by Bertie Blackman
• And The Boys, by Angus & Julia Stone
• Fire, by Kasabian
• We Won't Run, Sara Blasko
• All I Want, Sara Blasko
• (If You're Wondering If I Want You To) I Want You To, Weezer

And the Boys, Angus & Julia Stone