I've Been Watching You

I've been watching you by Rodney Atkins is one of my favorite songs and I feel that it has an awesome message. The song is about a dad and his son and how whatever the dad does his song follows and does the same thing. Part of the song says:

"Driving through town just my boy and me
With a happy meal in his booster seat
Knowing that he couldn't have the toy
Till his nuggets were gone
A green traffic light turned straight to red
I hit my brakes and mumbled under my breath
His fries went a flying and his orange drink covered his lap
Well then my four year old said a four letter word
That started with "s" and I was concerned
So I said son now where did you learn to talk like that

He said I've been watching you dad, ain't that cool
I'm your buckaroo, I wanna be like you
And eat all my food and grow as tall as you are
We got cowboy boots and camo pants
Yeah we're just alike, hey ain't we dad
I wanna do everything you do
So I've been watching you"

I love these lyrics because they show people that no matter what they do or where they are someone is watching them. They are influencing people everywhere they go and especially with little kids. Little kids look up to elder’s sooo much, and especially when they are your own kids too. This is a good reminder to everyone because we need to start being aware of that and watch what we do and say because people are watching and they want to be like us and do what we do. But do you really want them to do something wrong? Mostly everyone would say no. This is a really good song and a really cool message that I think most people need to be reminded of now and then.

Who says

Are you comfortable in your own skin? I know a lot of people are but yet there are many who are not. Selena Gomez wrote a song called "Who Says" that explains that sometimes people might judge but that she doesn't care and she wouldn't want to be anyone else. She starts off by saying "You made me insecure, to me I wasn't good enough, but who are you to judge, when you're a diamond in the rough. I'm sure you've got some things, you'd like to change about yourself, but when it comes to me, I wouldn’t wanna be anybody else. I think this song has a great message because it is telling us that no matter what other people may say or do you can't let it affect or change you because you are who you are and that should be good enough. Then the chorus of her song goes "Who says, who says you're not perfect, who says you're not worth it, who says you're the only one who's hurting, trust me that's the price of beauty, who says you're not pretty, who says you're not beautiful, who says?" Selena is making the point that no one has the right to tell you that you are not pretty and not worth it because you are! Everyone is their own person and made just to be them and that is a message that a lot of people forget. This song has a great message and I think it is definitely one that high shcool girls need to remember too.

Someone Like You

So the past two blogs i have written have been about country love songs but this song is a little different. The past two songs have had the message, that no matter what happens the boy and the girl can get through it because they have such a strong love. They said that they have a great thing and that they love each other so much that the ups and downs don't matter. Well this song is the opposite from those two. The song "Someone Like You" by Adele is about a girl who is saying never mind about you i can find someone else. She says that she had hoped that by the boy seeing her face he would have been reminded of her and that things would change and then she realizes that they aren't going to so she says "Never mind I’ll find someone like you". Also she says that she wishes the best for him and not to forget her but she remembered that he once said "Sometimes it lasts in love but sometimes it hurts instead" which is a good message to have as well. The past two songs i have blogged about have said don't worry love will last but this song is telling you that sometimes it does and sometimes it doesn't and it will hurt. She says that it is hard and bittersweet but she just keeps saying never mind I’ll find someone like you so even though she is hurting she is positive and says that she will move on and she will find someone else. When people have bad break ups they think it is the end of the world but what Adele is saying here is that no matter what happens she can find another boy and that even though it hurts she will be okay.

When You Got A Good Thing

As i said in my last blog i am a fan of country music and one of my favorite groups is Lady Antebellum. As i was listening to their songs one in particular stood out to me, and it is called "When You Got a Good Thing". This is another love song and it is about how lucky this guy is to have the girl he has and how he should realize that he is super lucky and that he should hold on tight and not let her go. It talks about how the boy can't believe he found such an amazing girl and even though they will go through ups and downs in their relationship that they just have to hold on and realize that they have a good thing going and that they can't let it go. It says how they bring out the best in each other and that they need each other more than air and life and that even though it is not always easy and although they might not always get along that they are meant for each other and that they can't forget that. This is another good country love song because it is not too sappy and it has a good story and message behind it. You might not always be able to look past the ups and downs in a relationship but when you know you have the right person you HAVE to be able to look past the ups and downs and realize what you have and that you need to hold on tight just like the song says. You have to realize and take advantage when you got a good thing going for you.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XD2PlehGvE  (Listen to this and really take in the lyrics!!)

Crazy Girl

When it comes to country music it is either a hit or miss with people. Either they love country music or they hate it with the burning passion. Personally I love country music! Most people stereotype country music with tractors and alcohol but that is not always what country music is about. If you actually take the time and listen to the lyrics there is always a story and meaning behind each country song. One of my favorite songs that I feel has a cute meaning is Crazy Girl by Eli Young Band. This song is about a guy and a girl who are having a fight and the boy is trying to talk to the girl and tell her that it is okay. He says in the song that they are going to do what lovers do, they are going to fight like lovers fight, but it doesn't matter because he loves her like crazy. He says that without this girl in his life he would fade away and that the smartest thing he ever did was make her his. This song is a very happy emotional song and it shows you the true love of two people. It shows you that not all relationships are perfect but that the power of their love is what helps them get through the little speed bumps along the road. This song is very meaning full to some people and it helps a lot of people realize that even if you and your significant other are in a fight or struggling that in the end they love you like crazy and that being with you was one of the best decisions of their life. Not all country songs are about alcohol and tractors but they are much more than that. They all have very significant meanings and can help a lot of people with their own lives.

About me...

Hi! My name is Kate Witten. I am a senior at Franklin Regional High School. I am involved in many clubs and groups at my school and I also play basketball for the girl’s varsity team. I am involved in the caring team, schools for school, and FCA (fellowship of Christian athletes). I love playing basketball and other sports and also watching sports. I love to hang out with my family and friends and spend a lot of time with them. When I am not with them I am typically at work or babysitting. I work at Panera Bread and I babysit for a family at my church. I also love to ski, bake, swim, bike, talk, drive, travel, sleep, watch TV and movies, and have fun. Also I am very involved in my church and with youth groups that we have there. I am involved with the high school youth group and mission trips but I also help out with the junior high youth group as a leader and I attend their trips as a leader too. Growing up I played soccer, volleyball, and basketball in organized leagues but I liked to play other sports for the fun of it. The reason I got involved in sports was because of my friends and family. I have a mom, dad, brother, sister, and a dog. I am an A student in school and I hope to be very successful someday and go to college then get a real job and make a lot of money. One of my all time favorite things to do is listen to music. I listen to music almost any chance I get to. If I am at home, 75% of the time I have music playing and in school I listen to my iPod any time we have free time or in study halls. I love music and I would go crazy if I wasn't able to listen to it. Listening to songs and actually hearing them and their lyrics and figuring out the meaning is always very interesting and fun to me. The reason I mention that is because that is what I am going to be blogging about. I am going to be picking different songs that I have listened to and talk about their lyrics and what I think about the songs themselves. So now that you know a little bit about me I hope you will stay tuned and follow my blog which I will try to update as often as I can. Enjoy!!
~Kate~