Potayto Playlist!

Note: This is a guest post by my bestie Potayto. He told me he had better suggestions and he was actually kind enough to write a whole post for the blog! You rock, Dude! :D



Um..Hello. My name's Yanew aka DaPotayto and I’ll be your guest blogger for the day. Thank you Smiles for letting me write you a proper playlist instead of another one of your lame and girly ones
Any-banana, let’s get to it, shall we?
I’ll be filling Shynah’s categories with choices of my own
First up,

The Motivational Song:

Hall Of Fame –The Script ft. Will.I.Am

This song is simply everything you ever wanted to hear when you feel worthless rolled into another masterpiece by The Script. The message is simple. You Are Awesome. Listen and listen well 'cause it will pick you up from whatever deep dark hole you’re hiding in.
“Yeah, You could be the greatest
You can be the best
You can be the King Kong banging on your chest
You could beat the world
You could beat the war
You could talk to God, go banging on his door”

The Sad Song
How To Save A Life –The Fray

I’ll put it bluntly. This song is depressing as hell! Beautifully written and overflowing with sadness, this is one tear jerking story told by The Fray. A must-listen-to song.
“Where did I go wrong?
I’ve lost a friend.
Somewhere along in the bitterness,
And I would have stayed up with you all night,
Had I known how to save a life”

The Happy Song
Yellow-Coldplay
This song, particularly when Chris Martin messes around with it live, never fails to put a smile on face. Coldplay has a knack for writing music so original and so amazing both lyrically and melodically! No wonder their audiences love em! Coldplay is awesome!!!
“Look at the stars.
Look how they shine for you,
And all the things that you do.
Yeah, they were all yellow.”

The Post Break Up Song
Drunk –Ed Sheeran

Shiny’s last post had a song about being better after a break up but this one, is quite different Ed is still utterly heart broken and drowns himself in alcohol to see if he can find happiness at the bottom of a beer bottle. Depressing? Yes. Ed Sheeran’s magical voice and amazing lyrics? Also yes! Hats off to you Ginger Jesus!
“But our house gets cold when you cut the heating
Without you to hold I'll be freezing
Can't rely on my heart to beat it
'Cause you take part of it every evening
Take words out of my mouth just from breathing
Replace with phrases like when you're leaving me.”

TV Series Theme Music
I’ll Be There For You (FRIENDS) –The Rembrandts covered by Boyce Avenue.

Yes. I’ve never actually watched Friends, but I’ve seen 2 or 3 episodes so, meh. What I do know is that Boyce Avenue has posted a gorgeous rendition of the show’s theme on Youtube which ya’ll have to check out right now! After doing so, check out everything else by Boyce Avenue. They be awesome!!!
“It's like you're always stuck in second gear
When it hasn't been your day, your week
Your month, or even your year
I'll be there for you”
Yes you, you pudgy raccoon!  Always.

The Sentimental Song
Like We Used To –A Rocket To The Moon

Testament to a true gentleman. Girl leaves him for a different guy but all he cares about is her happiness. Put your headphones on, close your eyes and listen. Sentimental is the only word I use to describe this one.
“Will he love you like I loved you?
Will he tell you every day?
Will he make you feel like you're invincible with every word he'll say?”

The Medley
Maroon5 Medley –Kurt Hugo Schneider ft. Max Schneider and Victoria Justice
When it comes to medleys, there is no one better than the awe-inspiring Kurt Hugo Schneider. The lyrics are wonderfully connected and the music is pretty darn good. The video is also awesome! Check it out!

Party Song
Who Let the Dogs Out –Baha Men

This song is quite old and is not all that mainstream but when it comes to awesome party songs, this takes the cake! It’s just so much fun to listen to!

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So, here's this week's dose of music for you, and I added another category! ;)
I love these songs and I hope you would too! :D

The Motivational Song:
Who Says- Selena Gomez

I just soo love this song! The lyrics is super awesome! Just hearing it would boost up your self confidence! :D  the song itself is pretty catchy and it was stuck in my mind for quite a while. I liked the video as well, specially her gorgeous black dress, and the "Beautiful Sinc '92" part (I can so relate! :D)

"Wouldn't wanna be anybody else!"
"I'm no beauty queen, I'm just beautiful me!"
"You've got every right to a beautiful life
C'mon
Who says, Who says you are not perfect?
Who says you are not worth it?
Who says you are the only one that's hurting?
Trust me, that's the price of beauty
Who says you are not pretty?
Who says you are not beautiful?
Who says?"

"Who says you're not star potential?
Who says you're not presidential?
Who says you can't be in movies?
Listen to me, Listen to me
Who says you don't pass the test?
Who says you can't be the best?"

The Sad Song:
Before the Storm- Miley Cyrus/ Nick Jonas

There's something about this song. I am not sure exactly what, but if I listen to it once, I wouldn't be able to stop listening to it. It makes me feel sad, and as a general rule, I don't listen to songs that make me sad,( because I'm this bubbly person and I get bored of staying depressed after a little while) but I just can't stop listening to it! Their voices are so sad, the lyrics is sad and even the music is sad! But it's totally worth it!

"I'm standing here but you don't see me
I'd give it all for that to change

And I don't wanna lose her
Don't wanna let her go

Standing out in the rain
Need to know if it's over
Cause I'll leave you alone

I'm flooded with all this pain,
Knowing I'll never hold her
Like I did, before the storm"

"They always say, a heart is not a home
Without the one who gets you through the storm"

"Standing out in the rain
Knowing that it's really over
Please don't leave me alone! (I'm at tears by this point!)

I'm flooded with all this pain,
Knowing I'll never hold ya
Like I did, before the storm"

The Happy Song:
You Found Me- Kelly Clarkson
This is a song I heard pretty recently, even though the song isn't that recent. I immediately felt happy, the minute I heard it! She's describing what they had gone through together, and that feels so awesome! Love the lyrics, the music, but mostly, love her! :D

"You found me, when no one else was looking
How did you know just where I would be?
Yeah, you broke through all my confusions
The ups and the downs and you still didn't leave
I guess that you saw what nobody could see
You found me!"

The Post Break Up Song:
What Doesn't Kill You -Kelly Clarkson-

I love the lyrics, they make me feel powerful. The video is cool too, she dyed her hair black and she definitely pulls off brunette ;) The music is strong, and just by listening to it, I feel hopeful, like things aren't as bad as they seem ;) Would definitely make a person who has gone through a tough break up more sure of themselves! :D

"You think you've got the best of me
Think you've had the last laugh
Bet you think that everything good is gone
Think you've left me broken down
Think that I;d come running back
Baby, you don't know me, cause you're dead wrong!"

"What doesn't kill you makes you stronger
Stand a little taller
Doesn't mean I'm lonely when I'm alone
What doesn't kill you makes you fighter
Footsteps even lighter
Doesn't mean I'm over cause you're gone"

The TV Series Theme Music:
Merlin

Well, Merlin gets the honour of being the 1st to be featured in this category because I am currently watching Merlin. It's theme music is so soothing, calming, relaxing! After the excitement of the beginning of an episode, hearing the theme music relaxes me. It has an ancient feel to it, the Royal, Ancient, feel! In a nutshell? AWESOME! :D

The Sentimental Song:

Ready, Set, Don't Go -Miley Cyrus/ Billy Ray Cyrus-

This song makes me so sentimental because this is about Miley growing up and leaving to make her dreams come true, and her Daddy isn't ready to let go of her. I can so relate! I am about to leave for Australia in a month, for 6 whole years, coming home only for the holidays, once a year. I've never been gone away from home for that long! This song feels like a conversation between me and my dad, because even though I'm 20, my Dad still sees me as his little girl, and I'm gonna miss it!  

"() indicates them singing together"
[Billy]: Shes gotta do what shes gotta doAnd I've got to like it or notShes got dreams to big for this townAnd she needs to give them a shotWherever they are[Miley]: Looks like Im all ready to leaveWith nothing left to pack[Billy]: Aint no room for me in that carEven if she asks me to tag along(God I gotta be strong)
[Miley]: Im at the startin lineFor the rest of my lifeAs ready as I’ve ever beenGot the hunger and stars in my eyesThe prize is mine to win[Billy]: Shes waitin on my blessingsBefore she hits that open roadBaby get ready get set don’t go
[Miley]: Looks like things are fallin in place[Billy]: Feels like there fallin apartI painted this big old smile on my faceTo hide my broken heart, if only she knew[Miley]: This is where you don’t say what you want so bad to say[Billy]: This is where I want to but I wont get in the wayOf her in her dreams and spreading her wings
*Miley is the the backgrounds singing "im ready to fly"[Miley]: Im at the startin lineFor the rest of my lifeAs ready as I’ve ever beenGot the hunger and stars in my eyesThe prize is mine to win[Billy]: Shes waitin on my blessingsBefore she hits that open roadBaby get ready get set (don’t go)
[Miley]: Im at the startin lineFor the rest of my lifeAs ready as I’ve ever beenGot the hunger and stars in my eyesThe prize is mine to win[Billy]: Shes waitin on my blessingsBefore she hits that open roadBaby get ready get set please don’t go
[Billy]: Don't go[Miley]: Let me go now im ready[Billy]: Mmmm Don't go[Miley]: I’ll be alright, I’ll be okayYou know that ill be thinking ofYou each and every day[Billy]: Shes gotta do what shes gotta do[Miley]: Let me go now[Billy]: Shes gotta do what shes gotta do[Miley]: I've gotta do what I've gotta do*sings "fly" while fading*[Billy]: *says "shes gotta do" while fading*

The Medley:
Rihanna Medley ft Matisse

Totally love this medley, because it includes some of the most popular songs of Rihanna and the way they are brought together is just amazing! Like her voice as well! :D

The Party Song:

On The Floor -J Lo Ft Pitbull

I don't think you would need much of a review about this song, since you might have already hear of it! Fact is, I can't help dancing when I hear this song! Listen to it and see if it has the same effect on you! :D 

Keep dancing! :D

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Here is the collection for last week, and because I missed the deadline, I added some extra categories, as an apology! ;)

Happy listening! :D

The Motivational Song:
Firework- Katy Perry

The video and lyrics is just awesome (I specially liked the fireworks bursting out of them! :) )and the song is very sing-along-able! :D

"Do you know that there is till a chance for you,
Cuz there's a spark in you
You just gotta ignite the light and let it shine
Just own the night, like the fourth of July!"

"If you only knew what the future holds,
After a hurricane, comes a rainbow
Maybe the reason why all the doors are closed
So you could open the one that leads you to the perfect road!"

The Sad Song:
When You are gone- Avril lavigne

This is an all-time favourite. Eventhough I've heard it a million times, when I sing it or hear it, still brings me close to tears. The video is very touching, specially the part where the soldier leaves his pregnant wife to go fight in a war and the old lady dying, leaving her husband all alone!

"When you walk away I count the steps that you take
Do you see how much I need you right now?
When you are gone, the pieces of my heart are missing you
When you are gone, the face I came to know is missing too"

The Happy Song:
Love Story- Taylor Swift

This has been a favourite ever since I heard it-  the reason I started listening to Taylor Swift, literally!
When I sing the chorus, I can't help but smile. That warm, fuzzy feeling I get, it's awesome! The best part is:

"I got tired of waiting,
Wondering if you were ever coming around
My faith in you was fading

When I met you on the outskirts of town and I said,
Romeo, save me, I've been feeling so alone
I keep waiting for you, but you never come
Is this in my head? I don't know what to think

He knelt to the ground and pulled out a ring and said (:D)
Marry me, Juliet
You'll never have to be alone
I love you and that's all I really know
I talked to your Dad, go pick out a white dress
It's a love story, baby, just say yes!"

The Post Break Up Song: 

It's alright, It's OK -Ashley Tisdale-

I really like this song, because it's about recovering from a break up. She knows she's strong and that she would survive. This song makes me smile! And the music is very head-nod-able! :D 

"No looking back

I wont regret, no

I will find my way

I'm broken

But I still have to say

It's alright, it's OK

I'm so much better without you

I won't be sorry

It's alright, OK

So don't you bother what I do

No matter what you say

I won't return

Our bridge has burned down

I'm stronger now"

The Sentimental Song:

I'll always remember you -Miley Cyrus/ Hannah Montana-

This song reminds me of school, all the friends and the fun we had together, specially in A'level. Being in the same class for almost 5years brought us closer than ever, and all the things we shared throughout the school life flashes infront of me when I hear this song. It makes me miss school! I sang part of this song at my graduation speech and those who were there would know that I was almost in tears when I finished. Yes, it makes me sentimental! 

"I always knew this day would come

We'd be standing one by one

With our future in our hands

So many dreams, so many plans

I always knew after all these years

There'd be laughter, there'd be tears

But never thought I'd walk away, 

With so much joy but so much pain

And it's so hard to say goodbye

But yesterday's gone, we gotta keep moving on

I'm so thankful for the moments

So glad I gotta know you

The times that we had, I'll keep like a photograph

And hold you in my heart forever

I'll always remember you!"

"Another chapter in the book

You can't go back, but you can look

And there we are on every page

Memories I'll always save

Up ahead on the open doors

Who knows what we're headed towards

I wish you love, I wish you luck

For you the world just opens up"

"Everyday that we had, all the good, all the bad, I'll keep them here inside

Yeah, one day we'll look back, we'll smile and we'll laugh

But right now we just cry

Cause it's so hard to say goodbye!"

The Medley:
Bruno Mars Medley- Victoria Justice & Max Schneider-

This is such an awesome medley of Bruno Mars songs! The way they change the songs from one to the other is so amazing, their voices are wonderful, and they are cute! And... you get it! ;) And of course all the credit goes to Potayto. He was the one who introduced medleys to me, and he suggested this one as the very first medley to be featured on my blog. :D Salute Potayto! xD

The Party Song:

Party Rock Anthem -LMFAO-

Love the music!!! And the part where they say, "Everyday I'm shuffling" and the music that follows!! Can't stand still when I hear the song! Shuffle people, Shuffle! :D

*Schyna shuffled away*

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As you might already know, this week for me, has brought a whole new meaning to the word "busy"!! So I apologise for not writing longer posts, but hopefully by the end of next week, I can go back to writing endlessly! :D

So on this week's list I have:

The Motivational Song:
Life's What You Make It -Miley Cyrus/ Hannah Montana -

Ever since I watched Hannah Montana, I have been listening to this song whenever I need to remind myself that I can't slack off or give up just because I have too much to do or things look too depressing. And when I sing along, I feel a surge of energy I never knew I had before course through me, making me more enthusiastic and ready to finish what I started.
The parts I especially love are:

 "Don't let no small frustration, ever bring you down
No, No ,No, No
Just take a situation and turn it all around
With a new attitude everything can change
Make it how you want it to be!"
"Life is hard or it's a party,
the choice is up to you!"
"Things are looking up, anytime you want
All you gotta do is realise
that it's under your control
so let the good times rock and roll!"

The sad song: 
Behind These Hazel Eyes -Kelly Clarkson-

One of my best friends, Maan, sang this song to me and the minute I heard it, I fell in love with it! Even though listening to it makes me sad, it's just so beautiful that I simply can't skip it! This is also a song I know by-heart and sing along to!

"Here I am, Once again
I'm torn into pieces,
Can't deny it, Can't pretend
Just thought you were the one
Broken up, deep inside
but you won't get to see the tears I cry
Behind these Hazel Eyes!"

The happy song:

He could be the one -Miley Cyrus/ Hannah Montana-

No matter how depressed I am, this song always makes me feel better. When I sing along, I feel like I am in love (even if I'm not :P) and the awesomeness/shyness of the first phase -The Crush Phase- of faling in love surges through me! :D And when I sing the first parts, I can't help but smile! It is one of my Happy Songs! 

"He's lightening

Sparks are flying

Everywhere I go he's always on my mind and

I'm going crazy

About him lately

And I can't help myself from how my heart is racing

Think I'm really digging on his vibe

He really blows me away!"

The post breakup song:
Better Than Revenge -Taylor Swift-

The minute I heard this song, I started laughing, because Taylor said at the beginning, "Now go stand in the corner and think about what you did!" Only if some one would say that to heart-breakers! ;) The song's fierce and the seemingly rock music makes the whole concept of typical breakups due to cheating much less painful. And I love the things she says in the song.

"Sophistication isn't what you wear or who you know
or pushing people down to get you where you wanna go
Oh, they didn't teach you that in prep school, so it's up to me,
no amount of vintage dresses gives you dignity!"

The party song:
Spotlight- Selena Gomez

I love this song mostly because of the music. It's just sooo sway-able! CAn't help but move my body when I hear the song! :D The lyrics is cool too!

"I can tell by the way that you feel
Something ain't going your way
Jeans too tight and your hair ain't right
We all get some of those days
Oh, throw that mirror away
Oh, you know it's gonna be okay"

"Wish I could press delete
We all got somethin' we don't like
Even Angelina Jolie
Oh, throw that mirror away
Oh, don't be going M.I.A"

"I can tell by the way you talk the talk
That something ain't going your way cause
Your jeans too tight and your hair ain't right
Well, we all get some of those days just
Take another deep breath, try to hit your reset
You know that I can relate, throw your
Hands in the air now, let me hear you shout out
Well, get out of my way"

I gotta run! Put your headphones on! I have data to be entered! xD