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My day has barely started, but I've already determined that it is a mix-tape kind of day.
The theme for my mix? Songs that make me smile.


When I saw The Flaming Lips, Wayne Coyne said "I don't think music changes the world, but it changes the way you feel... and that's everything you have."

That said, here are some songs that change the way I feel for the better...

Sondre Lerche's 'Everyone's rooting for you'
you had 'em the moment you walked in;
everyone's rooting just for you.
My friend put this song on a mix-CD that he made me. Without fail, it reminds me that I have great people behind me; people on my side no matter what. Everyone that matters is rooting for me, and that's as close to everyone as I'll ever need.


U2's 'Beautiful Day'
it's a beautiful day;
don't let it get away.
I'm certain that I'll get a little heat for picking such a "cliche" song, but let me explain. First things first, this line is simple. Every day has beauty, and what you do determines if it gets away or stays for you to enjoy. Don't let it get away. Second, I picked this song for the second half of my video when I went skydiving. Every time I hear it, it reminds me to take risks and that I can't be afraid to take a leap.

Sugarcult's 'Head Up'
keep your head up,
your colors are beautiful.
when they say 'give up,'
turn up your radio.
This quote is written around in a few places for me to see. The moral of the song: never give up... no matter what anyone says. Simple enough.

The Format's 'The First Single (Cause A Scene)'
lets make a list of who we need
but its not much if anything
lets make a list of who we need, and we'll throw it away
'cause we don't need anyone. no we don't need anyone.
you know me? oh you think you do, you just don't seem to see
i've been waiting all this time to be something i can't define...
The beat and lyrics to this song are enough to brighten anyone's day, in my opinion. Maybe I'm just a sucker for clap-a-longs, but so be it.

Motion City Soundtrack's 'The Future Freaks Me Out'
i'm on fire and now i think i'm ready
to bust a move, check it out i'm rocking steady
to the beat in my head, it goes oh, oh-oh oh.
If you've ever heard this song, you understand why it is one of my picks. It's straight up catchy and fun.

Jimmy Eat World's 'Here It Goes'
light on up with everybody watching you.
lights go down; everything is yours to lose.
first dancer takes the floor,
laugh what you can't ignore; what you gonna do?
Ignoring the fact that Jim Adkins is a musical genius, this song makes me smile. It is incredibly upbeat and has an 'everyone is coming together' kind of feel. It would be perfect for the ending scene in a movie where the underdog finally wins and is taking a victory lap.



...those six are a good start. After a few more up-beat mix typed days, I'll probably actually make myself a mix of the songs.
I've got a busy night day/night ahead.
Until next time...
-sm.