My Country Music Picks

So this blog is my picks of country music songs that I am currently listening along with some songs that I feel would be a good base for those who want to give country music a try.

* BIAS DISCLAIMER - I almost always listen to the male country artists. I feel that I can relate to them more than the females.

Brad Paisley - She's Her Own Woman - This song doesn't sound country at all. It sounds more blues/jazzy but just goes to show that country can sound different from the stereotype. Anyway, the reason I picked this song is because this is the country version of Ne-Yo's "Ms. Independent" It talks about a woman who can take care of herself as well as the man.

Brad Paisley - She's Everything - It's one of those slow country jams that every guy can relate to. It talks about how this girl is everything he's ever wanted or needed. How he doesn't mind talking all day about her and that he loves everything about her. Plus its catchy.

Brad Paisley - Waitin' On a Woman - A story about a conversation between a young and old man waiting on their women. The old man talks about how much it pays to wait on a woman. Worth a listen.

Brad Paisley - The World - I don't know how many times I've busted this song out for my explanation to why I listen to country. The lyrics in this song are cute and feel that every girl wouldn't mind hearing someone say to them "they are the world." Also, I'm pretty sure I've used that line on a girl before, that or the refrain, "You may be one of millions, but your one in a million to me." hehehe.

Brad Paisley - You Have That Effect On Me - To me, I picture this as a sweet country song. It's slow and steady. The lyrics are nice as well and if your really into it you can feel it too. Pretty much the song talks about what the girl does to Brad Paisley.

Brad Paisley - Letter To Me - Brad talks about if he could write a letter to his younger self, what advice would he would give. The song is about encouragement through the younger years and not to fret about everything cause it all works out in the end. If your feeling down in the dumps, this is a good song to listen to.

Brad Paisley - Then - Another slow country ballad about how love grows even when you think it's enough.

Zac Brown Band - Chicken Fried - To best explain the awesomeness of this song is to recite the second verse of the song:

Its the little things in life that mean the most. Not where you live, what you drive, or the price tags on your clothes. Theres no dollar sign on a peace of mind, this I've come to know. So if you agree, have a drink with me. Raise your glasses for a toast.

Zac Brown Band - Whatever It Is - Ever really like a girl but dont know why? Well this song talks about it.

Keith Urban - Somebody Like You - Shows the virtue of having the right girl with you and forgetting about the past and looking towards the optimistic future.

Keith Urban - You'll Think of Me - One of those sob songs that you play after a breakup.

Tim McGraw - Live Like You Were Dying - Song about making the most of your life. Loving deeper and speaking sweeter.

Tim McGraw - Don't Take the Girl - a great county story song.

Billy Currington - Don't - Sounds like country meets the 80s. You can hear it in the guitar riff and the chorus. Song about the honeymoon stage of a relationship where you just met a girl you really like and dont want to leave each other. Plus it sort of has an 80s music vibe to it.

Rascal Flatts - Winner at a Losing Game - Song about loving someone who doesn't love you. Because if you love her but she doesn't love you, then its like your a winner at a losing game.

Rascal Flatts - These Days - A popular song from this song that talks about how a guy still hasn't gotten over her last love even after years. In the song the guy sees the girl after years and they reminisce about old times but he still can't get over her. He just spends his days thinking of her.

Rascal Flatts - I Melt - Good song about the feeling you get when you look at a girl you really like. How you lose your cool and melt whenever you see her.

Rascal Flatts - My Wish - Sounds like the perfect Hallmark encouragement song. Talks about how the singers encourage the listener to live life and love.

Rascal Flatts - Like I Am - Great song that talks about how the girl takes the singer for how he is and encourages him to be a better person.

Martina McBride - I Just Call You Mine - There's something about this song that is amazing. When I hear the song I picture someone saying that to me and it's such an ego booster. It talks about how her man is so amazing, how the whole world adores him, calls him amazing, but to her he's just... mine. POWERFUL STUFF! *Possibly one of the rare female songs I'd recommend.


The links go to a youtube music video or lyrical version of the song. That way you can hear what I'm talking about. Enjoy!

Pain and Hunger

I'm twenty-two years old, recently graduated from Towson University with a double major in Business Marketing and Electronic Business and in the process of getting a job. Granted I've only been trying the past day or so but I'm starting to feel scared of the person I'll become if nothing happens.

Most of my friends have school and classes to take care of. But as I'm playing on my PS3 I'm realizing that if I don't do anything I'll be doing this permanently. While there's nothing wrong with a little R&R, I have to do something. I just came back from my trip to Canada three days ago and I'm already applying for jobs. Would have applied sooner but I was still transitioning to life back in the States and I was trying to celebrate my birthday with a fever.

But the point is I need to work again. I need to feel that pain and hunger for something. I'm starting to think if I don't get a job soon I'll just be a bum with a degree. I want to start making something of myself and get my drive back. I feel that once I get that feeling of purpose things will start happening again.

I can easily turn on the PS3 and play a game. But I don't want to do that the rest of my life. I need to start doing something soon. I need to experience real excitement and feeling again. I think that's the only way that will get me out of this funk and start my next chapter in life. I know that I'm "in transition" right now but it's scary and I don't know what's going to happen to me. Guess we'll find out soon enough over the next coming weeks.