"Wings"

I cannot figure out why on Earth Sarah Buxton is not ruling the charts.  I give up.  She is unlike everyone out there, so raw, honest and vulnerable even with tempo!  What more can anyone want?  I couldn't wait for her album to come out and the second it did, I had this song on repeat.  There's nothing overdone with this song...and that's why I love it.  Every line is the truth, and if it is not yours, it's someones.  


FM Radio:
Singer: Sarah Buxton
Songwriters: Sarah Buxton, Blair Daly
Song: "Wings"


Love can be crazy
Magical things it can do
The places that it takes you to
I never thought that it was true

Till you saw me standing
Facing the walls I can't climb
You lifted me up just in time
It's so perfect and divine

You give me wings
So I can fly, at least that's
how it seems
Like angels do, I'm dancing in a dream
There's no fear or doubt
Up here in the clouds
'Cause you give me wings

I'm only human
And I do the best I can do
Sometimes I fight and I lose
When I can't pull myself through,
you do

You give me wings
So I can fly, at least that's
how it seems
Like angels do, I'm dancing in a dream
There's no fear or doubt
Up here in the clouds
'Cause you give me wings

You take me high
Higher than the struggles in this life
And where I used to stumble
Now I rise above it all
Like I could never fall
'Cause you give me wings

I am not an angel
But baby, understand
When I get around you
I feel like I am
Ain't runnin' any longer
Your love makes me stronger
Nothing is impossible
Anymore, anymore

You give me wings
So I can fly, at least that's
how it seems
Like angels do, I'm dancing in a dream
There's no fear or doubt
Up here in the clouds
'Cause you give me wings

You take me high
Higher than the struggles in this life
And where I used to stumble
Now I rise above it all
Like I could never fall
'Cause you give me wings

You give me wings
You give me wings

"What If You Stay"

My signature writing style should just be titled: "Red dress, hardwood floors, Am7."  Really, I should just say emotional drama.  I aim for the soap opera dramatic, front porch view of a breakup.  I. Love. It.  Yes, I already know I am crazy, but think of how many great titles, scenarios, dialoges, etc., can be written with that in mind.  Ahh, I wanna grab my guitar as I write this.  I discovered Chuck Wicks on that short lived reality show called NASHVILLE.  Yes, it was not your typical E! reality show, but I loved every second of it.  Well, needless to say, it made me run out and obsess over him and his CD for a few months, and after six years or so of owning it, this is the only song I really loved.  Just close your eyes and feel the drama...ahh.  

FM Radio:

Singer: Chuck Wicks

Songwriters: Chuck Wicks, Troy Verges, Blair Daly

Song: "What If You Stay"

I can’t make you turn around
And I can’t take back what I did
I wouldn’t blame you if you hated me

Before you slam that open door
And throw away four good years
Think of everything we used to be
I know you say that you’re over me
But I’m askin you, beggin you not to leave

What if I told you I’ve changed
Would you still walk away
What if I told you I loved you
Would you say that it’s too late
What if you could feel what I feel
When I watch you slowly drift away
What if you’re wrong
What if I’m right
That you could move on
What if you stay

I know right now it’s hard to breathe
Hard to think and hard to see
All the reasons we should work it out
It might be easier to go, 
But if you walk out, you’ll never know
How strong we could be at the end of this
I know that sorry is not enough
But I’ll do everything, anything to make it up

What if I told you I’ve changed
Would you still walk away
What if I told you I loved you
Would you say that it’s too late
What if you could feel what I feel
When I watch you slowly drift away
What if you’re wrong
What if I’m right
That you could move on
What if you stay

What if I told you I’ve changed
Would you still walk away
What if I told you I loved you
Would you say that it’s too late
What if you could feel what I feel
When I watch you slowly drift away
What if you’re wrong
What if I’m right
You could move on
What if you stay
Oooooo

I can’t make you turn around
And I can’t take back what I did
I wouldn’t blame you if you hated me

"Paris"

There's some dignity in loving a person so much that you would go to the edge of the earth to give them everything they have ever wanted.  Sometimes, you can only go so far and find that it isn't possible to give what they want.  And that has to be the lowest of low.  Well, Gordie Sampson wrote a song, in my opinion, that is about that rupture of emotion when you can't give what that one person wants most.  I am beyond obsessed with these lyrics...who writes a song with these fine-tuned lyrics?!  In Gordie Sampson's video, he talk about how this song is about getting into a fight in the middle of Paris.  I am utterly baffled by that...so I want to hear from you, what does "Paris" mean to you?  Comment!!


FM Radio:
Singer: Gordie Sampson/Faith Hill
Songwriters: Gordie Sampson, Troy Verges, Blair Daly
Song: "Paris"
THE TRAIN PULLED INTO PARIS LIKE A ROCKET TO THE MOON
THE STATION’S LIKE A CIRCUS EVERY FACE IS A CARTOON
EVERYBODY’S STONED ON PRIDE AND DRUNK ON CHEAP CHAMPAGNE
TONIGHT THIS JOIE DE VIVRE SURE DON’T LIVE UP TO ITS NAME
AND NOW ALL THAT I CAN SAY

CHORUS:
IS I’D GIVE THIS WORLD TO YOU
EVERY ROCK AND EVERY STONE EVERY MASTERPIECE IN ROME
AND IF YOU ASKED ME TO
I’D STEAL THE MONA LISA, TEAR IT UP IN LITTLE PIECES
AND LAY THEM AT YOUR FEET
FOR ALL THE WORLD TO SEE
BUT TONIGHT I CAN’T GIVE YOU PARIS


ARISTOCRATS ARE EVERYWHERE
AND THE AIR’S AS THICK AS THIEVES
SHE’D LIKE NOTHING BETTER THAN TO STEAL THE BREATH FROM ME
THE TOWER’S LIGHTS AIN’T SHININ’ AS IT HANGS ITS HEAD IN SHAME
AT THE SIGHT OF AMERICAN BLOOD ON THE STREETS OF ST. GERMAIN
WASHIN’ UP INTO THE SEINE

(REPEAT CHORUS)

AND I’D GIVE THIS WORLD TO YOU
I’D STEAL THE CROWN AND KINGDOM FROM THE QUEEN OF ENGLAND
AND IF YOU ASKED ME TO
I’D TAKE THIS CITY IN MY HANDS, BREAK IT DOWN IN GRAINS OF SAND
AND LAY THEM AT YOUR FEET
FOR ALL THE WORLD TO SEE
BUT TONIGHT I CAN’T GIVE YOU PARIS


Gordie's Version:



Faith's Version: