"Slow Me Down"

I know it's been a while since I've shared what I'm listening to, but there's a few changes coming to SongBird that are definitely worth the wait...stay tuned. 

So excited for new Sara Evans.  I am loving how social networking has the ability to bring you new music.  As with this song, it was one of those, retweet & share, complete part of the puzzle-type marketing brilliance.  And let me say, it was definitely worth waiting for.  This song is fantastic.

I tend to gravitate more towards ballads because of the raw story-telling, vulnerability that comes with 3:50 and a slower tempo.  With that said, you know an up-tempo song is good when I'm chasing after it.  First, as soon as I saw this title, I had to hear it ASAP.  I've had this title saved in my phone forever!  Never quite knew which story route to take with it...Well, I guess that can get deleted because this song says exactly what I wished I could've put into that title.  You know an amazing ballad writer...a la Heather Morgan had to be a factor in this gem.  Such depth in these simple lyrics, "If there's something you still need to say, you need to say it now.  Hurry up and slow me down."  I'm such a wordie that it's kind of weird.  But, I love the contrast in the hook, ahh.  Anyways, this is such a different sound for Sara.  This is modern, fresh, and propelling, yet, at the same time, the production reminds me of great 70's records.   

  

  

 FM Radio:

Songwriters: Marv Green, Jimmy Rabbins, Heather Morgan

Singer: Sara Evans

Song: "Slow Me Down"

"Big Cry"

If we could wash every bad feeling, bad memory, or anything that we wanted to forget away from us, we probably wouldn't have music.  I probably wouldn't live my life for it, nor would I be sitting here writing this right now.  Well, let me see I'm glad I can't forget to remember.  
I would kill to hear Hillary sing this song...literally, you know me and you know my heart by now.  Well, take a listen to this brilliant song with this fresh structure, which I love, and let the horns and amazing lyrics & melody take you to a place where only a broken heart can.


FM Radio:
Singer: Sara Evans
Songwriters: Hillary Lindsey, Troy Verges, Angelo
Song: "Big Cry"

Chorus
Give me a sad song that I can hold on to
Anything to set me free
Just one big cry, big tears in my eyes
To wash you away from me

I need a night all by myself
Got some things I need to work out
I got this fever that just won't break
I got some troubles I got to shake
Give me, give me

Give me a sad song that I can hold on to
Anything to set me free
Just one big cry, big tears in my eyes
To wash you away from me

I know, I know I'm gonna have to cleanse my soul
If I'm ever gonna get back on my way
One night, one night, one dark and lonely night
And then will come a brighter day
Just give me one night, one night, one dark and lonely night
And then will come a brighter day

Give me a sad song that I can hold on to
Anything to set me free
Just one big cry, big tears in my eyes
To wash you away from me

"I Could Not Ask For More"

Blame it on a commercial for a beautiful beach getaway.  Call 1-800-BEACHES for your inquiries.


Here's to a vacation.


FM Radio:
Singer: Sara Evans, Everyone and their brother.
Songwriter: Diane Warren
Song: "I Could Not Ask For More"

Lying here with you
Listening to the rain
Smile just to see the smile upon your face
These are the moments I thank God that I'm alive
And these are the moments I'll remember all my life
I've found all I've waited for
And I could not ask for more

Looking in your eyes
Seeing all I need
Everything you are is everything in me
These are the moments
I know heaven must exist
And these are the moments
I know all I need is this
I've found all I've waited for, yeah
And I could not ask for more

I could not ask for more than this time together
I could not ask for more than this time with you
And every prayer has been answered
Every dream I've had's come true
Yeah, right here in this moment
Is right where I'm meant to be
Here with you here with me
Yeah

These are the moments I thank God that I'm alive
And these are the moments I'll remember all my life
I've found all I've waited for yeah
And I could not ask for more

I could not ask for more than this time together
I could not ask for more than this time with you
And every prayer has been answered
Every dream I've had's come true
Yeah, right here in this moment
Is right where I'm meant to be
Oh, here with you here with me
No, I could not ask for more
Than this love you gave me
Cause it's all I've waited for
And I could not ask for more
No, yeah
No, I could not ask for more

"A Little Bit Stronger"

We all push a littler harder, fight a little longer, and try more, until we just give up.  Every step you make, or mile-marker you pass becomes a 'small victory,' one more step away from where or who you used to be.  Well, not because three musical geniuses wrote it, but this song is that extra step.  This song = power.  This song = a hit.  (Note: I could've done without the brush my teeth part, but it works, its real, its relatable, I LOVE it!)  

Not because I am SO excited to be witnessing my 1st Lady A concert tomorrow night but because this song has inspired me.  However, although I am a big Sara Evans fan, the original version takes the cake...and the grammy.  Hillary Scott & Lady A should, undoubtedly, release this song!  I cannot wait to see them perform this tomorrow!  Ah!!!

FM Radio:
Singer: Sara Evans/HIllary Scott
Songwriters: Hillary Lindsey aka God herself, Hillary Scott, Luke Laird
Song: "A Little Bit Stronger"

Woke up late today, and I still feel the sting of the pain.
But I brushed my teeth anyway, got dressed through the mess and put a smile on my face.
I got a little bit stronger.

Riding in the car to work, and I'm trying to ignore the hurt.
So I turned on the radio, Stupid song made me think of you,
I listened to it for minute, but then I changed it.
I'm getting a little bit stronger, just a little bit stronger.

And I'm done hoping that we can work it out,
I'm done with how it feels, spinning my wheels
Letting you drag my heart around.
And ohhh
I'm done thinking, that you could ever change.
I know my heart will never be the same,
but I'm telling myself I'll be okay.
Even on my weakest days, I get a little bit stronger.

Doesn't happen over night, but you turn around and a months gone by,
And you realize you haven't cried.
I'm not giving you a hour or a second or another minute longer.
I'm busy getting stronger.

And I'm done hoping that we can work it out,
I'm done with how it feels, spinning my wheels
Letting you drag my heart around.
And ohhh
I'm done thinking, that you could ever change.
I know my heart will never be the same,
but I'm telling myself I'll be okay.
Even on my weakest days, I get a little bit stronger.
I get a little bit stronger.

Getting along without you baby,
I'm better off without you baby,
How does it feel with out me baby?
I'm getting stronger without you baby.

And I'm done hoping that we can work it out,
I'm done with how it feels, spinning my wheels
Letting you drag my heart around.
And ohhh
I'm done thinking, that you could ever change.
I know my heart will never be the same,
but I'm telling myself I'll be okay,
Even on my weakest days, I get a little bit stronger.
I get a little bit stronger.

I'm just a little bit stronger.
A little bit, a little bit, a little bit stronger.
I get a little bit stronger. 

Stronger:



Weak:



I can only imagine how many hearts Hillary Lindsey could rip out with this demo?  


I want your opinions!!!!  Who has the 'Stronger' version?
Comment!!!