I couldn't help but put a "small" playlist on here for you to look up at your own time and pace. I'm not being one-sided on this, but these songs remind me of everything you're going through. To be quite honest, all of these songs can be played and understood from all sides. I've felt them at one point or another.
I'm not afraid to be alone... I've done it for 33 years, and I still survive... thrive.... breathe.... live.... drive on. I'll be honest, I'm scared. Scared for many reasons that you know, and scared that one day - you'll get bored, or I'll get bored. That one day, you or I may not be enough. That one day, our worlds may drive us apart. That one day you may love me more than I love you. That one day I may love you more than you love me. All of these (cancel and delete)... are honest thoughts that have crossed my mind and my heart.
Do you remember when I told you that I had to strip down all the labels.... expectations.... religion.... family.... friends..... and find out who I was at the core? Do you remember that you brought that up and what the other person's response was? It seems that since that time... things have gone down hill. The fear in the eyes... in the response that was given. Is all of this worth it? At the end of the day... do you know who you are? Without the labels? Without the expectations? Without me? Just you, at the center of your core.... have you found you? Do you need some time to yourself to continue that journey?
All avenues have to be exhausted, left knowing that everything was given and a conscious choice was/is made. If I wasn't here - would you still be where you are? What are the reasons you're where you are? Look deep.... uninhibited. Place responsibilities where they truly are. Switch roles. Take a look. How does it feel? What looks different? Can you love the outcomes? What will you say to the other young loves of your life?
Sometimes the hardest thing to do with making choices, is not so much having a plan, or even making the choice.... it's the outcome. The unexpected hurt.... animosity.... grief.... wondering who's to blame.... what to do.
I hope these songs serve as the devil's advocate for all sides...
Should've Kissed You - Chris Brown (Reminds me of the last day at the airport)
What Hurst the Most - Rascal Flatts
Lips of An Angel - Hinder
Without You - Hinder
Somebody's Heartbreak - Hunter Hayes
Long Distance Love - J Boog
Keep it to Yourself - Kacey Musgraves
Just a Kiss - Lady Antebellum
Tell Him - Lauryn Hill
Can't Take My Eyes off of You - Lauryn Hill
Ex-Factor - Lauryn Hill
Hard to Love - Lee Brice
Easy - Lionel Richie
On Your Side of the Bed - Little Big Town
Over You - Miranda Lambert
Before He Cheats - Carrie Underwood
Remind Me - Brad Paisley
Beat This Summer - Brad Paisley
Need You Now (How Many Times) - Plumb (This song got me through a lot)
Easy - Natasha Bedingfield & Rascal Flatts
I Need Your Love - Pentatonix
You Da One - Rihanna
Ice Cream - Sarah McLauchlan (Fun/cute song)
Come & Get It - Selena Gomez
It Won't Stop - Sevyn Streete
Ride - SoMo
***Tonight*** - SoMo (I'm in love with this song) *WARNING - potty mouth word on 2nd verse*
Eyes Open - Taylor Swift
Right Love, Wrong Time - Anuhea
Come Over Love - Anuhea
Not ready to Make Nice - Dixie chicks
Best Thing I Never Had - Beyoncé
XO - Beyoncé
I Won't Give Up - Jason Mraz
Wasting All These Tears - Cassadee Pope
Fallin' for You - Colbie Caillat
Favorite Song - Colbie Caillat
Constant Craving - K.D. Lang
Slow Motion - Karina
Ready For Love - India.Arie
Dear No One - Tori Kelly
Not a Bad Thing - Justin Timberlake
I Can't Make You Love Me - Bonnie Raitt
Got 2 Luv You - Sean Paul
Knock You Down - Keri Hilson
Nobody's Perfect (Acoustic Version) - Jessie J
Who You Are (Acoustic Version) - Jessie J
I Hope You Dance - Lee Ann Womack
I know more songs will follow. I just needed to get the rollercoaster playlist of my emotions out in the open.
XOXOXO
I'm not afraid to be alone... I've done it for 33 years, and I still survive... thrive.... breathe.... live.... drive on. I'll be honest, I'm scared. Scared for many reasons that you know, and scared that one day - you'll get bored, or I'll get bored. That one day, you or I may not be enough. That one day, our worlds may drive us apart. That one day you may love me more than I love you. That one day I may love you more than you love me. All of these (cancel and delete)... are honest thoughts that have crossed my mind and my heart.
Do you remember when I told you that I had to strip down all the labels.... expectations.... religion.... family.... friends..... and find out who I was at the core? Do you remember that you brought that up and what the other person's response was? It seems that since that time... things have gone down hill. The fear in the eyes... in the response that was given. Is all of this worth it? At the end of the day... do you know who you are? Without the labels? Without the expectations? Without me? Just you, at the center of your core.... have you found you? Do you need some time to yourself to continue that journey?
All avenues have to be exhausted, left knowing that everything was given and a conscious choice was/is made. If I wasn't here - would you still be where you are? What are the reasons you're where you are? Look deep.... uninhibited. Place responsibilities where they truly are. Switch roles. Take a look. How does it feel? What looks different? Can you love the outcomes? What will you say to the other young loves of your life?
Sometimes the hardest thing to do with making choices, is not so much having a plan, or even making the choice.... it's the outcome. The unexpected hurt.... animosity.... grief.... wondering who's to blame.... what to do.
I hope these songs serve as the devil's advocate for all sides...
Should've Kissed You - Chris Brown (Reminds me of the last day at the airport)
What Hurst the Most - Rascal Flatts
Lips of An Angel - Hinder
Without You - Hinder
Somebody's Heartbreak - Hunter Hayes
Long Distance Love - J Boog
Keep it to Yourself - Kacey Musgraves
Just a Kiss - Lady Antebellum
Tell Him - Lauryn Hill
Can't Take My Eyes off of You - Lauryn Hill
Ex-Factor - Lauryn Hill
Hard to Love - Lee Brice
Easy - Lionel Richie
On Your Side of the Bed - Little Big Town
Over You - Miranda Lambert
Before He Cheats - Carrie Underwood
Remind Me - Brad Paisley
Beat This Summer - Brad Paisley
Need You Now (How Many Times) - Plumb (This song got me through a lot)
Easy - Natasha Bedingfield & Rascal Flatts
I Need Your Love - Pentatonix
You Da One - Rihanna
Ice Cream - Sarah McLauchlan (Fun/cute song)
Come & Get It - Selena Gomez
It Won't Stop - Sevyn Streete
Ride - SoMo
***Tonight*** - SoMo (I'm in love with this song) *WARNING - potty mouth word on 2nd verse*
Eyes Open - Taylor Swift
Right Love, Wrong Time - Anuhea
Come Over Love - Anuhea
Not ready to Make Nice - Dixie chicks
Best Thing I Never Had - Beyoncé
XO - Beyoncé
I Won't Give Up - Jason Mraz
Wasting All These Tears - Cassadee Pope
Fallin' for You - Colbie Caillat
Favorite Song - Colbie Caillat
Constant Craving - K.D. Lang
Slow Motion - Karina
Ready For Love - India.Arie
Dear No One - Tori Kelly
Not a Bad Thing - Justin Timberlake
I Can't Make You Love Me - Bonnie Raitt
Got 2 Luv You - Sean Paul
Knock You Down - Keri Hilson
Nobody's Perfect (Acoustic Version) - Jessie J
Who You Are (Acoustic Version) - Jessie J
I Hope You Dance - Lee Ann Womack
I know more songs will follow. I just needed to get the rollercoaster playlist of my emotions out in the open.
XOXOXO