How Could I Have Burned Paradise? // How Could I? // You Were Never Mine

How could I have burned paradise? // How could I? // You were never mine

Love this Evanescence song!  It’s so different from the rest of their music, and the video for it is so cool.  I love these lyrics as well, because its about realizing that someone you thought was yours really never was. It’s such a different topic coming from Evanescence, who mostly sings about topics other than love, so its super refreshing coming from them. This may be a little older, but it’s still awesome as ever. 

https://www.youtube.com/embed/6GtPW4nB3Ro

You like me best when I’m off my rocker // Tell you a secret, I’m not alarmed // So what if I’m crazy? // The best people are

Love this song from Melanie!  This song has such a cool industrial vibe, while still keeping true to her kid-like nature in her songs.  She’s so good at writing lyrics from a completely metaphorical viewpoint, and this song highlights that perfectly. 

How many times can I break til I shatter // Over the line, can’t define what I’m after

One of my favorite OAR songs. I love his voice in this song.  These lyrics are so relatable and honest, and it’s a great song about needing to just be strong enough to break the cycle of your life.  It’s a little it of an older song, but it’s still a good one!

https://www.youtube.com/embed/hHN0ca6lf1c

I walked out, I said I’m setting you free // But the monsters turned out to be just trees

Love this version by Taylor.  I’m a fan of the original song, but this acoustic format suits the song so well, and really captures the emotion of the lyrics that she’s singing.  One of my favorite things about Taylor is her amazing songwriting, and this version highlights that. 

I will be your guardian when all is crumbling // I steady your hand

My favorite Fray song ever.  I love the piano in this song, and he has so much emotion in his voice throughout. These lyrics are so beautiful and almost pure, which is a stark contrast from Isaac’s powerful and almost slurring voice. 

I didn’t know I lost it all // Didn’t know I’d break and fall // This isn’t who I’m meant to be // There’s so much here that I’ve found missing

I am absolutely in love with this song from Juliet!  I’ve been a fan of hers since The Voice, and this song is exactly why.  She has such a powerful voice, while also portraying so many different emotions all at once.  These lyrics are absolutely beautiful, and her voice just adds to that. I also love that the acoustic version is the version on the album because it’s so raw and pure.