Song of the Day: Gordi - Alien Cowboy

Another dreamy song I just found out about.  Great vibe, I love it.

I heard this one on NPR's All Songs Considered.

https://www.npr.org/2025/03/11/1237470083/the-contenders-vol6-yeule-raveena-gordi

The Contenders, Vol. 6: The songs we can't stop playing this week

Discussion about this song starts around 10:40 of the show, then the song, then some more insights into the song around 14:45.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1kB0cO79bEA

Alien Cowboy

Song lyrics from AZLyrics.com:

https://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/gordi/aliencowboy.html

Gordi Lyrics

"Alien Cowboy"

Thick and warm

Air melts in my pocket

Alien Cowboy is calling

Join the excommunicated

It's your birthday celebrate it

Won't you blow up my universe

Can you open my eyes

Have we been here the whole time

Won't you blow up my universe

So that I can realise

We've been here the whole time

Freak out

Drank all the jet fuel

Dead end

Crash through the blood moon

Join the excommunicated

It's your birthday celebrate it

Won't you blow up my universe

Can you open my eyes

Have we been here the whole time

Won't you blow up my universe

So that I can realise

We've been here the whole time

Join the excommunicated

It's your birthday celebrate it

Won't you blow up my universe

We've been here the whole time

We've been here the whole time

Won't you blow up my universe

Can you open my eyes

Have we been here the whole time

Won't you blow up my universe

So that I can realise

We've been here the whole time

Song of the Day: Fleetwood Mac - When I See You Again

This song is one of the best songs on a mildly overlooked album.  Hard for Fleetwood Mac to live up to Rumours, of course.

Anyway, this song always touches me, every time I hear it.  So poignant, so sad.  But better than never having had the moment, and now the memories.

Fleetwood Mac - When I See You Again (2017 Remaster)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKyigbXAx5Y

These lines, in particular, really get me:

And the dream says I want you

And the dream is gone

So she stays up night on end

Well at least there is a dream left

Lyrics from AZLyrics.com:

https://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/fleetwoodmac/wheniseeyouagain.html

"When I See You Again" lyrics

When I see you again

Will it be the same

When I see you again

Will it be over

When I see you again

Will your great eyes still say

What's the matter, baby

What's the matter, baby

What's the matter, baby, baby, baby

What's the matter, baby

What's the matter, baby

What's the matter, baby, baby

So she walks slowly down the hall

There are many doors in the hallway

And she stares at the stairs

Ooh there are many things to stare at these days

If she sees him again

Will your very best friend

Will your very best friend

Oh, have been replaced by some other

What's the matter, baby

What's the matter, baby

What's the matter, baby, baby, baby

What's the matter, baby

What's the matter, baby

What's the matter, baby, baby

And the dream says I want you

And the dream is gone

So she stays up night on end

Well at least there is a dream left

If I see you again

Will it be over

If I see you again

Will it be the same

If I see you again

Will it be over

Again and again

Over and over

Song of the Day: Tracy Chapman (and Brandi Carlile) - The Promise

Two versions of this song.  The original, and a cover by Brandi Carlile.  It's just a slow, beautiful song.  One of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard.

Remembering

Your touch

Your kiss

Your warm embrace

I'll find my way back to you

If you'll be waiting

I hesitate to mention this, but this was also my wedding song.  So it makes me a little sad to hear it now.  Nevertheless, I deeply love this song and you, my seven* readers, should know just how special it is to me.

The Promise (2015 Remaster)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-nqzwIvnZ0

Brandi Carlile (feat. her wife, Catherine Carlile), “The Promise” (Tracy Chapman)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9uNqU7NujY

Song lyrics by AZLyrics.com:

https://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/tracychapman/thepromise.html

Tracy Chapman Lyrics

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"The Promise"

If you wait for me

Then I'll come for you

Although I've traveled far

I always hold a place for you in my heart

If you think of me

If you miss me once in awhile

Then I'll return to you

I'll return and fill that space in your heart

Remembering

Your touch

Your kiss

Your warm embrace

I'll find my way back to you

If you'll be waiting

If you dream of me

Like I dream of you

In a place that's warm and dark

In a place where I can feel the beating of your heart

Remembering

Your touch

Your kiss

Your warm embrace

I'll find my way back to you

If you'll be waiting

I've longed for you

And I have desired

To see your face your smile

To be with you wherever you are

Remembering

Your touch

Your kiss

Your warm embrace

I'll find my way back to you

Please say you'll be waiting

Together again

It would feel so good to be in your arms

Where all my journeys end

If you can make a promise

If it's one that you can keep

I vow to come for you

If you wait for me

And say you'll hold

A place for me in your heart.

A place for me in your heart. [3x]

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Song of the Day: Charli XCX - Speed Drive (From Barbie The Album) [Official Music Video]

I love this song for a few reasons.  First of all, I like it as a catchy pop song.  But the main reason I like it is because one of my daughters particularly likes it.  This is my daughter who loves driving, so this song spoke to her.  She also had the pleasure of seeing Charlie XCX in concert in Detroit.  She thought hearing Speed Drive in the Motor City was pretty cool, and I agree with her!  Lots of Toni Basil in this song, creative copying I guess.  But only old people would realize that.  :(

Charli XCX - Speed Drive (From Barbie The Album) [Official Music Video]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7jzzvKxgZ8

Song of the Day: Morgan Wade - Time to Love, Time to Kill

And another one from Morgan Wade.  I love the vibe of this one.

Time waits for no man, baby

Time can go to hell

Morgan Wade - Time to Love, Time to Kill (Official Audio)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rnf-A1sIjf0

Lyrics from AZLyrics.com:

https://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/morganwade/timetolovetimetokill.html

Morgan Wade Lyrics

"Time To Love, Time To Kill"

You said you moved on

I said I did, too

The truth is I'm at the starting line

Just waiting on you

The days are getting shorter

There's cold in the air

Reminding me of the nights with you

And the smoke all in my hair

I know I've made my bed and I'm lying in it

I was hoping you'd come here and lie with me for a minute

I know it's asking for death

It won't help me heal

There's a time to love

And a time to heal

A time to love and a time to kill

That restaurant we were gonna visit, it's for sale

Time waits for no man, baby

Time can go to hell

I miss you on Tuesdays

Our evening drives

I'm on the highway alone and I just close my eyes

I know I've made my bed and I'm lying in it

I was hoping you'd come here and lie with me for a minute

I know it's asking for death

It won't help me heal

There's a time to love

And a time to heal

A time to love and a time to kill

That restaurant we were gonna visit, it's for sale

Time waits for no man, baby

Time can go to hell

I know I've made my bed and I'm lying in it

I was hoping you'd come here and lie with me for a minute

I know it's asking for death

It won't help me heal

There's a time to love

And a time to heal

A time to love and a time to kill

Song of the Day: Morgan Wade - 2AM in London

I can't believe I haven't posted this song, or any other song by this artist.

I'm not even sure how I heard of her.  I think I saw another artist, looked at that artist's tour dates, and saw Morgan Wade's name on some of those dates.  So I gave her a listen, and I loved what I heard.  Amazing to think I might not have heard of her if not for that.  What other artists am I missing??

Anyway, here's the song.  The lyrics are exquisite.

I just need you to be here

I want two shadows on my wall

It's 2AM in London, baby

And I just want to come home

Morgan Wade - 2AM in London (Official Audio)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29CF4BHT8BM

Song lyrics, from AZLyrics.com:

https://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/morganwade/2aminlondon.html

Morgan Wade Lyrics

"2AM In London"

There's a mini bar in my room

I asked the hotel to take it out

I know what it's like when it's late at night

And my mind talks good and loud

I slept all day with the jet lag

Tonight I won't be sleeping at all

You're in the States

Hey what would you say

It's 6 can I give you a call?

It's 2AM in London

And I hate sleeping alone

Between the neighbors that scream

And this TV screen

I wish someone would throw me a bone

I just need you to be here

I want two shadows on my wall

It's 2AM in London, baby

And I just want to come home

It's a good time to get into trouble

But I don't do that stuff anymore

My angry heart took a shot in the dark

And I found what I was looking for

I guess that's why I'm so anxious

I feel like we're a world apart

When I come back around

Hey, let's lock this thing down

Baby, I gotta give you my heart

'Cause it's 2AM in London

And I hate sleeping alone

Between the neighbors that scream

And this TV screen

I wish someone would throw me a bone

I just need you to be here

I want two shadows on my wall

It's 2AM in London, baby

And I just want to come home

It's 2AM in London

And I hate sleeping alone

Between the neighbors that scream

And this TV screen

I wish someone would throw me a bone

I just need you to be here

I want two shadows on my wall

It's 2AM in London, baby

And I just want to come home

It's 2AM in London, baby

And I just want to come home

Song of the Day: (various artists) - It's a Beautiful Day (Thank You For Sunshine)

Here are two versions of the same song, both fantastic.  I don't think a song can uplift you any more than this.

TRINIX x Rushawn - It’s A Beautiful Day (Lyrics) | lord i thank you for sunshine thank you for rain

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1ykEw42xCk

Prinz, Rushawn, Jermaine Edwards - Beautiful Day (Thank You for Sunshine) (Official Video)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzq6idkl1B4