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I recently realised that there are many people listening to this song and that the views on youtube is high (2,573,498views).Hence, I decided to give this song(I never told you) a shot. In fact, the only song that I know from Colbie Caillat is the duet(Lucky)performed by Jason Mraz and Colbie Caillat.This song is released on February 16, 2010 as the second single.

Firstly, I must say that I really fall in love with this song.The song starts with the guitar and the piano.The lyrics of this song I guessed is the thing that makes this song really touching and really pleasing to hear.Not to forget Colbie Caillat’s feel good voice that many love which brings more emotion to this song:)I really think that this is the song that has really good lyrics that really evoke emotion in the listener.As usual, the chorus of the song is the climax of the entire song.Of course, this song has a strong and impactful chorus too.These are the lyrics of the chorus that I really like very much!

And now i miss everything about you
I cant believe that i still want you
After all the things we’ve been through
I miss everything about you
Without you, ohhh

However, I think the best chorus is the last chorus where she harmonises.The main lyrics evoke emotion in listeners but even the secondary lyrics are as impactful or rather, they add more meaning to this song.

Lyrics of the last chorus

And now i miss everything about you
(and still you’re gone)
Cant believe that i still want you
(after lovin’ you I should have never walked away)
After all the things we’ve been through
(I know it’s never gonna come again)
I miss everything about you
Without you, ohhh
mmmmmmmm
no no no oh no

I like this song not because of the emotion but rather the perspective of this song.This song depicts a story where the female lead broke up with her boyfriend without telling him loads of things.And now, she regrets not telling him the things and that she still misses him.There is rarely a song like this that is able to portray such a breakup scene so beautifully.Colbie Caillat actually said that she penned this song while touring Europe as she is still thinking of her previous breakup.This makes no wonder why this song actually move many hearts of the listeners.

-yifan:D

Have you ever thought of being a singer when you are 12 years old? Amy diamond is a very young Swedish Pop  singer who is only 18 years old this year. She released her very first own album when she was 12 ‘This Is Me Now’. The songs that I recommend you guys are these two songs of totally different styles.Both songs are from her album ‘Swings and Roundabouts’ that is released in 2009. I think the album name is quite unique too!

The first song ‘Up’ is a light and happy song compared to ‘Heartbeats’. ‘Up’ is a party like song where it has a catchy tune. The song is started with a catchy beat and catchy words ‘Up u-u-up, up up,u-u-up, up up’.The light beats from the drums bring out the simplicity of this song and also the relaxing feeling of this song! This song is definitely a good party starter and would make people feel like dancing to the catchy beat of the tune!

‘Up’ is a relatively high song.The lyrics for the chorus are relatively simple as this is considered a pop song.Thus, having simpler lyrics make the song catchy and also easier for the singer as well.Don’t you think so?

‘Now won’t you turn it up, up, up
Louder, don’t stop!
Take me over, lift me up high
You need to turn it up, up, up
We’re ready, ready for this evening
Ready for the feeling, won’t you turn it up’

Live singing of ‘Up’

The second song (Heartbeats) is a totally different kind of music!It is a touching yet simple song. The second song started with some chords and string notes on the piano and the guitar playing the accompaniment of the song. It brings about a calming effect of the song and this allows the listener to be calm and be totally drawn into the song. The lyrics of this song has a deeper meaning in my opinion. It somehow brings out a girl’s simple confession and the fear of falling in love and breaking her heart.Amy Diamond’s clear and angelic voice added more points to her singing and her interpretation of this song. The lyrics is very touching.

This is her live singing!

‘Please don’t let me go

I just wanna stay

Can’t you feel my heartbeats

Giving me away

I just want to know

If you too feel afraid

I can feel your heartbeats

Giving you away

Giving us away’

This chorus really touches my heart.It may contain words that may sound cliche but they are actually the words that have a greater meaning what is written.In my opinion, this is not a sad song.However, it does evoke a slightly similar feeling to when you hear a sad song.This song brings across the idea of two people who are uncertain and hesistant about their relationship.It seems like both of them are trying to guess each other’s thoughts but they could not figure anything out.Uncertainity is prominent in this song and hence it makes the listeners to have mixed feelings when listening to the song.

These two songs indeed brought out the potential in her as we get to see her different styles of singing.I hope that you agree with me that ‘Heartbeats’ is a song well done and ‘Up’ is totally another awesome song:D

-yifan:)