FRO 2013: BRB

Songs can’t tell you everything about a person, but they definitely tell quite a lot. The songs in this playlist are not necessary my all-time favorites nor they are what I’m currently listening on repeat right now, but I can relate to them. If you care enough to give them a listen, they can give you a hint of who I am. Enjoy!

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1. Hey There Delilah – Plain White T’s

I came to NYC only two months ago. Having lived in Hanoi all my life, this is quite a significant change for me. Sometimes it gets lonely, because your family and friends are thirteen thousand miles away from you. This song makes me feel like it was written for me, and I always smile when I listen to it. It motivates me to keep going.

2. Crooked – G-Dragon

Yes, this is a Korean song, and I don’t speak Korean. But I believe that language isn’t a problem because good music speaks for itself. And there is always translation on the Internet, of course. This song is so beautiful I can write 10 pages about it. It makes you want to dance, but you can definitely sense the sadness underlying. And when you fully get the messages behind the song you will be left in awe.

3. Starting Over – Macklemore & Ryan Lewis

Macklemore has so many meaningful song, and this is one of them. This song is about starting over from drug relapse. I don’t relate in that way, though, but I relate to the struggle of starting something over from scratch. I have to start a new life here in New York.

4. Young and Beautiful – Lana Del Rey

This song follows a young lover’s apprehension about aging and her nostalgia for the good old days. I love this song because I often find myself looking back at the past and refuse to move on. And it’s scary to think that we can’t be young forever.

5. Always – Panic at the Disco

I love my best friends, and I’m always grateful for them. They understand me better than I understand myself, and they are always there for me whenever I need them. This song describes our friendship and it’s also our promise to each other.

6. Oh No! – Marina & the Diamonds

I’m a perfectionist. I don’t want to do ok, I want to do better than everyone else. This line explains it all “Cause I feel like I’m the worst. So I always act like I’m the best”.

7. 22 – Taylor Swift

I’m not 22 yet, but I can relate perfectly to the “happy, free, confused, and lonely at the same time” part. I love the carefree attitude of the song. There are so many uncertainties about life at this age, but again, you’re still young, anything is possible. Just enjoy the moment and everything will be alright.

8. Never Gonna Leave This Bed – Maroon 5

This song describes my relationship with my bed! I love sleeping so much I can literally sleep all day!

9. Rocketeer – Far East Movement ft. Ryan Tedder

I love traveling. And this song is so sweet it makes me melt. I mean, what could be more perfect than exploring the world with the one you love?

10. Carry On – fun.

This song is really inspiring. Bad things happen in life, but don’t give up, just carry on and everything will be fine. Listen to it on a bad day and you will feel empowered.