Assignment 23- Katy Estes

My perfect playlist is the kind you can play while dramatically staring out the car window while driving somewhere far away. Sure, some may be a little sad, but I feel like these songs actually make me think (maybe about cliche things like life in general, but oh well) and are just amazing songs all together. In no particular order:
1) Better Days - The Goo Goo Dolls. Starts off slow but picks up a little as it progresses, this song to me encompasses hope. Whether it's hope for a better life, a better tomorrow, or better relationships, this song is about new beginnings and those beginnings branching to hopeful futures. And it makes me happy.
2) Dear Agony - Breaking Benjamin. I discovered this band in the 7th grade and fell in love with them for some reason. They have a more "rock" tone than I'm used to, but their songs have a lot more meaning than what I usually listen to on 104.5. This song is basically about how you're supposed to fight against your enemies, and agony in general, and persevere throughout any bad times. Cliche or not, this song is pretty helpful I think.
3) Here Without You- 3 Doors Down. For some reason I feel the need to belt this song at the top of my lungs every time it comes on, even though it's particularly sad. Basically this song is about missing your significant other. It's a softer song than the last and very catchy. Plus it can put perspective on what you really miss.
4) It Ends Tonight - The All American Rejects. First of all I love these guys and their sound. But this song in particular is about finally letting go of something difficult. "When darkness turns to light, it ends tonight". There's something hopeful about that to me, like even though it ended, there's light and hope.
5) Scars - Papa Roach. Not slow paced, very fast, they get their message across easily. they're saying that everyone is scarred by their past. The important thing isn't to ignore your past, it's about growing from it and moving on. "And our scars remind us that the past is real." Your scars are meant as reminders to not make the same mistakes, not to impede on your inner beauty. (I really love this song)

Honestly I'd like to add about 30 more songs to this list, but I understand the necessity of limiting it to 5. I love all these songs and they are all perfect for dramatically staring out of a car window while wanting to do some thinking.