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1. Anberlin “Pray Tell” I interpreted the lyrics as being different accounts of man, God, and Satan, all taking place as the verses change. The music is upbeat; an African-influenced rhythm, which resembles a hunt, a chase, in a safari. God and Satan are both hunting after the human, trying to get his attention.

2. Anberlin “Change the World” The lyrics speak for themselves.

3. Anchor & Braille “Blur.” Hopeless lovers that can’t seem to get it right. The speaker is finally tired of their spouse’s crap, and essentially call them out about it. Highly relative to any amorous person’s life.

4. Red Hot Chili Peppers “Dark Necessities” Easily, this song will be the one with the bassline that I tell my kids about, like my parents did with Micheal Jackson’s “Beat It.” Anthony Keidis provides lyrics that show, yeah, I like things that aren’t good for me, and yeah, I’m kinda crazy. But it’s how I’m made. Dark necessities are part of my design.

5. Thrice “Daedalus” Iconic capturing of the emotions of Daedalus as he watches his son disobey him, and fall to his death. The last verse and outro provide the listener with a harsh understanding of Daedalus’ pain; he hollers out to the gods in agony, and the guitar wails in the background along with him, amplifying his pain.

6. George Harrison “Run of the Mill” Though it was a directly vague (huh?) stab at his ex-bandmates, specifically Paul and John, George still shows that no matter where you (anyone) may end up after all is said and done: it’s your choice. Your decisions are your life. And whatever you’re chasing after in this world, hopefully, it keeps you safe, at the end of it all, when you’ve ran away everyone else who cared.

7. The Verve “Sonnet” Basically, there’s love here, and I’m gonna give it to you, if you want it, but don’t expect it to be flawless and easy. The somber music but steady rhythm calms you down while you listen, believing that maybe falling in love with someone who’s not all that great, won’t be so bad after all.

8. George Harrison “Hear Me Lord” A personal prayer to God, by George, laid out into a harmonic plea. George begins the song with a solid piano and drum build-up, with backing vocals, crying out, “Hear me, Lord” until he comes in with a painfully true and relative first line of, “Forgive me, Lord, please, those years when I ignored You.” Many of us find ourselves getting caught up in life, inadvertently running away from God, but feeling ashamed about it afterwards. 

9. The Carpenters “Yesterday Once More” Karen gives a velvet vocal performance here, with nostalgic lyrics that we can all relate to. We all have that song that reminds us of yesterday; the song may break our hearts, but it’s still a part of our memories.