everyone in my life seems to be going on holidays at the moment. that is 100% exaggerated for artistic purposes, but there is definitely a significant amount of people in my life going on holidays at the moment.
the type of big, glorious overseas adventures that are sure to be eye-opening and spectacular. i am supremely jealous of course, but i've had my time in the sun, wind and rains of other countries, so i also know exactly how thrilling it feels to be going away to far off lands.
one of my loveliest friends in the world, anchovy, is leaving for europe today! she is scared and excited and i know she's going to have the most marvelous time. so with her in mind, here's a mixtape of a few songs that spring up when i think about packing a suitcase and jumping on the next available plane out of here. the only place i'm going right now is to the backyard to plant a money tree - then i can start dreaming about my own next great adventure. x
vacationing people - foreign born
foreign born's entire album, person to person, reminds me of holidays, particularly of the summer variety. this super mellow, acoustic version inspires long and lazy daydreams about holiday-making and holiday-taking.
everyday should be a holiday - the dandy warhols
wouldn't that be nice? well maybe not, maybe you only appreciate holidays because you don't get to have them everyday. maybe i should test the hypothesis and get back to you...
holiday - madonna
this is the perfect song for the holiday you take when you don't actually go anywhere. where you get to spend a week beautifying and organising your life in the comfort of your own home. where you spend a few hours every morning dancing around in your knickers to madonna's immaculate collection. other people do that, right?
leaving on a jet plane - john denver
i've been on a quite a few jet planes now, but i still get ridiculously excited each and everytime i board a flight. i think it's because 1) i have little legs so leg room is never an issue, and 2) i have a penchant for free alcohol and tiny packets of m.s.g. sprinkled peanuts.
brothers on a hotel bed - death cab for cutie
i love the imagery this song title conjures up in my head. i think this could refer to any travelling companion, brother from another mother an all that. or sister even. if you can travel in (mostly) harmony with someone, i think that makes them your friend for life.
across the universe - fiona apple
the coolest track to listen to when you've boarded the jet plane, scored yourself a window seat, and you're looking at all the tiny, changing land and sea below. and drinking free alcohol and eating free peanuts.
travel is dangerous - mogwai
only kidding! it's really not, and hairy, scary stories make for the best laughs when you're reunited with your loved ones upon your return. the most dangerous thing of all is staying in the same place all the time.
life is a highway - tom cochrane
potentially one of those songs where this blog's theme has all been a ruse in order for it to be included. in all it's tom cochrane goodness.
let's get out of this country - camera obscura
like i said, i'm planting my money/holiday fund tree asap. destination anywhere and everywhere. have a great adventure anchovy!
foreign born's entire album, person to person, reminds me of holidays, particularly of the summer variety. this super mellow, acoustic version inspires long and lazy daydreams about holiday-making and holiday-taking.
everyday should be a holiday - the dandy warhols
wouldn't that be nice? well maybe not, maybe you only appreciate holidays because you don't get to have them everyday. maybe i should test the hypothesis and get back to you...
holiday - madonna
this is the perfect song for the holiday you take when you don't actually go anywhere. where you get to spend a week beautifying and organising your life in the comfort of your own home. where you spend a few hours every morning dancing around in your knickers to madonna's immaculate collection. other people do that, right?
leaving on a jet plane - john denver
i've been on a quite a few jet planes now, but i still get ridiculously excited each and everytime i board a flight. i think it's because 1) i have little legs so leg room is never an issue, and 2) i have a penchant for free alcohol and tiny packets of m.s.g. sprinkled peanuts.
brothers on a hotel bed - death cab for cutie
i love the imagery this song title conjures up in my head. i think this could refer to any travelling companion, brother from another mother an all that. or sister even. if you can travel in (mostly) harmony with someone, i think that makes them your friend for life.
across the universe - fiona apple
the coolest track to listen to when you've boarded the jet plane, scored yourself a window seat, and you're looking at all the tiny, changing land and sea below. and drinking free alcohol and eating free peanuts.
travel is dangerous - mogwai
only kidding! it's really not, and hairy, scary stories make for the best laughs when you're reunited with your loved ones upon your return. the most dangerous thing of all is staying in the same place all the time.
life is a highway - tom cochrane
potentially one of those songs where this blog's theme has all been a ruse in order for it to be included. in all it's tom cochrane goodness.
let's get out of this country - camera obscura
like i said, i'm planting my money/holiday fund tree asap. destination anywhere and everywhere. have a great adventure anchovy!
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