One of my daughters really likes Broken Bells (probably because of the Shins' James Mercer), and I must say that I like this 80's disco sound they have going on in "Holding On for Life." I like the video even better because it stars one of my favorite Indie actresses, Kate Mara. It's like a little sci-fi movie. I hope you enjoy it!
"Holding On for Life" Broken Bells
Girl, take a seatRest your weary bonesYour secret's safeIn my hands
Tell me about the years andLet me buy an hourMaybe help me to understand
Oh, ain't nobody callingAin't nobody homeWhat a lovely day to be lonely
You're holding on for lifeHolding on for life, loveHolding on for love
You're holding on for lifeHolding on for life, loveHolding on for love
Light another cigaretteBurning in the coldWaiting on the streetFor your man
You're trying not to look soYoung and miserableYou gotta get your kicksWhile you can
And in the Latin quarterSitting on your ownWhat a lovely day to be lonely
You're holding on for lifeHolding on for life, loveHolding on for love
You're holding on for lifeHolding on for life, loveHolding on for love
Well,youmight belongto another timeStill you have to carry on, yeah
Nowhereelse to goand you never knowwhat to hide and what to show, no
You're holding on for lifeHolding on for life, loveHolding on for love
You're holding on for lifeHolding on for life, loveHolding on for loveI'm not sure what this song is about. On a first glance it might make you think of a prostitute, but I think it's deeper than that. Maybe it's about settling for someone or a certain situation. IDK….but I like the song.
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It sort of makes me think of the Bee Gees ...
ReplyDeleteInteresting fact .... a friend of ours was engaged to Kate Mara (he is now back in Belgium and happily married to an Italian girl).
It's beautiful, festive, and most importantly, warm! Thanks for all your fabulous and inspiring posts in 2014. Happy Valentine's Day, to you and your family, Delores!! Cheers,
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Whaaaaat I didn't know that Broken Bells' lead singer was James Mercer! No wonder I like this band so much haha. I've been listening to The Ghost Inside practically nonstop because it's so bloody catchy!
ReplyDeleteNew to me, but I wanted to hear it because I've been seeing the name a lot lately :) I like the song, and loved Kate in American Horror Story!
ReplyDeleteI love when a band does a movie-esque music video. And this one must be a continuation, with others in the album? Because that ending is a bit cliffhanger....how fun! :)
ReplyDeleteKate Mara is indeed beautiful... I need to look her up and see what movies I have seen her in because I know I've seen her before... thanks for the video!
ReplyDeleteIsn't that a great song and Kate Mara is very beautiful. I hope you have a wonderful week, Ricki Jill! xo Diana
ReplyDeleteI'm so out of it as far as today's music goes. I just know the classics :)
ReplyDeletewhat a great song! thanks so much for sharing!!
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Great song. I have not heard it before now....must be slacking on my musical abilities :)
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