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Brad Paisley - "Letter to Me"


If I could write a letter to me
And send it back in time to myself at 17
First I'd prove it's me by saying look under your bed
There's a Skoal can and a Playboy no one else would know you hid
And then I'd say I know its tough
When you break up after seven months
And yeah I know you really liked her and it just don't seem fair
All I can say is pain like that is fast and it's rare

[1st Chorus]
And oh you got so much going for you going right
But I know at 17 it's hard to see past Friday night
She wasn't right for you
And still you feel like there's a knife sticking out of your back
And you're wondering if you'll survive
You'll make it through this and you'll see
You're still around to write this letter to me

At the stop sign at Tomlinson and Eighth
Always stop completely don't just tap your brakes
And when you get a date with Bridgett make sure the tank is full
On second thought forget it that one turns out kinda cool
Each and every time you have a fight
Just assume you're wrong and dad is right
And you should really thank Mrs. Brinkman
She spend so much extra time
It's like she sees the diamond underneath
And she's polishing you 'til you shine

[2nd Chorus]
And oh you got so much going for you going right
But I know at 17 it's hard to see past Friday night
Tonight's the bonfire rally
But you're staying home instead because if you fail Algebra
Mom and dad will kill you dead
Trust me you'll squeak by and get a C
And you're still around to write this letter to me

You've got so much up ahead
You'll make new friends
You should see your kids and wife
And I'd end up saying have no fear
These are nowhere near the best years of your life

I guess I'll see you in the mirror
When you're a grown man
P.S. "go hug Aunt Rita every chance you can"

[3rd Chorus]
And oh you got so much going for you going right
But I know at 17 it's hard to see past Friday night
I wish you'd study Spanish
I wish you'd take a typing class
I wish you wouldn't worry, let it be
I'd say have a little faith and you'll see

If I could write a letter to me
To me




Thanks, Britt, for the mix CD. Best graduation gift ever :]

01 What's your favorite song by 15?
Tiger Army
Probably “Annabel Lee,” if just for the intro.

02. How did you get into 20?
Good Shoes
Oh, how I love Last.fm recommendations.

03. Who is your favorite member in 1?
Tokio Hotel
Don’t be that way. Without any one of them, they wouldn’t be the same.

04. Whats your favorite lyric bit by 29?
The Futureheads
I don’t know. I hate lyric questions.

05. Have you ever seen 22 live?
Dirty Pretty Things
No.

06. What's your favorite album from 10?
Scouting for Girls
Self-titled, obviously.

07. Do you own any merchandise from 3?
Kids In Glass Houses
No, but that would be amazing.

08. What is a good memory you have of 7?
Death Cab for Cutie
Laying under the stars, listening to “Passenger Seat.” Contemplating the lyrics of “Transatlanticism” and “Expo ‘86” as they applied to my life at a particular moment in time.

09. Is there a member of the same age as you in 2?
The Kooks
Well, nearly, but no.

10. When did you first get into 8?
Muse
When I first heard them. Which would be when their first single got released.

11. Who likes 4 along with you?
The Wombats
Kate. And pretty much only Kate, because nobody else around here is cool enough. Her awesome cousin Hannah likes them as well.

12. Which song did you first hear from 16?
Motion City Soundtrack
“Capital H.”

13. What song made you fall in love with 5?
The Higher
“Insurance?”

14. Which song do you not like by 18?
Vampire Weekend
If I had to pick one, it would probably be “Bryn.” But only because I have to be in the right mood to hear it.

15. Why do you like 14's songs?
MGMT
They’re great to just kick back to, and maybe dance. At least, I danced to them at BFD.

16. Where did you first hear 6?
Everybody Else
In concert, and my goodness, it was like heroin.

17. How long was 19 a singer before you liked them?
PlayRadioPlay!
A while.

18. Does 13 have a song that gives you a bad memory?
The White Stripes
On the contrary, “I Can Tell That We Are Going to Be Friends” gives me a very funny memory.

19. When did you get into 17?
Elvis Costello
Wow. When did I get into Elvis Costello? Good question.

20. How long have you been into 9?
A Change of Pace
Quite a while. I’ve seen them twice. I honestly don’t remember when I first heard them.

21. If 11 had a concert 300 miles away, would you drive
Family Force 5
No, I honestly wouldn’t care. They’re just fine on my iPod and in my car. There are several artists on this list that I would drive that far for, though.

22. How many cds do you own of 12?
Panic at the Disco
All two of them. Haha

23. Does 21 have a song that makes you cry?
Babyshambles
Nope.

24. Does 27 have a song that makes you happy?
The Academy Is…
“Classifieds.” Mostly because I just wish it could happen.

25. Does 23 have a song that makes you smile?
Danger Is My Middle Name
All of them? Ok, mostly “revenge on the radio.”

26. What's the last song you've listened to from 28?
Does It Offend You, Yeah?
Probably “Let’s Make Out.”

27. Is there a song by 32 that you've listened to more than 30 times?
The Cribs
No.

28. What is a song from 50 that you've only listened to once?
Every Time I Die
Probably none of them. But I haven’t scrobbled much of them.

29. Is there a song you are sick of hearing by 24?
The Rakes
Naw.

30. What song got you into 40?
Chiodos
I honestly couldn’t tell you. I saw them live, and I was hooked on their sound. The first song by them I got obsessive about was “Baby, You Wouldn’t Last A Minute On The Creek.”

31. What is your favorite single by 25?
H.I.M.
Boo singles. “Wings Of A Butterfly” could easily be classified as their worst song ever in my books. I never liked it.

32. If 49 hated you, what would you do?
The Pigeon Detectives
I would cry, because I love them.

33. What would you say if 42 or one of the members from 42 asked you out?
The Sunshine Underground
It would depend on how and who.

34. Would you care if 41 had a boyfriend/girlfriend?
Razorlight
No.

35. Who has the best voice in 46?
The Subways
Oh no, it’s actually a dual-singer band. But I’m going to have to stick with Billy. In general, I prefer male singers anyhow.

36. Do you think 26 is/are good looking?
Franz Ferdinand
Not particularly, but they’re not revolting. I like their music.

37. How many times have you listened to your favorite song by 36?
Maxïmo Park
“Gravitys Rainbow” – Last.fm can’t even prove that I have ever listened to it! All of these problems with my iPod…At least it will scrobble from now on.

38. How many CDs do you own of 30?
Kanye West
One. Graduation.

39. Is there a song from 38 that makes you mad?
Flogging Molly
“Lightning Storm” got me good and mad live. But not when I listen to it at home.

40. Which member from 31 do you want to see go solo? If 31 is only one artist, what would you do if they joined a group?
The Enemy
I don’t really see that happening.

41. What does your favorite song from 48 remind you of?
The Dykeenies
Nothing, really…Why does everything have to remind me of something?

42. Did you hate 43 at first?
The Cure
Of course not! Love at first listen.

43. Does your best friend also listen to 33?
The Hush Sound
Nope. At least I don't think she does.

44. Do you think your parents would like 37?
Jonny Come Lately
Wow. My mom, sure. Because she knows the saga of me and the bassist.

45. Does 47 have a song that makes you want to dance?
Boy Kill Boy
Sure, probably live.

46. Have you ever seen 34 in person?
We Are Scientists
No, and I probably never will.

47. Do you like 44's name?
The Specials
I guess. You kind of have to, because they’re a classic.

48. Is there someone in 45 that you want to go out with?
Milburn
If I was asked, maybe.

49. Do you know anyone that hates 39?
Arctic Monkeys
Anyone who hates them, as Kate would likely say, deserves to be shanked.

50. Have you ever danced to a song from 35?
The Fratellis
Many a time!

Finally, I'm working on iSproggler. Which kinda sucks, because I manually update my iPod. Jeez, who made it so inconvenient? I can't listen to anything in iTunes after the stuff on my iPod.

Anyhow, I am very bored, so I will do this survey-thing :]


1 Kids In Glass Houses
2 Tokio Hotel
3 The Kooks
4 The Wombats
5 The Higher
6 Scouting for Girls
7 The White Stripes
8 Muse
9 Vampire Weekend
10 Family Force 5















What was the first song you ever heard by 6?
"Elvis Ain't Dead."

What is your favorite album of 1?
Smart Casual, obviously.

What is your favorite lyric that 5 has sung?
All of their songs are amazing. Hmm.
At the moment, probably:
"A captivating experience that's left me here with an intoxicating kiss" Histriock My Body
Ok, so that was just the only one I could think of. But it sounds cool.

How many times have you seen 4 live?
None, even though I should be seeing them live this Thursday. Stupid high school, always getting in the way. The show is in San Francisco the night before the last day of school.

What is your favorite song by 7?
Oh, no. I had an obsession period with them, definitely. I really like "Little Acorns," "Girl, You Have No Faith in Medicine," and "The Union Forever."

What is a good memory you have considering the music of 10?
My really, really, good friend Estelle.

Is there a song of 3 that makes you sad?
Nope.

What is your favorite lyric that 2 has sung?
You could honestly never make me choose. I couldn't do that.

What is your favorite song by 9?
"Cape Cod Kwassa Kwassa," because it kind of makes me want to do a little dance.

How did you get in to 3?
When my fabulous, fabulous best friend Kate made me listen to "Naive" a couple of years ago. For me, hearing it on the radio was very strange and disheartening. But that radio station is having a show this weekend featuring them, so I finally get to see them!

What was the first song you heard by 1?
I don't remember...It was like a year and a half ago.

What is your favorite song by 2?
I really can't stand the English versions, but I tolerate them somehow. My favorite would have to be "Leb Die Sekunde."

How many times have you seen 9 live?
None.

What is a good memory you have concerning 4?
Inside jokes...

Is there a song of 8 that makes you sad?
"Sing For Absolution." It's just so delicate.

What is your favorite album of 5?
"On Fire."

What is your favorite lyric that 3 has sung?
If we were talking about Death Cab for Cutie, I would have more definitive answers to these ones. But I'm listening to other music, so I can't even think of any.

What is your favorite song of 1?
Maybe "Give Me What I Want" or "Good Boys Gone Rad."

What is your favorite song of 10?
"Numb." It makes me want to dance!

How many times have you seen 8 live?
None.

What is your favorite album of 6?
Self-titled.

What was the first song you heard by 8?
Wow, I don't know. Probably "Time Is Running Out."