rebecca

Hello You Lovely Lot!

Happy New Year! I can't believe I'm actually saying that, it's crazy to think that it's 2017. However, before I full move in to the New Year, I just want to savour 2016 for a little longer. These are my favourite blog posts to write just because music is so important to me. This month has been rough and I think this playlist reflects this. You can really tell a lot about how my month has gone by looking at my playlists. I have been doing these playlists for over a year now! If you're interested in what last years playlist looks like then it's this..


Everglow - A Head Full of Dreams - Coldplay
OMG - Get Weird - Little Mix
Grown - Get Weird - Little Mix
All I Want For Christmas is You - Christmas Hits - Mariah Carey
Last Christmas - Christmas Hits - Wham!
Merry Christmas Everyone - Christmas Hits - Shakin' Stevens
Jet Black Heart - Sounds Good Feels Good - 5SOS
Safety Pin - Sounds Good Feels Good - 5SOS
I Found A Girl - Wake Up - The Vamps
Million Words - Wake Up - The Vamps
Stolen Moments - Wake Up - The Vamps
Be With You - Wake Up - The Vamps
Do They Know It's Christmas (1984) - Do They Know It's Christmas? - Band Aid
Happy Xmas (War Is Over) - Power to the People
Santa Tell Me - Santa Tell Me - Ariana Grande
Hands To Myself - Revival - Selena Gomez
Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) - Christmas - Micheal Bublé
Waste The Night - Sounds Good Feels Good - 5SOS
Kaleidoscope - A Head Full of Dreams - Coldplay
Worry - Wake Up - The Vamps
Help! - 1 - The Beatles
Dirty Little Secret - Move Along - The All-American Rejects

My gosh that was a long playlist! Now we can move on to this years...

stay - the morning (all of the songs) - Lewis Watson

I went through a stage a while ago where I loved Lewis Watson and I went to see him live. Every now and then I listen to him and fall in love again and this is one of those times. This is a song I hadn't heard before and normally I just skip songs like that because I want to listen to the ones I know and love. However I left this on one day and I was blown away. I should expect nothing less from Lewis than beautiful lyrics, harmonies and songs in general.

Favourite Lyrics : 'I couldn't keep my eyelids shut, why can't you stay?'

Santa Tell Me - Santa Tell Me - Ariana Grande

I should have known that this song would make it's way back. I think I found this song not last year but the year before and I just loved it. So the past two years I've loved it just as much. It's just so upbeat and I never usually like Ariana Grande but this is one song I will willingly listen to. It even came on whilst I was at work once and it was one of the best days, so there's something.

Favourite Lyric : 'I don't want no broken heart, this year I've got to be smart'

halo - the morning (all the songs) - Lewis Watson

This is another one I hadn't heard before this month but I am so glad I know it now. It is so beautiful. It's all about someone not knowing how brilliant they are. It makes my heart ache sometimes and sometimes it makes it soar. Either way it's a song that deserves so much more recognition than it deserves. I'm even crying now as I listen to it and type this. Ah, Lewis, never fails to make me bawl my eyes out, but we all know I love a sad song.

Favourite Lyric : "You know that if you keep this up you'll be more scars than skin'

Bohemian Warhols - Thirteen Tales From Urban Bohemia - The Dandy Warhols

I downloaded a playlist called 'Sing-Along Indie Hits' for whatever reason and this was on it. My Dad used to play this to me and I had forgotten how much I loved it. It's just SO catchy. This was a good part of my December which is why it's a bit more upbeat.

Favourite Lyric : "I'm getting wise and I'm feeling so bohemian like you'

Sheila - Panic Prevention - Jamie T

Another one from the Indie playlist. I'm sure I've heard this one before too but I have no dea where or when. I have fallen so in love with this song and I used to listen to it every single day when I walked back from Uni. I think it's just such an uplifting song even though the lyrics are really anything but uplifting really.

Favourite Lyric : 'Good heavens you boys, blue blooded murder of the English tongue'

Buck Rodgers - Echo Park - Feeder

My Dad got me back in to Feeder this month by playing some of their stuff whilst I was in the same room. I grew up listening to music like this and this was one of the songs I used to love so to finally have it again and be able to listen to it whenever I want is a godsend. This is the music I love deep down even though I love a bit of bubblegum pop (1D come back soon) I think that songs like this will always appeal to me

Favourite Lyric : 'Let's start over again, we'll grow ourselves new skin'

Just a Day - The Singles - Feeder

My Dad showed me the music video for this which was basically a load of fan videos put together and it was really entertaining. It's another song that I grew up listening to and I'm so happy to have in my life again. It's lovely to listen to songs that remind you of being a kid. I also feel like this is a song I could really dance around to if I wanted to, I wont. But I could

Favourite Lyric : "Feel my head explode from a night of Gin'

Don't Let it Break Your Heart - Mylo Xyloto - Coldplay

I find it so funny that I really used to dislike this album because I was a sucker for Coldplays sad songs (I mean I still am but I love this album too now). This month has been basically bad thing after bad thing but this song just pulled me up every single time. 2017 is about not letting anything break my heart, not a person, not an event, not a coursework mark. Nothing. Thanks Coldplay for your words of wisdom. A must hear for anyone who's feeling a bit low.

Favourite Lyric : 'Come on baby, don't let it break your heart'

Notice Me - Notice Me - Alli Simpson

Once upon a time I loved Cody Simpson and I eventually found his sister Alli. I don't like too many of her songs but this is one of the ones I really loved. It's basically about someone doing everything just to be noticed by someone. I mean, personally, don't agree with going to the ends of the earth just to get someone to give you the time of day, but the songs very catchy and lovely. This song makes me feel quite nostalgic too because I loved it a good few years ago!

Favourite Lyric : 'If these tears were gasoline I'd light a fire, make you notice me'

Happy Xmas (War Is Over) - Power To The People - John Lennon

Another one that's managed to sneak it's way back to the December playlist. This is possibly my favourite Christmas song ever so it doesn't surprise me that it's back. I think that this song is a Christmas song that makes you think. It's not all about how great Christmas is (although it is great), it's about what's going on whilst we open presents and eat loads of food. Such a powerful message from a powerful man.

Favourite Lyric : ' War is over, if you want it'

You're Alright Love - Bry - Bry

Bry sang this song for a vide once with the ever lovely Dodie Clark and I loved it so much. I was so annoyed that I had to be online to listen to it and I listened to it all the time. When I heard this version I was a bit unsure because the version on the YouTube video is a bit slower (and as we know, slow sad songs are what get me) but I've learnt to love the faster version too. The song is about his sister which I think warms my heart a little bit more

Favourite Lyric : 'Wait, tell me you're not good enough'

Details in the Fabric - We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things. - Jason Mraz ft. James Morrison 

I think this song really sums up my month and I found it on a playlist called 'Life Sucks' funnily enough (would recommend that to anyone who feels sad or just likes sad songs). It starts off with a phone message and I have yet to decipher what it says but one day I'll work it out. I also don't know what it's about but what I get from one line which says 'Everything will be fine' is that it's about just carrying on and everything working itself out.

Favourite Lyric : 'If it's a broken part replace it, if it's a broken arm then brace it, if it's a broken heart then face it. Hold your own, know your name and go your own way'

So there you have it! What I've loved this month! I hope you enjoyed this post and maybe you've found some new favourite songs yourselves.

Thanks For Reading!

Becky x

Hello You Lovely Lot!

I can't believe that it's only one month until I've been doing these playlists for a whole year! I think when it gets to next month I might go over my 2015 September playlist in comparison to 2016?

ANYWAY, let's get on with August and all the songs I've been loving this summer...

Treat You Better - Treat You Better (Single) - Shawn Mendes

I won't lie to anyone, I love Shawn Mendes and the fact that he's like around my age just baffles me. I don't listen to this song as much as I used to but right at the beginning of the month it was all I would play. I just think it's so sweet and also so catchy and I really ought to listen to more of his music because I think he's incredible!

Favourite Lyric : 'Any girl like you deserves a gentleman'

Don't Mind - Don't Mind (Single) - Kent Jones

I first heard this song on all those musicallys, or whatever they're called, that all the kids are doing nowadays (I sound like a grandma, fantastic) and I thought it was catchy and then eventually I found it on Spotify. To be honest, we all know it's not the best song but it is juts so catchy that you can't help but dance to it...

Favourite Lyric : 'She said 'Pardon my French'. I said 'Bonjour Madame'

Dumb - Straight Outta Oz - Todrick Hall

I didn't like this song when I first heard it and I just played my few faves off this album. I sat down and listened to the whole thing one day and this one is so good and possibly one of my favourites now. When you really listen to the lyrics it's so clever and I just applaud Todrick so much.

Favourite Lyric : 'Ones with the worst talent are the worst payed anyway'
                             'Be the leading man if I was less gay? If I was a woman would you try to give me                                  less pay?'
                             'The proof is right there though, it's not fair though, but they swear 'no, what does                                 he know? He's just a Scarecrow'
                             'Tweedledum is what they call it if you ask Alice'

Dancing On My Own - Dancing On My Own (Single) - Calum Scott

The first time I heard this was on the radio and it literally made me cry. I welled up with tears. I just think that this is so beautiful. Then I found the stripped down version where it was just a piano and Calum and I cried even more. Such a beautiful rendition of Robyns song, tears all the time.

Favourite Lyric : 'Stilettos and broken bottles. I'm spinning around in circles'

Dry Your Eyes - A Grand Don't Come For Free - The Streets

We all remember this tune, right?! What an absolute classic. I found it again when I listened to Zoella's 'GOLDEN OLDIES' playlist (which I would totally recommend). I used to love this song so much when it was first released and I still love it as much now. I only know the chorus but you know, I'm getting there.

Favourite Lyric : 'It weren't supposed to be easy, surely'

Too Good - Views - Drake ft Rihanna 

I don't like Drake. I never really have done. BUT THIS SONG. I remember hearing it in the kitchen at work and just being like 'ok yeah I don't mind this'. So I searched it when I got home and listened to it over and over again for weeks. When it came on when I was out with Natalie we went crazy. So I will give it to Drake, this is a good song.

Favourite Lyric : 'And I hope you can take it, I hope you can take it'

Good Grief - Good Grief (Single) - Bastille 

I must admit that I've liked this for a few months but I've only listened to it when it's come on the radio. This month was the month I finally pulled it together and searched for it on Spotify. I've always liked Bastille even though I don't know every song. I remember them playing 'Pompeii' at our prom (cringe) but it always makes me happy. This one is just as catchy as the others and I can't wait for the album!

Favourite Lyric : 'So get drunk, call me a fool, put me in my place'

Girls Like - (Girls Like Single) - Tinie Tempah ft Zara Larsson

I feel like this is mine and Natalie's song. She introduced it to me and now I'm in love. I remember it coming on when we were on our night out and she knew like all the words and I didn't know any so I made it my mission to listen to it the next day and I've been in love ever since. I feel like Tinie Tempah is someone I will always like because he released so many songs that were like the soundtrack to my childhood. Is that normal?

Favourite Lyric : 'What's the code to your WiFi again?'

Into You - Dangerous Woman - Ariana Grande

I've never really been a big Ariana Grande fan either to be honest but I LOVE this one. I kind of avoided it to begin with but not on purpose. I saw loads of covers of it and I just wouldn't watch them because I was like 'I don't even like Ariana Grande'. I can't remember when I first started to think 'yeah this is actually quite good!' but I know that I'm glad that I did have that epiphany!

Favourite Lyric : 'Tell me what you came here for cause I can't, I can't wait no more'

This Is My Version - Covers - Conor Maynard

I don't even try to hide it any more, I love Conor Maynard. As much as I love all his covers, his original songs are still my favourite and this is no exception. I think he has such a beautiful voice and this song is just as beautiful. I love the fact that it's more slow when usually he does faster ones. Just a massive yes from me basically.

Favourite Lyrics : 'I don't wanna feel like this anymore, this is my version of heartbreak'

Black Horse and the Cherry Tree - Eye To the Telescope - KT Tunstall

A few weeks ago I was creating a throwback playlist and I found this when Iw as sifting through all the songs I used to love. I don't know many KT Tunstall songs but this is always a classic and one that everyone knows, even if they don't know the words. I think that this will always be one of my favourite songs. Dad likes to show me a video of her performing it and using a loop pedal all the time, he thinks it's the best thing ever, I mean she is great, but there's only so many times you can watch a video

So there you have it everyone! All the songs that I loved last month!

Thanks For Reading!

Becky x

Hello you lovely lot!

So, the other night  went a bit mad with the online shopping. It was not long after my birthday and I had a bit of money to spend so I thought 'hey, why not buy myself some nice makeup?'. By that I mean 'hey, why not spend far too much money on stuff I don't really need!'.

It all arrived the other day so I thought I would give you a low down on what I ordered and what I think about it all!

M.A.C

Lipstick : Viva Glam - Ariane Grande



I was in love with this the first minute I saw it online and even though I a few other lipsticks that are similar in colour I knew I had to have it (typical me). I put it on just to try it and it's a gorgeous colour! I'm sure it will become a staple in my lipstick collection.

Patentpolish Lip Pencil - Knock 'Em Out



I accidentally ordered two of these but after using it I decided I'm going to keep the two. I think this was brought ought on Boxing Day (hence the name) and is an online exclusive! It's got a nice finish which I didn't like when I first put it on. It looks like I have lipgloss on and I don't like the way lipgloss feels but I like the way it looks, i'm just so used to Matte! It goes really well with 'Whirl' too!

Patentpolish Lip Pencil - Ellie Goulding - Innocent



I won't lie to you all. I bought this because of the packaging. I am however, pleasantly surprised. It once again makes me look like I have lipgloss on and is such a beautiful colour! I'm really getting in to nudes now but I used to be a red and purple girl all the way. It also looks very similar to the last one and it is a bit but this is a bit more pink!

Lip Pencil - Subculture



This was a purchase inspired by Jess (sunbeamsjess on YouTube) and her lip liner collection video, which you can watch here if you so wish! Subculture is a lovely nude and I've been needing a nude lip liner for a while. I wanted 'whirl' but it was always out of stock and I love this one more I think!

Primer - Prep & Prime Lip



I read about this online and was intrigued to try it! My lipstick tends to come off quite easily and it stresses me out a bit so I though I would give this a go to see if it makes any difference. It definitely makes my lipstick colour better but I have yet to wear it for a full day to see if it's any good!

NARS

Primer - Oil Free - Pro Prime - Pore Refining Primer



I used to use The Body Shop primer but it's starting to run out and one of my friends suggested this one! I used it the other day and my makeup stayed on all day and looked amazing (if I do say so myself).

Highlighter - Copacabana Illuminator 



I have heard so many good reviews about this so I decided to give it a go myself. It is absolutely beautiful! I feel like a fairy or something when I have it on, it just glitters and shimmers beautifully and I can't get enough of it. A tiny bit goes a long way too and you hardly need any of it! Probably my favourite thing from the selection of things I bought!

So, yeah I spent way too much money but you know, my face and lips are very happy!

Thanks For Reading!

Becky x

Hello You Lovely Lot!

It's nearing the end of January which is ridiculous. This month has been important since I turned 19 so here's all the music I listened to as I realise I'll be 20 next year...

The Girl Is Mine featuring Destiny's Child & Brandy - (Single) - 99 Souls



I actually heard this for the first time maybe two months ago but I've been obsessed with it ever since. I love the song 'The Boy Is Mine' but I must admit I've only heard the Destiny's Child song one or two times. I don't tend to like this kind of stuff because we all know I'm a One Direction kind of girl but you know, once in a while, I do leave my bed and stop watching 'McFly Funny Moments'..

Favourite Lyric : 'Excuse me can I please talk to you for a minute?'

Stevie Knows - Never Been Better (Special Edition) - Olly Murs



I kind of get this song but kind of don't. I obviously know it's about Stevie Wonder and a play on his last name but like...what does he know? PLEASE EXPLAIN TO ME OLLY (I just listened to it and heard the line 'he knows what we're doing when his record's on'...so I get it now.) This is on a CD I got for Christmas and I am obsessed. I love Olly Murs' sound and I like to pretend he's a guilty pleasure but I'm proud to love him in all honesty. I've even spoken to him you know...one of the highlights of my life.

Favourite Lyric : 'As soon as you come in this house, I'm gonna take you to higher ground'

Army - Delirium - Ellie Goulding



Now, I don't mind Ellie. I think with her I'm kind of love hate, if I like something I am obsessed with it for ages or I'll never listen to it more than once. This is one of the ones I love and I have yet to listen to the album as of yet. There might be a review coming soon, you never know!

Favourite Lyric : 'When I'm with you, I'm standing with an army'

Lovestruck - Meet The Vamps - The Vamps




This is quite old now, it'll be two years old this year. However, I was just on my favourites playlist shuffling through and it came on. I think it's one of the best songs on the whole album and I don't think I'll ever get bored of it.

Favourite Lyric : 'I'd wait all day, just for a maybe'

Hands To Myself - Revival - Selena Gomez



I loved this towards the end of last month but it's kind of carried on to this month. I STILL haven't listened to the rest of the album (I know, my life is a shambles). However, this song and a few others have made it on to my January Playlist!

Favourite Lyric : 'I mean I could, but why would I want to?'

Youth - If You Leave - Daughter



I am so in love with this song. I first heard it when doddleoddle did a cover of it with her friend Andie and it wasn't until this month that I actually searched for the original. I am so glad I did because this has probably been my favourite song of the month. My mission next to month is to listen to the rest of their music, because if it's anything like this...I know I will love it.

Favourite Lyric : 'To keep our hearts from forever missing them, but I'm forever missing him'

Focus - Focus (Single) - Ariana Grande



I am aware that this came out a while ago and I used to like it in moderation although I didn't like the bit with the guy talking for some reason. Now, however, I am obsessed. I just think it's so catchy! I don't even mind the shouting man anymore.

Favourite Lyric : 'I know what I came to do and that aint gonna change'

Stitches - Handwritten - Shawn Mendes


I've never really listened Shawn Mendes and I've only just heard this song really so I'm not sure when it first came out or anything. I just think this is so lovely and it's not the kind of songs I usually go for in some ways. Definitely going to be giving Shawn Mendes a listen this year!

Favourite Lyric : 'If I quit calling you my lover, move on'

WILD - Blue Neighbourhood - Troye Sivan 



I loved Troyes first EP but for some reason I never got round to listening to this even though I was so excited for it to be released! This is the first one I've had the chance to listen to although I remember watching a video for one of them which I now can't remember the name of, typical. I love the beginning of this with the kids, thats what drew it to me in the first place, not even Troye...can I say that?

Favourite Lyric : 'Leave this blue neighbourhood'

Never Forget You - Never Forget You (Single) - MNEK & Zara Larsson



I first heard this at the first One Direction OTRA date I went to. They played the video and me and the boy I was sitting next to were like 'what on earth is this?!'. I didn't really like it then and I'm not sure whether the reason I love it so much is because it reminds me of the concert and the guy I met...but oh well!

Favourite Lyric : 'I used to be so happy but without you here I feel so low'

Are You Gonna Be My Girl - Get Born - Jet
I first heard this song on a Doctor Who video about Rose Tyler and I loved it but had no idea what it was. Then, when I went on Guitar Hero with Amy it was there! I think this is so catchy and it has such a good guitar riff! Classic.

Favourite Lyric : '1,2,3, take my hand and come with me because you look so fine and I really wanna make you mine'

Grown - Get Weird - Little Mix




This is now, without a doubt, my favourite song of Little Mix's album. I've loved this one ever since the album came out a few months ago and I still love it now. It's just such a good song to listen to when you feel down (especially about lads). Makes me feel much more optimistic about things!

Favourite Lyric : 'It's funny how the tables turn'

Drops Of Jupiter - Drops Of Jupiter - Train



This is a classic song that people have compared to one of One Directions new songs. Obviously I knew it before that comparison. Pretty sure this is one of my favourite songs of all time. It has beautiful chords, singing and lyrics.

Favourite Lyric : 'Your best friend always sticking up for you, even when I know you're wrong'

Fix You - X&Y - Coldplay



This is one of my favourite songs ever. I always say 'The Heart Never Lies' is my favourite song ever but this isn't too far behind nowadays. I just think it's one of the most beautiful songs to ever exist from the lyrics to the chords to the guitar bit. If you don't like Coldplay then that's ok but if you don't like this then there's something wrong with you.

Favourite Lyric : 'Tears stream down your face when you lose something you cannot replace'

Heroes - Heroes - David Bowie



This month is of course the month we lost the legend that is David Bowie. Dad's always played me Bowie's music and I have always looked up to him. I was also shown Labyrinth when I was in primary school at an after school club. I loved it then I didn't see it for years and years. In secondary school I had a dream about it then my art teacher played it the next day. Scary stuff. It's now my favourite film of all time. This is maybe my favourite Bowie song and it's also on another of my favourite films 'Moulin Rouge'

Favourite Lyric : 'Though nothing will keep us together'

Stop And Stare - Dreaming Out Loud - OneRepublic



I heard this when I was listening to a pop playlist on Skype to Amy. I forgot how good this was! This month I've just got really into songs that I used to love back in the day. If you haven't heard this ever or in a while, listen to it again.

Favourite Lyric : 'Can you see what I see?'

Under Pressure ft David Bowie - Hot Space - Queen



Once again, Dad used to play this when I was little and me and my brother still know all the words, even Freddies little bits. We always listen to this when we're on holiday for some reason. Not only do I love the song but I love the message behind it too.

Favourite Lyric : 'Love's such an old fashioned word, and love dares you to care for the people on the people on the edge of the night, and love dares you to change out way of caring about ourselves. This is our last dance. This is our last dance. This is ourselves. Under pressure' 

Last Nite - Is This It - The Strokes



I heard this when I was watching an old episode of 'Big Fat Quiz Of The Year' and I instantly recognised it! I've never really sat and listened to it but I think it's one that everyone knows, even if you don't know that you know it.

Favourite Lyric : 'Well I've been in town for just about fifteen minutes now'

Same Old Love - Revival - Selena Gomez




I didn't really used to like this one at first but the more I listen to it the more I fall in love! It's not really my typical type of music either but for some reason it got through to me! It's so catchy and have a feeling it will be stuck in my head for a long time!

Favourite Lyric : 'That shit, it tears me up'


So that's what I've been listening to for the past month! It's a big longer than my playlists usually are for some reason!

Thanks For Reading!

Becky x

Hello you lovely lot!

It's now single figures until it's Christmas! How exciting is that?! I wont lie I've been listening to Christmas music since last month but around now is the kind of time you can listen to it without feeling judged. I like to think I know a good Christmas song when I hear one so I thought it would be a good idea to make this list! I have also finished my essay you'll be glad to know, so I can listen to all the Christmas music I like and not feel guilty! I am only counting songs that are really related to Christmas, not just ones that were released in December. Otherwise we would be here a long time..

10. Last Christmas - Wham!



I think this had to be on here right? Although I think that's the case with most of these songs! I sang this in choir with school once so I still know all the words. I like the fact it's not all happy and positive, it's a bit depressing if you really listen to it!

Favourite Lyric : I wrapped it up and sent it with a note saying 'I love you', I meant it

9. I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday - Wizzard



Bit of a more cheerful song now. I really relate with this song because I do wish it could be Christmas every day. Although, maybe it would get a little boring, but you would get presents every day. I think it's a no brainer. Can we at least have it twice a year? Please?

Favourite Lyric: When the kids start singing and the band begins to plaaaaaayy

8. Merry Christmas Everybody - Slade



As soon as I hear the first line of this song I feel super festive. It is possibly the classic Christmas song but it's not my favourite as amazing as it it! This is one of those ones they play at parties because you can dance around to it no end which is what I need in a good Christmas song.

Favourite Lyric : Does he ride a red nose reindeer?

7. Christmas (Baby Please Come Home - Michael Bublé)



I've only just started to like this thanks to Zoella and Tanya Burr because they sing it a lot in their Christmas videos! I only just realised that it's not even his song originally but I do prefer his version. I just want to know why Michael only comes out at Christmas...

Favourite Lyric : CHRISTMASSSS, the snows coming down, CHRISTMASSSSS, I'm watching it fall

6. Santa Tell Me - Ariana Grande 



I loved this song so much when it came out and I listened to it all Christmas. I rediscovered it when I was home about two weeks ago on the bus on my own. I am so glad I listened to it again because I'm now obsessed with it all over again!

Favourite : On the 25th by the fireplace oooooh

5. All I Want For Christmas Is You - Mariah Carey



Another classic Christmas song! I think this is definitely one of the best ones and one most people know the words too. I obviously don't try and sing this like I'm Mariah or anything...(doesn't everyone do that?!)

Favourite Lyric : Ieeeeeeiii...don't want a lot for Christmas

4. Christmas Time (Don't Let The Bells End) - The Darkness



This is such an amazing song. I think it's quite different to normal Christmas songs since it's so rocky. I love The Darkness anyway so the fact that I can also listen to them being festive is a massive bonus for me!

Favourite Lyric : Don't let the bells end, Christmas time, just let them ring in peace

3. Do They Know It's Christmas? - Band Aid 20



I used to think this was my favourite Christmas song however when I sat down and actually thought about it, it was only third! I have watched the Gavin and Stacey Christmas special so many times that I know the bits that Smithy sings in this song...is that sad? I can say all his lines, it is sad isn't it.

Favourite Lyric : Well tonight, thank god it's them, instead of you

2. Christmas Lights - Coldplay



This is such a sad Christmas song but I love it anyway! I listen to this when it's not a Christmas just as much as I listen to it at this time of year. I love the way the melody changes in the middle too! Not a classic Christmas song, most people probably don't even know it, but it's my second favourite.

Favourite Lyric : When you're still waiting for the snow to fall, it doesn't really feel like Christmas at all

1. Happy Xmas (War Is Over) - John Lennon



I've always loved this song and I think it's such a good message! Plus I feel like I can't really let John down, living in Liverpool and all. I don't really like Yoko Ono, don't ask me why, I don't know why. However this song is too amazing to let her ruin it!

Favourite Lyric : War is over, if you want it

There you have it. Some festive tunes to get you in the mood if you aren't already. If you aren't already in the mood, lighten up Scrooge.

Thanks For Reading!

Becky x