Music: The Sun is Rising by Britt Nicole

When life has cut too deep and left you hurting

The future you had hoped for is now burning

And the dreams you held so tight  have lost their meaning

And you don't know if you'll ever find the healing

You're gonna make it

You're gonna make it

And the night can only last for so long

Whatever you're facing

If your heart is breaking

There's a promise for the ones who just hold on

Lift up your eyes and see

The sun is rising

Every high and every low you're gonna go through

You don't have to be afraid, I am with you

In the moments you're so weak you feel like stopping

Let the hope you have light the road you're walking

You're gonna make it

You're gonna make it

The night can only last for so long

Whatever you're facing

If your heart is breaking

There's a promise for the ones who just hold on

Lift up your eyes and see

The sun is rising

Even when you can't imagine how

How you're ever gonna find your way out

Even when you're drowning in your doubt

Just look beyond the clouds

Just look beyond the clouds

Unhinged

Things get crazy and i feel I’m losing my mind

I don’t know what to do

I’m going insane and I really don’t know why

There’s only one thing to do

I’m floating through the night on a red eye

I can’t understand, I don’t understand it

The visions in my head

I just can’t make sense of it

I can never run 

There’s no use for it baby

Red Eye - Haim ft Kid Cudi

I wish that i had someone to really talk to. not just the shallow "how are you" but a sharing of deep meaningful words that span across our hears and bridge our souls together.

I’m not looking for love. love is too complicated. i simply want to lay my words out bare, vulnerable, and not care what you think of me or my world. 

i just want you to hear me. no more pretending. no more illusions that i am ok.

Because, the truth is, even though nothing appears out of order, my world has come unhinged.  and i need you to help me balance it again.

"I keep on hoping..."

"I keep on hoping that we’ll find

Another reason to compromise

But this time I’ll break

Down inside.

I keep on staring to the past

And all those feelings we compromised

And this time I’ll break

Down inside

Don’t go

Don’t feel like you have to

Only if you want to

Fill my world with hope again

Hope again."

Don't Go by Rae Morris

"Now my debt is paid"

Man Of Sorrows 

-Hillsong United-

Man of sorrows Lamb of God
By His own betrayed
The sin of man and wrath of God
Has been on Jesus laid

Silent as He stood accused
Beaten mocked and scorned
Bowing to the Father's will
He took a crown of thorns

Oh that rugged cross
My salvation
Where Your love poured out over me
Now my soul cries out
Hallelujah
Praise and honour unto Thee

Sent of heaven God's own Son
To purchase and redeem
And reconcile the very ones
Who nailed Him to that tree

Now my debt is paid
It is paid in full
By the precious blood
That my Jesus spilled

Now the curse of sin
Has no hold on me
Whom the Son sets free
Oh is free indeed

Oh that rugged cross
My salvation
Where Your love poured out over me
Now my soul cries out
Hallelujah
Praise and honour unto Thee

See the stone is rolled away
Behold the empty tomb
Hallelujah God be praised
He's risen from the grave

Obsessions: Mega Jam Choreography

Can't remember exactly how I came across this video but I absolutely love it! I get excited just watching them dance like that. And now I have totally this song stuck in my head! I have to admit that a very big part of me wishes that I could dance like this :) They are way too cool. Jasmine is the choreographer in the middle with the red pants. Check out their YouTube channel for loads more videos! Mega Jam 

Grown Woman

Obsessions: Kyle Hanagami

I have this obsession with dancing and choreography and I just find it so inspirational and fun to watch. There are so many different forms and so much beauty in the various movements. 

Today I came across beautiful Concept & Choreography by Kyle Hanagami and wanted to share it here. This is so much more than just a few dance moves thrown together. It is an outward expression of the heart. 

Here are a few of my favourite videos:

Give Me Love

Counting Stars

Someone Like You

Break Even 

I hope you loved this as much as I did! There are so many more awesome videos on his YouTube page: Kyle Hanagami

Almost Is Never Enough

Almost is never enough

Ariana Grande with Nathan Skyes

I'd like to say we gave it a try 

I'd like to blame it all on life 

Maybe we just weren't right..

But that's a lie, that's a lie 

And we can deny it as much as we want 

But in time our feelings will show 

'Cause sooner or later 

We'll wonder why we gave up 

The truth is everyone knows 

Almost, almost is never enough 

So close to being in love 

If I would have known that you wanted me 

The way I wanted you 

Then maybe we wouldn't be two worlds apart 

But right here in each others arms 

And we almost, we almost knew what love was 

But almost is never enough 

If I could change the world overnight 

There'd be no such thing as goodbye 

You'll be standing right where you were 

And we'd get the chance we deserve 

Try to deny it as much as you want 

But in time our feelings will show 

'Cause sooner or later 

We'll wonder why we gave up 

The truth is everyone knows 

The New Year Project: Feel good songs

Share your feel good songs

Day 15 of Toni's New Year Project

This is somewhat of a difficult task, as it often depends on the mood I’m in and anything can really speak out to me. And, there are just way too many to think of!

Music I love:

The following is a playlist of the ultimate belt-your-heart-out songs. I love these songs. Some I have discovered via random searches, radio, or suggested by a friend. Always good for a broken heart, or just when you’re feeling blue.

Adele

Sia

 - Elastic Heart

 - My love

 - Breathe Me

Rae Morris

- Grow*

Aosoon 

- Under

- Skinny Strong

- What this is about

Sara Bareilles

- Gravity

Haim
- Red Eye
- 

Florence + The Machines

(Ceremonials)

Christina Perri 

- Jar of Hearts*

- A thousand years

- Sad Song
- Arms

Birdy 

- People help the people *

- Fire and Rain

- Skinny love (Cover)

- Comforting sounds

- Shelter

Mumford and Sons

- Awake my soul

- After the storm

- Thistle and Weeds

- Little Lion Man

Macklemore ft Mary lambert

- Same Love

Labrinth ft Emeli Sande

- Beneath your Beautiful

Bastille

Imagine Dragons

Ed Sheeran

- Give me love*

- Kiss me

***

Please feel free to comment below

Check out The New Year Project page above for the complete list

"Elastic Heart"

And another one bites the dust

Oh why can I not conquer love
And I might have thought that we were one
Wanted to fight this war without weapons

And I wanted it, I wanted it bad
But there were so many red flags
Now another one bites the dust
Yeah let's be clear, I'll trust no one

You did not break me
I'm still fighting for peace

I've got thick skin and an elastic heart,
But your blade it might be too sharp
I'm like a rubber band until you pull too hard,
I may snap and I move fast
But you won't see me fall apart
Cause I've got an elastic heart

I've got an elastic heart
Yeah I've got an elastic heart

And I will stay up through the night
Let's be clear, won't close my eyes
And I know that I can survive
I'll walk through fire to save my life

And I want it, I want my life so bad

I'm doing everything I can
Then another one bites the dust
It's hard to lose a chosen one

You did not break me
I'm still fighting for peace

I've got thick skin and an elastic heart,
But your blade it might be too sharp
I'm like a rubber band until you pull too hard,
I may snap and I move fast
But you won't see me fall apart
Cause I've got an elastic heart
[x3]

I've got an elastic heart

- SIA (feat. The Weeknd & Diplo)

"Under"

I’m not your usual you see

I don’t take things for granted

life is no coincidence

it’s what you make it

When we go under

we don’t stay down

we come up

it’s a crazy world

you better keep your spirits up

When we go under

we don’t stay down

we come up

it’s a crazy world

you better keep your spirits up

So just breathe and exhale

just breathe and exhale

breathe and exhale

just breathe and exhale

you can choose to run off

or roll down the hill

my trains of thoughts loose me

I’m on some real shit here

dreams are reality

realities are make believe

dreams are reality

realities are make believe

When we go under

we don’t stay down

we come up

it’s a crazy world

you better keep your spirits up

when we go under

we don’t stay down

we come up

it’s a crazy world

you better keep your spirits up

Spirits up

spirits up

So just breathe and exhale

just breathe and exhale

breathe and exhale

breathe and exhale

- A.O.S.O.O.N

(Alot of something out of nothing)

Kiss Me

 

 

 

Settle down with me
Cover me up
Cuddle me in
Lie down with me
And hold me in your arms

And your heart's against my chest, your lips pressed to my neck
I'm falling for your eyes, but they don't know me yet
And with a feeling I'll forget, I'm in love now.
- Ed Sheeran

Give me love

Give me love like never before,
'Cause lately I've been craving more,
And it's been a while but I still feel the same,
Maybe I should let you go.

- Ed Sheeran

Breathe Me

I have lost myself again

Lost myself and I am nowhere to be found,

Yeah I think that I might break

I've lost myself again and I feel unsafe"

- Sia 

One and only - Adele

You've been on my mind
I grow fonder every day,
Lose myself in time
Just thinking of your face
God only knows
Why it's taken me so long
To let my doubts go
You're the only one that I want

I don't know why I'm scared, I've been here before
Every feeling, every word, I've imagined it all,
You never know if you never try
To forgive your past and simply be mine

I dare you to let me be your, your one and only
Promise I'm worthy to hold in your arms
So come on and give me the chance
To prove that I'm the one who can
Walk that mile until the end starts

If I've been on your mind
You hang on every word I say
Lose yourself in time at the mention of my name
Will I ever know how it feels to hold you close?
And have you tell me whichever road I choose you'll go

I don't know why I'm scared 'cause I've been here before
Every feeling, every word, I've imagined it all,
You'll never know if you never try
To forgive your past and simply be mine

I dare you to let me be your, your one and only
I promise I'm worthy to hold in your arms
So come on and give me the chance
To prove that I'm the one who can
Walk that mile until the end starts

I know it ain't easy, giving up your heart
I Know it ain't easy, giving up your heart

(Nobody's perfect, trust me I've learned it)
I know it ain't easy, giving up your heart
(Nobody's perfect, trust me I've learned it)
I know it ain't easy, giving up your heart
(Nobody's perfect, trust me I've learned it)
I know it ain't easy, giving up your heart
(Nobody's perfect, trust me I've learned it)
I know it ain't easy, giving up your heart

So I dare you to let me be your, your one and only
I promise I'm worthy to hold in your arms
So come on and give me a chance
To prove that I'm the one who can
Walk that mile until the end starts
Come on and give me a chance
To prove that I'm the one who can
Walk that mile until the end starts.

"So don't be afraid, you'll love again"

"Never"

In this world today

Love is scarce and far away

And your heart gets so afraid

To trust someone

All the times he let you down

There was no love to be found

Well it's not the end

There'll be time to mend

And you'll love again

[Chorus:]

Never, never let a broken heart

Take a chance for love away

Don't ever let it make you fall apart

Never, never ever let the pain

Take your need for love away

Never, no never

And I know it seems hard

Open up, let down your guard

But you owe it to your heart

Try again

Oh, comes a time

When we must change

What the past

Has thrown away

Don't take the blame

Don't be ashamed

Throw your fears away

[Chorus]

Let go, don't be afraid

That you will never find

Another one you love again

I know, that you'll be sorry girl

Be strong, before it's too late

Because forever is too long

For you to live in pain

Just don't give up

Please open up

To love

To love

To love

[Chorus]

So don't be afraid

You'll love again

No, you don't have to live in pain

It's never too late

You'll find a way

to love again

 

- Boyz II Men

"Take Heart"

There is a light
It burns brighter than the sun
He steals the night
And casts no shadow
There is hope
Should oceans rise and mountains fall
He never fails.

So take heart
Let His love lead us through the night
Hold on to hope
And take courage again

In death by love
The fallen world was overcome
He wears the scars of our freedom
In His Name
All our fears are swept away
He never fails.

So take heart
Let His love lead us through the night
Hold on to hope
And take courage again

All our troubles
And all our tears,
God our hope
He has overcome!

All our failure
And all our fear,
God our love
He has overcome!

All our heartache
And all our pain,
God our healer
He has overcome!

All our burdens
And all our shame,
God our freedom
He has overcome!
All our troubles
And all our tears,
God our hope
He has overcome!

All our failures
And all our fear
God our love,
He has overcome!
God our justice
God our grace,
God our freedom
He has overcome!

God our refuge
God our strength,
God is with us
He has overcome!

- Hillsong United