Stars

I've been searching so long for a song I can feel.

When I was in the process of growing my music collection (thanks to a lot of help from my friends), it was almost a daily occurrence. And those songs still mean so much to me, but just as with any collection, it's an indescribable feeling to find something new to add to the things you already love.

For me, this new piece of my collection is "Stars" by Grace Potter & The Nocturnals.

I first heard it on the most recent season of The Voice when Amanda Brown ripped it apart. She was incredible, and I was singing the song for days. I was attached to her version, so when I originally listened to Grace Potter's version, I wasn't thrilled with it, and it slipped off my radar. Then, tonight, as I was sitting through the torture that is the audition rounds of American Idol, it popped up as a background song, and there I was belting out the chorus about 23 times in a row.

So, I gave Grace another chance, thank goodness. I wasn't disappointed.

It's a song that instantly finds a way to attach itself to your life and the ones that you've loved. It's such a beautiful expression of her loss, a piece of art for her departed that we're able to experience.

Here's the video, but I'd recommend just listening to the song first.

Who knew something so great would pop up on episodes of reality singing competitions?


Bonus: I'm also obsessed with "Little Talks" by Of Monsters and Men. Give it a listen.