Win $25 Amazon Gift Card In The Holiday Video Contest

I am in the holiday spirit and it is time for a fun contest! Do you have any original holiday videos that were made by you? Submit them in this contest and your video could be the big winner!

The video must have some kind of holiday theme, but is not limited to music. The video entries will be narrowed down to ten by me. My favorite ten videos will then be put in a post for everyone to vote for their favorite. It will be a battle of the holiday videos!

There will be a 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prize. So what is the big prize? The person who submits the winning video will win a $25 Amazon Gift Card. The 2nd place winner will receive a $15 Amazon Gift Card and the 3rd place winner will get a $10 Amazon Gift Card. (Gift cards are in U.S. dollars, Void Where Prohibited By Law)

Videos must be submitted by midnight of December 20th. The post with the ten videos I chose will be posted up for voting on December 22nd. Voting will take place through December 30th and the winner will be announced here on New Year's Eve day.

Interested? Here are the rules for entering the video showdown:

• First, you must go to Made Up Memories and make a super quick and fun video (it will not be the one you enter in the contest).
• After you make the video, it will allow you to save it and email it. Email it to me along with some other people you think will enjoy it (they are so fun and cute).
• Once that is done, to submit your holiday video entry for the contest, Click Here To Send Me An Email with your holiday video link and embedding information.
  
• Leave a comment on this post stating that you entered your video (don't forget to email me first), along with the link to your video so others can start enjoying it before the big showdown.
• Videos must be submitted by midnight of December 20th. As stated above, the video must be original and made by YOU.
  

Let the contest begin!

Holiday Season's Hot New Toy: Dancey Pants Kelly

Apparently my music blog has made an impression on someone! I was turned into this holiday season's latest hit toy!



Okay..... so maybe I can't pull that off! It might be a little cuter with a kid in there. If you wanted to get really creative, you could put Britney's face or Sarah Palin's face in the video instead. Go to Made Up Memories and choose from several video options including an amazing illustrated storybook about a princess for little girls or a non-stop action comic strip about a super hero for little boys.

I uploaded this to YouTube to put on my blog. However, I use Memeo Share for sharing photos and videos privately with friends and family.

When I saw this site, I just could not resist making myself into Dancey Pants Kelly! Hmmmm, that kind of reminds me of a song.....

Happy Thanksgiving Music Fans!

I would like to wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving! Hopefully all of us will take a break from cyberspace today and get to enjoy spending time with our families. By the end of the day, we will all have stuffed bellies and feel an incredible need for a nap. That is Thanksgiving just the way it should be!

I would like to thank everyone that comes here to follow my blog. It has been so much fun reading your comments and getting to know some of you. You have made it all worthwhile and have turned this into so much more than I ever would have imagined.

This song is dedicated to all of you because you have been so "Kind And Generous" with your support. Thank you and Happy Thanksgiving!

6 Songs For The Love Of Parent And Child

With Thanksgiving coming up later this week, I want to focus on the people that I am most thankful for and that is my family. There are quite a few songs that make me think of my three sons and how I feel about them. Many of these songs came out before I even had children. There are also some songs about parents that I have always liked and have meant a lot to me throughout the years.

Crosby, Stills and Nash "Teach Your Children" and Mike and the Mechanics "The Living Years"

Rod Stewart "Forever Young" and Rascal Flatts "My Wish"

I always think of my parents (and my sister for that matter) when I hear this song. It is kind of ironic considering my father is not fond of Celine Dion, but he will just have to overlook that fact this time. This song reflects my appreciation for the family that I grew up with and the love we had.... and still do.




The next song is the one special song that I dedicate to my three sons. Every time I hear this song, it brings a tear to my eyes because I feel such a strong desire for them to be happy with themselves. It is "Simple Man" by Lynyrd Skynyrd.



There are so many more songs about the love between parents and children. I chose these six songs because they are my favorites when it comes to my boys and my parents. What are your favorite songs that make you think of your children or parents?

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Wishes For Our Dear Children

Share Your Song: Music Blog Accepting Guest Posts or Co-Author

Do you love music and enjoy writing about it? If your answer is yes, then you might be interested in writing for What Does This Song Mean To Me?. I am currently accepting guest posts and possibly considering a co-author.

If you write a guest post, you may leave one link to your site. All posts must be music oriented or at least relate to music in some way. Take a look around this site to get a better idea of what goes on here . Feel free to include a picture and/or music video/link for your guest post. Acceptance of guest posts is at my sole discretion.

I am also considering a co-author for this music blog. It is not a paying position but could help in cross-promoting your own site. If you are interested in co-authoring, please send me an email with your past experience and your overall taste in music. Samples of your writing would be very helpful.

To submit a guest post or inquire about becoming a co-author, send me an email with an appropriate subject line indicating your interest. Thank you and I look forward to hearing from you.

I think it is time to play this blog's theme song again! Let's all "Listen To The Music"..... Better yet, let's talk about it!

Analysis Of O.A.R.'s "Shattered" Lyrics

I got my first request! Jeff Baker asked to hear my thoughts on the song "Shattered" by O.A.R.. I replied to him that it is interesting he brought this song up because the song intrigued me as well.

Jeff wrote an in depth analysis of the meaning of the lyrics to "Shattered" in his post titled "Is It A Love Song?". I strongly urge you to go read his post. I feel that he pegged the meaning of this song dead on. I will add my thoughts about the song now, so come back here to read them after you visit Jeff's post.

To me, this song is about a bad and unhealthy relationship. I agree with Jeff that it is not about love. It is about uncertainty and fear. The relationship provides a security blanket for him. He knows what to expect from it and to him, that is better than the unknown.

While he realizes that he is better off without the relationship, he allows himself to go back to it because it has become his safety net. He longs to try life on his own and let himself discover healthier and happier relationships. However, his need for something familiar drives him back to where he should not be. Quite possibly, it is even a form of self punishment for subconscious feelings of guilt.

The overall theme of "Shattered" reminds me of another song. This song is a little darker but I think it is related to the concept. It is called "Cover Me" by Candelbox. In this song, he basically loathes his partner but uses her for "shelter from the storm". Unfortunately, I think there are far too many relationships just like that.

What are your thoughts on the song? Jeff mentioned that a lot of people disagreed with his thoughts and that they DO think it is a love song (in a positive way). Please comment with your analysis of "Shattered".

(Image courtesy of FreeFoto.com)



"Shattered" by O.A.R.




"Cover Me" by Candelbox

Jimmie Johnson Makes Nascar History

Jimmie Johnson made Nascar history yesterday at Homestead-Miami Speedway by becoming only the second driver ever to win three consecutive championships. Cale Yarborough was the first driver to achieve this and now Jimmie has joined him in the history books.

It was a tough start to the race season for the Lowes team. They did not perform as well as they had hoped and had some fierce competition. Kyle Bush dominated the first half of the season but fell short once the chase started. Johnson excelled in the chase but had to battle it out with Carl Edwards the whole way through.

It was an interesting season to say the least. As I mentioned, Kyle Bush took both the Sprint Cup Series and the Nationwide Series by storm. Dale Jr. started his first year with the renowned Hendrick's organization. Carl Edwards won 8 races and came close to winning the championship. Several well known drivers went without a win this season like Gordon, Kenseth and Harvick. While Johnson made history, Tony Stewart ended his ten year history with the Gibbs team.

Throughout the season, I found myself experiencing different emotions. I was not fond of Bush or Edwards mainly due to the tough competition they gave to #48. Yet, I could not help but respect their driving skills. I remember one particular race where Johnson and Edwards had a great battle right down to the last lap. Johnson won that race and Carl walked up to his window afterwards and shook Johnson's hand. I realized what a class act Carl Edwards is and I would like to congratulate him on a brilliant season.

It was an incredibly exciting racing season and I loved every minute of it! I am very proud of Jimmie Johnson, Chad Knaus, the entire Lowes team and the Hendricks organization. It will be boring on Sundays until the kickoff of next year's season in Daytona on February 15th. Here's looking to next year and another Johnson championship!!


(Photo by John Harrelson/Getty Images North America)

My song pick for Jimmie Johnson's history making win is "Take It To The Limit" by the Eagles. I know he can take it to the limit one more time next year to make it four in a row!: