CATCH UP & AUGUST, SEPTEMBER FAVOURITE SONGS

Hello, hi and welcome! (I've missed writing that..)

So, first of all I apologise for disappearing off the face of the earth.. I had a wonderful summer with wonderful people and I am fully settled back into living back in Britain - yay!

I am here to stay(for now..) and I started a job which I am absolutely in love with. The people I work with are lovely which is good, there's no point working in a miserable environment!

I've had four great nights out, three of which I may or may not have been a little..incoherent but its fine, I'm fine, no one was hurt(except my pride).

On the love life front.. Well, let's all collectively laugh together shall we? I might do another post about how messy my love life and life is in general really.

Anyway, another thing I've been loving as usual is music and this summer I feel, was one of the best summers for music I mean, we've got the absolute banger of a tune Cold Water by the Biebs, all songs that involve Drake and obviously that Calvin Harris, Rihanna collab that got Taylor Swift trying to claim she needs credit on..okay.

So now I've caught you up, let's get on with my August and September favourite songs, shall we?

LEGGO.

 

FRENCH MONTANA FT DRAKE - NO SHOPPING.

It's very rare for me to like a French Montana song, but Drake absolutely killed his verse in this song. PURE FIRE

Favourite Lyric - "Next move better than my last move, your next move can't erase your past moves. Took her out once she got attached to him, ring, ring, CLICK! I'll get back to 'em.."

SIGALA FT IMANI WILLIAMS, DJ FRESH - SAY YOU DO.

I heard this song once and forgot its name so I literally searched high and low for it on the internet, practically writing all the lyrics I remembered into google to try and find it.. Once I found it I played it on repeat because it is the most perfect summer song! And the video makes me wish I was in Jamaica.

Favourite Lyrics: "Now you got the feeling that I'm slipping far away from you, and you doin' all the things I said you should do, but it only lasts so long like the setting sun."

TINIE TEMPAH FT ZARA LARSSON - GIRLS LIKE.

This song reminds me of my 21st birthday night out because me and Becky sang our hearts out to it while we were getting ready and its one of my favourite memories from this summer. Tinie always seems to come out with absolute tunes whenever he releases a song doesn't he?

Favourite Lyrics: "Tell J.k that I'm still rollin', tell Russell I'm a brand."

ZAYN - wHo.

I felt utterly betrayed when I found out this song was out and no one bothered to tell me. It's from the new Ghostbusters film and taken the whole 'Who you gonna call?' And switched it up because he's Zayn freaking Malik and he can do what he likes alright?! I love it, its very chill and easy to listen to.

Favourite Lyrics: "What's your fear? Let me know, if this dies, be my ghost."

M.O - WHO DO YOU THINK OF?

I liked these girls when they supported Little Mix on their 2014 tour, and I was happy to see they've released a song. The perfect summer song if im honest, real Caribbean vibes to it and I've had it on repeat.

Favourite Lyrics: "Only we know what games we both play, and the things you do to me that make me stay."

DJ SNAKE FT JUSTIN BIEBER - LET ME LOVE YOU.

Of course this was going to be on my favourites because a) its biebs and b) its a tune and a half. I must say, I prefer this song to Cold Water which were released quite close together. I don't know why I just prefer the vibe to this song more.

Favourite Lyrics: "Don't you give up, I won't give up, let me love you."

SNAKEHIPS FT ZAYN - CRUEL.

First of all, I always thought Snakehips were called SnakeSHIPS for some reason.. And second of all, this song is my jam. I have loved this for quite a while and I haven't gotten sick of it, and I don't think I will if I'm honest.

Favourite Lyrics: "Venus in converse, you put a spell on me."

PARTYNEXTDOOR - DON'T RUN.

I have loved partynextdoor's third album "P3", he is a lyrical genius in my opinion and I've enjoyed his album more than Frank Ocean's THERE, I SAID IT.

Favourite Lyrics: "Sent a message to my Instagram, you's a vegan but you going ham."

JUSTIN BIEBER FT BIG SEAN - NO PRESSURE.

I don't know why but I've just loved this song this past month or so, I've had it on repeat. It's easily my favourite song from Purpose.

Favourite Lyrics: "Last time we argued eight straight days, i learnt my lesson I got straight A's."

DJ KHALED,NICKI MINAJ,CHRIS BROWN - DO YOU MIND.

I love this song so much, I always listen to this song in shower..tmi? Soz. I found this song accidentally on Spotify and I'm so glad I did. Nicki's rapping balances out Chris' singing which I like, sometimes when there's more of one than the other the song isn't always that good.

Favourite Lyrics: "We ain't got forever and ever, you know, you know, you know, let me be the one baby you deserve better."

CALUM SCOTT - DANCING ON MY OWN.

I'm going to be controversial here but, I much prefer this version to the original by Robyn. I thinks its because I love acoustic music and stripped-down versions of songs. And his voice is beautiful.

Favourite lyrics: "Somebody said you got a new friend, does she love you better than i can?"

DNCE - TOOTHBRUSH.

I blame me liking this song on my sister entirely. She showed it me when I came home from Berlin as I hadn't heard it and for some reason I really liked it. I've also rediscovered my love for Joe Jonas from when I was 12. Although I'm not a huge fan of DNCE, I do really like this song.

Favourite Lyrics: "With your messed up hair and your feet still bare would you mind closing the bedroom door?"

JOJO FT WIZ KHALIFA - F**K APOLOGIES.

This song is honestly my spirit animal. I am so glad it exists. I am also so glad Jojo is making a comeback, I am ready for her to rise and for her album to come out next month.

Favourite Lyrics: (I love them all) "Saw it in your eyes, when you said goodbye, you didn't even try, so this time I don't care."

CONOR MAYNARD - CRASH(Cover).

Another song I think is better than the original..sorry Usher. When its slowed down down it feels more meaningful than when its a dance tune.

Favourite Lyrics: "Would you mind if things don't last? Would you mind if I hold on to you so I don't crash?"

WILEY - CAN'T GO WRONG.

I mean, I am not a stranger to UK grime which may surprise many. I haven't always liked Wiley songs though, but I do like this one and the backing track is siiiiick.

Favourite Lyrics: "I used to go and get what I'm given, now I go and get what I'm worth."

ZARA LARSSON - AINT MY FAULT.

I didn't think I would like this song at first but after a few listens I loved it. I really like how unique Zara's voice is. I've loved her since she released Uncover back in 2013. I'm really excited for her debut album.

Favourite Lyrics: "I don't mean to be rude but I look so damn good on 'ya."

ANNE-MARIE - ALARM.

This is an absolute tune, I heard this whilst I was at work and was like "I need to remember the name to this to add on my Spotify when I'm home later" and ever since I've listened to it about a hundred times a day.

Favourite lyrics: "I was so intrigued by your style boy, always been a sucker for a wild boy."

JAMES ARTHUR - SAY YOU WON'T LET GO.

James Arthur is one of my favourite male singers so I'm so glad he's making a comeback, his debut album is still in my top ten most played on my iTunes - my favourite songs are Suicide and Roses Ft Emeli Sande. Anyway, I haven't met anyone who has disliked this song yet. It's truly beautiful as well as the music video. I can see myself still loving this song in years to come, its timeless.

 Favourite lyrics: "I met you in the dark, you lit me up. You made me feel as though I was enough."

HAILEE STEINFELD Ft GREY & ZEDD - STARVING.

Ever since I saw her promoting this I got excited just because I loved her EP 'HAIZ'. I love the tempo change on this song, it isn't the typical Zedd song.

 Favourite lyrics: "Don't need no butterflies when you give me the whole damn Zoo."

SHAWN MENDES - DON'T BE A FOOL.

I have loved Treat You Better so when I saw he released this I thought I would give it a listen and I instantly fell in love. If you haven't noticed there is a definite theme of me loving acoustic/slow songs recently.. This song is quite relatable for many people i think. It's a different perspective to a break-up, or some type of relationship coming to an end.

Favourite lyrics: "Don't waste your time tryna pull me in, 'cus I'm just a mess you don't wanna fix."

So there! My favourites and a brief catch up. Hope you've enjoyed!

Natalie xx