Coffee Song :: Ellis

I love this woman and I'm so excited to finally live in the same state so I can try to frequent her shows. Ellis is a magnificent performer and has this very awkward/funny charm - not to mention, I dig her music. She's also a very kind individual and does a lot for the local music scene here in the Twin Cities.

When I first heard this song, I thought it was cute and funny, but I just couldn't relate to the sentiments she sings about her love for java. But now, I have a new found appreciation for the song and the drink it is about - I love coffee. Seriously. I really love it. I have even started enjoying it...black. I used to say that I like a little coffee with my cream, but really, I am starting to love coffee without any additives - but more importantly, I truly do believe in the superhuman strength it gives me that Ellis sings about....

There's really nothing like starting off your day with a giant mug of coffee and looking out the window and seeing all the fun fall colors.

And just like my need for more than one cup of coffee each day, so is it necessary to listen to this song more than once...hence the multiple videos...one for each cup of coffee I plan on drinking today :D

Here's to Tuesdays, Coffee, and Fall :)
The end.
Love,
Meggo.









Coffee Song :: Ellis

I spend all my money
I dress you up for fun
I’m not too proud to say
I’ll go that extra mile
I cool you down when it’s hot
I heat you up when it’s not
I treat you right- oh you know you’re the one

I’ve tried all kinds of teas
I’ve tried the yerba matte
It’s not the same even
If it looks like a latte
We’ve had some time apart
And I was less shaky
But I feel more alive
When I’ve had my cup of coffee

You fit my every mood
With an uplifting feeling
It’s like a superhero
comes in every cup
And when I start to fade
You’re there to save the day
You make me feel like I am stronger than I was

I’ve tried all kinds of teas
I’ve tried the yerba matte
It’s not the same even
If it looks like a latte
We’ve had some time apart
And I was less shaky
But I feel more alive
when I’ve had two cups of coffee

It’s not always bliss
I can have too much of you
I take time away and for a while
Decaf will have to do

You are a politician
On a people- pleasing mission
So many faces to the simple bean you are
You are a caramel hi-rise
Or a simple latte small size
Or a cappuccino dry - Or coffee at the bar

I’ve tried the turtle mocha
I’ve tried the mint extreme
I’ve had the macchiato
I’ve had extra whip cream
I’m not ashamed to say it
I want you every day
Even at the gas station I’ll go out of my way

I’ve tried all kinds of teas
I’ve tried the yerba matte
It’s not the same even
If it looks like a latte
We’ve had some time apart
And I was less shaky
But I feel more alive
when I’ve had three cups of coffee

My SuperHuman Strength After Drinking Coffee :D

How Would It Be :: Ellis

Hi folks - I think I've already posted a song by Ellis within the last few weeks, but she's coming through Columbus, OH, where I surrently reside, on Tuesday so I'm in a Ellis place! The song I'm posting is called "How Would It Be" and I think it's one of her best songs - the first time I heard it I was floored. The following is a low-budget video Ellis made to go with the song in part to inspire the video contest she's holding (see more info on that below). At any rate, enjoy the song and its message and check out some of Ellis' other stuff - she's a wonderfully genuine and talented indie artist well worth listening to and supporting.

The following is taken from a youtube post:
*Ellis and her crew at Rubberneck Records are hosting a music video contest! The winners receive 5 signed copies of Ellis' upcoming recording BREAK THE SPELL.

They decided to kick things off with their own home-grown non-professional video (made for $45.48 including important items such as coffee and costumes) on software that came with Terri's laptop.

Although they had fun making this video, they're guessing you can do better!

For more information about the video contest, please visit:

http://www.ellis-music.com/intheworks*



Much peace,
sums

Before You Leave :: Ellis

Ellis is an indie singer/songwriter out of Minneapolis, and many of us on this blog I know really enjoy her music and frequent opportunities to see her play live in the Midwest.

This song is from Ellis' new album, "Break the Spell." I've been thinking a lot lately about life and death and felt that this song, which Ellis wrote for a friend who was reaching the end of a battle with breast cancer, was appropriate for my current mood.

My favorite part of the song is the verse that its original title, "Grand Exit," is derived from. Ellis says, "Every star at night is a beating heart someday will fall/Young and old, they are bright/They make a grand exit." Something about those lines has always given me tingles. It just seems so sad and so beautiful at the same time.

You can hear the whole song (and download it for free) and view the lyrics on Ellis' website, . Below is a video of her playing it live in Minneapolis last August.



With peace,
Sumnah