For you, the girl I just met (also I'm a loser)

For you, the girl I just met (also I'm a loser)
Created by: Arik
Tracks: 16
Length: 00:52:25
Keywords 1. meeting
2. someone
3. amazing
Created on 3/23/08 10:48am
Level 4
Points 1966
Total visitors 31
Unique visitors 22
description:
I met this girl a couple days ago. And she's just amazing. Really cool. Knows who Son Volt and Wilco are and can debate whether Farrar or Tweedy had more talent in Uncle Tupelo. So this is my mixtape for her. And my falling hard and fast feelings for her.

I'm a loser.

tracklist

1 Jon Brion : Strings That Tie You
A nice sweet start to the mixtape, sets it up for a happy (albeit sappy) time.
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Track 1 from Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (Soundtrack from the Motion Picture)
Length: 00:02:33
Year: 2004
Track Description:
A nice sweet start to the mixtape, sets it up for a happy (albeit sappy) time.
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2 The Jayhawks : You Look So Young
Another sweet song, seems to fit this girl pretty well.
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Track 2 from Rainy Day Music
Length: 00:04:03
Year: 2003
Track Description:
Another sweet song, seems to fit this girl pretty well.
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3 Chris Thile : I'm Nowhere And You're Everything
Basically, I'm a loser. This is a recurring theme. But hey, I'm okay with it. I just have to hope she is too.
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Track 3 from Deceiver
Length: 00:05:55
Year: 2004
Track Description:
Basically, I'm a loser. This is a recurring theme. But hey, I'm okay with it. I just have to hope she is too.
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4 Old 97s : Question
The sappiest song in the world.
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Track 4 from Satellite Rides
Length: 00:02:15
Year: 2001
Track Description:
The sappiest song in the world.
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5 Ryan Adams : Goodnight Rose
Goodnight, you beautiful girl, and good morning to you too.
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Track 5 from Easy Tiger
Length: 00:03:20
Year: 2007
Track Description:
Goodnight, you beautiful girl, and good morning to you too.
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6 Elliott Smith : Independence Day
Another just sweet song, Elliott Smith, when he's not overly down, can pen some of the best love songs.
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Track 6 from XO
Length: 00:03:05
Year: 1998
Track Description:
Another just sweet song, Elliott Smith, when he's not overly down, can pen some of the best love songs.
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7 Rachael Yamagata : Meet Me by the Water
Well, I'd probably meet this girl anywhere, but this song really fits well.
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Track 7 from Happenstance
Length: 00:03:59
Year: 2004
Track Description:
Well, I'd probably meet this girl anywhere, but this song really fits well.
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8 Mercury Rev : In a Funny Way
She really does remind me of the fall. And the fall is my favorite season: no pollen, gorgeous colors and leaves, and perfect temperatures.
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Track 8 from The Secret Migration
Length: 00:04:01
Year: 2005
Track Description:
She really does remind me of the fall. And the fall is my favorite season: no pollen, gorgeous colors and leaves, and perfect temperatures.
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9 The Eagles of Death Metal : Miss Alissa
Will she be able to see me? No idea, but I'll find out.
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Track 9 from Peace Love Death Metal
Length: 00:02:38
Year: 2004
Track Description:
Will she be able to see me? No idea, but I'll find out.
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10 Mando Diao : Sweet Ride
Continuing the garage rock revivalish sound, and with some great lyrics about liking someone.
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Track 10 from Bring 'Em In
Length: 00:02:04
Year: 2003
Track Description:
Continuing the garage rock revivalish sound, and with some great lyrics about liking someone.
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11 Brendan Benson : Emma J
Not so much garage rockish, but still upbeat and fun. No, this girl's name isn't Emma. But the lyrics do apply.
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Track 11 from One Mississippi
Length: 00:03:50
Year: 1996
Track Description:
Not so much garage rockish, but still upbeat and fun. No, this girl's name isn't Emma. But the lyrics do apply.
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12 The Detroit Cobras : Cha Cha Twist
I'd like to do the twist with her, if you know what I mean.

Wait, I don't even know what I mean. I'd like to dance with her though. Dancing is fun.
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Track 12 from Baby
Length: 00:02:30
Year: 2005
Track Description:
I'd like to do the twist with her, if you know what I mean.

Wait, I don't even know what I mean. I'd like to dance with her though. Dancing is fun.
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13 Ryan Adams : Firecracker
Can I be your firecracker? Or maybe be your baby tonight?
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Track 13 from Gold
Length: 00:02:51
Year: 2001
Track Description:
Can I be your firecracker? Or maybe be your baby tonight?
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14 Brendan Benson : You're Quiet
Another fitting song about this girl.
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Track 14 from Lapalco
Length: 00:02:49
Year: 2002
Track Description:
Another fitting song about this girl.
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15 Beck : Girl
Yeah, so this song is actually about Death falling in love with a girl, but the lines of "heeey, I saw that girl" still apply.
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Track 15 from Guero
Length: 00:03:29
Year: 2005
Track Description:
Yeah, so this song is actually about Death falling in love with a girl, but the lines of "heeey, I saw that girl" still apply.
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16 Burt Bacharach : Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head
A nice sweet note to end on. Kinda brings it full circle and all that.

PS I'm a dork.
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Track 16 from Butch Cassidy And The Sundance Kid
Length: 00:03:03
Year: 1969
Track Description:
A nice sweet note to end on. Kinda brings it full circle and all that.

PS I'm a dork.
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Good lord, I'm putting this mix together for myself, so I can tell everyone about a boy who made it for me. :D
+ 1 million.
8/26/09 9:54am
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Take it from me,
Any girl worth giving a damn about is all about dorks once they get out of high school.
4/18/08 5:01pm
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Sorry, this mix disqualifies you for Loserhood, based on tracks 1, 6, 8, 15 and 16 alone (together). See the by-laws the Steve Urkel Council Review, or SUC'R established at http://www.enotalone.co m/forum/showthread.php?t=129205

Good luck with your girl.
3/25/08 11:56am
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Best name for a mix ever! And I love this: Jayhawks, Old 97s.
3/24/08 6:38am
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awww, i was gonna write "awwww". awwww maaaan!
3/23/08 10:55pm
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Awwww
3/23/08 6:52pm
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I think you're sweet. That girl's lucky, and she better know it too. These are all goooood artist selections - high five!
3/23/08 12:41pm
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this is adorable. hope it works - which it should, starting out with jon brion.
3/23/08 11:28am

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