Tunes & Tales: I Cry When I Laugh

How great is the title of this album? I would never have discovered the awesomeness that is Jess Glynne and her debut album, were it not for Rachel of Hello Chelly. From the very first time I listened to it, I just loved it. This is my kind of music, folks. Great lyrics, strong beats and just very uplifting melodies, which is the perfect combination to get listeners pumped and ready for the day! I often turn to this album when I need an extra boost in the morning or in the office, and it hasn't failed me yet!

VIBE: Pop + dance

WHY: It's the perfect album to dance and sing along to! Also, it's a great mood booster.

TRY: Hold My Hand is my favorite. I listen to that on repeat ALL. THE. TIME.

Gave Me Something / Chasing Impossible

I never thought I'd be the girl that walked away

I found my one true love

In me, you found it too

A path that ran to me and didn't make it hard to choose

'Cause you found me hiding with my heart hanging on the wall

You took a chance on me and didn't think that I would fall

You gave me hope and you let me know that

If I give it time it will all be mine and

You gave me something that I didn't have before

Hold My Hand / The Darkest Minds

No, I don't wanna fall when you're next to me

Can tell I'm not afraid to be

That you don't make me wait, and never let me break

You never let me fall

Darling, hold my hand

Oh, won't you hold my hand?

'Cause I don't want to walk on my own anymore

Won't you understand?

Ain't Got Far to Go / Just Visiting

I wasn't scared, I fought this on my own

You pulled me down and I let you go

I told you I would prove you wrong

And now I'm here and I'm standing strong

I know (I know, I know)

I know (I-I know, I know)

I know (I know, I know)

That I ain't got far to go, go, go

Take Me Home / Love in the Afternoon

Wrapped up, so consumed by all this hurt

If you ask me, don't know where to start

Anger, love, confusion

Roads that lead nowhere

I know that somewhere better

'Cause you always take me there

Came to you with a broken faith

Gave me more than a hand to hold

Caught before I hit the ground

Tell me I'm safe

You've got me now

Don't Be So Hard on Yourself / The Anatomical Shape of a Heart

I learned to wave goodbye

How not to see my life

Through someone else's eyes

It's not an easy road

But now I'm not alone

So I, I won't be so hard on myself no more

No Rights No Wrongs / Daughter of Smoke and Bone

Going through hell while looking at heaven

Found an answer looking for a question

Not enough words to make a sentence

It's not easy to find a way

How much water to kill a fire?

How many lows can take you higher?

The only road to your desire

It won't be easy to find a way

I don't know what I believe

I won't let my eyes be deceived

The winds whispering through the trees

That is not gonna be, not gonna be easy

You Can Find Me / Emmy & Oliver

Thinking about those nursery rhyming days

When it was all just fun and games

Never had a care in the world

When it all began to change

Go back to the merry-go-round

Laughing and acting like clowns

Stay in this moment 'till

We see the sun go down [...]

If the time between us gets a little uneven

Don't you worry 'cause you will find me here

My Love / Rules for 50/50 Chances

Control is such an open ended word for me

Something I used to think I owned

I'm standing here with none, I'm feeling so complete

You helped me understand to let it go

Rather Be / A Thousand Pieces of You

We're a thousand miles from comfort

We have traveled land and sea

But as long as you are with me

There's no place I'd rather be

I would wait forever

Exulted in the scene

As long as I am with you

My heart continues to beat

Saddest Vanilla / Past Perfect

This is the saddest vanilla that I've ever tasted

The saddest vanilla and I don't wanna waste it

Sat at an ice cream parlour

You went and broke my heart

Now I'm the saddest vanilla

Why Me / Making Pretty

You stole my happiness from underneath my nose

My insecurities left on the floor

And didn't think for a second, oh no, no-no

Drownin' in the darkest grey

With no answers to rescue me

I'm holding it down