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06\ Owl City - Fireflies
It is quite insane how big Owl City, or Adam Young, hit it big this year. Owl City has had adorable catchy music played throughout the year and this was the single that started it all. My co-worker put this on the work mix CD and I think I'll always associate this song with him. There is just massive cuteness in this song and to some degree, truth. Adam says he started getting into writing music because of his insomnia, and in this song it definitely shows. There is a hook where he talks about being an insomniac and being too tired to sleep. I've been there before.
05\ Friendly Fires - Kiss of Life
Ever since the first time I saw this video, I have not been able to stop watching the whole thing. I heard a few random things from Friendly Fires last year, and even liked them, but nothing stuck as much as this. This was the reason they even rereleased their self-titled album. The strong beats and the sporadic rhythm works way too well in this video. Even lead singer Ed Macfarlane seems to be having way too much fun in this video! In fact, that may partially be why I also like this video...
04\ Vistoso Bosses - Delirious
These girls are way too adorable and talented! At least in my opinion, it's nostalgic when girls act out things they are saying and also seem to have a lot of fun while doing it in an innocent manner. This may be due to the girls being only 15 or 16 in the video. Amazing. Soulja Boy could have ruined this video and song by being in it but even he isn't so bad and his appearance is short. I can't lie though, I love that make-up in this video! It worked pretty darn well.
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