Last beautiful girl - matchbox twenty This band and the album Mad Season especially are guilty pleasurs of mine.
"Dont Fear the Reaper" by H.I.M. (Blue Oyster Cult cover) There's something so hypnotic about Ville Valo's voice. And credit to BOC for writing these lyrics. Though not the most complex, they are by far some of the best.
"The Drugs Dont Work" by Ben Harper A man and his guitar --nothing better. Now the drugs dont work; they just make you worse, but I know I'll see your face again. So baby (oooooh), if Heaven calls, I'm coming too. Just like you say, if you leave my life, I'm better off dead... Believe it or not, it's a very comforting, uplifting song.
Hilary Hahn & Josh Ritter - Paganini's Cantabile The merging of violin & guitar...takes some getting used to.
"Where Have You Been?" by Reel Big Fish You say you love me / love me again, but if you love me / Where have you been? / You say you need me / more than anyone else / Well, go to hell! / Where have you been?! Good to dance to in a newly cleaned room.