ok so I'm off work, bored, and decided to do this. Some songs seem entirely appropriate, others I couldn't rationalize to save my life... also, I fully expect you to listen to all these songs so you know what I'm talking about. I did it for you. I swear.
Put your music player on shuffle.
Press forward for each question.
Use the song title as the answer to the question.
How am I feeling today?
What you think about... - St Germain
No lyrics, just straight jazzy groove. That works.
Will I get far in life?
I Summon You - Spoon
Ignoring the line "The law enforcement’s impressed you’ve survived to this age..." I'll just go to "Got the weight of the world/ I summon you here my love"
How do my friends see me?
Junior Kickstart - The Go Team
I don't know what to say, but for some reason it feels entirely appropriate...? Maybe it's the loud brassy parts that make it work.
When will I get Married?
Tomorrow is a Long Time - Nickel Creek
Wow. I had to look up the lyrics to this one and yea, that's about how I feel about marriage right now.
What is my best friend's theme song?
Tug of War - Nikka Costa
hmmm not really sure how this one works...
What is the story of my life?
So Long Sweet Summer - Dashboard Confessional
It's so corny and yet so true. What am I? twelve?
What is/was high school like?
Animals (live) - Coldplay
The angsty version of high school... It probably fits someone's high school years, but not so much mine.
How can I get ahead in life?
Volcano - Jimmy Buffet
Well can you ever really go wrong taking life advice from Mr Margaritaville himself?
What is the best thing about me?
Another Night - Real McCoy
Obviously this one is less about the actual song and more about my collection of ridiculous 90's dance/pop music. It's ok, I know you're just using me for my Ace of Base collection.
How is today going to be?
Step on it - Teddybears STHLM
ummm this is a very angry song and I didn't even know I had it... I downloaded a bunch of stuff from the band because I love "Little Stereo" and apparently everything else they've done is crap.
What is in store for this weekend?
He's a Rebel - Crystals
Hmm yea, another "I have no idea what the connection is" song. Check back with me monday and maybe it'll all make sense.
What song describes my parents?:
Firesuite - Doves
So this is totally the part of the survey where I think it falls apart. It's a great song, amazing instrumental and I love it, I just don't have an explanation.
To describe my grandparents?
That song from Ferris Bueller's Day Off. You know, the "dun dun chika chi kah oh yea" song
How is my life going?
Faithful - Common
It feels right... plus it's a song that is very "now" in my life. If that made any sense at all.
What song will they play at my funeral?
Get it Together - The GO Team
Actaully a song I would be ok with them playing. It's far too upbeat to be appropriate however.
How does the world see me?
The Game - Jurassic 5
"I'm a rebel with the ghetto finesse..." Yea that sounds about right. See J5 songs are like cheating because I could pick and choose to fit a lyric. Like if I wanted to sound super amazing "I'm sought by most recruiters and heavily recommended..."
Will I have a happy life?
Let Forever Be - Chemical Brothers
I think this means, don't worry about it.
What do my friends really think of me?
Too Much - Dave Matthews Band
Hmmm yea, I'll let you all weigh in on this one...
What should I do with my life?
Papillon - Twilight Singers
French for butterfly, also the title of a Steve McQueen movie about escaping from prison... I'll let you draw your own conclusions
Will I ever have children?
Hey Ma - Camron
No lie. I don't really know what to say. I am slightly embarassed to have to admit I have this song. And that I really do kind of love it.
What is some good advice for me?
Can't Get Next To You - Temptations
I choose to focus on all the things this song claims I can do: turn a grey sky blue, make it rain, build castles from sand, fly, live forever, turn back the hands of time, make the seasons change,
How will I be remembered?
If I Ruled the World - Nas, featuring Lauryn Hill
Like Junior Kickstart, I don't have any explanation, but I still like it.
What is my signature dancing song?
I'm in love - Audio Bullys
I do love the Audio Bullys and really any electronic/dance music would be appropriate here.
What do I think my current theme song is?
This Time - the Verve
Slightly depressing, slightly fitting, slightly optimistic
What does everyone else think my current theme song is?
Rebel Rebel - Seu Jorge
haha oh team zissou. I'm ok with this.
What type of men/women do I like?
Beautiful Soul - Jesse McCartney
This is the point in the survey at which I was ready to cheat. a) I have to admit I have this song. b) if you already knew I had it, you probably know I secretly kind of love it. c) it's painfully corny. Like I thought the dashboard song was corny, but this just absolutely topped it.
Thankfully it's also the end, so I was spared the private shame of cheating at a blog survey.
