Monday, August 18, 2008

Top Five Song Lyrics

So I went easy on the opinions the first time, mostly because I felt compelled to write something then actually having anything to say. This is rare. But ir-regardless.

I suppose I would like to breeze through some getting to know you chit chat so that I can allude to things without feeling obligated to explain to the three or four people that will read this. I’m in my early 20’s. I’m a Polish American, Sagittarius, lipstick feminist with a complex about my looks (especially in the boobs) and I talk a lot. My latest adventure is Law School and I’m probably more terrified of that then I have been of anything I have attempted. Ever. I love to cook, read, write, watch movies, talk about stuff, stack creamers, pick fights, think about things, and make lists.

My sister and I have been making lists together recently. Top five lists to be excat. For example our latest one was “top five emo bands we are ashamed to like”. Mine were Panic at the Disco (not that shameful), 30 Seconds to Mars (again) All-American Rejects (little shameful) and metro Station (I am so ashamed I considered not posting this). I think its interesting ot look at things like this. So much of our own ideas of identity are based on our likes and dislikes, and it is interesting to really think them out and try to negotiate how they fit into our own ideas about ourselves. Like the way that people don’t see certain people listening to certain musical styles, as if there were more at work with ones acoustic preferences then like and don’t like. You should try it. Its interesting to see how little your choices reflect who you “are” within a societal context. Or maybe I’m rambling.

I suppose I will end with my first completed top five (they are always in a constant state of re-working, but this one is more or less unchangeable)

Top five favorite song lyrics

  1. “I’m a sucker for Smuckers Jam” (Gym Class Heros, with an honorable mention to “my name is travi and I’m pretty much a big deal”)
  2. “Don’t waste your time or time will waste you” (Muse)
  3. “You can’t be a pimp and a prostitute too” (The White Stripes)
  4. “Mix your milk with my cocco puffs” (Black Eyes Peas)
  5. “She blew my nose and then she blew my mind” (The Rolling Stones)

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