“In the words of the great Kayne West…” Hold up. Did I really just hear that statement come out of the mouth of a salutatorian of a class of more than 500? Yes, I did. I don’t know everything about Mr. West, nor am I judging him as a person or his character. However, this statement has led me to investigate today’s top music. Why do we like it? Why does some of it even make it to the air waves? Do you even listen to the words? Most of you don’t, and I admit I used to not. Words are powerful. Some artists have a way of writing things that can change someone’s life, help them express something that they cannot on their own, or move a nation to change the world. There is one song on the radio right now that I like that has an actual meaning. That is Flobots - Handlebars. Check it out. I have compiled a list of the dumbest songs on the radio. They are ranked, but seriously most of them tie for the number 2 spot. Number 1 out ranks all of them by a lot.
1. Katy Perry’s I Kissed A Girl outranks them all. I don’t think I even have to explain why. However, I do have one thing to say to all of you who share in my distaste for this song. A lot of you complain about it, yet when it comes on you sing it, every word of it. If you dislike it, say it, don’t sing it, and turn it off when it comes on. If you like it, it’s your opinion and you are free to have it. Sing your little heart out. Don’t be half hearted. If you’re going to do something you better own it.
2. Ray J / Yung Berg - Sexy Can I- All I’m saying is I don’t know whose world is like this, but I doubt that 90% of the people who enjoy this song live a life similar to this song.
3. Lil' Wayne - Lollipop- A good friend asked me what this meant. Seriously? Just listen. Then ask your parents. Once you hear how dumb it is, you won’t call in and request it.
4. Mariah Carey - Touch My Body- Mariah I think it is time for you to retire or become a stay at home mom, I mean wife. Seriously I don’t want to know that you like being thrown on the floor. TMI.
5. Rihanna - Take A Bow- You look stupid just standing there listening to this song let alone standing outside waiting for Rihanna to take you back. The first time I heard this song the lyrics were not hard to figure out and I don’t think I had had that good of a laugh in a long time.
6. Danity Kane - Damaged- “Do you have a first aid kit handy?” Lame? Yes. Danity Kane just seems a little cheap to me.
7. Usher / Young Jeezy - Love In This Club- So I don’t totally hate this song. I love the sound of it. I must also admit that I don’t change the station either, but only because this song reminds me of a good friend who I am currently missing. The lyrics however are ridiculously stupid.
8. Metro Station - Shake It- Just leave the singing up to your little sister and father. Apparently Miley didn’t share any of the singing genes with her older brother.
These songs are far from good music and writing. Once you people actually start to listen you will understand how dumbed down we are becoming. The music industry apparently doesn’t find us as intelligent beings and it’s because we let them! If somebody can write a song about kissing someone of the same sex and make it on the top of the charts for several weeks then I think that I am more than capable of writing for the music industry. I feel a song coming on in one of the next blogs….
1 comment:
Katy Perry lost her musical value after she did background vocals for P.O.D.
I saw Metro Station live once, not really by choice. Trace has these weird piercings on his face that were so distracting. I stared at them the whole time, and being 10 feet from the stage, he noticed and gave me a weird look.
...I don't really know why I'm telling you all this, especially since this post is old and I've never actually talked to you...but I support your lack of support for sucky music.
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