I've seen this meme float around other blogs. I figured it'd be a great way to start the week and ease a bit back into my normal schedule.
Music plays a huge part in my life. Whether it's country or death metal I connect with an aspect of the flow regardless of it's style, If I like it. I know that for some people music paints a canvas of emotional colors, and acts as almost a soundtrack to one's lives and situations.
I am one of those people. Growing up the way I did it seems my greatest love is for classic rock. I suppose in a way that's where my heart is really. Don't get me wrong I did the punk and alternative just fine.... And it's common to hear me blasting Public Enemy or Jay-Z often.
I dunno. This meme was tough because I find music to be more personal to me than anything. I would be more than happy to tell you about anything BUT the what songs mean what to me and what they've taught me.... I'm silly like that.
The following is in no particular order of importance:1. The Killers taught me to smile like I mean it, and if you put me on the back burner you're gonna bring yourself down.
2. Bernie Taupin & Elton John taught me that harmony and me make pretty good company.
3. Deftones taught me that we could go downstairs, one hand washing the other. But to roll the windows down... the cool night air is curious.
4. Sublime reminded me the bars are always open, and the time is always right. Laughter, it's free anytime just call me. And that there's ALWAYS time to take a trip to Garden Grove.
5. Nine Inch Nails helped me to understand that there's always something I can never have, and it will never be enough to fill me up.
6. Depeche Mode taught me that everything counts in large amounts.
7. Slipknot showed me that place in my mind, that place that you call mine.
8. Tool made me realize that I'm still breathing so I must be still alive; but that this body, this body holding me... it lives eternal but this pain is an illusion.
9. Dave Matthews taught me that if I hike my skirt up a little more, I could show my world to you.
10. Alice in Chains taught me to bleed the freak.. but shit aint like that anymore. But if I would could you?
11. Weezer taught me that I think I'd be good for you and you'd be good for me. And where I come from isn't all that great, my automobile is a piece of crap, my fashion sense is a little wack and my friends are just as cool as me.
12. Zepplin took me to Kashmir more than once, and that if it keeps on raining the levy is gonna break.
13. The Doors taught me a five to one ratio and that I should keep my eyes on the road, my hands upon the wheel.
14. Portishead assured me there are roads, and that nobody loves me, it's true no one like you.
15. MXPX taught me that I'm okay, you're okay.
16. Pink Floyd taught me that there are 13 channels of shit on the tv to choose from, but I am comfortably numb knowing that when I reach the dark side of the moon, I'm just another brick in the wall.
17. Soundgarden showed me how to break my rusty cage and run, but to watch for the slaves and bulldozers.
18. Cake reminded me that satan is my motor, and from me to you friend is a four letter word. But while Frank Sinatra sings stormy weather the fly's and spiders get along together.
19. They Might be Giants taught me the worlds address and that there's a bird house in my soul (but don't don't don't let's start).
20. Mike Doughty and I sang about feeling as if we were looking at the world from a bottom of well, and how I can offer you a place in my pavillion... but I must stick close to the grace of fifty billion.
21. Smashing Pumpkins assured me that I'm all by myself, as I've always felt. And I would trade my tears to any one caught in a rouse of fools.
22. The Cult taught me that I like the rain.
23. Creed taught me that one step on your own, and you walk all over me. And that I've created my Own Prison.
24. 311 showed me how to come original, and that I'm a beautiful disaster that's all mixed up.
25. Skynyrd gave me the courage to leave here tomorrow, and know you'll still remember me.
26. Bloodhound Gang taught me that it's not my job to fuck you on your birthday, it's always better when the stripper is crying, and uhn tiss uhn tun tiss.
27. Public Enemy gave me black steel in the hour of chaos, taught me 911 is a joke, and showed me how to fight the power... uh, and how to tell time obviously.
28. The Beatles taught me that happiness is a warm gun and (of course) that I am the walrus.
29. Blink 182 taught me that'd itd be nice to have a blowjob, but I've been here a few times and I'm quite aware we're dying... come on let me hold you, feel you, kiss you always.
30. Third Eye Blind taught me that ther'll be no regrets when the worms come, and that I need something else to get me through this semi-charmed kind of life.
31. Soul Coughing filled my seasons with Soft Serve and kept me fully retractible, four out of five times. Now move upside and let the man go through... let the man go through.
32. Filter reminded me I have the understanding of a four year old, and to take a picture 'cause I won't remember.
33. Beastie Boys showed me how to shake my rump, and that looking down the barrel of a gun isn't so bad when you're on the D train.
34. Modest Mouse taught me that we all Float on okay... and you tell me what you want and I'll tell you what you get. You get away from me.
35. Talking Heads taught me how to burn down the house, and about that Psycho Killer.
36. Boston taught me that I only need a piece of mind to Hitch a ride and head for the other side.. leave it all behind, never change my mind. Carry me away for the last time.
37. The Cure taught me however far away I will always love you. And how to write a letter to Elise.
38. Lords of Acid taught me that I must increase my bust, and I'm talking about hard sex, deep sex, rough sex... GO.
39. The Fugees taught me how many mics I can rip on the daily. Uh, say me say many money, say me say many many many. What? I couldn't not sing that part!!!
40. A Perfect Circle taught me I'm weak and powerless over you, but how I can fuck your god, ignore your christ.
41. Cypress Hill taught me that panama red dun fucked my head, and when the shit goes down you better ready.
42. Too Short taught me that my bitch shouldn't complain about shit, and not to fight the feeling.
43. Jimmy Buffet taught me that come Monday it will be alright, though some people say that there's a woman to blame... But I know... It's my own damn fault.
44. Nirvana taught me the Love Buzz and that if I do the twist, I should overdo it and have a fit.
45. Mother Love Bone made me feel like a Stardog Champion and that Chloe's just like me, only beautiful. Futhermore they showed me that it's my kind of love... It's the kind that moves on...
46. Love and Rockets taught me how to be lazy, and that I feel like on top again lately it's got everything to do with you.
47. The Sex Pistols taught me that I am anarchy.
48. The Violent Femmes showed me how to be a blister in the sun. Let me go on... Big hands I know you're the one... Dammit I love that song.
49. Steve Miller taught me that nobody love you like the way I do, and that I can fly like an eagle to the sea.
50. Steely Dan taught me the girls don't seem to care what's on, give us some funked up music, she treats us nice. And that we can't dance together, but please take me along as you slide on down.