Thursday, March 22, 2012

90's Kid

A friend recently asked me what decade I most identify with- "Are you an '80's kid or a '90's kid?"

Now, as much as I love the influence the '80s had on my childhood, after hearing rumors of an S Club 7 reunion, I have to firmly place my allegiance in the 90's Kid Camp. I don't think an '80's kid would have tried to simultaneously jump and make an 'S' in the air as many times as I did. 
 These rumors have ushered in a smile on my face and a healthy dose of nostalgia! Because of my age, I get the most nostalgic when I listen to mid-late '90's pop music. I'm the first to admit that this era is ripe with the cheesiest tunes around, but there's always a special place in your heart reserved for songs you know all the words to but haven't hear in over a decade. :) I've included some gems for your enjoyment.

Spice Girls-Stop(1997)
Not only do I know the words, I know the actions.

S Club 7-You're My Number One(2000*)
This was my favorite S Club video. They're just so much fun!
*I know, not an official '90's group, but because they're the reason for this post, I'm including them.

All Saints-Never Ever(1998)
I made one of the teens in my youth group listen to this song a couple days ago and his question was, "This song was a hit?" My answer? Yes, yes it was.

Five-Everybody Get Up(1998)
Me and my friends would blast Five driving home from school.

Take That-Sure(1995)
A couple of my friends and I LOVED Take That. We watched as many music videos as her VHS tapes could hold. :) You also have to love the net shirts.

Semisonic-Closing Time(1999)
Now matter how overplayed this song was(and it really, really was), you're probably a '90's kid if you've ever, after hearing someone say 'closing time', started singing "You don't have to go home but you can't stay here. I know who I want to take me home!!"

The Cardigans-Lovefool(1996)
This is the classic drives-me-crazy-because-once-I-hear-it-once-I-know-it'll-be-in-my-head-all-day-but-I-still-can't-help-but-sing-along song. :)

I could sit here for hours adding songs and memories but I'll leave it at that.
As far as music goes, I'm a '90's kid. What about you?

Monday, March 5, 2012

Lyrics Say Wha?!

I am a strong believer in confidently singing along to songs, even if you're not completely sure of the lyrics. Sometimes, when I eventually find out the lyrics, I still sing it the old way. As ridiculous as it is, I feel a bit rebellious and silly when I intentionally sing the wrong lyrics. And, honestly, sometimes I just forget the real lyrics. :) Here are just a few songs I always mix up:

Bon Iver- Blood Bank
Real Lyric: I'm in love with your honor.
I'm in love with your cheeks.
Jenn Lyric: I'm in love with Your Honor(as in Judge)
I'm in love with your cheese.

Foster The People-Hustling (Life On The Nickel)
Real Lyric: Yet again I'm hustling, hustling, hustling
Jenn Lyric:  Get my Ross on, Ross on, Ross on.

Angels and Airwaves- The Adventure
Real Lyric: I can't live, I can't breathe, unless you do this with me.
Jenn Lyric: I can't live, I can't breathe, unless Judy's with me.


If I'm being completely honest with you, the vast majority of the time, I'm not even singing words. I'm singing the sounds that I hear. Complete. Gibberish. But it's gibberish with gusto!



Thursday, March 1, 2012

Stupid

I don`t like the word stupid. It seems so..harsh. And rude. There has to be a better word you can use to say whatever it is you`re trying to say. However...it`s the only word that comes to my mind when I see things like this:
I really don`t understand why people think things like this are funny. I`m even more dumbfounded when I see people claiming `that`s totally me!! hahahahahaha!`

Really, people? Really?