The Sweet Up and Down

My mom listens to a lot of country music and since our front rooms are pretty close to each other and she's partially deaf I get to hear practically everything that comes out of her TV. There are several country music videos that just annoy me either because they are annoying or because they are overplayed or because my mom seemingly hunts these songs down when they air. So let's get mocking.

Stay by Sugarland
I don't mind Sugarland. I think they are a decent duo who have actually earned the accolades bestowed upon them but this song just irritates me. Jennifer Nettles' voice just pierces my eardrums and it is not attractive when she cries. I know the backstrory for this song and sadly I know what she's singing about but I just don't like it. After you listen to it, you may agree.

Our Song by Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift is a cute blond with a good voice. There's no denying that but this song is way too overplayed. Plus, my mom insists on singing along with it which makes me want to blow my brains out. It also bugs me that all her songs are reminiscent of high school days, and why shouldn’t they be? She is only 18.

Laughed Until We Cried by Jason Aldean
I just don’t like the lyrics or tune of this song. There’s one part of the song that gets stuck in my head and the only way to get it out is with a bullet. It’s not even that this is one of mom’s favorite songs but it always seems to come on and she never changes the channel so I can assume she likes it to a point. I don’t though. Sadly, I even woke up to this song this morning. Not a good way to start the day.

Moments by Emerson Drive
Now I used to love Emerson Drive. Their first hits were great songs that I enjoyed but then after being away for several years they came back…with this song…and I don’t like it but my mom enjoys it. I don’t know why. I’ve tried to get into this song but I think it’s because it’s so slow and depressing. I can be a depressing guy sometimes but depressing songs I just can’t handle. I guess technically this song has a somewhat happy ending but still, it takes its sweet time getting there.

All-American Girl by Carrie Underwood
This song has just always annoyed me. It’s too bright, cheerful and makes me want to kick Carrie Underwood in the crotch. Seriously, the crotch. I also find it very un-American that the sophomore cheerleader falls for the senior football star and they end up getting married and having kids. What year does this song take place? 1952?

Shiftwork by Kenny Chesney with George Strait
I don’t give a rat’s ass if this song has George Strait in it or not. It bothers me. When was the last time Kenny Chesney worked an actual job and don’t give me that crap about the traveling and concerts are hard work because he gets paid a lot more money that justifies the hard work. I worked for two days moving 50 pound pieces of garage doors around for $7.50 an hour. I’m pretty sure that if I got paid $15 or more I would’ve stuck it out longer than two days. Plus I hate Kenny Chesney.

Stealing Cinderella by Chuck Wicks
This song sadly reminds me of the last time I discussed marriage with someone. I always felt like I was taking away this father’s little girl but we both knew I’d take good care of her. But now someone else is “stealing” her so it’s not my problem anymore. That’s the main reason I don’t like this song. Brings up bad memories.

Gone Gone Gone (Done Me Wrong) by Alison Krauss and Robert Plant
This song doesn’t exactly annoy me but it’s damn catchy. Just damn catchy.

Until next time, I remain…
~Brian