Good morning and welcome back to Brynn's Daily Joe!! It's Monday, August 3rd.
First...How did it get to be August already? I have no idea. Now, look, I know August is still part of summer, but I'm telling you August 1 hits and I'm like FALL!!!!! I can't help it. August = the beginning of autumn for me.
Now, I polled my Brynn's Place readers and asked what they'd like to see on the Daily Joe. They said they'd like to see the Joe come back. No suggestions though. (Very helpful. Love you guys anyway!) So now you're stuck with my oddball topics and opinions. Okay, let's be real. You were stuck with that anyway. Today, my offering is:
The 12 WORST Love Songs of All Time
Now, I may not hit your ultimate worst songs here OR I may list a song you lurve, but these are my opinions. Sorry Not Sorry (speaking of a great song. I love that Demi Lovato tune).
First things first, these are in no particular order. Some may be worse than others but to me they're just equal. All right that's not fully true. Some are definitely worse but full disclosure, I didn't feel like rating them Worst Worst to Best Worst. You see my dilemma. But like a good "student" I have defended my opinions with examples. Without more ado, let's do this!
1. Escape (Pina Colada Song)
This song gets lots of side-eye from me. Let's break it down, shall we? It's got a hella catchy tune. And I loved the heck out of it. Until I actually listen to the words and thought about them. SCREEECHHHHHHH! What?!?
Okay...so this guy was "bored with his lady", so he decided that he'd place a personal ad to find someone else. He finds the perfect woman then goes to meet her and... "It's his own lovely lady". How romantic.
Blinking.... Blinking... Blinking... Letting it settle in.
Yeah.
These two cheaters deserve each other. Wonder what happens the next time they get bored.
2. Knock Three Times
All right...this is a cute teeny bopper song. Again, see I have this problem of listening to songs then thinking about them. So there's this guy and apparently, he's in love with his downstairs neighbor. It's the making of a good romance novel. But this guy...rather than man up and talk to her, he's looking for her to speak to him in code. Dude, come on. Just go talk to the girl! Also... You don't even know me...I love you. Stalker alert.
Hey girl what ya doin' down there
Dancin' alone every night while I live right above you
I can hear your music playin'
I can feel your body swayin'
One floor below me you don't even know me
I love you
Oh my darling
Knock three times on the ceiling if you want me
Twice on the pipe if the answer is no
3. Every Breath You Take
Speaking of stalkers... Then there's the ultimate stalker anthem. I'll let the lyrics speak for themselves.
Every move you make
Every bond you break
Every step you take
I'll be watching you
4. Ticks
Okay, besides the fact the idea of ticks makes me itchy...
And I'd like to check you for ticks
The only thing allowed to crawl all over you
When we get there is me
Friend, if you're taking me somewhere that I need to be checked for ticks, this date is over.
5. My Heart Will Go Onnnnnnnn
Per se, there's nothing wrong with this song. I just can't hear it and not think of selfish Rose and poor, poor frozen Jack...
No, I take that back. I do have a problem with this one. I have got to stop thinking about the words! But then I write. Words are my thing. And as a love song goes this one is kind of... depressing as hell. It's obviously about a lost love. We don't know how the love was lost (Icy water, Brynn. Too selfish to share that door...). But this person will go one...but they're not going to find love again. 'Cause that's that.
Near, far, wherever you are
I believe that the heart does go on
Once more you open the door
And you're here in my heart
And my heart will go on and on
Love can touch us one time
And last for a lifetime
And never let go 'til we're gone.
Yeah...okay. Look, I believe in romance and true love, but this song...
6. Why Don't We Get Drunk and Screw
Yes, this is a real song. By Jimmy Buffett. I don't think we need a lot of defense here. The title kind of convicts itself. But in case you need more...
I just bought a waterbed
It's filled up for me and you
They said you're a snub queen
Honey, I don't think that's true
So, why don't we get drunk and screw
7. I Would Do Anything for Love
...But I won't do that.
Ever wonder what Meatloaf won't do? I'm sure it's returning the favor. Selfish jerk. He and Rose need to talk. (Aren't you sorry now that you didn't give me topics?)
8. Havin' My Baby
Paul, Paul, Paul... A lovely way of saying what you're thinking? A card, Paul. A card.
What a lovely way of sayin'
How much you love me
Havin' my baby
What a lovely way of sayin'
What you're thinkin' of me
9. Sometimes When We Touch
Sometimes when we touch, the honesty's too much and I have to close my eyes and hide.
Huh. 'Cause, baby, he's just not that into you. In you maybe. But into you? No.
You ask me if I love you
And I choke on my reply
I'd rather hurt you honestly
Than mislead you with a lie
They call it a love song, but it's a confession of non-love.
10. Your Body is a Wonderland
Discover me, discovering you.
Yeah...that's all I have on that one. I just don't like the song. Okay?
11. Marry You
Okay, here's another one. The ultimate proposal song. Right? But guys... This is a divorce in the making. It's dumb but let's get drunk and get married. I don't know why. Maybe it's the alcohol. But hey! I think I like you. (This guy should go talk to the Havin' My Baby guy.)
It's a beautiful night
We're looking for something dumb to do
Hey baby, I think I wanna marry you
Who cares if we're trashed
Got a pocket full of cash we can blow
Shots of Patron
And it's on girl
12. Get Outta of My Dreams, Get Into My Car
Mmmm... I'm going to wrap it up with the kidnapper/stalker song combo. I'll admit, even when this came out back in the 80s, I was giving it side-eye. Besides the chorus and non-stop car metaphors being obnoxious, it's got some questionable...things.
Hey you, get in to my car! Who me? Yes you, get in to my car Woooooooooh Wah! Hey
Who's that lady coming down the road Who's that lady Who's that woman walking through my door What's the score I'll be the sun shining on you Hey Cinderella step in your shoe I'll be your non-stop lover Get it while you can Your non-stop miracle, I'm your man
Picking up a girl he's been obsessing about. And he's going to be her non-stop lover but she better get it while she can? LOL, what? So this is a short-term obsession thing, huh?
Okay, so there you have it. Agree or disagree, these are my twelve. I bet there are more I didn't think of, but twelve was the limit.
Do you have a song that should be on this list? Let me know!
Today, August 3, 2020
It'll be a busy day. I'm still stacking words for Rise of the Vy Kings. It comes out October 1 and the goal is to have it complete by August 31. Want to preorder? You can get it HERE. Below is a teaser for the book.
I'm also finishing up on Chords which will release on August 18. It's a Rock-Star-Fan-Girl fantasy and part of this Summer's Forever Safe series. I should be finished with it on Wednesday. Yay! If you're interested in preordering, you can find it HERE.
I'm also working on my Sweet Steamy Nights book, Postcards in the Sand. This one is so much fun to write. It's my own sweet Harlequin-style story. All the feels! And a feline that came along for the ride, but that's a different story. It will release on August 28. Sorry, no preorder on this one.
That's about it! See you soon! Tomorrow I'll be bringing you Darth Vader's Guide to Summer. You don't want to miss that.
All my love!
~~Brynn
