Life’s Playlist: A Song for each Unique Situation

Inspiration struck me while I was scrolling through my list of things to blog on. One of the brilliant ideas on there was making a play list for life. Certain occasions require a certain song do they not?

While Facebook stalking: “New Friend Request” by Gym Class Heroes
At the end of a toxic friendship: “We Used to Be Friends” by The Dandy Warhols
When Washing Your Car: “Symbol in my Driveway” by Jack Johnson
In the Midst of Online Shopping: “Fashion” by Lady Gaga or “Ready To Wear” Felix Da Housecat
While putting away your recent purchases: “Material World” by Madonna and “Labels or Love” by Fergie
Getting ready to go out: “What Is It” by Baby Bash and “Into the Nightlife” by Cyndi lauper (Jody remix)
In preparation to strut past your crush: “Flaunt It” by TV Rock (Main Room Mix)
To lull you to sleep: “Dreams be Dreams” by Jack Johnson
When you’re feeling nostalgic: “Looking Forward to Looking Back” by Mandy Moore
During brunch on a Sunday afternoon: Sunday Sunday by Blur

*favorite lyric* “Sunday, Sunday here again in tidy attire. You read the colour supplement, the TV guide. You dream of protein on a plate, regret you left it quite so late. You gather the family around the table to eat enough to sleep. And Mother’s Pride is your epithet. That extra slice you’ll soon regret so going out is your best bet, then bingo yourself to sleep. Oh that Sunday sleep…”

While cooking for your significant other: “Banana Pancakes” by Jack Johnson
During sexy time: “Hands & Feet” – Keri Hilson
While stuck in rush hour traffic: “Get Out The Way” by Ludacris
On a road trip: “On The Road” by Depeche Mode
On the ride to the airport for a much needed vacation: “Take Me Away” by Fefe Dobson or “The Great Escape” by Boys Like Girls
En route to the beach: “Summer Sunshine” by The Coors or “Ocean Avenue” by Yellowcard
Post breakup: The acoustic version of “Eh, Eh (Nothing I Can Say)” by Lady Gaga
Song you blast when someone focuses their road rage on you: “Fuck Em” by Lil Wayne feat. Juelz Santana (I have used this tactic and it never fails to scare an aggressive driver away)
When You Want To Feel Pretty: “Beautiful” by Christina Aguilera or even Akon & Colby O’Donis’s version!
While Channeling Your Inner Disco Diva: “Disco Heaven” by Lady Gaga
In the midst of your morning commute to work or school: “Seven Days in Sunny June” by Jamiroquai
To get you going in the morning: “Wake It Up” – E40
For that I’m grown moment: “Big Girl Now” by NKOTB feat. Lady Gaga
When you just want to rock out a little: “Carry On My Wayward Son” by Kansas (amazing guitar solo) or “Let It Rock” by Kevin Rudolf feat. Lil Wayne
While studying and in need of inspiration: “Touch the Sky” by Kanye West or any of his Graduation album for that matter
Getting ready for a date: “Grand Theft Autumn” by Fallout Boy (Millenium Dance Mix)
When it turns 5 o’clock on a Friday afternoon: “Ignition” by R. Kelly
*favorite lyric* “It’s the freakin weekend baby I’m gonna have me some fun.”
While indulging your sweet tooth: “Sugar, Sugar” by The Archies

I have an extensive music library comprised of Classic rock, Alternative, Hip Hop, top40, Techno, House, Pop, R&B, Classical, Rap, Electronica, Latin, Acoustic, Oldies, pretty much every genre is covered. So if you have a particular situation you would like more recommendations for (such as a workout mix – I make a new one each month) let me know!!

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