Music Meme

Time for a music meme I picked up from No Smoking In The Skullcave back in October, and finally got around to feeding into my music player this weekend.

1. Put your music player on shuffle
2. For each question, press the next button to get your answer.
3. You must put down the song name no matter what.

I will admit to cheating occasionally on number 3, purely because sometimes the answers it threw up just didn't make any kind of logical sense. But I didn't cherry pick specific songs, I just hit 'next' on the randomizer until it came up with an answer that meant something, one way or another... and rarely did I have to do this more than once or twice.

Hey, it's my blog, I can cheat all I want. Besides, all the answers are still completely random, and none of them were chosen by me. And if you want further proof of that - look, absolutely no Morrissey!

What would best describe your personality?

Rattled by the Travelling Wilburys.

What do you like in a guy/girl?

Stand And Deliver by Adam & The Ants.

See, I could have pressed 'next' on that one, but I suppose you can take it as an answer of a kind. Not entirely sure what it means though...

How do you feel today?

Gone by Ben Folds.

Well, it is a Monday.

What is your life's purpose?

The Supermen by David Bowie.

Ha! Take that, comic book writer submissions departments! (And obviously, if I had picked that myself, I'd have gone for the Moxy Fruvous version of 'Spider-Man'.)

What is your motto?

Once In A Lifetime by Talking Heads.

Same as it ever was...

What do your friends think of you?

Under My Thumb by the Rolling Stones.

Hmm? I'm under the thumb? Don't let Louise hear you saying that.

What do you think of your parents?

Wherever I Lay My Phone (That's My Home) by Super Furry Animals.

What do you think about very often?

Kozmic Blues by Janis Joplin.

Yeah, man...

What do you think of your best friend?

Don't Get Around Much Anymore by Harry Connick Jr.

I'm not sure I actually have a best friend, strictly speaking. That's not meant as a big 'aww, poor Rol' invitation - I do have some very good friends, just not anyone I'd necessarily consider BF material. However, my two oldest friends... I don't see them half as much as I should do. Which makes the above very appropriate.

What do you think of your crush?

Your Cover's Blown by Belle & Sebastian.

I'm not entirely sure what they mean by 'crush' either - after all, I only have eyes for one. However, this selection did make me smile.

What is your life story?

Shameless by the Pet Shop Boys.

Yeah, right.

What do you want to be when you grow up?

King of Bohemia by Richard Thompson.

Who doesn't?

What do you think when you see your crush?

I'm Hardly Ever Wrong by the Would Be's.

What do your parents think of you?

Little Green Bag by the George Baker Selection.

Yeah, my parents think I'm Reservoir Dogs cool.

What do strangers think of you?

Tired Eyes by Neil Young.

Have I mentioned how I get up at 6-15 every morning?

How's your love life?

I'm Still In Love With You by Al Green.

What will they play at your funeral?

Shake, Rattle & Roll by Elvis Presley.

Presumably while they're dancing on my coffin.

What will you dance to at your wedding?

A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square by Frank Sinatra.

What is your hobby/interest?

He Thought Of Cars by Blur.

I have no interest in cars whatsoever.

What's your biggest secret?

I'm A Believer by the Monkees.

Well, like Mulder says, I Want To Believe.

What do you think of your friends?

What's He Got (that I ain't got?) by Graham Coxon.

What song do you listen to when you are sad?

I Can't Stand It by the Velvet Underground.

In love?

Maybe You've Been Brainwashed Too by the New Radicals.

What song do you air guitar to?

Haven't Heard A Word I Said by Lambchop.

Yeah, I air guitar on Prozac.

What should be your signature karaoke song?

All The Records On The Radio Are Shite by Ballboy.

You couldn't write it, could you?

What is your greatest desire?

Lovers Who Uncover by Little Ones.

Get your knickers off love, you've pulled.

What does next year have in store for you?

The Boy Done Good by Billy Bragg.

I do hope so.

What's your outlook on life?

Keep The Faith by Bon Jovi.

I refer you back to the previous question / answer.

How will you die?

The Irony Of It All by the Streets.

Why you cheeky little swine - come here!
I'm gonna batter you. Come here!

Do people secretly lust after you?

Smells Like Teen Spirit by Patti Smith.

I'll take that as a 'no' then.

The best advice you will ever get?

It's Hard To Be A Saint In The City by Bruce Springsteen.

Too true. Too, too true.