What songs do you want played at your funeral?
What songs do you want played at your funeral?
Given my personal musical history, there are several songs which immediately jump out (all of which are Saves the Day or Streetlight Manifesto related) simply because of their subject/title: Streetlight’s “A Moment of Silence” and “The Saddest Song” and STD’s “Eulogy” and, of course, “At Your Funeral.” While all these are favorites of mine (with the exception of “Eulogy.” not that it’s bad, but i just have a hard time getting really into anything STD past Stay What You Are), they are wholely depressing. Surely they’ll never evoke the same emotional response that “Taps” (pray you never have to go to a funeral where Taps is played) or “Gone with the Wind,” as sung by Will Ferrell, do but depressing nonetheless. and really, what is the fun in that?
I want my funeral to be a dance party. Ok, I realize that it’s impossible to not be sad when someone passes, but you don’t have to mourn them. You can celebrate their life and whateve relationship you had with them. If you can’t, then clearly you were enemies with that person or personified natural entity **shakes his fist at the sun** (what has it done for you lately? If you said, “nothing bad,” then you must be able to tan…..jerk. just cause you have melanin doesn’t mean you’re cool). Nevertheless, I would hope that my friends and family would have enough good memories with me to raise a pint. Not to mention, I’ll be chillin’ in Heaven anyways, so everyone should be happy that I don’t have to deal with 76, public transportation not built for 6’5” men, country music, and a whole bunch of harshly evil things.
Everyone can have a lager (or some chocolate milk if they aren’t of age) and taco bell will cater. It’ll be delicious. Then, once everyone is buzzin’ and stuffed with CGCs, they can throw on a few choice tunes to get those feet a movin’:
1. Earth, Wind & Fire - “Let’s Groove”
I’m pretty sure it’s illegal in 47 states to not start dancing when this song comes on. Plus, it’s a song that transcends generations. There is no one that doesn’t like E, W and/or F.
2. Bee Gees - “Night Fever”
I love disco.
3. Nelly Furtado - “Promiscuous”
In life, there are a couple defining moments when your life changes significantly. All of mine happened between the ages of 10-12: Mom -> “Ryan, I’m pregnant.”, Dad -> “We’re moving to Jersey.” ABC -> “Catch Brand Spaking New! Doug this saturday.” (as an interesting side note, this use of an exclammation point in a completely inappropriate place predates both The Go! Team and Panic! at the Disco). Well, there are also moments that completely destroy your notion/preconceptions of music. Watching the video for this track at the Iacovone’s house at 2 in the morning was one of those moments. I use to be a ska kid. Well, I’m still a ska kid, but this is the song that opened my eyes to the world of pop.
4. Ghost Town Locals - “Ready and Locked”
It might be my favorite ska song of all time. At the very least, it’s the most peppy. I’m sure at least one person at my funeral will wanna skank a touch.
5. Five Iron Frenzy - “Every New Day”
It’s not necessarily dancy, yet it’s prob my favorite song of all time. Furthermore, it’s inspiring.
