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-Ryan
Music
07/06/2012
Call Me Maybe!
Listen while you read (or not).
Or, "What is your kid listening to?" It's a new section I'm starting on the blog.
I looked up the #1 song today and it's "Call Me Maybe" by Carly Rae Jepsen. While I don't own this song I can't deny that it's catchy and sure to last throughout the summer months and probably beyond. The chorus is pretty innocuous, the rest of the lyrics less so. But, before all you parents (and I’m one too) jump on the bandwagon of bashing your kid’s music don’t forget that 10 years ago today “Hot in Herre” by Nelly was topping the charts (Yes, that’s how it’s spelled “herre” not “here”). 20 years ago today “Baby Got Back” by Sir Mix-a-lot was king. We have to travel back in time 40 years to find a #1 song on this day that still holds lyrical and musical value. “Lean On Me” by Bill Withers was the #1 single when I was two years old. That song still holds up today for more than comic value.
Back to today’s #1 song. I’ll defer to advice I gleaned from Bob DeMoss when I was the spotlight operator on his “Learn to Discern” tour. You need to decide what the musical/lyrical standard for your family is and stick to it. This may be a constant and ongoing battle, but it’s worth it. Now, how many of you love this song and have no idea what the lyrics are?
- Ryan
PS: if you don’t like a song your teenager does, just learn the lyrics, play the song in the car as loud as your minivan speakers will allow and sing it till your voice gives out. I almost guarantee it’s the last you’ll hear of it in your house again.
PPS: what issues are you dealing with as a parent or family? Let me know in the comments section and I'll try to address them in future blog posts.
