I Haven't Kissed A Girl... But I Like It

Yes, the lyrics are awful. And sure, it can be interpreted as homophobic. But damnit, Katy Perry's song "I Kissed A Girl" is so freaking catchy I can't help but sing along. And truth be told, I'm excited about her upcoming album. When I first heard "UR So Gay" a few months ago on MTVU, I realized we finally had an American Lily Allen sans meltdown. While the video for "I Kissed" is boring quite frankly given the possibilities, "UR So Gay" smartly uses Barbies to tell the story of the metrosexual. Check out the video if you haven't seen it already.
Thankfully though, I'm not alone in my guilty pleasure. It's actually the second most popular song on ITunes, which completely boggles my mind. Yes, the beat is pretty sweet and the chorus is fun. But if this song becomes more downloaded than Coldplay's "Viva La Vida" (my current favorite song), I might just have a problem with Ms. Perry.

Emo Line of the Week

I have a confession to make.  I love emo music.  The moment I hear those whiny, depressing, and ridiculously morbid lyrics, I'm sold.  As long as they don't kill any semblance of joy in the room, they provide for a good laugh. And I'll admit it. Sometimes those exaggerated lyrics describe just how I'm feeling. Granted, I've never really wanted to "cut my wrists and black my eyes" (Thank you Hawthorne Heights), but you get the idea. With that being said, I want to celebrate all that is emo. And thus, I give you the first installment of "Emo Line of the Week."

The Spill Canvas- "Battles"
It's like one thousand papercuts,
Soaked in vinegar.
Like the battles with yourself,
That leave you insecure.

The Spill Canvas does have a way with describing their anguish in the most uplifting similes. No, it isn't enough to say something is painful. Instead, they paint a lovely picture of burning your bloody hand on the acidic liquid. Who wouldn't sing along?
And here's an added bonus just in case you were doubting their emo-ness:

From "Polygraph, Right Now"
I bleed confidence from deep within my guts now
I’m the king of this pity party with my jewel encrusted crown