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Someday at Christmas, Lizzo, 2022 Have I mentioned that I'm not a fan of the holiday season? I absolutely detest the unrealistic social...

Rock 'n' Roll Lifestyle, Cake, 1993 Surprise! This song is about me. All my favorite songs are about me, it's why I love them. Duh. It's...

Whatever Will Be, Will Be ( Que Sera, Sera), Syd Straw, 1988 It's the last Monday before holiday break and, surprise, I'm not feeling it...

*Playlist 1. Un Verano Sin Ti -- Bad Bunny 2. Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers -- Kendrick Lamar 3. Harry's House -- Harry Styles 4. Ramona...

Vision of Division, The Strokes, 2005 Ahh ... The Strokes. Ahh ... Julian Casablancas. Love the band and love him ... and super love this...

Eye of the Tiger, Survivor, 1982 This song has been hanging out in the recesses of my mind for about a week now. It's one of my least...

Got Me Wrong, Alice in Chains, 1992 I don't have a great track record when it comes to making decisions. This half century of my life so...

Steady, As She Goes, The Raconteurs, 2008 As a general rule, my eyes pop open at 5 a.m. (ish) every single morning. It's both a blessing...

I Got You Babe, Sonny & Cher, 1965 OK, who's going to duet with me? This song is the epitome of sunshine and rainbows and it's a mainstay...

Violet, Hole, 1994 This song is my life's mantra and it has been for many years now. It never lets me down. It has my back. It speaks...

Rockafeller Skank, Fatboy Slim, 1998 Right about now, I'm wishing I had a hot cup of coffee in my hand but sadly, I do not. The...

Van Halen, Van Halen, 1978 Everything about Van Halen is so communicative -- yes, Van Halen speaks to me. It's transcendental magic how a...

The Void, The Raincoats, 1979 This song sounds like how I feel right now. The Raincoats get me ... their self-titled debut album is...

Total Eclipse of the Heart, Bonnie Tyler, 1983 File this one under "songs I hate but still sing along to with all my might." All my might...

Photos: 1998, 1989 As a “smart kid,” it was always assumed I would go to college. It was also assumed that my college choice would be the...

Under the Milky Way, The Church, 1988 This song has a calming effect on me and I'm so grateful it's in my head right now. Real talk --...

Blue Jean Blues, ZZ Top, 1975 Holy mercy how I love this song. That little old band from Texas does blues in a deep, dirty, rocking way...

Welcome to the Black Parade, My Chemical Romance, 2006 Happy Halloween! Hello, emotional anthem in my brain ... give a cheer for all the...

I'll Be, Edwin McCain, 1998 This is one of the most perfect songs ever written. It's pretty straightforward as a touching love song but I...

Country Feedback, R.E.M., 1991 One more R.E.M. tune to (hopefully) get this week started on the right foot. Who am I kidding? I'm not...