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It seems to me that a good number of people don't understand their favorite songs. They just like the way it sounds and suddenly they are oblivious to what the lyrics actually mean.

For example, I like Mr. Brightside by The Killers. A song about a girl who is sleeping with someone else while the singer laments about his jealousy. I've met at least a half dozen girls who say that the song reminds them of their boyfriends.

Now, this should mean that either the girl was sleeping around or their boyfriend was sleeping around. You'd think that this would drive them to not like the song. But in the end, they just like the way it sounds and rationalise the lyrics in their head. The song is about being jealous, it is as simple as that. But they will toss whatever meaning they want into it and pretend they understand it.

Another example: Choke on This by Senses Fail. A song about a girl who the singer is simply using and has no real care for due to his past heartaches. A good song, but again I find girls saying their boyfriends picked it as their song. Yes, a song that starts "Half-smoked cigarettes and you're the trash that infests my sheets. Can't make a wife out of a whore, don't want your skin on me." That is one hell of a song to base your relationship on. Especially when it gets to the lyric, "Blow your brains out on me." Aw, isn't that a sweet song for your beau?

There are all sorts of songs that have people talking about how great it is while they don't understand it. Yes, some songs are meant to be cryptic, but most people don't choose those songs as their favorites. They select a song that the lyrics are clear, but they still misinterpret them. I mean, if you are going to pick a song to share, pick one that doesn't suggest one of you is a massive whore.

However, you likely misinterpreted this post, because the true meaning behind it is something that only those who know me will figure out. Mwahaha... meh, really I was just bored.

I drive enough to where I have made promises to kill about 212 people that I have seen on the road. But instead of adding to that tally, I shall offer some helpful tips.

1. Speed limits aren't math problems. If you see a sign that says 25, that doesn't mean go 2+5. You'd be surprised how many people seem to think this is the case.

2. Turning signals were put on cars for a reason. Use them, we don't know what you're doing. If you see someone waiting at a stop sign for you to pass and you are turning, its helpful to not leave them guessing until they have no chance to pull out until another break in traffic.

3. If you are coming to a red light and are going straight while in the right(left everywhere else) lane, check behind you. If someone is turning and you have room to switch lanes, do it. Some people don't feel like waiting five minutes behind you just so they can drive 8 feet once you get out of their way.

4. Fog lights are called "fog" lights for a reason. They aren't "heavily-lit-city" lights. Some of us like having our corneas intact when we are driving.

5. Listen to whatever music you want, but let us listen to the music we want. I've been in cars with the music blasting at these levels. When all you hear is the rupturing of your eardrums, that is too loud.

6. When you pull up next to someone who is waiting for a break in traffic, don't block their line of sight. We'd appreciate it if we could see whether or not pulling forwards will kill us.

7. If you are driving down a busy road and miss your turn, don't slam on your breaks. As a matter of fact, if you freaking pay attention, you probably won't miss your turn as much.

8. If you need glasses to see, then wear them while driving. From what I understand, sight is kind of important when you drive.

9. At night, turn your lights on. I know that most people do this, but some people don't when they have done something illegal. They figure it will keep the cops from catching them. Hey, if you're driving down the street at night with your lights off, a cop WILL pull you over if they see you. If you're gonna do something stupid, do it intelligently.

10. Don't drive. Seriously, just don't do it.

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