MP3 Random Feature Musings

So, two hours in the car this weekend gave me lots of time to play with my MP3 player’s random feature. I’m a big fan of this feature, as you never know what is coming up next. Here’s a sampling of my ride home on Friday, to explain what I mean: 1) Tracy Chapman – The Promise: For an old girlfriend and I, this was “our” song – I hadn’t thought about the girl in a while, and hadn’t thought about this song in even longer – so having it randomly start was a little jarring. It’s a great song, but like any song that has special meaning, it instantly took me back to another place and time. 2) Led Zepplin – Stairway to Heaven Okay, normally, I know that this song is coming up. But to just be driving along (at right at exit 33 on I-20 who already know what I’m talking about) – it really was just a surreal moment. Hearing the opening notes of this song always make me feel like I’m a 13 year old again at Gravatt. It was just a nice rememberence of how much Gravatt is a part of my life. 3)C&C Music Factory – Things that make you go hmmmm 8th grade science lab – I remember sitting in the room, and someone had turned on the radio. This song came on and everybody started singing it. Just one of those completely random memories that I hadn’t thought of in years. Until Tomorrow, I leave you with the lyrics to that classic C&C Music factory song: Things that make you go hmm I was at the crib, sittin' by the fireplace Drinkin' cocoa on the bear skin rug The door bell rang. Who could it be? Thought to myself then started to shrug Got to the door. Ding Dong. Who is it? My girl's best friend had payed me a visit. Sly as can be, tight dress and all She knew that I was faithful. I really didn't have the gall. I tried to chilll. She made the move. Now I know my girlfriend wouldn't approve. I didn't realize my girl was settin' me up Yo, my girl didn't trust me. No! Yeah, but she lost control I wouln't take the bait. I said chill baby baby chill baby baby wait My girl bust in, Caught us creating a boom She said "Girlfriend"? Things that make you go hmm Things that make you go hmm Things that make you go hmm Things that make you go hmm, hmm, hmm Things that make you go hmm