While I am not the hugest fan of the Black-Eyed Peas....actually, I am not the hugest fan of Fergie's solo career, the other guys I can totally handle:), I do love "I got a feeling". It sticks in your head for days and every time I listen to it, my heart starts to beat faster, I get a serious need to dance and I feel inspired. I know the song is about partying on the weekend and so my feeling of inspiration may seem a little weird, I just can't help it! It gets into your bones and your brain.
The last time I felt this way about this type of song (what I mean is: a dance-y, pop-y, club tune that all the bar stars are shaking their booty to at Whiskey Dix on Saturday nights, in other words, not my type of music) was "Hung Up" by Madonna. When I hear that opening riff, I still get that same feeling....I also usually attempt the dance, which I am terrible at, but it's good for a laugh at least:)
And I think that could be one of the marks of a good song. At least, in this genre. My music snob friends might be horrified at the thought of busting out the Black-Eyed Peas at a house party, but I think that everyone needs to have songs that they listen to that make them feel good, make them smile and make them happy to be alive. And while, the BEP's are not going to win any song writing awards for this particular number, there is something about the combination of singing/speaking, the beat and the energy of this song that brings a smile to my face. And on that note...
Let's paint the town
We'll shut it down......
And then we'll do it again!
Jamie
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