From E-Hell Blog: Do People Listen To The Lyrics?

[hermanne]

OT, but didn't a former US President dance with the Queen of England to "The Lady is a Tramp" at some fancy party?

Gerald Ford, I believe...

Ah, yes. Quite the social faux pas.

[JoanOfArc]

I was astonished that Sting's 'Every Breath You Take' wasn't on the list.

For a while it was a very popular wedding song, and Sting himself was amazed by this. Not only is it a post break-up song, it's about a stalker!

That song has always creeped me out.  If I heard it at a wedding, I would be wondering what the heck the happy couple was thinking! 

Joan

[Asharah]

I was astonished that Sting's 'Every Breath You Take' wasn't on the list.

For a while it was a very popular wedding song, and Sting himself was amazed by this. Not only is it a post break-up song, it's about a stalker!

That song has always creeped me out.  If I heard it at a wedding, I would be wondering what the heck the happy couple was thinking!  

Joan

It was the favorite song of Brooke's stalker, Harold, on All My Children when it first came out.

[Snowy Owl]

Yes, I totally agree.  The song is about doing what you like and not comforming to society's roles.  Of course, originally the song was in the first person

I'd definitely agree with Two Ravens, I love that song because it's about a woman not conforming and making her own choices.

While some songs have lyrics that don't associate themselves instinctively with weddings, I think musical choice is a personal thing and the lyrics aren't always the most important thing to the couple.  

[Giggity]

STBXH and I had our wedding dance to Chuck Berry's "You Never Can Tell."

And yes, we twisted.

[hobish]

Kneel down ye sinners, to
Streetwise religion
Greed's been crowned the new King
Hollywood's dream teens
Yesterday's trash queens
Save the blessings for the final ring-
AMEN

Take a ride on the wild side
Wild side

I carry my crucifix
Under my death list
Forward my mail to me in hell
Liars and the martyrs
Lost faith in The Father
Long lost in the wishing well

etc.

That is how "Wild Side" starts off. I know someone who used it as the song the wedding party processional when they entered the reception hall. It was a bit odd to hear Motley Crue singing about Papa being found dead with his best friend's wife, especially while her teenaged daughter entered the hall. Not wrong ... but definitely a bit odd.

[artk2002]

Yes, I totally agree.  The song is about doing what you like and not comforming to society's roles.  Of course, originally the song was in the first person

I'd definitely agree with Two Ravens, I love that song because it's about a woman not conforming and making her own choices.

I agree with this.  I wouldn't have a problem with The Lady is a Tramp.  It's about why people call her a tramp (for not conforming), not that she is one.  According to Wikipedia, it is a "sophisticated and witty spoof of New York high society."

She gets too hungry for dinner at eight
She loves the theater, but never comes late
She never bothers with people she hates
That's why the lady is a tramp

It makes me think of a strong, independent woman, not a floozy.

Edited: Yes, it does refer to women as "broads."  What do you want for a song written in 1937?

I agree with the LW's other songs, though.

[TylerBelle]

I say cut through the middle man and have a song that will leave no doubt with any one at a wedding reception as to its appropriateness, or should I say, inappropriateness, hee. Such as Elvis' Hound Dog, Paula Abdul's Cold Hearted Snake, or Bonnie Raitt's Have a Heart (any song that begins with "Hey, shut up" is worth considering ).

[Brentwood]

I say cut through the middle man and have a song that will leave no doubt with any one at a wedding reception as to its appropriateness, or should I say, inappropriateness, hee. Such as Elvis' Hound Dog, Paula Abdul's Cold Hearted Snake, or Bonnie Raitt's Have a Heart (any song that begins with "Hey, shut up" is worth considering ).

I suppose Hit The Road, Jack would be a bad choice...

[Asharah]

Fifty Ways To Leave Your Lover 

[jenny_islander]

"Sister Golden Hair" by America.  It's about a man who doesn't show up to his own wedding because he is depressed about an old girlfriend  . . . someone who he hasn't bothered to contact in a long time.  So he tracks her down, shows up on her doorstep, and says that since he has confessed that he is still thinking about her (although he hasn't made it easy for her to find him), won't she meet him halfway by providing a little scrabble?  Oh, and while he isn't ready to get married, "the woman" he jilted is sometimes somebody he would consider a friend.

The only worse choice I can think of that isn't actually obscene is "This One Goes Out to the One I Love" by R.E.M.

[Nurvingiel]

I was astonished that Sting's 'Every Breath You Take' wasn't on the list.

For a while it was a very popular wedding song, and Sting himself was amazed by this. Not only is it a post break-up song, it's about a stalker!

That was my first thought. A lot of people use this song because they think it's romantic. It's not romantic at all, but if they're happy then it's all good.

I love "Send in the Clowns" but I thought it was about the end of someone's career for some reason.

[Bluenomi]

We had The Killer's version of Romeo and Juliet as part of our frist dance which isn't really appropiate but we love the song and it's kind of romantic  It did get edited together with In These Arms by Bon Jovi which is fine and Blame it on the Boogie by the Jackson 5 which isn't 

[Nurvingiel]

Well, our entrance was to AC/DC's "Thunderstruck" so I'm not going to judge. 

[Winterlight]

I say cut through the middle man and have a song that will leave no doubt with any one at a wedding reception as to its appropriateness, or should I say, inappropriateness, hee. Such as Elvis' Hound Dog, Paula Abdul's Cold Hearted Snake, or Bonnie Raitt's Have a Heart (any song that begins with "Hey, shut up" is worth considering ).

I suppose Hit The Road, Jack would be a bad choice...

Macarena- the girl who's cheating on her BF and sleeping around...