“Enjoy the Silence” —Depeche Mode
Because nothing soothes jetlag like synth and nihilism.
“Don’t Stop Believing” —Journey
Classic.Predictable.Necessary.
StringTheory27:You had me until Journey.
DeadStrings:Don’t knock the classics.Even Otis howls along.
StringTheory27:Poor Otis.He didn’t choose this life.
DeadStrings:He chose me.And my questionable taste.
StringTheory27:Then he’s braver than the rest of us.Or ...he’s clearly into self-sabotage.
DeadStrings:Or maybe he’s evolved.Today, he fell asleep to Mazzy Star.
StringTheory27:That explains the existential sigh when you mentioned another walk.
DeadStrings:He’s moody.I respect it.
StringTheory27:Speaking of moody, give me your top 5 Road Trip Songs (you’re the passenger, but you own the tape deck).Go.
DeadStrings:Challenge accepted.
DeadStrings:
Top 5 “I’m Not Driving but I’m DJ-ing” Road Trip Songs:
“Wish You Were Here” —Pink Floyd
For that stretch of road where everything feels like a memory you never had.
“No Rain” —Blind Melon
For singing out of tune and forgetting why you were sad.
“Loser” —Beck
Because sometimes absurdity makes you feel more seen than sincerity.
“One Headlight” —The Wallflowers
This song is the open road.
“Ironic” —Alanis Morissette
For screaming every lyric until your voice breaks and you laugh anyway.
StringTheory27:Loser?That’s your highway vibe?
DeadStrings: My optimism comes with sarcasm as a default setting.Thought you’d catch on by now.
StringTheory27:So, you’re moody and layered like Otis’ coat.Got it.
DeadStrings: And a little itchy if you hug me too long.
