Songs for the Apocalypse
October 6th 2007 03:12
Today I decided that I would pay my cell phone bill in person (something I don't usually do). As I drove up to the store I noticed throngs of many angry customers standing outside the store. I noticed large signs on the windows that said "Network Down". Customers were shouting at the staff. I know that this is just an example of the power and limitations of wireless devices and networks but jeez give it a break. It ain't the end of times...God almighty it is just a cellphone.
Call your sponsors, I think that consumers have become addicts. I notice that they always have them close to the body, even if it's only to look at the time, It appears that the closer people keep their cell phones, the more paranoid they get. How many of us have checked our phone for a missed call, a voice mail or a text message even though you are absolutely sure that no one has attempted to reach you?
How many of you check the volume of your ringer, even though you know it is set at the loudest possible setting with the most annoying song you could download off the internet, just to "be sure"? Technology is akin to crack; both cost about the same even with all those "free" minutes phone companies supposedly offer.
When someone's cell phone dies in the middle of the day and they are unable to get back to their charger, they begin to twitch and tap their fingers until their leg starts to jiggle. They are just jonesing for their next fix.
Now, I am not telling you to turn off the cell phone and "enjoy the simple life." I realize none of you would listen, but what I am saying is that although cell phones are great and allow us to fully enjoy life - there comes a time when what you are doing at this moment needs to outweigh the possibility of what the cell phone might offer in the near future.
Needless to say I just got back into my car and drove away. North Korea can paralyze the US by just taking down the wireless towers. You know....
So it got me to thinking..... here is the listing of some of my favorite "end of days songs"
1. It's the End of the World: R.E.M.
2. The End of the World: Skeeter Davis
3. Until the End of the World: U2
4. Highway to Hell: ACDC
5. Call of Kthulu: Metallica
6. Black Angel's Death Song: The Velvet Underground
7. Getting Better: The Beatles
8. How's it Gonna End?: Tom Waits
9. Tiny Apocalypse: David Byrne
10. ...And Soon the World Will Cease to Be: Amon Amarth
or maybe Party Hard by Andrew W. K.
Call your sponsors, I think that consumers have become addicts. I notice that they always have them close to the body, even if it's only to look at the time, It appears that the closer people keep their cell phones, the more paranoid they get. How many of us have checked our phone for a missed call, a voice mail or a text message even though you are absolutely sure that no one has attempted to reach you?
How many of you check the volume of your ringer, even though you know it is set at the loudest possible setting with the most annoying song you could download off the internet, just to "be sure"? Technology is akin to crack; both cost about the same even with all those "free" minutes phone companies supposedly offer.
When someone's cell phone dies in the middle of the day and they are unable to get back to their charger, they begin to twitch and tap their fingers until their leg starts to jiggle. They are just jonesing for their next fix.
Now, I am not telling you to turn off the cell phone and "enjoy the simple life." I realize none of you would listen, but what I am saying is that although cell phones are great and allow us to fully enjoy life - there comes a time when what you are doing at this moment needs to outweigh the possibility of what the cell phone might offer in the near future.
Needless to say I just got back into my car and drove away. North Korea can paralyze the US by just taking down the wireless towers. You know....
So it got me to thinking..... here is the listing of some of my favorite "end of days songs"
1. It's the End of the World: R.E.M.
2. The End of the World: Skeeter Davis
3. Until the End of the World: U2
4. Highway to Hell: ACDC
5. Call of Kthulu: Metallica
6. Black Angel's Death Song: The Velvet Underground
7. Getting Better: The Beatles
8. How's it Gonna End?: Tom Waits
9. Tiny Apocalypse: David Byrne
10. ...And Soon the World Will Cease to Be: Amon Amarth
or maybe Party Hard by Andrew W. K.
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Comment by Krystal
feelings
You know of all those songs l've only heard of the Beatles one. I think maybe I need to expand my horizons. I love ballet music. I guess somehow I've missed the rest.
Crystal
Comment by Ash
Australian Traveller
Flashes of memories
hahaha! great post. I am always in trouble with my folks for not having my cellphone, in fact I go for days without looking at it.... can`t stand the thing actually
End of days songs??? hhhmmmm
Robbie Williams - No Regrets
2Pac - Until the end of Time
Tracy Chapman - Bang Bang Bang
The Cure - The End of the World
Love your posts Mis, shake that booty!
Ash
Comment by Mr Nice Guy
Pop Culturist
A couple that come to mind would be:
In the Year 2525 – Zeager and Evans
End of The World – Herman’s Hermits
The Morning After - Maureen McGovern
The Sounds Of Silence - Simon & Garfunkle
and Eve Of Destruction - Barry McGuire
Best throw in a little 'I Will Survive' - just to keep the beat a little up-tempo.
As for your phone - perhaps globally we should declare an international cell (or mobile) phone free day. Now there's something that will get people talking.
Best thoughts as always
MNG
Comment by Miswanderlust
Killer Beats
Ramble On
Hipnotherapy
Thanks for visiting, reading, and commenting! I am glad that you were able to recognize at least oe song! Your mum is probably right!
Mis
Comment by Miswanderlust
Killer Beats
Ramble On
Hipnotherapy
That is so funny that you have a love hate relationship with your phone.
Love your end of days songs. Thanks so much for your kind words.
Mis
PS.... I love to shake my booty! HEE HEE!
Comment by Miswanderlust
Killer Beats
Ramble On
Hipnotherapy
I love the song Sounds of Silence....
Enjoyed your old school song selectios..
I like the idea of an international cell (or mobile) phone free day.
HAHAHAHA
Thanks for stopping by friend!
Mis
Comment by katyzzz
Photography Tips
Health Focus
Poetry Lighthouse
MS Paint Art
The Sounds of Silence does it for me, as for Mr. Nice Guy.
I love the imagery, sorry it has taken me so long to get here, I keep losing my way, I'm sure that's leading into a song.
katyzzz
Comment by Mrs M
Mum's Word
And I hate it when my phone rings. I was one of the first to get a mobile (cell) phone. So all my uni mates would ring me to see where we were and what we were doing. But it got so bad that I would get calls when I was on holidays "So what's happening tonight?"
"Who cares! Bugger off!"
So I'm officially scarred now.
Love & stuff
Mrs M
Comment by Miswanderlust
Killer Beats
Ramble On
Hipnotherapy
I am so glad that found your way to my place. Always good to see you
Mis
Comment by Miswanderlust
Killer Beats
Ramble On
Hipnotherapy
Whenever I hear REM I wish my world would come to an end.
HAHAHAHA
I know what you mean about the mobile phone dilemma!
Mis