It’s practically against the law to be in a bad mood during the summer. The sun aggressively blocks out negativity in favor of pool parties, BBQs, and boardwalk rides. Even if you’re dealing with some Issues, the mandatory joie de vivre that accompanies July and August will sweep them under the rug–at least until September rolls around.
That’s why Semi-Charmed Life by Third Eye Blind is the perfect summer anthem. As I explained in an earlier post, this song is so catchy and upbeat that you’d never guess it’s about crippling drug addiction. An overwhelmingly cheerful chorus of “doo-doo-doo, doo-doo-doo-doo” coats the tragic lyrics in an impenetrable layer of joyful mania, and it’s impossible to be anything but happy when you sing along. Whether or not your summertime smiles are masking a darker truth, this song is a choice accompaniment for all your picnics, beach days, and volleyball tournaments. (That’s what people do in the summer, right?)
-Benevolent Siren
