Songs that bugs me
I can’t count how many weddings I’ve been to where I’ve heard Bruno Mars’ song “Marry You” being played for a wedding video background music or as introduction music for the bridal party. It bugs me when I hear it being played at a wedding because the lyrics are not very appropriate! Just because it mentions getting married does not make it appropriate for a wedding. The song is about getting married because they’re drunk and they’re looking for “something dumb to do”. It even mentions “if you wake up and want to break up, that’s cool”. What a wonderful blessing on a couple..!
I get that it’s a fun and lighthearted song and has a nice beat. But really, is there no other song that might be more appropriate for the setting?
Another thing that bugs me a bit is hearing Jason Mraz on every other wedding video out there. If it was a special request by the couple, sure I get it, those are special. But, again, is there no other appropriate song than “Lucky” or “I’m Yours”? They’re great songs, don’t get me wrong. Mraz is a talented artist that I quite enjoy. But when you hear the same song being used for every couple’s wedding video, it gets a bit dull. If you are a videographer and you are reading this, please do me a favour and pick another song!
Ok I’m done my rant. Hopefully someone out there in the wedding universe heard me and acknowledges it. And lucky you, two posts this week!
This reminds me of how I felt whenever Rihanna’s “Unfaithful” was played at high school dances and couples would slow dance to it. I remember thinking to myself, “Have you never actually listened to the lyrics? Or even, just the title of the song?”
Exactly!
I’ve Got A Feeling is also overplayed. It’s a given it’s going to be a good good night.