starvenger 0 Report post Posted June 18, 2004 I need to figure out what songs to use for my first and last dances when I get married (sure, it's next year, but, well, some things need to be determined waaaaay in advance. Apparently). So anyways, after discovering that quite a few of the ballads I like are about breaking up or are rather just depressing, I've decided that these are the ones I'd like to have. The lyrics seem to convey how I feel, and the songs themselves don't reek of cheese (except for the one by Sheriff - I have an inexplicable fondness for that one), so I think that they'll work. So anyways, help me out here. Please? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Baron 0 Report post Posted June 18, 2004 I'd went with Somebody by Depeche Mode, such a great song. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1234-5678 0 Report post Posted June 18, 2004 I'm gonna go with "Indian Summer" by The Doors at my wedding. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Zoidberg 0 Report post Posted June 20, 2004 "Under Control" by The Strokes If my wife says no to that i'm going with "At Last" by Etta James at mine. Sure it's cliche, but it's cliche for a good reason. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLAGIARISM! 0 Report post Posted June 20, 2004 The woman I marry will have to endure Day of the Dying Alive by the butthole surfers. Or it can never work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Agent of Oblivion Report post Posted June 20, 2004 Sunn0)))-"My Wall" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Choken One Report post Posted June 21, 2004 "I'll be"-Edwin McCain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1234-5678 0 Report post Posted June 21, 2004 "I'll be"-Edwin McCain. I'm not sure if I want my wedding song to have the word "suicide" in it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest slacklet Report post Posted June 21, 2004 "Here And Now" by Luther Vandross. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest cobainwasmurdered Report post Posted June 21, 2004 stairway to heaven. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
starvenger 0 Report post Posted June 21, 2004 If my wife says no to that i'm going with "At Last" by Etta James at mine. Sure it's cliche, but it's cliche for a good reason. Yeah, it's definitely a good standby. stairway to heaven. Here's my question - what exactly is Plant trying to say with the lyrics? I've heard the story where he pretty much just threw the words together, but don't know if it's true... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkktookmybabyaway 0 Report post Posted June 21, 2004 You have a say in the song selection process? Wow... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slayer 0 Report post Posted June 21, 2004 Don't forget to throw in plenty of ass music Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
starvenger 0 Report post Posted June 21, 2004 You have a say in the song selection process? Wow... She doesn't really pay attention to music, so it's pretty much up to me to choose the key songs. Although that may change when I tell her I'm working the theme song for Star Trek: Deep Space Nine in there somewhere... Don't forget to throw in plenty of ass music The only problem with this is that Chinese people aren't exactly known for having much BUTT... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TSA09 0 Report post Posted June 21, 2004 Keith Sweat's - Make it Last Forever Mariah Carey's - Thank God I Found You Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1234-5678 0 Report post Posted June 21, 2004 stairway to heaven. Here's my question - what exactly is Plant trying to say with the lyrics? I've heard the story where he pretty much just threw the words together, but don't know if it's true... Wasn't he heavily inspired by Tolkien? Oh, and Al Green "Let's Stay Together" is clutch too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slayer 0 Report post Posted June 21, 2004 Don't forget to throw in plenty of ass music The only problem with this is that Chinese people aren't exactly known for having much BUTT... Trust me, that won't stop the DJ from throwing it in the player Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
starvenger 0 Report post Posted June 21, 2004 Don't forget to throw in plenty of ass music The only problem with this is that Chinese people aren't exactly known for having much BUTT... Trust me, that won't stop the DJ from throwing it in the player I don't doubt that. The problem is wiggling your ass if you've got none to speak of. Unintentional comedy... or just plain sad? I'll find out the answer in about 1 year and 3 weeks... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkktookmybabyaway 0 Report post Posted June 22, 2004 You have a say in the song selection process? Wow... She doesn't really pay attention to music, so it's pretty much up to me to choose the key songs. Christ, mine has everything planned to the final centerpiece. Then she bitches because I don't offer any suggestions... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NoCalMike 0 Report post Posted June 22, 2004 I honestly would have no idea in the world how to handle the music selection process, as I am sure 0% of the would-be guests are into the kind of music I like, and I am not even talking about the death/black metal stuff. My musical tastes vary, but I could honestly see people sitting around my wedding reception with puzzled looks on their faces thinking, "where is the BoyzIIMen, Brickhouse song, Nickelback, Creed, Mariah Carey etc...." I am however very fond of "The Greatest Love" by Whitney Houston, so I could see that song working quite well for the Bride/Groom dance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NoCalMike 0 Report post Posted June 22, 2004 You have a say in the song selection process? Wow... She doesn't really pay attention to music, so it's pretty much up to me to choose the key songs. Christ, mine has everything planned to the final centerpiece. Then she bitches because I don't offer any suggestions... In one way I wouldn't even want to deal with the planning, due to lack of care really, but then again I wouldn't want to end up her being force fed by her parents/family how to do things. Me and my girlfriend would surely agree on just about everything, however I could see our families trying to press their influence. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crazy Dan Report post Posted June 23, 2004 I am getting hitched in a few months, and the song that my fiance and I have chosen is a country song by Lonestar, "Amazed". I really dislike country music, but this song was chosen because my fiance and I were dancing to it at her brother's wedding, and in her druken stupor, sang this song to me. At this point I knew I wanted to spend the rest of my life with her. So despite this being a country song, it is still a song which reminds me of a special moment. So maybe there is a song that reminds you of a special moment you may have shared. My suggestion to picking a first dance song is determine if there ever been any special slow songs that you and your future wife may have experienced where either you know she is the one, or you knew she was the one at that point, or maybe it was the first song you ever danced to. If none of this applies, then do a little research on the most popular songs which are played for the first dance. Make a list, and then if you have a downloading service, try to download the songs. Listen to the lyrics and see if they relate to your relationship. Each song can mean something different for each couple. And if you really despise a certain type of music, then cross it off your list. But you never know, so try to keep an open mind until you actually get a chance to listen. But the songs that are chosen on the poll, are all good choices. I personally would go with Heaven, as that was my choice. As for last song, depending if you go slow or fast. If you choose slow, try to pick a song that maybe highlights the wide open life that lays ahead. A song like that Green Day song was the last song played at a wedding I just attended. But if you choose to go fast, I would recomend "Last Dance" by Donna Summer. Whatever you choose, have fun with it. The first dance song should be something you can listen too anytime. Make sure you don't pick a song which you can't stand. My fiance's brother and his wife danced that Aerosmith song from Armageddon. I hate that song with a passion and no way would I ever agree to dance to it. So make sure you like the song. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Agent of Oblivion Report post Posted June 23, 2004 I hope to have a very non-traditional wedding. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkktookmybabyaway 0 Report post Posted June 23, 2004 Me and my girlfriend would surely agree on just about everything, however I could see our families trying to press their influence. Ha. My old man is throwing a fit because we're doing an adult-only reception. No way we're including the little spaz-oids that spawned from the loins of our relatives -- the only exception to this rule are the 2-4 kids that will be involved in the ceremony. The old man said if I did this I will create a bitter divide between me and the rest of my family (all of whom I haven't seen in almost at least 8 years). I said "good..." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
starvenger 0 Report post Posted June 23, 2004 I am getting hitched in a few months, and the song that my fiance and I have chosen is a country song by Lonestar, "Amazed". I really dislike country music, but this song was chosen because my fiance and I were dancing to it at her brother's wedding, and in her druken stupor, sang this song to me. At this point I knew I wanted to spend the rest of my life with her. So despite this being a country song, it is still a song which reminds me of a special moment. So maybe there is a song that reminds you of a special moment you may have shared. Actually that's a good song... but my buddy used it at his wedding. All the songs I put in the poll have meaningful lyrics, and I think convey the message I want, so it's all good. Personally I lean towards "Never Tear Us Apart", partially because "Kick" is the first album I ever bought... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1234-5678 0 Report post Posted June 23, 2004 Eric Clapton's "Wondeful Tonight" would also be a good one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TSA09 0 Report post Posted June 23, 2004 Me and my girlfriend would surely agree on just about everything, however I could see our families trying to press their influence. Ha. My old man is throwing a fit because we're doing an adult-only reception. No way we're including the little spaz-oids that spawned from the loins of our relatives -- the only exception to this rule are the 2-4 kids that will be involved in the ceremony. The old man said if I did this I will create a bitter divide between me and the rest of my family (all of whom I haven't seen in almost at least 8 years). I said "good..." Right on kkk. I plan on having mine the same way, little kids have no reason to be there. I have always hated the fact that people feel it's appropriate to bring their kids to events such as a wedding. I'll be damned if I have a little kid cry through the ceremony or run around and ruin shit at the reception. I even told my fmaily, I don't give a shit if my brother is married and has a baby, he can leave the baby at home with a sitter or just not come. He knows this and feels the same way I do with kids at special events. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkktookmybabyaway 0 Report post Posted June 23, 2004 Funny thing is when my old man first heard about this he said "Talk to other people before making this decision." So I did. And everyone I talked to (4/5 of them) all said they had "adult-only" and loved it because everyone didn't have to worry about their kids and got to have a night to themselves. Another funny thing is that one of the people my old man said wouldn't show up if they weren't allowed to bring their kid is my one half-brother -- I didn't have the heart to tell him that he wasn't going to be invited anyway. Dad will find out when he doesn't see my half-bro there... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TSA09 0 Report post Posted June 23, 2004 All the people I know, would rather party and not have to worry if their kids are running around causing trouble. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkktookmybabyaway 0 Report post Posted June 23, 2004 Don't remind me -- in our families' cases, the apples don't fall from the tree... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
