2.) Analyze a popular song you heard on the radio…what exactly does it all mean?
I’ve been thinking about Jennifer Lopez.
How come when women grow up and have babies it’s no longer appropriate to drink alcohol and dance to the top forties in a dingy bar? Mothers aren’t supposed to behave in such a manner. It’s inappropriate and gosh darn it what kind of example are we setting for our children?
So one inappropriate and wild evening I got to thinking…why is my night out inappropriate but freaking Jennifer Lopez, who’s 43, can do it for a living and be applauded for it? I dance to her music in a dingy bar when I should be home with my kids, but she’s MAKING the music!
If J. Lo can do it…I can do it, right? That is how I justify my maturity level.
When J. Lo says to “Dance the night away Live your life and stay young on the floor” while singing On The Floor with a rapper by the name of “Pitbull” I listen dammit.
And when Pitbull says to “pump it up and then back it up like a tonka truck” I intend to do so in a guilt free fashion. Is there any other way to back it up??
When Jennifer says “Don’t stop keep it movin’ put your drinks up” you will find me waving mine proudly in the air. Oh hell yes Ms. Lopez. I’m right there with you.
And when she follows that verse up with “pick your body up and drop it on the floor” I might hesitate slightly because that sounds painful as well as physically impossible, but I’m not one to let a good party down. I will give it my best.
I will dance the night away lalalalalalala…because Jennifer says it’s okay.
And when Pitbull says “That badonka donk is like a trunk full of bass on an old school Chevy. Seven tray donkey donk, All I need is some vodka and some chunka coke And watch and she gon’ get Donkey Kong.”
I will let his lyrics resonate in my soul and I’ll think…Damn I’m old.
And then I’ll go home.
Donkey Donk?
wtf “Pitbull”.
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The Prompts:
1.) Tell the story of trying to learn a new talent or hobby that you only pursued briefly. (inspired by writingfix.com)
2.) Analyze a popular song you heard on the radio…what exactly does it all mean?
3.) Your chair. We all have ‘our spot’ in the house…show us where you plant yourself and what is it about that spot that makes it your favorite?
4.) In honor of St. Patrick’s Day looming ahead write a poem about a time you got lucky.
5.) Remember Summer? The warm air, blue skies, and endless days in the water? Me either. Share a photo from last Summer that brings you back.
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But dang it if he doesn’t look delicious in tight red pants! I’ve determined that the day I’m physically unable to drop it like it’s hot I will jump out of my moving car, because I’m officially old!
Funny coincidence, I’m enjoying a refreshing glass of vodka and chunka coke on the rocks right now!
I think it’s time for a proper night out of booty shakin’. It’s been far too long here.
I am puttin’ my drink up and shakin’ it right there with ya!!
LOVE Pitbull.
Ha! This made me laugh as your posts usually do!!! That song really gets my feet tapping. Don’t know about my badonka donk. :-)
This was a great prompt — I may still have to do it even though I did the luck one first. Maybe I’ll do Selena Gomez’s “Love ya like a love song, baby. Repeat peat peat peat.” Or – just how DO you set fire to rain, Adele? So darn many options to analyze!!!!!
I guess if JLo says we have to then we MUST. You have to admit, she might be 43 but she’s still got it!
I should be dancing too! And stop writing about food….
Wow, J. Lo and I are the same age. I can’t decide if that makes me feel young or old!
I don’t want to know what Donkey donk could be, but I have seen Clerks II, so my mind goes there…
I Zumba to this song every Tues and Fri. Does that count? LOL I love the song, though I’m not sure I want anyone referring to my a$$ as a Tonka Truck!
Thanks for hosting. You inspired me to write about why I’m no longer in a book club. No Mailmen were psychologically harmed. Have a great Thursday.
I’m almost 42 and I’m not old!!! I say move it and groove it while you still can!
You can dance like J Lo and sing silly songs like J Lo if you can meet all of the following criteria:
1. Get paid like J Lo
2. Show your abs like J Lo
3. Get a 24 year old boy toy like J Lo
I’m just impressed that you know the correct lyrics to that song because not only do I not know what they mean I wasn’t sure what he was saying. I guess I’m offically old.
Ok, you ‘drop it like it’s hot’ and I will help you get up and then I will ‘drop it like it’s hot’ and you help me get up and then we will get have to go to the ER for dislocated hips.
But hell ya! It’s all in the name of dancing b/c we are hot yo!
It’s only 9:30am and for some reason I want to dance around the house with my drink up!
I think you analyzed the heck out of that song. If it’s good enough for J-Lo it’s good enough for you. But then can she keep a husband happy?
I completely listen and dance to (at home), J Lo and others. But, I only listen selectively to the actual lyrics. For dance music, it’s all about the beat to me.
Plus, I’m not sure I completely understand Pitbull. It’s better that way.
Hm. I didn’t even know what the hell he was saying; I kinda glaze over and just go into dance mode. Also, do NOT raise your glass if that is your fourth glass b/c you’ll be simultaneously swaying and HELLO YOU’RE DRUNK AND YOUR VODKA WILL SPILL AND NO ONE WANTS THAT! (I assume. Ahem).
When I drop it these days, it’s always hot. Mentalpause makes sure of that. The way I see it… as long as I can still tap my feet and headbang without inducing a stroke, I’m not done yet. …and I like my Martini’s filthy, thankyouverymuch! ;~)
Man, this song is so catchy. My instructor uses it in Zumba and I can’t help but get my groove on.
Seriously hilarious! I think WTF all the time with Pitbull and even Neo (is that how you spell it???). Recently when we were in the Dominican the taxi driver (who spoke little English) told us he had some great American music–and popped in a Pitbull CD! The Hubby and I cracked up laughing!
Not my style of music. This just reinforced why …
Great prompts though!! I love your blog!
I love that song. I didn’t know what the heck Pitbull was saying. Now that I do, I’m with you, WTF?
This post really resonated with me. I would totally be right there with you, if it weren’t for the fact that I’d rather be in bed by 9:30. That’s where Jen and I differ. Otherwise, we may as well be twins. ;)
I would think you would be a big fan of the donkey donk! I know you know how to drop it like its HAWT.
=)
really? when there is reference to tonka trucks it is all G rated right? No but seriously when I played this song for my six month old she rocked out!
While you’re at it, in the famous words of Pitbull, grab somebody sexy… tell ‘em hey.
Now I feel like hiding away in a seedy bar, while being dressed inappropriately and sweating profusely from dancing like no one is watching. Great post.
So glad I found you today! Not only do I love Pitbull, but i love inspiration! You helped me find both! ;)
Now off to clean up pukey toilets.
Those lyrics are an absolute mystery … especially when spelled out, word for word!
This post makes the dancing JDaniel and I do sounds boring.
Okay, I am so out of the loop, because I don’t know this song. I am ashamed. It is SO FULL of good advice!
I’m on it. Droppin’ it like it’s hot. (Anyone figure out what “it” is yet?) Raising my glass. (Now THAT I can handle!)
I *puffy-heart* Jennifer Lopez. And I always will. And by the by, she looks better than she ever has.
Okay, Mamakat, seriously, you must issue depends with your blog. I have four kids. The warranty for urine on my couch must be nearing an end. Just saying:) Great job as always and I am so with you on all of these.
I think you should do one of your illustrated comics of you listening to JLo’s weighty advice. I can just see the conviction on your cartoon’s face :) This was seriously so fun to read.
As usual, you have me cracking up. Now I’ve got to choose one of those prompts!
p.s. I got stuck at the part where we were waving our drinks in the air. Wouldn’t they spill? Those things are expensive!
As the video from this post was playing, my high school senior stepped into the kitchen. “What are you listening to….Jennifer Lopez?” So not only are we not to drink and dance the night away, it freaks the children out if we listen to the song. Loved the post.
I’m so out of touch that I hadn’t even heard that song before. I’ve had the itch for a girls’ night out for a while now, and that just added to it. The problem is those places are loud. And, well, I probably wouldn’t look nearly as fabulous as JLo when I was fighting back yawns at 10pm.
great song analyze
Yeah, but she’s smokin’ hot.
Wait…wait…wait. Who said moms can’t dance and party? Does this mean I have to take Crazy Bitch by buckcherry off my iphone? Say it isnt so…..
I don’t think I’ve laughed this hard reading a blog in a long time! Thank you, thank you, thank you! Still crying :)