The Modern Girl Friday Mix Tape

A few days ago, fellow blogger and Friend of MGF, Sunny Treasures, wrote a piece entitled, ”Speak to me!! Give me that line!!”. Sunny takes a few moments to explain her obsession with movies and great romantic lines. As cheesy as it may be, nothing beats a really good line delivered with sincerity and heartfelt emotion.

After reading and talking about the subject with Sunny, it got me thinking. She (rightfully) swoons at a well played verbal delivery. Even as liberated and independent as today’s MGF and their men can be, there’s still very much a soft spot for all things romantic. In my own circle of friends, I’ve heard the stories of flowers, cards, candy, and such. All of which are really great and sweet. I can’t tell you how many times I was surprised by a cute card from Lenny in my suitcase during long business trips. But you know, he could really get his MGF’s engine running with the right song.

Remember the movie, "Say Anything?" Of course you do! What girl didn’t want to trade places with Diane Court (a very cute Ione Skye) when Lloyd Dobler (John Cusack -- who’s STILL HOT!) shows up outside her home, boom box overhead blasting out Peter Gabriel’s “In Your Eyes?” No one who’s ever watched the movie and listened to that song can sit there without staring into space smiling like a terminal goofball. It was a moment in movie history that many of us would all love to have happen to us.

Being a lover of music, I can say with certainty that there are many songs out there that make me go, “Damn. That would be smooth if a guy played that for me.” (*cough cough* Lenny *cough*) There’s just something about the right tone, mood, and lyric to a song that makes it perfect fodder for romance. And I do mean ROMANCE, not hormonal overdrive.

It’s the song where a guy lays down his case for eternal happiness (“I’ll Do Anything” by Jason Mraz). It’s a song that makes a sweet statement of fact (“Something to Sleep To” by Michelle Branch). It’s the song that states plainly what it wants (“I Feel Like Making Love” by Kid Rock). It’s the song where an apology is made, even though you’re not sure for what (“Come Back to Bed” by John Mayer).

It’s classic (“All I Do is Dream of You” by Dean Martin). It’s thankful (“Head Over Feet” by Alanis Morissette). It’s straightforward (“Love Me Like a Man” by Diana Krall). It’s intense (“Addicted” by Kelly Clarkson). It’s hopeful (“Here’s to the Losers” by Frank Sinatra). It makes you cry for the end (“One of Us” by ABBA). It’s just plain sweet (“When You Say Nothing at All” by Alison Krauss & Union Station).

A good song will conjure up a mini-movie trailer in your head starring you and your object of desire. It makes you feel good and, most importantly, it makes you feel special.

So – here’s my plea for audience participation. GET OUT YOUR THINKING CAPS AND YOUR CDs, MGF FANS! What song would your Lloyd (or Lloydette) Dobler be playing over their head in the ultimate pitch for romance? I don’t care what the song is, or how stupid it might sound…let’s compile the ultimate romantic mix tape!

Send your suggestions, stories, and titles to moderngirlfriday@yahoo.com. If we get enough suggestions and entries, I’ll make a special post with the best entries sometime next week. Don’t be shy out there! Bring on your romantic best!