Rain- It's Bringing Sexy Back

Since my good friend Java made some solid and real world points about rain not being sexy, I'm bringing the romance aspect back into focus- as I rephrase from my "Summer Rain" post, there are two crucial pieces to kissing in the rain:

A) It must be a warm rain
B) Eventually those wet clothes are going to need to be taken off
(Disclaimer: Several years ago, I was not on the rain kissing side either.)

Water cleans, it renews everything. But it can also destroy and ruin. It's poetic- its tragic, its hot! When the Backstreet Boys got doused with water while belting out "Quit Playing Games With My Heart," (about 1.56 into the song) they became legends. No lie, this sparked infinite debates and arguments with me and my friends back in the middle school days. So here are some deliciously romantic songs about the water and weather:

Downpour- Backstreet Boys
I, I wanna to feel the rain again
I, I wanna to feel the water on my skin
and let it all wash away---
In the downpour,
I wanna feel the rain.

She Will Be Loved- Maroon 5
I don't mind spending every day,
Out in your corner in the pouring rain.
Look for the girl with the broken smile,
And ask her if she wants to stay awhile.
And she will be loved, she will be loved....

Summer Rain- Matthew Morrison
Tagline: "Let's make love in the summer rain."
See the post: Summer Rain is Sexy

Half Moon Bay- Train
Up in Tiberon where the girls are warm,
We stay inside while the rainclouds form,
And thank god for rainy days like these.
And just when the time has come to retire,
Baby starts crying so we dance by the fire,
It always does the trick- you better believe.

Steal My Kisses-Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals
I love to feel that warm summer rain,
Just to hear it fall is the sweetest sounding thing.
And to see it fall on your simple country dress,
It's like heaven, I must confess.

Fearless- Taylor Swift
There's something 'bout the way the street looks when its just rained,
You walk me to your car and you know I wanna ask you to dance,
Right there in the parking lot yeah....

And I don't know how it gets better than this,
You take my hand and drag me headfirst, fearless.
And I don't know -- with you I dance,
In a storm, in my best dress, fearless.

To be continued....

Um... But It's Wet: A Counterpoint to the "Kiss In The Rain" Theory

As much as I love my darling Pippeppop, I feel that, like Fox News, we should keep things “fair and balanced.” And thus I shall provide counterpoint to the idea that girls like to kiss in the rain.

Now, to put it bluntly, I am not a romantic. Not in the slightest. I used to be. But after being overly romanced but not really treated all that well by an ex [you know it’s over when you can’t see him without wanting to scream “Man up!”], I don’t buy into all the chick flick crap. Also as a disclaimer, I’m not really into commitment. Basically, what I’m trying to say is, to quote my good friend J, “Woman, you have the dating mentality of a dude. That is why we like you.”

I say this as a disclaimer, because I definitely can understand why some girls like the whole idea of kissing in the rain. Girls who like the romance, the melodrama, the breathless anticipation of the moment before just before, when you’re both separated by only the tiniest drops of rain and the humid air and then *BAM* movie ending kiss.

Yeahhhhh... not buying it.

Let’s think this through rationally, peeps. First off, why are you in the rain to begin with? This is how you get sick. I know this, I'm getting a PhD in the biosciences for fuck's sake. Were you dramatically running away from him, hoping he’ll chase you down? Really? Really? One, I'm judging you a little. Two, be more mature and talk it out. Three, for Christ's sake, take your car. Thus, you will stay dry. Duh.

Speaking of cars, how are you getting home? Now you’re both soaked, which means when you ultimately return home in your vehicle, your car seats are going to get wet. And considering you may have leather seats, think of all the squelchy squishy noises your wet clothes are going to make against the seat. Awks. Farting noises: the easiest way to curb any desire for makeup sex.

Furthermore, I hate being cold. I hate being damp. And if you tried to kiss me in the rain, I’d probably be really grumpy and crabby, and ask you why you brought me out in the rain in the first place. I’d probably call you a dumbass. Because I, for one, would not go wandering out into the rain if I didn’t have to. And if I did, it would be to walk to the aforementioned car, to drive to my final destination.

So to conclude: Being wet is uncomfortable, will make you sick, and ruin your car. So if you’re dumb enough to try and kiss me in the rain, I will probably punch you. And it will probably hurt.

Trust me, I kickbox.

Aside: However, due to my love of Pippeppop, I will share with you the ultimate kiss in the rain song. Which is titled, most aptly, “Kissing in the Rain.” It’s by this sweet indie group called the Broken Family Band, and there’s only one video of it on YouTube, linked above, and it’s a total fan vid from Lost haha. Credit for song discovery must go to our friend M, who is a miracle worker.

Now go enjoy the sexyness that is Josh Holloway in that vid. And for the love of God, if you're gonna kiss in the rain, remember your friggen umbrella.

What is Sexy?- Summer Rain

Thank you Matthew Morrison! Mr. Shue gets why kissing in the rain is sexy! His new song "Summer Rain," which contrary to one of the comments on iTunes when I downloaded it, sounds nothing like an 80s song.

While everyone from TSwift to Billie Meyers have sang about kissing in the rain, a guys is singing a love song about rain kisses! Yes, I would agree to his classy and poppy proposal, "Let's make love in the summer rain." And he gets the signs- "Your eyes are begging me to touch you there."

And he hints at the other crucial point about kissing in the rain- eventually those wet clothes are going to need to be taken off..... Any thoughts?

Mazel Tov! Let's go dance in the rain!

Taylor Swift Explained to Boys

Hi guys,

You don't get Taylor Swift. You may think she's hot, but you do not get her music. You are puzzled why girls like songs like "You Belong With Me" and "Love Story."Well this is your lucky day, because I'm gonna drop some knowledge. Here is a line-by-line explanation of T.Swift's "Sparks Fly." See Tay Tay's words in red and my explanations in asterisks.

The way you move is like a full-on rainstorm,
* You're a force to be reckoned with*
And I'm a house of cards.
* And you knock (sweep) me off my feet *
You're the kind of reckless that keeps me running,
* Your boy moodiness can turn me off sometimes*
But I kinda know that I won't get far.
* But at the end of the day, you do one adorable thing and I'm hooked.*


And you stood there in front of me,
* How could we be so close and you won't touch me? *
Just close enough to touch.
* Please touch me. I do not have cooties.*
Close enough to hope you couldn't see what I was thinking of-
* This is crazy. I'm going to have to touch you.*

Drop everything now.
* Stop playing video games for like five minutes*
Meet me in the pouring rain,
* Note: Kissing in the rain is hot*
Kiss me on the sidewalk,
* So kiss me already, I'm not a nun.*
Take away the pain.
* I'm in pain because you will not kiss me*
'Cause I see Sparks Fly,
* I dream about you at night*
Whenever you smile.
* So stop torturing me and just kiss me*


Get me with those green eyes baby, as the lights go down,
* Your eyes are beautiful, dazzling even*
Give me something that will haunt me when you're not around.
* I will stare at my Edward Cullen poster and imagine you staring back at me with that intensity*
'Cause I see Sparks Fly,
* There is something magic between us, like Edward and Bella*
Whenever you
* So stop acting weird and boy-ish*
Smile.
*And man up, 'cause you're torturing me.*

My mind forgets to remind me,
* I secretly think you secretly enjoy torturing me*
You're a bad idea.
* You have this mystery bad boy thing down waaaaay too well*
You touch me once and it's really something,
* You touched me! Praise the Lord.*
You find I'm even better than you imagined I would be.
* And you like cuddling with me, so don't stop.*

I'm on my guard for the rest of the world,
* I try to be strong for everyone*
But with you, I know its no good.
* But once in a while, its nice to vent to you about all the crap.*
And I could wait patiently, but I really wish you would-
* I'm waiting for you to get over a) you ex, b) your friend's teasing, c) your move/job/grandma's death - so we can be together.*

Drop everything now.
* But I'm not waiting forever.*
Meet me in the pouring rain,
* You will never understand why the rain is sexy*
Kiss me on the sidewalk,
* But I will make you watch 'The Notebook' until you give up fighting the point*
Take away the pain.
* I wanna be with you*
'Cause I see Sparks Fly,
*Although sometimes I wonder if I'm mentally unbalanced for thinking so*
Whenever you smile.
* You look at me and I sometimes turn into a third grader- giggles, running away etc..*

Get me with those green eyes baby as the lights go down,
* I've caught you staring at me longingly, don't lie*
Give me something that will haunt me when you're not around.
* And I think I've been on your mind too even if you don't say it.*
'Cause I see Sparks Fly,
* Because we belong together like Meredith and McDreamy,*
Whenever you Smile.
*And I really don't care if you won't watch Greys. You're missing on on scoring ,major points with me though.*


I run my fingers through your hair,
* I just want to make out with you*
And watch the lights go wild.
* And you will enjoy it too.*
Just keep on keeping your eyes on me,
*Eye contact is scary,*
It's just strong enough to make you feel right.
* But I feel warm fuzzies when you look into my eyes.*

Lead me up the staircase,
*You're finally getting my point*
Won't you whisper soft and slow-
* Whispering sweet nothings is sexy.*
"I'm captivated by you baby, like a firework show."
* This quote is a "panty dropper." Use it when you mean it. Captivate is a magical word.*

Drop everything now.
* Drop your pants.*
Meet me in the pouring rain,
*Seriously, if you can't seal the deal now with some romance, I feel sorry for you*
Kiss me on the sidewalk,
* Kiss me*
Take away the pain.
* Yes, that's better. No more pain ans secret longing.*
'Cause I see Sparks Fly,
* Cause I see you holding me tonight*
Whenever you smile.
* And maybe every night if you play your cards right.*

Get me with those green eyes, baby as the lights go down,
* I like talking to you before I fall asleep.*
Give me something that will haunt me when you're not around.
* And when you're not there, I'm going to miss you*
'Cause I see Sparks Fly, Whenever you smile.
*Because I am totally falling in love with you*