“Don’t Trust Me” by 3OH!3 (Download of the Day)

I usually pride myself in enjoying music that makes some kind of sense.

However, there are times when I indulge in some rampant stupidity.

Say hello to 3OH!3’s “Don’t Trust Me”.

I’m going to be frank here. “Don’t Trust Me” is ridiculous, and stupid, and a bit offensive to feminist historians. It joins Asher Roth in depicting the degradation of our popular culture. Yet, with all of its obvious faults, I almost can’t help but enjoying, thanks to its instant impact and catchiness. Sure, its stupid, but ignoring the song’s hook is impossible. The chorus is so easy to sing to, it’s almost anthemic.

While the electro-punk style sounds fresh and radio-friendly, but the lyrics don’t. In all honesty, a group of frat boys drunk off their butts during spring break could’ve penned most of these lyrics (except for the Hellen Keller bit; as rude as it may be, it’s kind of brilliant). Still, that seems to be the appeal. This songs fits like a screw into the playlists of spring break iPods. It’s one of those songs that probably shouldn’t be thought about too hard (which booze-guzzling college kids won’t be doing) in risk of being annoyed by it. Sometimes, it’s okay to sit back, put in those earbuds, and enjoy the mindlessness seeping into your brain.

And then afterwards, when the song gets old, delete it immediately and pretend (and deny) you ever listened to it.

Rating: 7.5 out of 10