My iPod is doing some soul-searching. I chose to randomly listen in “shuffle songs” mode on my way to school, with the hope of achieving some enlightenment or at least distraction. And this is what it told me. First, in its best Sinead o’Connor voice, it said:

“do you think that my feelings don’t matter
or your cheatin’ or hurtful remarks
when you leave me all broken and shattered
it’s like a dagger through the heart

oh i know i’m a fool to keep staying
when you’ve made hurtin me such an art
tossed around like a used box of crayons
it’s like a dagger through the heart”

Okay, I thought, iPod is feeling a little bit aggressive or perhaps underappreciated. Well, my friend, we all go through that. But then, channeling Andre 3000, it replied:

“Everybody needs a glass of water today
to chase the hate away.
You know you’ve got company coming over,
so you scrub extra hard.

Everybody needs somebody to love”

But, aren’t you contradicting yourself iPod? I thought you were bemoaning your situation just moments ago. And he said (quoting Depeche Mode):

“I’m taking a ride
With my best friend
I hope he never lets me down again
Promises me I’m as safe as houses
As long as I remember who’s wearing the trousers
I hope he never lets me down again.

See the stars they’re shining bright
Everything’s alright tonight.”

iPod, you are just crazy. You know what I think your problem is? I think you are in love.