We were talking at work today about how some of us walk around with our own personal soundtracks playing in our heads (we always talk about very important topics at work). Certain things happen during the day which triggers some connection in your brain and makes you think of a song. According to our very unscientific experiment there are three kinds of people: those who make no musical connections at all, those who make a musical connection to a song name and those who get the song instantly played in their heads.

I’m definitely in the third category. I’m always getting songs played in my head when something happens and I was surprised that it didn’t work for everyone. I’m not sure if some environmental factors are at work, or maybe I’ve just watched too many teen movies and TV shows which are particularly quick on their soundtracks.

Anyway, I feel sorry for the people who don’t get any soundtracks playing throughout their days, it must be so quiet. So here’s a beginners guide to your life soundtrack. Welcome to my world.

Event 1: A really pretty young boy/girl walks into the room
You’re So Damn Hot - Ok Go

Event 2: The drive to work on a warm Summer morning following pay day
Sunshine - Twista & Anthony Hamilton

Event 3: You’re English and land at JFK for the first time
Englishman In New York - String

Event 4: You’ve gone for a run in your hoodie doing some shadow boxing when you think nobody is looking
Phenomenon - LL Cool J

Event 5: Anyime you’re on an aeroplane
Touch The Sky - Kanye West

Event 6: Anything really good happens (wooohooo)
Song 2 - Blur

Event 7: Anything really bad happens
Oops I Did It Again - Britney Spears

Event 8: You’re having a beer outside in the Summer pretending you’re really cool
Drinking In LA - Bran Van 3000

Event 9: You’re having a beer outside in England knowing you’re very cold
Cigarettes and Alcohol - Oasis

Event 10: You arrive somewhere new and start having a look around
Ch-Check It Out - Beastie Boys