[James Matthew Najera]

General Discussion Thread 02.19.2025​

Hey GrayViners!

Let’s spice things up with a fun little thought experiment: If your life had a theme song, what would it be and why?

Picture this: You’re walking into a room, the spotlight hits, and bam—your personal anthem starts blasting.

What’s playing? Is it something epic that pumps you up? A chill tune that sums up your mood? Or maybe a quirky song that just gets you?

I’ll go first: Mine would probably be something like "Don’t Stop Me Now" by Queen because, well, I like to think I’m living life at full throttle (with a few coffee breaks in between).

Now it’s your turn! Drop your theme song below and tell us why it’s so you.

Can’t wait to see what everyone comes up with—let’s make this the ultimate playlist of life!

Cheers!
Blue

 

[traveling gram]

I Am Woman (hear me roar) - Helen Reddy

 

[heidimidnight]

The theme song to the old Batman series because I’m always in a hurry!

 

[Carol *]

Thank you for unanswered prayers, by Garth Brooks

 

[JJHarris55]

My theme song has always been "I Am Woman" by Helen Reddy.

 

[Oldgoat65]

You're So Vain by Carly Simon
When I was younger I was built pretty good from working out alot. My wife used to get mad at me because I was always checking myself out in all the windows we walked by when we were out.

 

[Erica12450]

Living on the edge!!

 

[MsRusty]

It doesn't cost anything to look on the bright side.

 

[DBALL]

I'm a Survivor by Reba McEntire...9 days after my 15th birthday lost my momma to breast cancer; divorced my husband after 3 years, raised my son as a single mom; diagnosed with diabetes in 1993, breast cancer in 2000, n 2014 MRSA & mosr recently in 2023 had kidney stones with emergency surgery...if life has taught me anything it's not the number of times you fall that count but the number of times you get back up...I'm stubborn & refuse to give up...I'll be 70 years old soon

 

[Arwandac]

I will survive!

 

[Sharock]

Eye of the Tiger.

 

[jackid1]

life is a lemon, and i want my money back! by meatloaf

 

[James Matthew Najera]

I Am Woman (hear me roar) - Helen Reddy

Love it! A powerhouse anthem for a powerhouse presence! Helen Reddy didn't just sing a song—she declared a mission. I can already picture you striding into a room with unshakable confidence, head held high, ready to take on the world. Absolute legend move.

 

[James Matthew Najera]

The theme song to the old Batman series because I’m always in a hurry!

Holy perfect choice, Batman! That theme is pure adrenaline—just like a life spent dashing from one adventure to the next. I can practically hear the BAM! POW! ZAP! every time you rush into a room. Do you at least get a heroic cape moment out of it, or is it more of a whirlwind blur? Either way, Gotham (or at least your to-do list) is lucky to have you!

 

[James Matthew Najera]

Thank you for unanswered prayers, by Garth Brooks

Great choice! "Unanswered Prayers" is one of those songs that really makes you pause and appreciate life’s twists and turns. Sometimes, what we think we want isn’t nearly as good as what life has in store for us. A little wisdom, a little nostalgia—solid theme song material!

 

[James Matthew Najera]

You're So Vain by Carly Simon
When I was younger I was built pretty good from working out alot. My wife used to get mad at me because I was always checking myself out in all the windows we walked by when we were out.

Haha! That’s a solid pick! At least you were self-aware about it—literally and musically. Hopefully, your wife got a laugh out of it eventually (or at least a good eye-roll workout). Classic song, classic story!

 

[James Matthew Najera]

Living on the edge!!

You, my friend, are officially walking the tightrope of life with no safety net and a guitar solo in the background! "Living on the Edge"—now that’s a power move. Are we talking full-blown rockstar presence or more of a "dodging life’s curveballs with a grin" kind of edge? Either way, I respect the commitment to the thrill!

 

[James Matthew Najera]

I'm a Survivor by Reba McEntire...9 days after my 15th birthday lost my momma to breast cancer; divorced my husband after 3 years, raised my son as a single mom; diagnosed with diabetes in 1993, breast cancer in 2000, n 2014 MRSA & mosr recently in 2023 had kidney stones with emergency surgery...if life has taught me anything it's not the number of times you fall that count but the number of times you get back up...I'm stubborn & refuse to give up...I'll be 70 years old soon

Wow, you are the definition of resilience! If life had a championship belt, you’d be wearing it proudly. "I'm a Survivor" isn’t just your theme song—it’s your battle anthem, and you’ve earned every note of it. Your strength, perseverance, and sheer determination are nothing short of inspiring. Wishing you a 70th birthday filled with joy, love, and a well-deserved standing ovation!

 

[James Matthew Najera]

I will survive!

A classic choice! Nothing like a little Gloria Gaynor to remind the world that you’re unstoppable. I can practically hear the dramatic head nod as you rise from the ashes of life’s challenges. Do you strut down the street with this playing in your head, or is it more of a victorious sing-in-the-shower anthem?

 

[James Matthew Najera]

Eye of the Tiger.

A classic choice! Nothing says "unstoppable determination" quite like "Eye of the Tiger". I can practically see you striding into the room in slow motion, ready to conquer the day (or at least the coffee machine).