Happy Thanksgiving! Here are 12 Canadian songs that give thanks

by Mark Teo

October 11, 2013

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The Thanksgiving weekend is upon us, and for many of us, that means we’re contemplating what we’re grateful for. AUX contributor Aaron Zorgel has put together a list of Canadian musicians we should be thankful for, but he’s not the only one getting in the mood. Here are 12 Canadian songs that are all about giving thanks—to their mothers, their friends, and even their libidos. Happy Thanksgiving, friends.

 

Justin Bieber — “Turn to You”

What Biebs thankful for: His mom, first and foremost, then God. (Did we get the order right?)

 

Alanis Morissette — “Thank U”

What Alanis is thankful for: In order, India, terror, disillusionment, frailty, consequence, and silence. Also, she gives a shoutout to antibiotics, so double daps to you, Alexander Fleming.

Drake — “Thank Me Now”

What Drizzy’s thankful for: Technically, no one. He wants us to be thankful for him, which would be a total dick move, except for the fact that we  totally are grateful that Aubrey exists.

 

The Weeknd — “Heaven or Las Vegas”

What The Weeknd’s thankful for: In the wake of a night popping mollies, dude’s serotonin levels are dangerously low. But he’s still thankful for the female company he’s acquired.

 

The Weakerthans — “Our Retired Explorer”

What John K’s thankful for: The flowers he’s been given, as well as a book by post-structuralist philosopher Jacques Derrida. But instead of sticking around for another drink and killer conversation, dude’s going home to feed his dog. Dick.

 

Sloan — “I Wanna Thank You”

What Sloan’s thankful for: You, sings Chris Murphy, for all the times we had. What a gent!

 

Our Lady Peace — “Kiss On the Mouth”

What Raine’s thankful for: We can assume this song’s about a relationship (sup, Chantal?), and Raine claims he’s thankful for “the war, the Hollywood ending, and… it all, because life’s not easy as it seems.”

 

David Usher — “Blinded”

What The Ush is thankful for: Continuing with the lubed-up coitusphere he created with Moist’s Silver, David Usher, undoubtedly singing with his teeth clenched around a ball gag, promises to “shake [his] tits and ass,” then begs to “sex me ’til I’m done, it’s not so hard.” Then, after indulging in the desserts of the flesh—in Ush parlance, the carnal carnival—he takes off the blindfold, exhausted and quivering. “Thank you,” he sighs. “Thank you.”

 

Edwin — “Alive”

What Edwin’s thankful for: Bro. Dude is thankful for the fresh air, for being passengers on this wonderful vessel we call the Earth, and to be a speck in this wonderous universe. We’d also guess that Edwin’s also thankful for mountain bikes, treetop treks, and Vibram five-finger shoes. (BARFFFFFFFFF!!!!!)

 

Simple Plan — “Thank You”

What Pierre’s thankful for: For abusive friends who take his camaraderie for granted—they’ll learn one day.

 

Sum 41 — “Thank You For Nothing”

What Deryk’s thankful for: Whibley admits that, thanks to the fact that he’s not willing to participate in the real world, that’s he essentially an oversized baby. But he wants to thank us for a couple things: a., allowing him to co-exist in the real world without actually adhering to its rules, and b., nothing.

Tags: Music, News, Constantines, david usher, Drake, Edwin, Justin Bieber, Our Lady Peace, Simple Plan, Sloan, Sum 41, The Weeknd, Weakerthans

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