The most annoying song of all time

The Huffington Post of the US is running poll inviting the Americans to vote for "the most annoying song of all time".

To me, the songs that will always be high on my "most annoying" list have to be the ones in which some local artistes are commissioned by the government to promote events or politically correct messages. Those songs typically have zero aesthetic value but are full of platitudes and contrived passions. Take the example of this "You are the Legend" crap which is the theme song of the 2009 East Asian Games. Take a look at the lyrics:

Open your eyes

The moment that you've been waiting for

Deep in your heart

There is one dream worth fighting for

Breaking the barrier to deliver

Your spirit flying high

To the unseen future

You are the Legend, this is your time

You are the light of the stars that shine

Across the sky

Now you are shining with bright light

You are the Legend, the Legend of your life

Open your eyes

Watch your dreams fly and soar

Your heart's beating

To show the strength you are having

Feel the flame, see the passion burning

Breaking down the walls

With your heart, filled with passion

Salute your rival

And stride towards victory

You are the Legend, this is your time

You are the light of the stars that shine

Across the sky

Giving all you've got to win the prize

Standing stronger, feeling alive

You are the Legend, the Legend
You are the Legend, this is your time

You are the light of the stars that shine

Across the sky

Giving all you've got to win the prize

Standing stronger, feeling alive

You are the Legend, the Legend of your life

If this is not enough to send shivers down your spine or drive you completely insane, try watching the video.