Inspired by my most favorite podcaster (more on that later), I’m adding a category called 5ives, of which this is the first installment.

5 Songs I Would Cover If I Had a Shred of Talent and a Friend Who Played the Drums

• “Faint,” Linkin Park
• “Teenage Dirtbag,” Weatus
• “Red Slurpee,” Ben Lee
• “Why Can’t I Be You?” The Cure
• “Santa Monica,” Everclear

I know. I know. These are all dude songs. But if you think all cross-gender covers have to be like Madonna doing “American Pie,” take a listen to Snow Patrol doing Beyonce’s “Crazy in Love.” You will never be the same … in the good way.