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Lyrically Speaking 1 Day Special

#1 Post by mrkelley23 » Thu Sep 14, 2017 7:29 am

As the excitement continues to build for Decades!, I had an idea for an LS game yesterday. Lacking the discipline to save it for a multi-day extravaganza, I decided to throw it out for a one-time deal. I'll leave it up through the weekend for anyone who wants to play.

Lyrically Speaking One Day Special

Instructions: Identify the title and artist of each song, for one point each. Figure out the theme for another five points. Be careful! The theme is both more and less specific than one might think.

1. Don't want to make it tough
I just want to tell you that I've had enough
It might sound crazy but it ain't no lie

2. Forward troubles Illinois, lock the front door oh boy!
Look at all the happy creatures dancing on the lawn.
Bother me tomorrow, today, I'll buy no sorrows.

3. A lotta guys try to catch her
But she leads them on a wild goose chase now

4. My father said 'Come on home'
(Ooo, ooo, ooo, ooo)
My doctor said 'Take it easy'
(Ooo, ooo, ooo, ooo)
Oh but your lovin is just too strong

5. When you fall like a statue
I'm gon' be there to catch you
Put you on your feet, you on your feet

6. Do I have to catch you out
To know what's on your mind
Well, Cleopatra died for Egypt,
What a waste of time

7. Standing here baptized in all my tears, baby through the years
You know I'm crying

8. So if you want to know
How I really feel
Get the cameras rolling
Get the action going

9. Look around you all you see are sympathetic eyes
Stroll around the grounds until you feel at home

10. And your love is like
Peaches and cream.
Kind-a like sugar,
Kind-a like spices

11. Carry that weight that you can't see
But don't you know it's alright
It's like a helter skelter
Going down and down, round and round

12. Closer, my dear come closer
The nicest part of any melody
Is when you're dancing close to me
Put another nickel in
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Re: Lyrically Speaking 1 Day Special

#2 Post by franktangredi » Thu Sep 14, 2017 8:10 am

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1. Don't want to make it tough
I just want to tell you that I've had enough
It might sound crazy but it ain't no lie
BYE BYE BYE/NSYNC

2. Forward troubles Illinois, lock the front door oh boy!
Look at all the happy creatures dancing on the lawn.
Bother me tomorrow, today, I'll buy no sorrows.
LOOKING OUT MY BACK DOOR/CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL

3. A lotta guys try to catch her
But she leads them on a wild goose chase now
FUN FUN FUN/THE BEACH BOYS

4. My father said 'Come on home'
(Ooo, ooo, ooo, ooo)
My doctor said 'Take it easy'
(Ooo, ooo, ooo, ooo)
Oh but your lovin is just too strong
CHAIN OF FOOLS/ARETHA FRANKLIN

5. When you fall like a statue
I'm gon' be there to catch you
Put you on your feet, you on your feet

6. Do I have to catch you out
To know what's on your mind
Well, Cleopatra died for Egypt,
What a waste of time

7. Standing here baptized in all my tears, baby through the years
You know I'm crying
SAY SAY SAY/PAUL McCARTNEY & MICHAEL JACKSON

8. So if you want to know
How I really feel
Get the cameras rolling
Get the action going
MORE MORE MORE/ANDREA TRUE

9. Look around you all you see are sympathetic eyes
Stroll around the grounds until you feel at home
MRS. ROBINSON/SIMON AND GARFUNKEL

10. And your love is like
Peaches and cream.
Kind-a like sugar,
Kind-a like spices
YUMMY YUMMY YUMMY/OHIO EXPRESS

11. Carry that weight that you can't see
But don't you know it's alright
It's like a helter skelter
Going down and down, round and round
TONIGHT TONIGHT TONIGHT/GENESIS

12. Closer, my dear come closer
The nicest part of any melody
Is when you're dancing close to me
Put another nickel in
MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC/TERESA BREWER

Obviously, there is something going on here with titles that repeat the same word three times. And the ones that don't fit include repeated lyrics (Do Do Do, Chain Chain Chain, Hey Hey Hey). But there's something more to it than that and I don't see what it is.

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Re: Lyrically Speaking 1 Day Special

#3 Post by jarnon » Thu Sep 14, 2017 8:12 am

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3. Fun Fun Fun, Beach Boys
9. Mrs. Robinson, Simon & Garfunkel
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Re: Lyrically Speaking 1 Day Special

#4 Post by littlebeast13 » Thu Sep 14, 2017 8:37 am

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Instructions: Identify the title and artist of each song, for one point each. Figure out the theme for another five points. Be careful! The theme is both more and less specific than one might think.

1. Don't want to make it tough
I just want to tell you that I've had enough
It might sound crazy but it ain't no lie

2. Forward troubles Illinois, lock the front door oh boy!
Look at all the happy creatures dancing on the lawn.
Bother me tomorrow, today, I'll buy no sorrows.
Looking Out My Back Door - CCR

3. A lotta guys try to catch her
But she leads them on a wild goose chase now
Fun Fun Fun - Beach Boys

4. My father said 'Come on home'
(Ooo, ooo, ooo, ooo)
My doctor said 'Take it easy'
(Ooo, ooo, ooo, ooo)
Oh but your lovin is just too strong

5. When you fall like a statue
I'm gon' be there to catch you
Put you on your feet, you on your feet
General Lee - Kanye West

6. Do I have to catch you out
To know what's on your mind
Well, Cleopatra died for Egypt,
What a waste of time
Lies - Thompson Twins

7. Standing here baptized in all my tears, baby through the years
You know I'm crying

8. So if you want to know
How I really feel
Get the cameras rolling
Get the action going
More More More - Andrea True Connection

9. Look around you all you see are sympathetic eyes
Stroll around the grounds until you feel at home
Mrs. Robinson - Simon & Garfunkel

10. And your love is like
Peaches and cream.
Kind-a like sugar,
Kind-a like spices

11. Carry that weight that you can't see
But don't you know it's alright
It's like a helter skelter
Going down and down, round and round
I'm gonna laugh if this ends up being the song I heard on Mecca Radio a couple nights ago, because the "helter skelter" line caught my ear, reminding me of my hidden Beatles titles game, and outside of American Pie wasn't aware it was embedded in the lyrics of another song...

12. Closer, my dear come closer
The nicest part of any melody
Is when you're dancing close to me
Put another nickel in

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Re: Lyrically Speaking 1 Day Special

#5 Post by Vandal » Thu Sep 14, 2017 10:38 am

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1. nope
2. Looking Out My Back Door - CCR (doo-doo-doo)
3. Fun, Fun, Fun - Beach Boys
4. nope
5. nope
6. nope
7. Say Say Say - McCartney and Jackson
8. More More More - Andrea True Connection
9. Mrs. Robinson - Simon/Garfunkel (hey hey hey)
10. nope
11. Tonight, Tonight, Tonight - Genesis
12. nope

Theme - Songs that repeat a word three times
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Re: Lyrically Speaking 1 Day Special

#6 Post by SportsFan68 » Thu Sep 14, 2017 7:25 pm

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[quote="mrkelley23"]As the excitement continues to build for Decades!, I had an idea for an LS game yesterday. Lacking the discipline to save it for a multi-day extravaganza, I decided to throw it out for a one-time deal. I'll leave it up through the weekend for anyone who wants to play.

Lyrically Speaking One Day Special

Instructions: Identify the title and artist of each song, for one point each. Figure out the theme for another five points. Be careful! The theme is both more and less specific than one might think.

1. Don't want to make it tough
I just want to tell you that I've had enough
It might sound crazy but it ain't no lie

Bye Bye Bye

2. Forward troubles Illinois, lock the front door oh boy!
Look at all the happy creatures dancing on the lawn.
Bother me tomorrow, today, I'll buy no sorrows.

Lookin out my back door, Creedence Clearwater Revival

Now that I've answered 3, is it coo coo coo looking out my back door

3. A lotta guys try to catch her
But she leads them on a wild goose chase now

Fun Fun Fun, Beach Boys

4. My father said 'Come on home'
(Ooo, ooo, ooo, ooo)
My doctor said 'Take it easy'
(Ooo, ooo, ooo, ooo)
Oh but your lovin is just too strong

5. When you fall like a statue
I'm gon' be there to catch you
Put you on your feet, you on your feet

6. Do I have to catch you out
To know what's on your mind
Well, Cleopatra died for Egypt,
What a waste of time

7. Standing here baptized in all my tears, baby through the years
You know I'm crying

8. So if you want to know
How I really feel
Get the cameras rolling
Get the action going

9. Look around you all you see are sympathetic eyes
Stroll around the grounds until you feel at home

Hey hey hey Mrs. Robinson

10. And your love is like
Peaches and cream.
Kind-a like sugar,
Kind-a like spices

11. Carry that weight that you can't see
But don't you know it's alright
It's like a helter skelter
Going down and down, round and round

12. Closer, my dear come closer
The nicest part of any melody
Is when you're dancing close to me
Put another nickel in

Music music music, aargh! This woman was a megastar. But she predated Diana Ross or Madonna. Nevermind, I can't get it.

Theme: Repeated words in the title.

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#7 Post by kroxquo » Fri Sep 15, 2017 5:50 am

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Instructions: Identify the title and artist of each song, for one point each. Figure out the theme for another five points. Be careful! The theme is both more and less specific than one might think.

1. Don't want to make it tough
I just want to tell you that I've had enough
It might sound crazy but it ain't no lie

2. Forward troubles Illinois, lock the front door oh boy!
Look at all the happy creatures dancing on the lawn.
Bother me tomorrow, today, I'll buy no sorrows.

Lookin Out My Back Door - CCR

3. A lotta guys try to catch her
But she leads them on a wild goose chase now

Fun Fun Fun - Beach Boys

4. My father said 'Come on home'
(Ooo, ooo, ooo, ooo)
My doctor said 'Take it easy'
(Ooo, ooo, ooo, ooo)
Oh but your lovin is just too strong

5. When you fall like a statue
I'm gon' be there to catch you
Put you on your feet, you on your feet

6. Do I have to catch you out
To know what's on your mind
Well, Cleopatra died for Egypt,
What a waste of time

7. Standing here baptized in all my tears, baby through the years
You know I'm crying

8. So if you want to know
How I really feel
Get the cameras rolling
Get the action going

9. Look around you all you see are sympathetic eyes
Stroll around the grounds until you feel at home

Mrs. Robinson - S & G

10. And your love is like
Peaches and cream.
Kind-a like sugar,
Kind-a like spices

Yummy Yummy Yummy - Ohio Express

11. Carry that weight that you can't see
But don't you know it's alright
It's like a helter skelter
Going down and down, round and round

12. Closer, my dear come closer
The nicest part of any melody
Is when you're dancing close to me
Put another nickel in

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Re: Lyrically Speaking 1 Day Special

#8 Post by BackInTex » Fri Sep 15, 2017 9:20 am

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Instructions: Identify the title and artist of each song, for one point each. Figure out the theme for another five points. Be careful! The theme is both more and less specific than one might think.

1. Don't want to make it tough
I just want to tell you that I've had enough
It might sound crazy but it ain't no lie



2. Forward troubles Illinois, lock the front door oh boy!
Look at all the happy creatures dancing on the lawn.
Bother me tomorrow, today, I'll buy no sorrows.

Lookin' Out My Back Door - CCR

3. A lotta guys try to catch her
But she leads them on a wild goose chase now

Fun, Fun, Fun - Beach Boys

4. My father said 'Come on home'
(Ooo, ooo, ooo, ooo)
My doctor said 'Take it easy'
(Ooo, ooo, ooo, ooo)
Oh but your lovin is just too strong



5. When you fall like a statue
I'm gon' be there to catch you
Put you on your feet, you on your feet



6. Do I have to catch you out
To know what's on your mind
Well, Cleopatra died for Egypt,
What a waste of time



7. Standing here baptized in all my tears, baby through the years
You know I'm crying



8. So if you want to know
How I really feel
Get the cameras rolling
Get the action going

More More More - Andrea True Connecttion

9. Look around you all you see are sympathetic eyes
Stroll around the grounds until you feel at home



10. And your love is like
Peaches and cream.
Kind-a like sugar,
Kind-a like spices



11. Carry that weight that you can't see
But don't you know it's alright
It's like a helter skelter
Going down and down, round and round



12. Closer, my dear come closer
The nicest part of any melody
Is when you're dancing close to me
Put another nickel in





Theme: orange
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Re: Lyrically Speaking 1 Day Special

#9 Post by ShamelessWeasel » Fri Sep 15, 2017 11:41 am

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1. nope
2. Looking out my back door - CCR
3. Fun Fun Fun - Beach Boys
4. nope
5. nope
6. Lies - Thompson Twins
7. Say Say Say - Sir Paul and Michael Jackson
8. nope
9. Mrs. Robinson - Simon & Garfunkel
10. Yummy Yummy Yummy - ???
11. nope
12. nope

Themes: Songs with a word repeated 3 times in the chorus (not the title)

Krox - Hot Hot Hot - The Cure

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#10 Post by T_Bone0806 » Fri Sep 15, 2017 1:41 pm

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As the excitement continues to build for Decades!, I had an idea for an LS game yesterday. Lacking the discipline to save it for a multi-day extravaganza, I decided to throw it out for a one-time deal. I'll leave it up through the weekend for anyone who wants to play.

Lyrically Speaking One Day Special

Instructions: Identify the title and artist of each song, for one point each. Figure out the theme for another five points. Be careful! The theme is both more and less specific than one might think.

1. Don't want to make it tough
I just want to tell you that I've had enough
It might sound crazy but it ain't no lie



2. Forward troubles Illinois, lock the front door oh boy!
Look at all the happy creatures dancing on the lawn.
Bother me tomorrow, today, I'll buy no sorrows.

Lookin' Out My Back Door-Creedence Claerwater Revival ("doot, doot, doot")


3. A lotta guys try to catch her
But she leads them on a wild goose chase now

Fun Fun Fun-Beach Boys


4. My father said 'Come on home'
(Ooo, ooo, ooo, ooo)
My doctor said 'Take it easy'
(Ooo, ooo, ooo, ooo)
Oh but your lovin is just too strong

Chain Of Fools-Aretha Franklin ("chain, chain, chain")


5. When you fall like a statue
I'm gon' be there to catch you
Put you on your feet, you on your feet



6. Do I have to catch you out
To know what's on your mind
Well, Cleopatra died for Egypt,
What a waste of time



7. Standing here baptized in all my tears, baby through the years
You know I'm crying

Say Say Say-Paul McCartney & Michael Jackson


8. So if you want to know
How I really feel
Get the cameras rolling
Get the action going

More More More-Andrea True Connection


9. Look around you all you see are sympathetic eyes
Stroll around the grounds until you feel at home

Mrs. Robinson-Simon & Garfunkel ("whoa, whoa, whoa" or "hey, hey, hey")


10. And your love is like
Peaches and cream.
Kind-a like sugar,
Kind-a like spices

Yummy Yummy Yummy-Ohio Express


11. Carry that weight that you can't see
But don't you know it's alright
It's like a helter skelter
Going down and down, round and round

Tonight Tonight Tonight-Genesis


12. Closer, my dear come closer
The nicest part of any melody
Is when you're dancing close to me
Put another nickel in

Music Music Music-Teresa Brewer


Theme is titles or lyrics containing one word three times in succession.
"#$%&@*&"-Donald F. Duck

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#11 Post by Bob78164 » Fri Sep 15, 2017 4:19 pm

Not ignoring the game. I just don't think I know any of the answers. I'll try again over the weekend. --Bob
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#12 Post by Beebs52 » Fri Sep 15, 2017 4:29 pm

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. Don't want to make it tough
I just want to tell you that I've had enough
It might sound crazy but it ain't no lie
Poop in the fucking potty already Diaper Dan

2. Forward troubles Illinois, lock the front door oh boy!
Look at all the happy creatures dancing on the lawn.
Bother me tomorrow, today, I'll buy no sorrows.
Hey neighbor cleaning your gutters DURING Harvey, get a fucking life Idiot Dreams

3. A lotta guys try to catch her
But she leads them on a wild goose chase now
Thanks a bunch Dot for pooping on the new wood floor. Fuck They May Be Bowels

4. My father said 'Come on home'
(Ooo, ooo, ooo, ooo)
My doctor said 'Take it easy'
(Ooo, ooo, ooo, ooo)
Oh but your lovin is just too strong
I want a fucking lobotomy. Yay Medicare

5. When you fall like a statue
I'm gon' be there to catch you
Put you on your feet, you on your feet
Floor dirt level defcon 10. I'll be fucking stuck and you cain't lift that. Merry Maids

6. Do I have to catch you out
To know what's on your mind
Well, Cleopatra died for Egypt,
What a waste of time
Out? What the fuck is that. Housebound

7. Standing here baptized in all my tears, baby through the years
You know I'm crying
Stop screaming in fucking stereo. Hootie and the Blowoutmyeardrums

8. So if you want to know
How I really feel
Get the cameras rolling
Get the action going
Sleep. Perchance to fucking nap. Shitesspeare

9. Look around you all you see are sympathetic eyes
Stroll around the grounds until you feel at home
Gimme a dog treat or I'll poop on your new rug. Colon Fucking Cleanse

10. And your love is like
Peaches and cream.
Kind-a like sugar,
Kind-a like spices
Kinda like rice fucking pudding spread over my feet. Hell's Kitchen

11. Carry that weight that you can't see
But don't you know it's alright
It's like a helter skelter
Going down and down, round and round
Fucking A! Poop in the potty! Yaysers

12. Closer, my dear come closer
The nicest part of any melody
Is when you're dancing close to me
Put another nickel in
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Theme -Songs that use the word fuck
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#13 Post by MarleysGh0st » Fri Sep 15, 2017 6:31 pm

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9. Look around you all you see are sympathetic eyes
Stroll around the grounds until you feel at home

Mrs. Robinson - Simon & Garfunkel

11. Carry that weight that you can't see
But don't you know it's alright
It's like a helter skelter
Going down and down, round and round

Something by the Beatles

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#14 Post by elwoodblues » Sat Sep 16, 2017 3:18 pm

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[quote="mrkelley23"]As the excitement continues to build for Decades!, I had an idea for an LS game yesterday. Lacking the discipline to save it for a multi-day extravaganza, I decided to throw it out for a one-time deal. I'll leave it up through the weekend for anyone who wants to play.

Lyrically Speaking One Day Special

Instructions: Identify the title and artist of each song, for one point each. Figure out the theme for another five points. Be careful! The theme is both more and less specific than one might think.

1. Don't want to make it tough
I just want to tell you that I've had enough
It might sound crazy but it ain't no lie

2. Forward troubles Illinois, lock the front door oh boy!
Look at all the happy creatures dancing on the lawn.
Bother me tomorrow, today, I'll buy no sorrows.

Lookin' Out My Backdoor - CCR

3. A lotta guys try to catch her
But she leads them on a wild goose chase now

Fun Fun Fun - Beach Boys

4. My father said 'Come on home'
(Ooo, ooo, ooo, ooo)
My doctor said 'Take it easy'
(Ooo, ooo, ooo, ooo)
Oh but your lovin is just too strong

5. When you fall like a statue
I'm gon' be there to catch you
Put you on your feet, you on your feet

6. Do I have to catch you out
To know what's on your mind
Well, Cleopatra died for Egypt,
What a waste of time

7. Standing here baptized in all my tears, baby through the years
You know I'm crying

8. So if you want to know
How I really feel
Get the cameras rolling
Get the action going

I won't put this online, I promise.

9. Look around you all you see are sympathetic eyes
Stroll around the grounds until you feel at home

Mrs. Robinson - Simon & Garfunkel

10. And your love is like
Peaches and cream.
Kind-a like sugar,
Kind-a like spices

11. Carry that weight that you can't see
But don't you know it's alright
It's like a helter skelter
Going down and down, round and round

Tonight Tonight Tonight - Gensis

12. Closer, my dear come closer
The nicest part of any melody
Is when you're dancing close to me
Put another nickel in[/quote]

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#15 Post by Estonut » Mon Sep 18, 2017 5:00 am

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As the excitement continues to build for Decades!, I had an idea for an LS game yesterday. Lacking the discipline to save it for a multi-day extravaganza, I decided to throw it out for a one-time deal. I'll leave it up through the weekend for anyone who wants to play.

Lyrically Speaking One Day Special

Instructions: Identify the title and artist of each song, for one point each. Figure out the theme for another five points. Be careful! The theme is both more and less specific than one might think.

1. Don't want to make it tough
I just want to tell you that I've had enough
It might sound crazy but it ain't no lie

Bye Bye Bye - *NSYNC


2. Forward troubles Illinois, lock the front door oh boy!
Look at all the happy creatures dancing on the lawn.
Bother me tomorrow, today, I'll buy no sorrows.

Lookin' Out My Back Door - CCR


3. A lotta guys try to catch her
But she leads them on a wild goose chase now

Fun, Fun, Fun - Beach Boys


4. My father said 'Come on home'
(Ooo, ooo, ooo, ooo)
My doctor said 'Take it easy'
(Ooo, ooo, ooo, ooo)
Oh but your lovin is just too strong

Chain of Fools - Aretha Franklin, Eva Cassidy & others


5. When you fall like a statue
I'm gon' be there to catch you
Put you on your feet, you on your feet

Nope, Nope, Nope - Dunno


6. Do I have to catch you out
To know what's on your mind
Well, Cleopatra died for Egypt,
What a waste of time

Lies - Thompson Twins


7. Standing here baptized in all my tears, baby through the years
You know I'm crying

Oh, Oh, Oh - So Close


8. So if you want to know
How I really feel
Get the cameras rolling
Get the action going

More, More, More - Andrea True Connection


9. Look around you all you see are sympathetic eyes
Stroll around the grounds until you feel at home

Mrs. Robinson - Simon & Garfunkel


10. And your love is like
Peaches and cream.
Kind-a like sugar,
Kind-a like spices

Yummy Yummy Yummy - Ohio Express


11. Carry that weight that you can't see
But don't you know it's alright
It's like a helter skelter
Going down and down, round and round

Tonight Tonight Tonight - Genesis


12. Closer, my dear come closer
The nicest part of any melody
Is when you're dancing close to me
Put another nickel in

Closer, Closer, Closer - Bobby Vinton


Theme: Songs whose lyrics contain at least one triplet of a word.
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Re: Lyrically Speaking 1 Day Special

#16 Post by mrkelley23 » Mon Sep 18, 2017 7:54 am

Lyrically Speaking One Day Special

Instructions: Identify the title and artist of each song, for one point each. Figure out the theme for another five points. Be careful! The theme is both more and less specific than one might think.

1. Don't want to make it tough
I just want to tell you that I've had enough
It might sound crazy but it ain't no lie
BYE BYE BYE – N*SYNC
2. Forward troubles Illinois, lock the front door oh boy!
Look at all the happy creatures dancing on the lawn.
Bother me tomorrow, today, I'll buy no sorrows.
LOOKING OUT MY BACK DOOR -- CCR
3. A lotta guys try to catch her
But she leads them on a wild goose chase now
FUN, FUN, FUN – BEACH BOYS
4. My father said 'Come on home'
(Ooo, ooo, ooo, ooo)
My doctor said 'Take it easy'
(Ooo, ooo, ooo, ooo)
Oh but your lovin is just too strong
CHAIN OF FOOLS – ARETHA FRANKLIN
5. When you fall like a statue
I'm gon' be there to catch you
Put you on your feet, you on your feet
GONE, GONE, GONE – PHILLIP PHILLIPS
6. Do I have to catch you out
To know what's on your mind
Well, Cleopatra died for Egypt,
What a waste of time
LIES – THOMPSON TWINS
7. Standing here baptized in all my tears, baby through the years
You know I'm crying
SAY, SAY, SAY – PAUL MCCARTNEY AND MICHAEL JACKSON
8. So if you want to know
How I really feel
Get the cameras rolling
Get the action going
MORE, MORE, MORE – ANDREA TRUE CONNECTION
9. Look around you all you see are sympathetic eyes
Stroll around the grounds until you feel at home
MRS. ROBINSON – SIMON AND GARFUNKEL
10. And your love is like
Peaches and cream.
Kind-a like sugar,
Kind-a like spices
YUMMY, YUMMY, YUMMY – OHIO EXPRESS
11. Carry that weight that you can't see
But don't you know it's alright
It's like a helter skelter
Going down and down, round and round
TONIGHT, TONIGHT, TONIGHT -- GENESIS
12. Closer, my dear come closer
The nicest part of any melody
Is when you're dancing close to me
Put another nickel in
MUSIC, MUSIC, MUSIC – TERESA BREWER

THEME – one word repeated three (and only three) times in the lyrics.
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