Lyrically Speaking - 3/1/24
Posted: Thu Feb 29, 2024 10:03 pm
Parting is such sweet sorrow, and here we have the final game of the 2024 LSWE. I scrapped the idea I had for the finale a while back, and still didn't know what I was going to use even just a few hours ago. I figure I talk about Mecca earworms enough that I may as well throw a bunch of ones I haven't used so far into a game for the finale. Retail muzak isn't what it used to be, and some of the songs may surprise you. But these have all been played a lot recently while I've been working hard at night, and it may not necessarily be the same songs you'd hear if you strolled into your local Walmart during the day. After Thursday's fiasco, I also played nice and only considered songs from the 20th Century.
It's been a blast, and I hope you all had fun playing as well!
1 point for the title, 1 point for the artist...
1. In the day we sweat it out on the streets
Of a runaway American dream
At night we ride through the mansions of glory
In suicide machines
2. She says, "We've gotta hold on to what we've got
It doesn't make a difference if we make it or not
3. I hitched a ride with a vending machine repair man
He said he's been down this road more than twice
4. Up all night with Freddie King
I got to tell you, poker's his thing
Booze and ladies, keep me right
As long as we can make it to the show tonight
5. 'Cause I'm leavin' in the morning
And I must see you again
We'll have one more night together
6. Elegance in eloquence
For sale or rent or hire
Should I say yes and match his best?
Then I would be a liar
7. Used to go to dinner almost every night
Danced until I thought I'd lose my breath, ah
Now it seems your dancin' feet are always on my couch
Good thing I cook or else we'd starve to death
8. Baby, close your eyes and listen to the music
Drifting through a summer breeze
It's a groovy night and I can show you how to use it
Come along with me and put your mind at ease
9. Button your lip baby
Button your coat
Let's go out dancing
Go for the throat
10. Come on, baby
We better make a start
You better make it soon
Before you break my heart
11. Now and then when I see her face
She takes me away to that special place
And if I stare too long, I'd probably break down and cry
12. Well, I read some books, and I read some magazines
About those high-class ladies down in New Orleans
13. Who's that lady coming down the road?
Who's that lady?
Who's that woman walking through my door?
What's the score?
14. Captivating, stimulating
She's such a sexy lady
Filled with space age design
15. They gave you life
And in return you gave them hell
As cold as ice
I hope we live to tell the tale
16. If you say run
I'll run with you
And if you say hide
We'll hide
17. Paint the town, take a bow
Thank everybody
You're gonna do it again
You are the few, the proud
You are the antibody
Mind, soul and zen
18. Well If I get edgy, I want you to know
I never mean to take it out on you
19. Meet the new boss
Same as the old boss
20. She doesn't know your name
And your heart beats like a subway train
Ooh it makes you wanna die
Kroxquo Bonus: Name a song with artist you've heard while shopping recently, or a song you'd expect to hear as muzak at a store.
Image Bonus: Shop 'til you drop!
It's been a blast, and I hope you all had fun playing as well!
1 point for the title, 1 point for the artist...
1. In the day we sweat it out on the streets
Of a runaway American dream
At night we ride through the mansions of glory
In suicide machines
2. She says, "We've gotta hold on to what we've got
It doesn't make a difference if we make it or not
3. I hitched a ride with a vending machine repair man
He said he's been down this road more than twice
4. Up all night with Freddie King
I got to tell you, poker's his thing
Booze and ladies, keep me right
As long as we can make it to the show tonight
5. 'Cause I'm leavin' in the morning
And I must see you again
We'll have one more night together
6. Elegance in eloquence
For sale or rent or hire
Should I say yes and match his best?
Then I would be a liar
7. Used to go to dinner almost every night
Danced until I thought I'd lose my breath, ah
Now it seems your dancin' feet are always on my couch
Good thing I cook or else we'd starve to death
8. Baby, close your eyes and listen to the music
Drifting through a summer breeze
It's a groovy night and I can show you how to use it
Come along with me and put your mind at ease
9. Button your lip baby
Button your coat
Let's go out dancing
Go for the throat
10. Come on, baby
We better make a start
You better make it soon
Before you break my heart
11. Now and then when I see her face
She takes me away to that special place
And if I stare too long, I'd probably break down and cry
12. Well, I read some books, and I read some magazines
About those high-class ladies down in New Orleans
13. Who's that lady coming down the road?
Who's that lady?
Who's that woman walking through my door?
What's the score?
14. Captivating, stimulating
She's such a sexy lady
Filled with space age design
15. They gave you life
And in return you gave them hell
As cold as ice
I hope we live to tell the tale
16. If you say run
I'll run with you
And if you say hide
We'll hide
17. Paint the town, take a bow
Thank everybody
You're gonna do it again
You are the few, the proud
You are the antibody
Mind, soul and zen
18. Well If I get edgy, I want you to know
I never mean to take it out on you
19. Meet the new boss
Same as the old boss
20. She doesn't know your name
And your heart beats like a subway train
Ooh it makes you wanna die
Kroxquo Bonus: Name a song with artist you've heard while shopping recently, or a song you'd expect to hear as muzak at a store.
Image Bonus: Shop 'til you drop!