First off, a reminder: Both the Sunday and Monday games close at noon Eastern today.
Second...we haven't done a Match-'em-up game in a while, so here's one I really like. Some of the following songs are a bit tough, though, so you've got your work cut out for you. Give me the title and lyrics for the songs below (one point each), then match-'em-up into FIVE SETS OF THREE, based on a magic reason (or Tangredi) that you have to determine for yourself. You'll get TWO points each for each correct triplet. As usual, no outside sources and if you can't be right, be funny. And I guess if pressed I'd have to say that #9 is my favorite, although there's an awful lot of really crappy music represented below, so that don't say much.
1. Sometimes you wonder if this fight is worthwhile
The precious moments are all lost in the tide, yeah
They're swept away and nothing is what it seems
The feeling of belonging to your dreams
2. From Bissau to Palau
In the shade of Avalon
From Fiji to Tiree
And the Isles of Ebony
3. I was in your arms, thinking I belonged there
I figured it made sense
Building me a fence
Building me a home, thinking I'd be strong there
4. They said, "I bet they'll never make it"
But just look at us holding on
We're still together, still going strong
5. Wenn getanzt wird, will ich fuehren (When we dance, I want to lead)
auch wenn ihr euch alleine dreht (Even if you're spinning alone)
Lasst euch ein wenig kontrollieren (Let's exercise a little control)
Ich zeige euch wie's richtig geht (I'll show you how it's done right)
6. I've done no harm, I keep to myself
There's nothing wrong with my state of mental health
I like it here with my childhood friend
Here they come, those feelings again!
7. We're heading for venus and still we stand tall
'Cause maybe they've seen us and welcome us all
With so many light years to go and things to be found
I'm sure that we'll all miss her so
8. Too many slaves in this world
Die by torture and pain
Too many people do not see
They're killing themselves, going insane
9. What you don't have you don't need it now
What you don't know you can feel it somehow
What you don't have you don't need it now
Don't need it now
10. I say we can act if we want to
If we don't, nobody will
And you can act real rude and totally removed
And I can act like an imbecile
11. In the corner of the bar there stands a jukebox
With the best of country music, old and new
You can hear your five selections for a quarter
And somebody else's songs when yours are through
12. There's no need for argument
There's no argument at all
And if you never hear from him
That just means he didn't call
Or vice versa
13. She's turnin' on the heat
She's got the magic touch
She's turnin' on the heat
And it's a little too much
She's turnin' on the heat
And it's a hundred above
14. And I love you best
You're not like the rest
You're there when I need you
You're there when I need....I'm gonna need you
15. Take me to the magic of the moment
On a glory night
Where the children of tomorrow dream away
Lyrically Speaking Day 12 - 11/25/08
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Lyrically Speaking Day 12 - 11/25/08
There is something wrong in a government where they who do the most have the least. There is something wrong when honesty wears a rag, and rascality a robe; when the loving, the tender, eat a crust while the infamous sit at banquets.
-- Robert G. Ingersoll
-- Robert G. Ingersoll
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Re: Lyrically Speaking Day 12 - 11/25/08
Second...we haven't done a Match-'em-up game in a while, so here's one I really like. Some of the following songs are a bit tough, though, so you've got your work cut out for you. Give me the title and lyrics for the songs below (one point each), then match-'em-up into FIVE SETS OF THREE, based on a magic reason (or Tangredi) that you have to determine for yourself. You'll get TWO points each for each correct triplet. As usual, no outside sources and if you can't be right, be funny. And I guess if pressed I'd have to say that #9 is my favorite, although there's an awful lot of really crappy music represented below, so that don't say much.
1. Sometimes you wonder if this fight is worthwhile
The precious moments are all lost in the tide, yeah
They're swept away and nothing is what it seems
The feeling of belonging to your dreams
2. From Bissau to Palau
In the shade of Avalon
From Fiji to Tiree
And the Isles of Ebony
3. I was in your arms, thinking I belonged there
I figured it made sense
Building me a fence
Building me a home, thinking I'd be strong there
4. They said, "I bet they'll never make it"
But just look at us holding on
We're still together, still going strong
5. Wenn getanzt wird, will ich fuehren (When we dance, I want to lead)
auch wenn ihr euch alleine dreht (Even if you're spinning alone)
Lasst euch ein wenig kontrollieren (Let's exercise a little control)
Ich zeige euch wie's richtig geht (I'll show you how it's done right)
6. I've done no harm, I keep to myself
There's nothing wrong with my state of mental health
I like it here with my childhood friend
Here they come, those feelings again!
7. We're heading for venus and still we stand tall
'Cause maybe they've seen us and welcome us all
With so many light years to go and things to be found
I'm sure that we'll all miss her so
8. Too many slaves in this world
Die by torture and pain
Too many people do not see
They're killing themselves, going insane
9. What you don't have you don't need it now
What you don't know you can feel it somehow
What you don't have you don't need it now
Don't need it now
10. I say we can act if we want to
If we don't, nobody will
And you can act real rude and totally removed
And I can act like an imbecile
11. In the corner of the bar there stands a jukebox
With the best of country music, old and new
You can hear your five selections for a quarter
And somebody else's songs when yours are through
12. There's no need for argument
There's no argument at all
And if you never hear from him
That just means he didn't call
Or vice versa
13. She's turnin' on the heat
She's got the magic touch
She's turnin' on the heat
And it's a little too much
She's turnin' on the heat
And it's a hundred above
14. And I love you best
You're not like the rest
You're there when I need you
You're there when I need....I'm gonna need you
15. Take me to the magic of the moment
On a glory night
Where the children of tomorrow dream away
1. Sometimes you wonder if this fight is worthwhile
The precious moments are all lost in the tide, yeah
They're swept away and nothing is what it seems
The feeling of belonging to your dreams
2. From Bissau to Palau
In the shade of Avalon
From Fiji to Tiree
And the Isles of Ebony
3. I was in your arms, thinking I belonged there
I figured it made sense
Building me a fence
Building me a home, thinking I'd be strong there
4. They said, "I bet they'll never make it"
But just look at us holding on
We're still together, still going strong
5. Wenn getanzt wird, will ich fuehren (When we dance, I want to lead)
auch wenn ihr euch alleine dreht (Even if you're spinning alone)
Lasst euch ein wenig kontrollieren (Let's exercise a little control)
Ich zeige euch wie's richtig geht (I'll show you how it's done right)
6. I've done no harm, I keep to myself
There's nothing wrong with my state of mental health
I like it here with my childhood friend
Here they come, those feelings again!
7. We're heading for venus and still we stand tall
'Cause maybe they've seen us and welcome us all
With so many light years to go and things to be found
I'm sure that we'll all miss her so
8. Too many slaves in this world
Die by torture and pain
Too many people do not see
They're killing themselves, going insane
9. What you don't have you don't need it now
What you don't know you can feel it somehow
What you don't have you don't need it now
Don't need it now
10. I say we can act if we want to
If we don't, nobody will
And you can act real rude and totally removed
And I can act like an imbecile
11. In the corner of the bar there stands a jukebox
With the best of country music, old and new
You can hear your five selections for a quarter
And somebody else's songs when yours are through
12. There's no need for argument
There's no argument at all
And if you never hear from him
That just means he didn't call
Or vice versa
Spoiler
OK at least I know this one?
She's got the magic touch
She's turnin' on the heat
And it's a little too much
She's turnin' on the heat
And it's a hundred above
14. And I love you best
You're not like the rest
You're there when I need you
You're there when I need....I'm gonna need you
15. Take me to the magic of the moment
On a glory night
Where the children of tomorrow dream away
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Re: Lyrically Speaking Day 12 - 11/25/08
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Second...we haven't done a Match-'em-up game in a while, so here's one I really like. Some of the following songs are a bit tough, though, so you've got your work cut out for you. Give me the title and lyrics for the songs below (one point each), then match-'em-up into FIVE SETS OF THREE, based on a magic reason (or Tangredi) that you have to determine for yourself. You'll get TWO points each for each correct triplet. As usual, no outside sources and if you can't be right, be funny. And I guess if pressed I'd have to say that #9 is my favorite, although there's an awful lot of really crappy music represented below, so that don't say much.
1. Sometimes you wonder if this fight is worthwhile
The precious moments are all lost in the tide, yeah
They're swept away and nothing is what it seems
The feeling of belonging to your dreams
2. From Bissau to Palau
In the shade of Avalon
From Fiji to Tiree
And the Isles of Ebony
3. I was in your arms, thinking I belonged there
I figured it made sense
Building me a fence
Building me a home, thinking I'd be strong there
4. They said, "I bet they'll never make it"
But just look at us holding on
We're still together, still going strong
5. Wenn getanzt wird, will ich fuehren (When we dance, I want to lead)
auch wenn ihr euch alleine dreht (Even if you're spinning alone)
Lasst euch ein wenig kontrollieren (Let's exercise a little control)
Ich zeige euch wie's richtig geht (I'll show you how it's done right)
6. I've done no harm, I keep to myself
There's nothing wrong with my state of mental health
I like it here with my childhood friend
Here they come, those feelings again!
Who Can It Be Now - Men At Work
7. We're heading for venus and still we stand tall
'Cause maybe they've seen us and welcome us all
With so many light years to go and things to be found
I'm sure that we'll all miss her so
The Final Countdown - Europe
8. Too many slaves in this world
Die by torture and pain
Too many people do not see
They're killing themselves, going insane
9. What you don't have you don't need it now
What you don't know you can feel it somehow
What you don't have you don't need it now
Don't need it now
10. I say we can act if we want to
If we don't, nobody will
And you can act real rude and totally removed
And I can act like an imbecile
The Safety Dance - Men Without Hats
11. In the corner of the bar there stands a jukebox
With the best of country music, old and new
You can hear your five selections for a quarter
And somebody else's songs when yours are through
12. There's no need for argument
There's no argument at all
And if you never hear from him
That just means he didn't call
Or vice versa
Arrrgh! Dammit! I can practically sing the first 2 lines....
13. She's turnin' on the heat
She's got the magic touch
She's turnin' on the heat
And it's a little too much
She's turnin' on the heat
And it's a hundred above
Hot Girls In Love - Loverboy
14. And I love you best
You're not like the rest
You're there when I need you
You're there when I need....I'm gonna need you
Lady - Little River Band
15. Take me to the magic of the moment
On a glory night
Where the children of tomorrow dream away
Sounds very familiar...
The fact that I have Europe, and then 2 bands from Australia in here make me think this may be a continental theme (I don't recognize an Asia song in here though).... total guess on the triplets:
1-4-5
2-9-11
3-6-14
7-10-15
8-12-13
1. Sometimes you wonder if this fight is worthwhile
The precious moments are all lost in the tide, yeah
They're swept away and nothing is what it seems
The feeling of belonging to your dreams
2. From Bissau to Palau
In the shade of Avalon
From Fiji to Tiree
And the Isles of Ebony
3. I was in your arms, thinking I belonged there
I figured it made sense
Building me a fence
Building me a home, thinking I'd be strong there
4. They said, "I bet they'll never make it"
But just look at us holding on
We're still together, still going strong
5. Wenn getanzt wird, will ich fuehren (When we dance, I want to lead)
auch wenn ihr euch alleine dreht (Even if you're spinning alone)
Lasst euch ein wenig kontrollieren (Let's exercise a little control)
Ich zeige euch wie's richtig geht (I'll show you how it's done right)
6. I've done no harm, I keep to myself
There's nothing wrong with my state of mental health
I like it here with my childhood friend
Here they come, those feelings again!
Who Can It Be Now - Men At Work
7. We're heading for venus and still we stand tall
'Cause maybe they've seen us and welcome us all
With so many light years to go and things to be found
I'm sure that we'll all miss her so
The Final Countdown - Europe
8. Too many slaves in this world
Die by torture and pain
Too many people do not see
They're killing themselves, going insane
9. What you don't have you don't need it now
What you don't know you can feel it somehow
What you don't have you don't need it now
Don't need it now
10. I say we can act if we want to
If we don't, nobody will
And you can act real rude and totally removed
And I can act like an imbecile
The Safety Dance - Men Without Hats
11. In the corner of the bar there stands a jukebox
With the best of country music, old and new
You can hear your five selections for a quarter
And somebody else's songs when yours are through
12. There's no need for argument
There's no argument at all
And if you never hear from him
That just means he didn't call
Or vice versa
Arrrgh! Dammit! I can practically sing the first 2 lines....
13. She's turnin' on the heat
She's got the magic touch
She's turnin' on the heat
And it's a little too much
She's turnin' on the heat
And it's a hundred above
Hot Girls In Love - Loverboy
14. And I love you best
You're not like the rest
You're there when I need you
You're there when I need....I'm gonna need you
Lady - Little River Band
15. Take me to the magic of the moment
On a glory night
Where the children of tomorrow dream away
Sounds very familiar...
The fact that I have Europe, and then 2 bands from Australia in here make me think this may be a continental theme (I don't recognize an Asia song in here though).... total guess on the triplets:
1-4-5
2-9-11
3-6-14
7-10-15
8-12-13
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ghostjmf
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Re: Lyrically Speaking Day 12 - 11/25/08
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12: see, that's the problem. My mind, such as it is, was set on "new piece of crap xxxxx lyrics", not something I've known & loved for years. So I missed something I've known & loved for years.
About 38 of them or so.
About 38 of them or so.
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plasticene
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Re: Lyrically Speaking Day 12 - 11/25/08
I think I'll just do the usual title and artist.KillerTomato wrote:Give me the title and lyrics for the songs below.
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1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10. Let's Dance, David Bowie?
11. Please Mister Please (Don't Play B-17), Olivia Newton-John
12.
13.
14.
15.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10. Let's Dance, David Bowie?
11. Please Mister Please (Don't Play B-17), Olivia Newton-John
12.
13.
14.
15.
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Re: Lyrically Speaking Day 12 - 11/25/08
1.
2.
3.
4.
5. pass
6.
7. pass
8. pass
9.
10.
11. pass
12.
13. pass
14.
15. pass
Tangredi: possibly?
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"Listen to Your Heart", Roxette
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"Orinoco Flow", Enya
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"Winner Takes It All", ABBA
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"You're Still the One", Shania Twain
6.
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"Who Can It Be Now?", Men at Work
8. pass
9.
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"Beautiful Day", U2
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"Safety Dance", Men Without Hats
12.
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"Domino", Van Morrison
14.
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"Lady", Little River Band
Tangredi: possibly
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musical acts from foreign countries
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Australia - 6, 13, 14
Canada - 4, 10, 11
Germany (?) - 5, 7, 8
Ireland - 2, 9, 12
Sweden - 1, 3, 15
Canada - 4, 10, 11
Germany (?) - 5, 7, 8
Ireland - 2, 9, 12
Sweden - 1, 3, 15
If you can't be right, be Fanny.
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Re: Lyrically Speaking Day 12 - 11/25/08
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2. Orinoco Flow -- Enya
10. Me and my Dick (Cheney) -- Dubya
10. Me and my Dick (Cheney) -- Dubya
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Re: Lyrically Speaking Day 12 - 11/25/08
Free throw for plasticene!plasticene wrote:I think I'll just do the usual title and artist.KillerTomato wrote:Give me the title and lyrics for the songs below.
If you can't be right, be Fanny.
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Re: Lyrically Speaking Day 12 - 11/25/08
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1. Listen to Your Heart, Roxette or Jessica Simpson
2. The Survivor Medley, Weird Al
3. The Winner Takes It All, ABBA
4. Another One Walks the Aisle, Weird Al with Doctor Demento
5. The theme from the German version of DWTS
6. Here Comes Your 20th Nervous Breakdown, the Spinners
7. We're There (the sequel to They're Here), Boots Walker
8. Too Much Talk and Not Enough Action, Toby Keith and his fellow liberals
9. Disrespect, Weir Al with Aretha Franklin's obnoxious older sister
10. Theme from High School Musical 4, Weird Al
11. I Can't Stop (something) in my mind, Alan Jx
12. Don't Call Me, Weird Al
13. The Fiery Furnace, King Nebuchadnezzar's mistress
14. Lady (take a look at you now), Little River Band
15. Dream a Little Dream During This Magic Moment, The Mamas and the Papas and the Drifters
2, 3, 5
1, 13, 15
4, 7, 14
6, 10, 12
8, 9, 11
2. The Survivor Medley, Weird Al
3. The Winner Takes It All, ABBA
4. Another One Walks the Aisle, Weird Al with Doctor Demento
5. The theme from the German version of DWTS
6. Here Comes Your 20th Nervous Breakdown, the Spinners
7. We're There (the sequel to They're Here), Boots Walker
8. Too Much Talk and Not Enough Action, Toby Keith and his fellow liberals
9. Disrespect, Weir Al with Aretha Franklin's obnoxious older sister
10. Theme from High School Musical 4, Weird Al
11. I Can't Stop (something) in my mind, Alan Jx
12. Don't Call Me, Weird Al
13. The Fiery Furnace, King Nebuchadnezzar's mistress
14. Lady (take a look at you now), Little River Band
15. Dream a Little Dream During This Magic Moment, The Mamas and the Papas and the Drifters
2, 3, 5
1, 13, 15
4, 7, 14
6, 10, 12
8, 9, 11
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Re: Lyrically Speaking Day 12 - 11/25/08
OK, my Arghs on 12 & 15 are really pissing me off now that I looked them up because I love #12, and #15 is a song I was just thinking of literally A FEW HOURS AGO while coming up with some games for my upcoming Winter LS...... 
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Re: Lyrically Speaking Day 12 - 11/25/08
[quote="KillerTomato"]First off, a reminder: Both the Sunday and Monday games close at noon Eastern today.
Second...we haven't done a Match-'em-up game in a while, so here's one I really like. Some of the following songs are a bit tough, though, so you've got your work cut out for you. Give me the title and lyrics for the songs below (one point each), then match-'em-up into FIVE SETS OF THREE, based on a magic reason (or Tangredi) that you have to determine for yourself. You'll get TWO points each for each correct triplet. As usual, no outside sources and if you can't be right, be funny. And I guess if pressed I'd have to say that #9 is my favorite, although there's an awful lot of really crappy music represented below, so that don't say much.
1. Sometimes you wonder if this fight is worthwhile
The precious moments are all lost in the tide, yeah
They're swept away and nothing is what it seems
The feeling of belonging to your dreams
2. From Bissau to Palau
In the shade of Avalon
From Fiji to Tiree
And the Isles of Ebony
3. I was in your arms, thinking I belonged there
I figured it made sense
Building me a fence
Building me a home, thinking I'd be strong there
4. They said, "I bet they'll never make it"
But just look at us holding on
We're still together, still going strong
5. Wenn getanzt wird, will ich fuehren (When we dance, I want to lead)
auch wenn ihr euch alleine dreht (Even if you're spinning alone)
Lasst euch ein wenig kontrollieren (Let's exercise a little control)
Ich zeige euch wie's richtig geht (I'll show you how it's done right)
6. I've done no harm, I keep to myself
There's nothing wrong with my state of mental health
I like it here with my childhood friend
Here they come, those feelings again!
7. We're heading for venus and still we stand tall
'Cause maybe they've seen us and welcome us all
With so many light years to go and things to be found
I'm sure that we'll all miss her so
8. Too many slaves in this world
Die by torture and pain
Too many people do not see
They're killing themselves, going insane
9. What you don't have you don't need it now
What you don't know you can feel it somehow
What you don't have you don't need it now
Don't need it now
10. I say we can act if we want to
If we don't, nobody will
And you can act real rude and totally removed
And I can act like an imbecile
11. In the corner of the bar there stands a jukebox
With the best of country music, old and new
You can hear your five selections for a quarter
And somebody else's songs when yours are through
12. There's no need for argument
There's no argument at all
And if you never hear from him
That just means he didn't call
Or vice versa
13. She's turnin' on the heat
She's got the magic touch
She's turnin' on the heat
And it's a little too much
She's turnin' on the heat
And it's a hundred above
14. And I love you best
You're not like the rest
You're there when I need you
You're there when I need....I'm gonna need you
15. Take me to the magic of the moment
On a glory night
Where the children of tomorrow dream away
Second...we haven't done a Match-'em-up game in a while, so here's one I really like. Some of the following songs are a bit tough, though, so you've got your work cut out for you. Give me the title and lyrics for the songs below (one point each), then match-'em-up into FIVE SETS OF THREE, based on a magic reason (or Tangredi) that you have to determine for yourself. You'll get TWO points each for each correct triplet. As usual, no outside sources and if you can't be right, be funny. And I guess if pressed I'd have to say that #9 is my favorite, although there's an awful lot of really crappy music represented below, so that don't say much.
1. Sometimes you wonder if this fight is worthwhile
The precious moments are all lost in the tide, yeah
They're swept away and nothing is what it seems
The feeling of belonging to your dreams
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Listen to Your Heart - Roxette
In the shade of Avalon
From Fiji to Tiree
And the Isles of Ebony
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Oh. It's that crappy Enya song that was in "Toys". "Crappy Enya song" is like saying "Crappy Dave Matthews Song" or "the year the Cubs didn't win the world Series". This one's called Orinoco Flow
I figured it made sense
Building me a fence
Building me a home, thinking I'd be strong there
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The Winner Takes It All - Abba
But just look at us holding on
We're still together, still going strong
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Still The One - Shania Twain
auch wenn ihr euch alleine dreht (Even if you're spinning alone)
Lasst euch ein wenig kontrollieren (Let's exercise a little control)
Ich zeige euch wie's richtig geht (I'll show you how it's done right)
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Amerika - Rammstein
There's nothing wrong with my state of mental health
I like it here with my childhood friend
Here they come, those feelings again!
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Who Can It Be Now - Men at Work
'Cause maybe they've seen us and welcome us all
With so many light years to go and things to be found
I'm sure that we'll all miss her so
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The Final Countdown - Europe
Die by torture and pain
Too many people do not see
They're killing themselves, going insane
Spoiler
Balls to the Wall - Accept
What you don't know you can feel it somehow
What you don't have you don't need it now
Don't need it now
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Beautiful Day - U2
If we don't, nobody will
And you can act real rude and totally removed
And I can act like an imbecile
Spoiler
The Safety Dance - Men Without Hats
With the best of country music, old and new
You can hear your five selections for a quarter
And somebody else's songs when yours are through
Spoiler
Nope
There's no argument at all
And if you never hear from him
That just means he didn't call
Or vice versa
Spoiler
Domino - Van Morrison
She's got the magic touch
She's turnin' on the heat
And it's a little too much
She's turnin' on the heat
And it's a hundred above
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Hot Girls in Love - Loverboy
You're not like the rest
You're there when I need you
You're there when I need....I'm gonna need you
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Lady - Little River Band
On a glory night
Where the children of tomorrow dream away
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Winds of Change - Scorpions
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I was going to go with:
"Countdown: two ... one..." (The Final Countdown, the U2 Song, Still the One)
and "awful cliches" (Balls to the Wall, Listen to Your Heart, The Winner Takes it All)
and "Men and Boys (Men At Work, Men Without Hats, Loverboy"
and "The ORINOCO is a RIVER in South AMERICA" (Orinoco Flow, Little River Band, Amerika)
and, um, "I DON'T KNOW why those old men in the bar play DOMINOes for CHANGE every night, but they do" (the song that I DON'T KNOW, Domino, Winds of Change)
"Countdown: two ... one..." (The Final Countdown, the U2 Song, Still the One)
and "awful cliches" (Balls to the Wall, Listen to Your Heart, The Winner Takes it All)
and "Men and Boys (Men At Work, Men Without Hats, Loverboy"
and "The ORINOCO is a RIVER in South AMERICA" (Orinoco Flow, Little River Band, Amerika)
and, um, "I DON'T KNOW why those old men in the bar play DOMINOes for CHANGE every night, but they do" (the song that I DON'T KNOW, Domino, Winds of Change)
Spoiler
But there's probably an easier way.
U2, Van Morrison and Enya are from IRELAND
Abba is from SWEDEN
Shania Twain and Loverboy are from CANADA
Men At Work and Little River Band are from AUSTRALIA
Scorpions (and, I assume, Rammstein) are from GERMANY
Accept is from HAIR-BAND HELL
Let's figure that HAIR-BAND HELL exists only in my mind, and that only a German could rock that enthusiastically and that awfully at the same time.
I think Men Without Hats might also be from Canada
Roxette is more likely to be from Sweden than Australia.
I don't know where Europe is from, but it's more likely to be Sweden than Australia, since, you know, Sweden's actually IN Europe.
That leaves I DON'T KNOW as the missing Australia.
So:
IRELAND: #2 (Enya), #9 (U2), #12 (Van Morrison)
SWEDEN: #1 (Roxette), #3 (Abba), #7 (Europe)
CANADA: #4 (Shania Twain), #10 (Men Without Hats), #13 (Loverboy)
GERMANY: #5 (Rammstein), #8 (Accept), #15 (Scorpions)
AUSTRALIA: #6 (Men at Work), #11 (I don't know), and #14 (Little River Band)
Further, I will now guess that #11 is some atrocity by The Bee Gees
U2, Van Morrison and Enya are from IRELAND
Abba is from SWEDEN
Shania Twain and Loverboy are from CANADA
Men At Work and Little River Band are from AUSTRALIA
Scorpions (and, I assume, Rammstein) are from GERMANY
Accept is from HAIR-BAND HELL
Let's figure that HAIR-BAND HELL exists only in my mind, and that only a German could rock that enthusiastically and that awfully at the same time.
I think Men Without Hats might also be from Canada
Roxette is more likely to be from Sweden than Australia.
I don't know where Europe is from, but it's more likely to be Sweden than Australia, since, you know, Sweden's actually IN Europe.
That leaves I DON'T KNOW as the missing Australia.
So:
IRELAND: #2 (Enya), #9 (U2), #12 (Van Morrison)
SWEDEN: #1 (Roxette), #3 (Abba), #7 (Europe)
CANADA: #4 (Shania Twain), #10 (Men Without Hats), #13 (Loverboy)
GERMANY: #5 (Rammstein), #8 (Accept), #15 (Scorpions)
AUSTRALIA: #6 (Men at Work), #11 (I don't know), and #14 (Little River Band)
Further, I will now guess that #11 is some atrocity by The Bee Gees
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Re: Lyrically Speaking Day 12 - 11/25/08
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3) The Winner Takes It All--Abba, 4) Still The One--Shania Twain, 10) Safety Dance--Men With-out Hats, 14) Lady?-- 15) Wind Of Change--Scorpions, I love this song!!.
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Re: Lyrically Speaking Day 12 - 11/25/08
Man,this is a terrible one for me. I'll take my two points quietly.
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KillerTomato wrote:
1. Sometimes you wonder if this fight is worthwhile
The precious moments are all lost in the tide, yeah
They're swept away and nothing is what it seems
The feeling of belonging to your dreams
2. From Bissau to Palau
In the shade of Avalon
From Fiji to Tiree
And the Isles of Ebony
3. I was in your arms, thinking I belonged there
I figured it made sense
Building me a fence
Building me a home, thinking I'd be strong there
4. They said, "I bet they'll never make it"
But just look at us holding on
We're still together, still going strong
5. Wenn getanzt wird, will ich fuehren (When we dance, I want to lead)
auch wenn ihr euch alleine dreht (Even if you're spinning alone)
Lasst euch ein wenig kontrollieren (Let's exercise a little control)
Ich zeige euch wie's richtig geht (I'll show you how it's done right)
6. I've done no harm, I keep to myself
There's nothing wrong with my state of mental health
I like it here with my childhood friend
Here they come, those feelings again!
7. We're heading for venus and still we stand tall
'Cause maybe they've seen us and welcome us all
With so many light years to go and things to be found
I'm sure that we'll all miss her so
8. Too many slaves in this world
Die by torture and pain
Too many people do not see
They're killing themselves, going insane
9. What you don't have you don't need it now
What you don't know you can feel it somehow
What you don't have you don't need it now
Don't need it now
Beautiful Day, U2
10. I say we can act if we want to
If we don't, nobody will
And you can act real rude and totally removed
And I can act like an imbecile
11. In the corner of the bar there stands a jukebox
With the best of country music, old and new
You can hear your five selections for a quarter
And somebody else's songs when yours are through
12. There's no need for argument
There's no argument at all
And if you never hear from him
That just means he didn't call
Or vice versa
13. She's turnin' on the heat
She's got the magic touch
She's turnin' on the heat
And it's a little too much
She's turnin' on the heat
And it's a hundred above
14. And I love you best
You're not like the rest
You're there when I need you
You're there when I need....I'm gonna need you
15. Take me to the magic of the moment
On a glory night
Where the children of tomorrow dream away
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Re: Lyrically Speaking Day 12 - 11/25/08
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6. Who Can It Be Now - Men At Work
12. Domino - Van Morrison
14. Lady - Little River Band
12. Domino - Van Morrison
14. Lady - Little River Band
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Re: Lyrically Speaking Day 12 - 11/25/08
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1. Sometimes you wonder if this fight is worthwhile
The precious moments are all lost in the tide, yeah
They're swept away and nothing is what it seems
The feeling of belonging to your dreams
2. From Bissau to Palau
In the shade of Avalon
From Fiji to Tiree
And the Isles of Ebony
3. I was in your arms, thinking I belonged there
I figured it made sense
Building me a fence
Building me a home, thinking I'd be strong there
The Winner Takes It All - ABBA (although Meryl Streep's version is not bad at all)
4. They said, "I bet they'll never make it"
But just look at us holding on
We're still together, still going strong
WAG - Stiil The One - Orleans
5. Wenn getanzt wird, will ich fuehren (When we dance, I want to lead)
auch wenn ihr euch alleine dreht (Even if you're spinning alone)
Lasst euch ein wenig kontrollieren (Let's exercise a little control)
Ich zeige euch wie's richtig geht (I'll show you how it's done right)
6. I've done no harm, I keep to myself
There's nothing wrong with my state of mental health
I like it here with my childhood friend
Here they come, those feelings again!
Who Can It Be Now - Men At Work
7. We're heading for venus and still we stand tall
'Cause maybe they've seen us and welcome us all
With so many light years to go and things to be found
I'm sure that we'll all miss her so
8. Too many slaves in this world
Die by torture and pain
Too many people do not see
They're killing themselves, going insane
9. What you don't have you don't need it now
What you don't know you can feel it somehow
What you don't have you don't need it now
Don't need it now
10. I say we can act if we want to
If we don't, nobody will
And you can act real rude and totally removed
And I can act like an imbecile
Safety Dance - Men Without Hats
11. In the corner of the bar there stands a jukebox
With the best of country music, old and new
You can hear your five selections for a quarter
And somebody else's songs when yours are through
12. There's no need for argument
There's no argument at all
And if you never hear from him
That just means he didn't call
Or vice versa
Domino - Van Morrison
13. She's turnin' on the heat
She's got the magic touch
She's turnin' on the heat
And it's a little too much
She's turnin' on the heat
And it's a hundred above
14. And I love you best
You're not like the rest
You're there when I need you
You're there when I need....I'm gonna need you
15. Take me to the magic of the moment
On a glory night
Where the children of tomorrow dream away
The precious moments are all lost in the tide, yeah
They're swept away and nothing is what it seems
The feeling of belonging to your dreams
2. From Bissau to Palau
In the shade of Avalon
From Fiji to Tiree
And the Isles of Ebony
3. I was in your arms, thinking I belonged there
I figured it made sense
Building me a fence
Building me a home, thinking I'd be strong there
The Winner Takes It All - ABBA (although Meryl Streep's version is not bad at all)
4. They said, "I bet they'll never make it"
But just look at us holding on
We're still together, still going strong
WAG - Stiil The One - Orleans
5. Wenn getanzt wird, will ich fuehren (When we dance, I want to lead)
auch wenn ihr euch alleine dreht (Even if you're spinning alone)
Lasst euch ein wenig kontrollieren (Let's exercise a little control)
Ich zeige euch wie's richtig geht (I'll show you how it's done right)
6. I've done no harm, I keep to myself
There's nothing wrong with my state of mental health
I like it here with my childhood friend
Here they come, those feelings again!
Who Can It Be Now - Men At Work
7. We're heading for venus and still we stand tall
'Cause maybe they've seen us and welcome us all
With so many light years to go and things to be found
I'm sure that we'll all miss her so
8. Too many slaves in this world
Die by torture and pain
Too many people do not see
They're killing themselves, going insane
9. What you don't have you don't need it now
What you don't know you can feel it somehow
What you don't have you don't need it now
Don't need it now
10. I say we can act if we want to
If we don't, nobody will
And you can act real rude and totally removed
And I can act like an imbecile
Safety Dance - Men Without Hats
11. In the corner of the bar there stands a jukebox
With the best of country music, old and new
You can hear your five selections for a quarter
And somebody else's songs when yours are through
12. There's no need for argument
There's no argument at all
And if you never hear from him
That just means he didn't call
Or vice versa
Domino - Van Morrison
13. She's turnin' on the heat
She's got the magic touch
She's turnin' on the heat
And it's a little too much
She's turnin' on the heat
And it's a hundred above
14. And I love you best
You're not like the rest
You're there when I need you
You're there when I need....I'm gonna need you
15. Take me to the magic of the moment
On a glory night
Where the children of tomorrow dream away
You live and learn. Or at least you live. - Douglas Adams
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Re: Lyrically Speaking Day 12 - 11/25/08
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1.
2. By Enya but I don't know the title
3.
4.
5.
6. Who Can It Be Now - Men At Work
7. The Final Countdown - Europe
8.
9.
10. Safety Dance - Men Without Hats
11.
12. Domino - Van Morrison
13. Hots Girls in Love - Loverboy
14. Lady - Little River Band (We saw them at Sunset Casino and they were terrific)
15. Winds of Change - Scorps
I don't have enough guessed to make a stab at the Bonus. I'm just stuck in the 80's.
Although I think 6 would go with 10 as both bands are from Australia. And 7 with 15 as both are from Europe or tied to Europe.
If those are right and worth a 1/4 of a point, great!
2. By Enya but I don't know the title
3.
4.
5.
6. Who Can It Be Now - Men At Work
7. The Final Countdown - Europe
8.
9.
10. Safety Dance - Men Without Hats
11.
12. Domino - Van Morrison
13. Hots Girls in Love - Loverboy
14. Lady - Little River Band (We saw them at Sunset Casino and they were terrific)
15. Winds of Change - Scorps
I don't have enough guessed to make a stab at the Bonus. I'm just stuck in the 80's.
Although I think 6 would go with 10 as both bands are from Australia. And 7 with 15 as both are from Europe or tied to Europe.
If those are right and worth a 1/4 of a point, great!
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Re: Lyrically Speaking Day 12 - 11/25/08
KillerTomato wrote:First off, a reminder: Both the Sunday and Monday games close at noon Eastern today.
Second...we haven't done a Match-'em-up game in a while, so here's one I really like. Some of the following songs are a bit tough, though, so you've got your work cut out for you. Give me the title and lyrics for the songs below (one point each), then match-'em-up into FIVE SETS OF THREE, based on a magic reason (or Tangredi) that you have to determine for yourself. You'll get TWO points each for each correct triplet. As usual, no outside sources and if you can't be right, be funny. And I guess if pressed I'd have to say that #9 is my favorite, although there's an awful lot of really crappy music represented below, so that don't say much.
1. Sometimes you wonder if this fight is worthwhile
The precious moments are all lost in the tide, yeah
They're swept away and nothing is what it seems
The feeling of belonging to your dreams
2. From Bissau to Palau
In the shade of Avalon
From Fiji to Tiree
And the Isles of Ebony
3. I was in your arms, thinking I belonged there
I figured it made sense
Building me a fence
Building me a home, thinking I'd be strong there
4. They said, "I bet they'll never make it"
But just look at us holding on
We're still together, still going strong
5. Wenn getanzt wird, will ich fuehren (When we dance, I want to lead)
auch wenn ihr euch alleine dreht (Even if you're spinning alone)
Lasst euch ein wenig kontrollieren (Let's exercise a little control)
Ich zeige euch wie's richtig geht (I'll show you how it's done right)
6. I've done no harm, I keep to myself
There's nothing wrong with my state of mental health
I like it here with my childhood friend
Here they come, those feelings again!
7. We're heading for venus and still we stand tall
'Cause maybe they've seen us and welcome us all
With so many light years to go and things to be found
I'm sure that we'll all miss her so
8. Too many slaves in this world
Die by torture and pain
Too many people do not see
They're killing themselves, going insane
9. What you don't have you don't need it now
What you don't know you can feel it somehow
What you don't have you don't need it now
Don't need it now
10. I say we can act if we want to
If we don't, nobody will
And you can act real rude and totally removed
And I can act like an imbecile
11. In the corner of the bar there stands a jukebox
With the best of country music, old and new
You can hear your five selections for a quarter
And somebody else's songs when yours are through
12. There's no need for argument
There's no argument at all
And if you never hear from him
That just means he didn't call
Or vice versa
13. She's turnin' on the heat
She's got the magic touch
She's turnin' on the heat
And it's a little too much
She's turnin' on the heat
And it's a hundred above
14. And I love you best
You're not like the rest
You're there when I need you
You're there when I need....I'm gonna need you
15. Take me to the magic of the moment
On a glory night
Where the children of tomorrow dream away
Shoot me now
Zippo, Nada, Zilch, NFC
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Re: Lyrically Speaking Day 12 - 11/25/08
KillerTomato wrote:
I just got home and it's late but I'd better get these in before the deadline.
1. Sometimes you wonder if this fight is worthwhile
The precious moments are all lost in the tide, yeah
They're swept away and nothing is what it seems
The feeling of belonging to your dreams
2. From Bissau to Palau
In the shade of Avalon
From Fiji to Tiree
And the Isles of Ebony3. I was in your arms, thinking I belonged thereSpoiler
Orinoco Flow (Sail Away)-Enya
I figured it made sense
Building me a fence
Building me a home, thinking I'd be strong there4. They said, "I bet they'll never make it"Spoiler
The Winner Takes it All-ABBA
But just look at us holding on
We're still together, still going strong5. Wenn getanzt wird, will ich fuehren (When we dance, I want to lead)Spoiler
You're Still the one-Shania Twain
auch wenn ihr euch alleine dreht (Even if you're spinning alone)
Lasst euch ein wenig kontrollieren (Let's exercise a little control)
Ich zeige euch wie's richtig geht (I'll show you how it's done right)6. I've done no harm, I keep to myselfSpoiler
I'm betting it's not Sukiyaki
There's nothing wrong with my state of mental health
I like it here with my childhood friend
Here they come, those feelings again!7. We're heading for venus and still we stand tallSpoiler
Who Can it Be Now-Men at Work
'Cause maybe they've seen us and welcome us all
With so many light years to go and things to be found
I'm sure that we'll all miss her so
8. Too many slaves in this world
Die by torture and pain
Too many people do not see
They're killing themselves, going insane9. What you don't have you don't need it nowSpoiler
U2?
What you don't know you can feel it somehow
What you don't have you don't need it now
Don't need it now
10. I say we can act if we want to
If we don't, nobody will
And you can act real rude and totally removed
And I can act like an imbecile11. In the corner of the bar there stands a jukeboxSpoiler
Safety Dance-Men Without Hats
With the best of country music, old and new
You can hear your five selections for a quarter
And somebody else's songs when yours are through12. There's no need for argumentSpoiler
Please Mr. Please-Olivia Newton John
There's no argument at all
And if you never hear from him
That just means he didn't callOr vice versaSpoiler
Domino-Van Morrison
13. She's turnin' on the heat
She's got the magic touch
She's turnin' on the heat
And it's a little too much
She's turnin' on the heat
And it's a hundred above
14. And I love you best
You're not like the rest
You're there when I need you
You're there when I need....I'm gonna need you15. Take me to the magic of the momentSpoiler
Lady-Little River Band
On a glory night
Where the children of tomorrow dream awaySpoiler
Scorpions?Spoiler
Trios are arranged by home country.
2, 12, and 8? are from Ireland
6, 11, and 14 are from Australia
4, 10, and 1? are from Canada
3, 9? and 13? are from Sweden
I'll go out on a limb and say 5 is from Germany which means Scorpions must be in here, and #15 sounds like lyrics they'd come up with. Let's throw # 7 in with the Germans.
"#$%&@*&"-Donald F. Duck