Lyrically Speaking - 1/26/23

[littlebeast13]

Meet the Sponkies! To know what they are and their backstory..... well, you'd have had to have been following my blog about ten years ago. The only thing you need to know so far as this game is concerned is that they were made by a very talented crocheter who hailed from Australia, and I have maintained the land down under as the home of the Sponkies. They would like to remind you that today is Australia Day, and today's game features all artists who hail from their home country.

1 point for the title, 1 point for the artist...


1. I met a strange lady, she made me nervous
She took me in and gave me breakfast

2. The time has come
To say fair's fair
To pay the rent
To pay our share

3. Don't need reason
Don't need rhyme
Ain't nothin' that I'd rather do

4. Love can make you weep
Can make you run for cover
Roots that spread so deep
Bring life to frozen ground

5. I know just how to fake it
And I know just how to scheme
I know just when to face the truth
And then I know just when to dream

6. I've been patient, I've been good
Tried to keep my hands on the table
It's gettin' hard this holdin' back
You know what I mean

7. I love myself
I want you to love me
When I feel down
I want you above me

8. Words as weapons
Sharper than knives
Makes you wonder how the other half die

9. I was scared of dentists and the dark
I was scared of pretty girls and starting conversations
Oh, all my friends are turning green

10. I'm dreaming
You fell in love with me
Like I'm in love with you
But dreaming's all I do
If only they'd come true

11. You should want a bad bitch like this (ha?)
Drop it low and pick it up just like this (yeah)
Cup of Ace, cup of Goose, cup of Cris
High heels, somethin' worth a half a ticket on my wrist (on my wrist)

12. When you walked up behind me and covered my eyes
And whispered in my ear, "guess who"
I rattled off names like I really didn't know
But all along, I knew it was you


Kroxquo Bonus: Name another song with artist by an Aussie musician or group. (Five points if you pick the one I couldn't put in the game)

Image Bonus: Take your lens cap off and show me something from the land down under!

[jarnon]

Spoiler

1. Land Down Under, Men at Work
2. Beds Are Burning
6. Physical, Olivia Newton John ז״ל
7. I Touch Myself
9. Riptide
11. I’m So Fancy, Iggy Azalea

Kroxquo Bonus: Jessie’s Squirrel, Rick Springfield

Image Bonus:

[earendel]

Spoiler

1. I met a strange lady, she made me nervous
She took me in and gave me breakfast
DOWN UNDER - Men at Work

3. Don't need reason
Don't need rhyme
Ain't nothin' that I'd rather do
HIGHWAY TO HELL - AC/DC

5. I know just how to fake it
And I know just how to scheme
I know just when to face the truth
And then I know just when to dream
MAKING LOVE OUT OF NOTHING AT ALL - Air Supply

Kroxquo Bonus: Name another song with artist by an Aussie musician or group. (Five points if you pick the one I couldn't put in the game)
REMINISCING - Little River Band

Image Bonus: Take your lens cap off and show me something from the land down under! This one's a little cheeky...

[ShamelessWeasel]

Spoiler

1. Land Down Under - Men at Work
2. Beds are Burning - Midnight Oil
3. Highway to Hell - AC/DC (with my favorite Bon)
4. Something so strong - Crowded House
5. Making love out of nothing at all - Air Supply
6. Physical - Olivia Newton John
7. I touch Myself - Divinyls
8. Devil inside - INXS
9. nope
10. nope
11. nope
12. nope


Kroxquo Bonus: Stayin Alive - Bee Gees

Image Bonus:
as always first is official

[PanicinDetroit]

Thursday

1. I met a strange lady, she made me nervous
She took me in and gave me breakfast
LAND DOWN UNDER - MEN AT WORK

2. The time has come
To say fair's fair
To pay the rent
To pay our share
BEDS ARE BURNING - MIDNIGHT OIL

3. Don't need reason
Don't need rhyme
Ain't nothin' that I'd rather do
HIGHWAY TO HELL - AC/DC

4. Love can make you weep
Can make you run for cover
Roots that spread so deep
Bring life to frozen ground
SOMETHING SO STRONG - CROWDED HOUSE

5. I know just how to fake it
And I know just how to scheme
I know just when to face the truth
And then I know just when to dream
??? - AIR SUPPLY

6. I've been patient, I've been good
Tried to keep my hands on the table
It's gettin' hard this holdin' back
You know what I mean
PHYSICAL - OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN

7. I love myself
I want you to love me
When I feel down
I want you above me
I TOUCH MYSELF - THE DIVINYLS

8. Words as weapons
Sharper than knives
Makes you wonder how the other half die
THE DEVIL INSIDE - INXS

9. I was scared of dentists and the dark
I was scared of pretty girls and starting conversations
Oh, all my friends are turning green
RIPTIDE - VANCE JOY

10. I'm dreaming
You fell in love with me
Like I'm in love with you
But dreaming's all I do
If only they'd come true

11. You should want a bad bitch like this (ha?)
Drop it low and pick it up just like this (yeah)
Cup of Ace, cup of Goose, cup of Cris
High heels, somethin' worth a half a ticket on my wrist (on my wrist)

12. When you walked up behind me and covered my eyes
And whispered in my ear, "guess who"
I rattled off names like I really didn't know
But all along, I knew it was you


Kroxquo Bonus: Name another song with artist by an Aussie musician or group. (Five points if you pick the one I couldn't put in the game)
FRIDAY ON MY MIND - THE EASYBEATS

Image Bonus: Take your lens cap off and show me something from the land down under!

[franktangredi]

Spoiler

1. DOWN UNDER/MEN AT WORK

2. BEDS ARE BURNING/MIDNIGHT OIL

4. SOMETHING SO STRONG/CROWDED HOUSE

5. MAKING LOVE OUT OF NOTHING AT ALL/AIR SUPPLY

6. PHYSICAL/OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN

7. I TOUCH MYSELF/DIVINYLS

8. DEVIL INSIDE/INXS

Kroxquo Bonus: Name another song with artist by an Aussie musician or group. (Five points if you pick the one I couldn't put in the game)

TIE ME KANGAROO DOWN, SPORT/ROLF HARRIS

Image Bonus: Take your lens cap off and show me something from the land down under!

The best singer who's not on the list:

[mrkelley23]

Spoiler

Meet the Sponkies! To know what they are and their backstory..... well, you'd have had to have been following my blog about ten years ago. The only thing you need to know so far as this game is concerned is that they were made by a very talented crocheter who hailed from Australia, and I have maintained the land down under as the home of the Sponkies. They would like to remind you that today is Australia Day, and today's game features all artists who hail from their home country.

1 point for the title, 1 point for the artist...


1. I met a strange lady, she made me nervous
She took me in and gave me breakfast

Down Under -- Men at Work

2. The time has come
To say fair's fair
To pay the rent
To pay our share

Beds are Burning -- Midnight Oil

3. Don't need reason
Don't need rhyme
Ain't nothin' that I'd rather do

Highway to Hell -- AC/DC

4. Love can make you weep
Can make you run for cover
Roots that spread so deep
Bring life to frozen ground

Something so Strong -- Crowded House

5. I know just how to fake it
And I know just how to scheme
I know just when to face the truth
And then I know just when to dream

Making Love out of Nothing at All -- Air Supply

6. I've been patient, I've been good
Tried to keep my hands on the table
It's gettin' hard this holdin' back
You know what I mean

Physical -- Olivia Newton-John

7. I love myself
I want you to love me
When I feel down
I want you above me

I Touch Myself -- Divinyls

8. Words as weapons
Sharper than knives
Makes you wonder how the other half die

Devil Inside -- INXS

9. I was scared of dentists and the dark
I was scared of pretty girls and starting conversations
Oh, all my friends are turning green

10. I'm dreaming
You fell in love with me
Like I'm in love with you
But dreaming's all I do
If only they'd come true

11. You should want a bad bitch like this (ha?)
Drop it low and pick it up just like this (yeah)
Cup of Ace, cup of Goose, cup of Cris
High heels, somethin' worth a half a ticket on my wrist (on my wrist)

Fancy -- Iggy Azalea

12. When you walked up behind me and covered my eyes
And whispered in my ear, "guess who"
I rattled off names like I really didn't know
But all along, I knew it was you


Kroxquo Bonus: Name another song with artist by an Aussie musician or group. (Five points if you pick the one I couldn't put in the game)

Couldn't put in the game. Hm. Sounds like a one-hit wonder who's already been used, or needs to be used later. Unfortunately, I can't think of any Aussies that fit that description. I'll take the cheap way out and hope for Annie points: Jessie's Squirrel -- Rick Springfield

Image Bonus: Take your lens cap off and show me something from the land down under!

[BackInTex]

Spoiler

1. I met a strange lady, she made me nervous
She took me in and gave me breakfast

Land Down Under - Men at Work

2. The time has come
To say fair's fair
To pay the rent
To pay our share

Beds Are Burning - Midnight Oil


5. I know just how to fake it
And I know just how to scheme
I know just when to face the truth
And then I know just when to dream

Making Love Out Of Nothing At All - Air Supply


Kroxquo Bonus: Name another song with artist by an Aussie musician or group. (Five points if you pick the one I couldn't put in the game)

New York Mining Disaster - The Bee Gees

Image Bonus: Take your lens cap off and show me something from the land down under!

[mellytu74]

Spoiler

1. DOWN UNDER - MEN AT WORK
3. HIGHWAY TO HELL - AC/DC
4. SOMETHING SO STRONG - CROWDED HOUSE
5. This is an AIR SUPPLY song but I can't tell them apart
6. PHYSICAL - OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN
7. I TOUCH MYSELF - THE DIVINYLS
12. YOU LOOK GO DIN MY SHIRT - KEITH URBAN

I know that INXS and Kylie Minogue and Iggy Azaela have to be in the ones I don't know but ....

Kroxquo Bonus: Name another song with artist by an Aussie musician or group. (Five points if you pick the one I couldn't put in the game)

I AM WOMAN - HELEN REDDY

Image Bonus: Take your lens cap off and show me something from the land down under!

[SportsFan68]

Spoiler

Meet the Sponkies! To know what they are and their backstory..... well, you'd have had to have been following my blog about ten years ago. The only thing you need to know so far as this game is concerned is that they were made by a very talented crocheter who hailed from Australia, and I have maintained the land down under as the home of the Sponkies. They would like to remind you that today is Australia Day, and today's game features all artists who hail from their home country.

1 point for the title, 1 point for the artist...


1. I met a strange lady, she made me nervous
She took me in and gave me breakfast

I come from a land down under, Men at Work

2. The time has come
To say fair's fair
To pay the rent
To pay our share

3. Don't need reason
Don't need rhyme
Ain't nothin' that I'd rather do

4. Love can make you weep
Can make you run for cover
Roots that spread so deep
Bring life to frozen ground

Something so strong could carry us away.

5. I know just how to fake it
And I know just how to scheme
I know just when to face the truth
And then I know just when to dream

Making love outta nothing at all, Air Supply. I didn't know they were downunderers.

6. I've been patient, I've been good
Tried to keep my hands on the table
It's gettin' hard this holdin' back
You know what I mean

Physical, Olivia Newton-John. I was hoping this would be my Krox. Oh well.

7. I love myself
I want you to love me
When I feel down
I want you above me

8. Words as weapons
Sharper than knives
Makes you wonder how the other half die

9. I was scared of dentists and the dark
I was scared of pretty girls and starting conversations
Oh, all my friends are turning green

10. I'm dreaming
You fell in love with me
Like I'm in love with you
But dreaming's all I do
If only they'd come true

11. You should want a bad bitch like this (ha?)
Drop it low and pick it up just like this (yeah)
Cup of Ace, cup of Goose, cup of Cris
High heels, somethin' worth a half a ticket on my wrist (on my wrist)

12. When you walked up behind me and covered my eyes
And whispered in my ear, "guess who"
I rattled off names like I really didn't know
But all along, I knew it was you

You look good in my shirt, Keith Urban


Kroxquo Bonus: Name another song with artist by an Aussie musician or group. (Five points if you pick the one I couldn't put in the game)

How deep is your love, BeeGees

Image Bonus: Take your lens cap off and show me something from the land down under!

[kroxquo]

Spoiler

1 point for the title, 1 point for the artist...


1. I met a strange lady, she made me nervous
She took me in and gave me breakfast

Down Under - Men At Work

2. The time has come
To say fair's fair
To pay the rent
To pay our share

I'm thinking Little River Band

3. Don't need reason
Don't need rhyme
Ain't nothin' that I'd rather do

4. Love can make you weep
Can make you run for cover
Roots that spread so deep
Bring life to frozen ground

INXS

5. I know just how to fake it
And I know just how to scheme
I know just when to face the truth
And then I know just when to dream

INXS

6. I've been patient, I've been good
Tried to keep my hands on the table
It's gettin' hard this holdin' back
You know what I mean

Physical - Olivia Newton-John

7. I love myself
I want you to love me
When I feel down
I want you above me

INXS

8. Words as weapons
Sharper than knives
Makes you wonder how the other half die

INXS

9. I was scared of dentists and the dark
I was scared of pretty girls and starting conversations
Oh, all my friends are turning green

INXS

10. I'm dreaming
You fell in love with me
Like I'm in love with you
But dreaming's all I do
If only they'd come true

INXS

11. You should want a bad bitch like this (ha?)
Drop it low and pick it up just like this (yeah)
Cup of Ace, cup of Goose, cup of Cris
High heels, somethin' worth a half a ticket on my wrist (on my wrist)

INXS

12. When you walked up behind me and covered my eyes
And whispered in my ear, "guess who"
I rattled off names like I really didn't know
But all along, I knew it was you

INXS

Kroxquo Bonus: Name another song with artist by an Aussie musician or group. (Five points if you pick the one I couldn't put in the game)

You'll Think of Me - Keith Urban

Image Bonus: Take your lens cap off and show me something from the land down under!

[Earl the Squirrel]

littlebeast13

Meet the Sponkies! To know what they are and their backstory..... well, you'd have had to have been following my blog about ten years ago. The only thing you need to know so far as this game is concerned is that they were made by a very talented crocheter who hailed from Australia, and I have maintained the land down under as the home of the Sponkies. They would like to remind you that today is Australia Day, and today's game features all artists who hail from their home country.

That was Aunt Sharon, yes? You say she hailed from Australia, did she pass?

1 point for the title, 1 point for the artist...


1. I met a strange lady, she made me nervous
She took me in and gave me breakfast

Land Down Under - Men at Work

2. The time has come
To say fair's fair
To pay the rent
To pay our share

Beds are Burning - Midnight Oil

3. Don't need reason
Don't need rhyme
Ain't nothin' that I'd rather do

Highway to Hell - AC/DC

As I was flipping through my rolodex deciding what AC/DC song to krox, knowing all the while that it would be fruitless. Never mind, I have an ace up my sleeve...

4. Love can make you weep
Can make you run for cover
Roots that spread so deep
Bring life to frozen ground

5. I know just how to fake it
And I know just how to scheme
I know just when to face the truth
And then I know just when to dream

6. I've been patient, I've been good
Tried to keep my hands on the table
It's gettin' hard this holdin' back
You know what I mean

Physical - Olivia Newton-John

7. I love myself
I want you to love me
When I feel down
I want you above me

I Touch Myself - Divinyls

8. Words as weapons
Sharper than knives
Makes you wonder how the other half die

Devil Inside - INXS

9. I was scared of dentists and the dark
I was scared of pretty girls and starting conversations
Oh, all my friends are turning green

Riptide - Vance Joy

I had no idea he was Australian! Then again, I had no reason to think he was but, now that I know, it actually makes sense...sort of?

10. I'm dreaming
You fell in love with me
Like I'm in love with you
But dreaming's all I do
If only they'd come true

11. You should want a bad bitch like this (ha?)
Drop it low and pick it up just like this (yeah)
Cup of Ace, cup of Goose, cup of Cris
High heels, somethin' worth a half a ticket on my wrist (on my wrist)

Fancy - Iggy Azalea f. Charli XCX

Fun Fact: Iggy Azalea's government name is Amethyst. If you have a beautiful first name like that, wtf would you go by Iggy??

12. When you walked up behind me and covered my eyes
And whispered in my ear, "guess who"
I rattled off names like I really didn't know
But all along, I knew it was you


Kroxquo Bonus: Name another song with artist by an Aussie musician or group. (Five points if you pick the one I couldn't put in the game)

Okay, I was going to go with the Easybeats, since Angus and Malcolm's older brother George was in the band, but now I'm wondering why you couldn't put one in the game. Have you made a vow never to use Little River Band because they are pure suckage? Or do you have something against the BeeGees and/or Andy Gibb? I remember some controversy at one time here with the LRB, so...

Happy Anniversary - Little River Band

Image Bonus: Take your lens cap off and show me something from the land down under!



Yeah, I know I've got a cat theme going on, and I could have used plenty of Aussie cats, but when you have a chance to go Hemsworth, you go Hemsworth!!!1

[Vandal]

Spoiler

1. Down Under - Men At Work
2. Beds Are Burning - Men At Work
3. Highway to Hell - AC/DC

Kroxquo Bonus: Lady - Little River band

Image Bonus:

Aussie slang:

[Hotseat Or Bust!]

Spoiler

1.) Land Down Under - Men At Work, 2.) Beds Are Burning - Midnight Oil, 4.) Something So Strong - Crowded House, 5.) Making Love Out Of Nothing At All - Air Supply, 6.)
Physical - Olivia Newton-John, 7.) I Touch Myself - The Divinyls, 8.) Devil Inside - INXS. Krox Bonus: I Am Woman - Helen Reddy.

[littlebeast13]

1. I met a strange lady, she made me nervous
She took me in and gave me breakfast
Down Under - Men At Work

2. The time has come
To say fair's fair
To pay the rent
To pay our share
Beds Are Burning - Midnight Oil

3. Don't need reason
Don't need rhyme
Ain't nothin' that I'd rather do
Highway To Hell - AC/DC

4. Love can make you weep
Can make you run for cover
Roots that spread so deep
Bring life to frozen ground
Something So Strong - Crowded House

5. I know just how to fake it
And I know just how to scheme
I know just when to face the truth
And then I know just when to dream
Making Love Out Of Nothing At All - Air Supply

6. I've been patient, I've been good
Tried to keep my hands on the table
It's gettin' hard this holdin' back
You know what I mean
Physical - Olivia Newton John

7. I love myself
I want you to love me
When I feel down
I want you above me
I Touch Myself - Divinyls

8. Words as weapons
Sharper than knives
Makes you wonder how the other half die
Devil Inside - INXS

9. I was scared of dentists and the dark
I was scared of pretty girls and starting conversations
Oh, all my friends are turning green
Riptide - Vance Joy (I miss the Mecca CD era about ten years ago when there was a shit-ton of really good new music out there....)

10. I'm dreaming
You fell in love with me
Like I'm in love with you
But dreaming's all I do
If only they'd come true
I Should Be So Lucky - Kylie Minogue (Does nobody on this Bored have any taste!?!? I love this song even more than her awesome version of Locomotion....)

11. You should want a bad bitch like this (ha?)
Drop it low and pick it up just like this (yeah)
Cup of Ace, cup of Goose, cup of Cris
High heels, somethin' worth a half a ticket on my wrist (on my wrist)
Fancy - Iggy Azalia (Oh, and plenty of really shitty music in that era as well. This, All About That Bass and Blank Space were like the holy trinity of complete musical ass in 2014...)

12. When you walked up behind me and covered my eyes
And whispered in my ear, "guess who"
I rattled off names like I really didn't know
But all along, I knew it was you
You Look Good In My Shirt - Keith Urban


Kroxquo Bonus: Name another song with artist by an Aussie musician or group. (Five points if you pick the one I couldn't put in the game)

The money song that nobody got was Pseudo Echo's brilliant version of "Funkytown," which would have led to a lot of people wondering whether Lipps Inc. had come from Australia had I included it. The fact that Lipps' version of Funkytown is one of my least favorite songs, and Pseudo Echo's version one of my most favorite songs easily make it the greatest cover song of all time!

Image Bonus: Take your lens cap off and show me something from the land down under!

I wish mrk's image was a bit bigger, but even having to squint a bit it cracked me up! And since he got robbed like Vic Wertz a few games ago, I'm giving him the IBB for saving the aussie critters!

[littlebeast13]

JJC Points:


jarnon gets a JJC point for an indecent koala...

ear gets 3 JJC points for not understanding what Down Under really means...

Weasel gets 3 JJC points for sexy animals...

Panic gets 2 JJC points for missing the funnel web spider under the human skull by that one tree there, so make it 1276...

frank gets a JJC point for opera, which I was not expecting (Oh wait, they have that big freaking opera house.... duh!)...

mrk gets 3 JJC points for the Australian petting zoo...

BiT gets 2 JJC points for posting photos of blonde dingoes...

melly gets 2 JJC points for more scary aussie fauna...

Sprots gets a JJC point for somehow not knowing Air Supply was from Australia...

Krox gets a JJC point for the rodent version of Paul Hogan...

Earl gets 2 JJC points for remembering Aunt Sharon (She never returned after leaving her blog six years ago, which is probably why I past tensed) and for a box I really hope I never see if I have to stock HBA again...

Vandal gets 3 JJC points for something I did not know...


Points:

jarnon 16+1
ear 13+3
Weasel 23+3
Panic 24+2
frank 21+1
mrk 25+3+5
BiT 13+2
melly 20+2
Sprots 16+1
Krox 12+1
Earl 23+2
Vandal 13+3
Hottie 16