Cryptically-disguised song lyrics

Trollheart · 01-20-2023, 07:39 PM

Round 8

Song 1

Refrain from altering yourself in order to gain my approval:
You have always been very dependable up to nowm
And dream not of becoming commonplace to the extent that I wish no longer to lay eyes upon you.
Arriving where we are would have been impossible had I departed from you when things got rough;
For better, for worse, I accept you for what you are.

Answer: "Just the Way You Are" by Billy Joel

Song 2

At the beginning terror took hold of me, i was figuratively turned to stone as I wondered how I would go on alone.
However, after I had passed many nights considering your crimes my resolved strengthened and I discovered the power to exist without you.
And you have returned from beyond the stars;
I merely entered to encounter you here with an expression of remorse on your countenance.
Why did I not take appropriate security measures?
Why did I not demand back your method of ingress?
I would have done, had I been aware for even one moment you would return and be a nuisance to me.

Answer: "I Will Survive" by Gloria Gaynor

Song 3

The highway is deserted, as is the strand;
It's palpable; autumn is on the way.
A lake that is vacant, as are the streets:
Sunset is unattended.
Passing your residence in my car despite the fact that I am aware you are not there.

Answer: "The Boys of Summer" by Don Henley

Song 4

Considering all that has passed between us you should be better attuned to my feelings, as I am to yours.
I am aware that good and evil are not at all the same thing.
But I have no intention of being a homewrecker.
Settle down if I walk in after my usual time,
For conflict between us makes us look like immature people of a younger age than we are.

Answer: "If You Don't Know Me By Now" by Harold Melvin and the Bluenotes

Song 5

It's probably come as something of a surprise to you that I'm aware of your intentions to leave me
For another man of your past acquaintance, but you know I have more affection for you than he has;
I confess I was shocked myself when just recently the news was made known to me.

Answer: "I Heard It Through the Grapevine" by Marvin Gaye

Song 6

Ah, existence exceeds your size and we are not the same.
How far I will take things, the measurement of space in your gaze.
Oh dear, I have spoken more than I had expected to:
I have arranged it.

Answer: "Losing My Religion" by REM

ribbons · 01-20-2023, 10:01 PM

Song 1

Billy Joel - "Just The Way You Are"

Song 6

REM - "Losing My Religion"

Now off to wonder about the rest.

ribbons · 01-20-2023, 10:17 PM

Song 3 just came to me...

Don Henley - "Boys of Summer"

Quote:

The highway is deserted, as is the strand;
It's palpable; autumn is on the way.
A lake that is vacant, as are the streets:
Sunset is unattended.
Passing your residence in my car despite the fact that I am aware you are not there.

The bolded lines sprang to mind:

"Empty lake, empty streets / The sun goes down alone. / I'm driving by your house though I know you're not at home."

ribbons · 01-21-2023, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trollheart

Song 2
At the beginning terror took hold of me, i was figuratively turned to stone as I wondered how I would go on alone.
However, after I had passed many nights considering your crimes my resolved strengthened and I discovered the power to exist without you.
And you have returned from beyond the stars;
I merely entered to encounter you here with an expression of remorse on your countenance.
Why did I not take appropriate security measures?
Why did I not demand back your method of ingress?
I would have done, had I been aware for even one moment you would return and be a nuisance to me.

I WILL SURVIVE! (Gloria Gaynor)

See bolded lines. "I just walked in to find you here with that sad look upon your face / I should have changed that stupid lock / I should have asked you for your key / If I'd have known for just one second you'd be back to bother me."

These songs come to me in the oddest moments. I was just dozing off after a long day, then presto: TH's lines about "the expression of remorse on your countenance" and "security measures" and "method of ingress" and I WILL SURVIVE woke me with a start.

Back to sleep now...

Trollheart · 01-21-2023, 06:10 AM

Better call 911, cos you're on fire today, girl!

ribbons · 01-21-2023, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trollheart

Better call 911, cos you're on fire today, girl!

In other words,

"You are advised to establish contact with emergency services,
Due to the fact that you are at present metaphorically ignited, colleen!"

I'm so glad I have a method of ingress to this thread.

Saulaac · 01-21-2023, 06:05 PM

Felicitations, ribbons, for burning through four in a row

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trollheart

Song 4

Considering all that has passed between us you should be better attuned to my feelings, as I am to yours.
I am aware that good and evil are not at all the same thing.
But I have no intention of being a homewrecker.
Settle down if I walk in after my usual time,
For conflict between us makes us look like immature people of a younger age than we are.

“If you Don't Know Me By Now” - Teddy Pendergrass

Settle down if I walk in after my usual time --> Oh don't get so excited when I come home a little late at night

This may well be my 'soul' contribution in this round.

ribbons · 01-21-2023, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saulaac

Felicitations, ribbons, for burning through four in a row

“If you Don't Know Me By Now” - Teddy Pendergrass

Settle down if I walk in after my usual time --> Oh don't get so excited when I come home a little late at night

This may well be my 'soul' contribution in this round.

Felicitations back atcha, "Soul"aac

Very well done!

Funny, TH's line about "no intentions of being a homewrecker" had me thinking vauguely of a song that had a "breaking up our happy home" reference, but I just couldn't solve it.

Trollheart · 01-21-2023, 10:00 PM

Well done. Some big stuffed cuddly toy may very well have sung it, but I only know it as Harold Melvin and the Bluenotes (original) and the Simply Red cover. But be that as it may, yes, it is indeed that song.

You guys really want to work me hard, dont'cha? What is there left - one, is it? Luckily I have up to round 12 prepared.

ribbons · 01-21-2023, 10:37 PM

Yes, Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes recorded it, with Teddy Pendergrass singing lead.

I had no idea that Simply Red covered it. Will have to look that up.

01-20-2023, 07:39 PM	#91 (permalink)
Trollheart Born to be mild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 404 Not Found Posts: 26,992	Round 8 Song 1 Refrain from altering yourself in order to gain my approval: You have always been very dependable up to nowm And dream not of becoming commonplace to the extent that I wish no longer to lay eyes upon you. Arriving where we are would have been impossible had I departed from you when things got rough; For better, for worse, I accept you for what you are. Answer: "Just the Way You Are" by Billy Joel Song 2 At the beginning terror took hold of me, i was figuratively turned to stone as I wondered how I would go on alone. However, after I had passed many nights considering your crimes my resolved strengthened and I discovered the power to exist without you. And you have returned from beyond the stars; I merely entered to encounter you here with an expression of remorse on your countenance. Why did I not take appropriate security measures? Why did I not demand back your method of ingress? I would have done, had I been aware for even one moment you would return and be a nuisance to me. Answer: "I Will Survive" by Gloria Gaynor Song 3 The highway is deserted, as is the strand; It's palpable; autumn is on the way. A lake that is vacant, as are the streets: Sunset is unattended. Passing your residence in my car despite the fact that I am aware you are not there. Answer: "The Boys of Summer" by Don Henley Song 4 Considering all that has passed between us you should be better attuned to my feelings, as I am to yours. I am aware that good and evil are not at all the same thing. But I have no intention of being a homewrecker. Settle down if I walk in after my usual time, For conflict between us makes us look like immature people of a younger age than we are. Answer: "If You Don't Know Me By Now" by Harold Melvin and the Bluenotes Song 5 It's probably come as something of a surprise to you that I'm aware of your intentions to leave me For another man of your past acquaintance, but you know I have more affection for you than he has; I confess I was shocked myself when just recently the news was made known to me. Answer: "I Heard It Through the Grapevine" by Marvin Gaye Song 6 Ah, existence exceeds your size and we are not the same. How far I will take things, the measurement of space in your gaze. Oh dear, I have spoken more than I had expected to: I have arranged it. Answer: "Losing My Religion" by REM __________________ Trollheart: Signature-free since April 2018 Last edited by Trollheart; 01-23-2023 at 12:36 PM.

01-21-2023, 06:10 AM	#95 (permalink)
Trollheart Born to be mild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 404 Not Found Posts: 26,992	Better call 911, cos you're on fire today, girl! __________________ Trollheart: Signature-free since April 2018

01-21-2023, 10:00 PM	#99 (permalink)
Trollheart Born to be mild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 404 Not Found Posts: 26,992	Well done. Some big stuffed cuddly toy may very well have sung it, but I only know it as Harold Melvin and the Bluenotes (original) and the Simply Red cover. But be that as it may, yes, it is indeed that song. You guys really want to work me hard, dont'cha? What is there left - one, is it? Luckily I have up to round 12 prepared. __________________ Trollheart: Signature-free since April 2018

01-20-2023, 10:01 PM	#92 (permalink)
ribbons Music Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,265	Song 1 Billy Joel - "Just The Way You Are" Song 6 REM - "Losing My Religion" Now off to wonder about the rest.

01-21-2023, 10:37 PM	#100 (permalink)
ribbons Music Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,265	Yes, Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes recorded it, with Teddy Pendergrass singing lead. I had no idea that Simply Red covered it. Will have to look that up.