Cryptically-disguised song lyrics

Trollheart · 01-17-2023, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ribbons

Finally - the bolded lines jumped out and jogged my memory. "In a restaurant in a West End town / Call the police! There's a madman around"

Pet Shop Boys - "West End Girls"

Saulaac · 01-18-2023, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Trollheart

Song 1

The sounds of percussion come to my ears as darkness falls, repeating
However the only sound she is aware of is soft talking
She arrives after midnight, flying in, the light of Earth's only satellite scintillating off the metal pinions of her transport and leading me in the direction of rescue
While travelling to my desination I detained an aged fellow
With some expectation of speech not remembered, perhaps music from a time long past
He faced me in such a way that I felt certain he was remarking
That I should hurry, as my attendance upon her was anticipated.

"I hear the drums echoing tonight, but she hears only whispers of some quiet conversation.."

“Africa” - Toto

Song 6 is

Any chance you could add another couple of lines?

Do you accept mastercard or visa?

ribbons · 01-18-2023, 04:53 PM

Good work, Saulaac - I would've never guessed Toto - "Africa".

I've been banging my head against the wall on Song #6 also. Ouch.

I believe Mastercard and Visa are widely accepted in Ireland. TH, any more lines for us?

Saulaac · 01-18-2023, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ribbons

Good work, Saulaac - I would've never guessed Toto - "Africa".

I've been banging my head against the wall on Song #6 also. Ouch.

I believe Mastercard and Visa are widely accepted in Ireland. TH, any more lines for us?

Yeah it’s a toughie, ribbons.

“Surely there must be a chivalrous person riding a horse breathing fire?” I can't tell who is breathing the fire? The cavalier/knight or the horse

Kinda gives a Return to Forever ‘Romantic Warrior’ vibe, but that’s an instrumental album. Oh well, TH please help us with another snippet!

Trollheart · 01-18-2023, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Saulaac

"I hear the drums echoing tonight, but she hears only whispers of some quiet conversation.."

“Africa” - Toto

Song 6 is

Any chance you could add another couple of lines?

Do you accept mastercard or visa?

Well done. Didn't think anyone would get that. Can't add any more lines to the last one though, as it's the chorus and that would give it away. I suppose I can do another verse but I doubt it will help, probably make it tougher. If you want a hint I can give you that.

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Originally Posted by Saulaac

Yeah it’s a toughie, ribbons.

“Surely there must be a chivalrous person riding a horse breathing fire?” I can't tell who is breathing the fire? The cavalier/knight or the horse

Kinda gives a Return to Forever ‘Romantic Warrior’ vibe, but that’s an instrumental album. Oh well, TH please help us with another snippet!

Look at the line about gods and demigods and see if that clicks with ya. You're the one who always gets it from one line and I think that might be the one to clinch it for you.

Trollheart · 01-20-2023, 05:34 AM

Do you guys want to give up on the last song so I can post the next round? Or are you still working on it?

Saulaac · 01-20-2023, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Trollheart

Song 6

Does anyone know the location of a place where there are no bad men and also divine beings?
Can someone point me in the direction of a demigod who is well known in the neighbourhood and who will take on all comers?
Surely there must be a chivalrous person riding a horse breathing fire?
In total darkness I am restless and fantasise about my requirements.

"Holding Out for a Hero" by Bonnie Tyler!

That was a close one, TH. I almost threw the towel in. "Late at night, I toss and I turn" was the clincher.

Ribbons and y'all, prepare for Trollheart's fiercest round yet!

Trollheart · 01-20-2023, 10:49 AM

Hey well done! Thought the "streetwise Hercules" would give it away, but nice. You see why I couldn't do the next line.

Okay, round 8 coming up shortly.

Saulaac · 01-20-2023, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Trollheart

Hey well done! Thought the "streetwise Hercules" would give it away, but nice. You see why I couldn't do the next line.

Okay, round 8 coming up shortly.

Haha. “streetwise Hercules” is original and hilarious, as was your take on it. I can just imagine “streetwise Hercules” being said in the voice of Pauline Calf, followed by “ooh, wasn't he was a naughty bugger”

ribbons · 01-20-2023, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Saulaac

"Holding Out for a Hero" by Bonnie Tyler!

That was a close one, TH. I almost threw the towel in. "Late at night, I toss and I turn" was the clincher.

Ribbons and y'all, prepare for Trollheart's fiercest round yet!

Well done, Saulaac!

No way I would have guessed that one.

Thanks for dreaming up all these lyrics, TH - not easy to do!

Fearing the next round.

01-20-2023, 05:34 AM	#86 (permalink)
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01-20-2023, 10:49 AM	#88 (permalink)
Trollheart Born to be mild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 404 Not Found Posts: 26,992	Hey well done! Thought the "streetwise Hercules" would give it away, but nice. You see why I couldn't do the next line. Okay, round 8 coming up shortly. __________________ Trollheart: Signature-free since April 2018

01-18-2023, 04:53 PM	#83 (permalink)
ribbons Music Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,265	Good work, Saulaac - I would've never guessed Toto - "Africa". I've been banging my head against the wall on Song #6 also. Ouch. I believe Mastercard and Visa are widely accepted in Ireland. TH, any more lines for us?