So last week’s lyrics puzzled — or were ignored by — many. It was, after all, a holiday, when the champagne flows freely and random song lyrics from somebody else’s iPod are the last things on anyone’s mind. But now, as we settle more snugly into 2011, here’s another chance at lyrical-guessing glory:
- “Get it While You Can” by Janis Joplin, guessed by Kim
You know everybody’s fighting on with each other - “Subterranean Homesick Blues” by Rickie Lee Jones (orig. Bob Dylan), guessed by Clayton
Twenty years of schoolin’ and they put you on the day shift - “Good Girls Don’t” by the Knack, guessed by Kim
And her parents won’t be coming home till late - “Watching the Detectives” by Elvis Costello, guessed by Eric B.
She looks so good that he gets down and begs - “Seven Years in Tibet” by David Bowie
And I’m holding your brains, the old woman said - “Loose Lips” by Kimya Dawson
We won’t stop until somebody calls the cops - “Stolen Car” by Bruce Springsteen
At first I thought it was just restlessness - “Kettering” by the Antlers
Those singing morphine alarms out of tune - “The Acid Queen” by the Who, guessed by Betty
Gather your wits and hold on fast - “David” by Nellie McKay
Days offer spades of hurled outcries
As always, good luck!
2 – Subterranean Homesick Blues – Bob Dylan
#4 – Elvis Costello, “Watching the Detectives”
#9 – “The Acid Queen” by The Who.
1. Get it While You Can by Janis Joplin
3. Good Girls Don’t by the Knack