friday random 10

Last week. This week:

1. “Devil’s Haircut” by Beck
   Mouthwash jukebox gasoline
2. “Winter Time” by the Steve Miller Band
   And the birds have all flown for the summer
3. “Don’t Be Afraid of Your Anger” by Clem Snide
   And there’s towels and ice we could use
4. “Ghost Train” by Counting Crows
   She buys a ticket ’cause it’s cold where she comes from
5. “We Used to Be Friends” by the Dandy Warhols
   But I haven’t thought of you lately at all
6. “One Voice” by the Wailin’ Jennys
   Singing with love and the will to trust
7. “Hello Sailor” by the Detroit Cobras
   Gonna show you different sizes that I guarantee to fit
8. “Mr. Blue Sky” by Electric Light Orchestra, guessed by Occupant
   We’re so pleased to be with you
9. “Pablo Picasso” by Citizen Cope
   She’s the only one alive that knows that I’m not crazy
10. “Wavin’ Flag” by K’naan, guessed by random passer-by
    ’cause we just move forward like Buffalo soldiers

Good luck!

Last week. This week:

1. “Hot Knife” by Fiona Apple
   He makes my heart a Cinemascope screen
2. “SLC Radio” by Amy Ray
   I’m sending love to all the Mormons
3. “I Want You” by Joan Jett & the Blackhearts
   I want a fancy car that I can crash
4. “(What’s So Funny ‘Bout) Peace, Love, and Understanding” by Nick Lowe
   And who are the trusted?
5. “How Soon Is Now?” by the Smiths, guessed by random passer-by
   I am human and I need to be loved
6. “God Only Knows” by the Beach Boys, guessed by Clayton
   You never need to doubt it
7. “Shut Out the Light” by Bruce Springsteen
   She checked herself out in the dining room mirror
8. “Fire Coming Out of the Monkey’s Head” by Gorillaz
   Falling out of airplanes and hiding out in holes
9. “Atlantic City” by Allo Darlin’ (orig. Bruce Springsteen), guessed by random passer-by
   And the D.A. can’t get no relief
10. “Saint Judas” by Natalie Merchant
    Saddle up the horses and wear your Sunday best

Presumably, if you’re interested, you know the drill. Good luck!

So a little later than last week, perhaps. Sometimes I’m amazed I continue to do this at all.

1. “Death Cab for Cutie” by the Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band
   She left her East Side room so drab
2. “Whoo Alright Yeah” by the Rapture
   I say the lineage runs Morrison, Patti Smith, then me
3. “The Future Soon” by Jonathan Coulton, guessed by Occupant
   It said I love you signed anonymous friend
4. “Helter Skelter” by the Beatles, guessed by Betty
   You may be a lover but you ain’t no dancer
5. “Title and Registration” by Death Cab for Cutie
   I was searching for some legal document
6. “Til I Fell in Love With You” by Bob Dylan
   I feel like the whole world got me pinned up against the fence
7. “Bridge Over Troubled Water” by Simon & Garfunkel, guessed by Clayton
   All your dreams are on their way
8. “My Cherie Amour” by Stevie Wonder, guessed by Occupant
   You’re the only girl my heart beats for
9. “Bleed Like Me” by Garbage
   After two drinks he’s a loser, after three drinks he’s a star
10. “Let ‘Em In” by Wings, guessed by Clayton
    Brother Michael, Auntie Gin

Good luck!

Last week. This week:

1. “Hold On” by Tom Waits
   If you live it up you won’t live it down
2. “It’s All Understood” by Jack Johnson
   And fact and fiction work as a team
3. “Something Good Coming” by Tom Petty
   And there’s somethin’ lucky about this place
4. “Shelter From the Storm” by Bob Dylan, guessed by random passer-by
   Try imagining a place where it’s always safe and warm
5. “One Night” by Elvis Presley
   I ain’t never did no wrong
6. “Three Little Birds” by Bob Marley, guessed by Clayton
   ’cause every little thing gonna be all right
7. “High School Yum Yum” by the Donnas
   There’s no time to brush your teeth
8. “Dirty Magazine” by Bree Sharp
   Some girls as sweet as a ripe nectarine
9. “I Think I Love You” by the Partridge Family, guessed by Occupant
   And if you say, hey, go away, I will
10. “Keep the Car Running” by Arcade Fire
    The same city where I go when I sleep

Last week. This week:

1. “Destroyer” by the Kinks, guessed by random passer-by
   Feelin’ guilty, feelin’ scared, hidden cameras everywhere
2. “Let it Bleed” by Johnny Winter (orig. the Rolling Stones), guessed by random passer-by
   And there will always be a space in my parking lot
3. “Sister Rosetta Goes Before Us” by Robert Plant & Alison Krauss
   I hear the music up above my head
4. “Jessie’s Girl” by Rick Springfield, guessed by tammy
   You know I feel so dirty when they start talking cute
5. “Troubleman” by Electric Guest
   Girl of the bohemian kind
6. “Have a Good Time” by Paul Simon
   God bless our standard of living
7. “Looking at the World from the Bottom of a Well” by Mike Doughty
   I sought to lose that cloud that’s blacking out the sun
8. “Where Is Bobbie Gentry?” by Jill Sobule
   Then ten years later, disappeared and broke everybody’s heart
9. “Love of the Loveless” by Eels
   Always been my own man, pretty much alone
10. “Rock and Roll All Nite” by KISS, guessed by Occupant
    You’re lookin’ fancy and I like your style

Here’s a hint: they’re the lyrics to songs.

Good luck!