Merlinfmct87 Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 I always toy with lyrics in my head, juggling around the words a little. Most of the time, I can't do much better than the original artist(I only tweak one or two lines) but I haven't actually sat down to write down all the changes I'd like to pull off. So, I thought I'd start a thread here with one of my favourites... Thunder Road. The screen door slamsMary’s dress sways Like a vision she dances across the porch As the radio plays Roy orbison singing for the lonely Hey that’s me and I want you only Don’t turn me home again I just can’t face myself alone again Don’t run back inside Darling you know just what I’m here for So you’re scared and you’re thinking That maybe we ain’t that young anymore Show a little faith, there’s magic in the night You ain’t a beauty, but babe you’re alright Oh and that’s alright with me You can hide `neath your covers And study your pain Make roses from your lovers Throw crosses in the rain Waste your summer praying in vain For a savior to rise from these streets Well now I’m no hero That’s understood All the redemption I can offer, girl Is beneath this dirty hood With a chance to make it good somehow Hey, what else can we do now? Except roll down the window And let the wind blow Back your hair Well the night’s busting open These two lanes will take us anywhere We got one last chance to make it real To trade in these wings on some wheels Climb in back Heaven’s waiting on down the tracks Oh-oh come take my hand Riding out tonight to case the promised land Oh-oh thunder road, oh thunder road oh thunder road Lying out there like a killer in the sun Hey I know it’s late we can make it if we run Oh thunder road, sit tight take hold Thunder road Well I got this guitar And I learned how to make her talk And my car’s out back If you’re ready to take that long walk From your front porch to my front seat The door’s open but the ride it ain’t free And I know you’re lonely For words that I ain’t spoken But tonight we’ll be free All the promises’ll be broken There were ghosts in the eyes Of all the boys you sent away They haunt this dusty beach road In the skeleton frames of burned out chevrolets They scream your name at night in the street Your graduation gown lies in rags at their feet And in the lonely cool before dawn You hear their engines roaring on But when you get to the porch they’re gone On the wind, so Mary climb in It’s a town full of losers And I’m pulling out of here to win. Okay, then. I'm not exactly setting the bar very high. Post your lyric spoofs! Merlin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerise Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 "Cry Me a River" Based on the Performance by Justin Timberlake is proud to introduce: "Buy Me Some Dinner" by yours truly This is so dumb This is the worst And I didn't know you could even burn stew, no So you broke the cans And melted the pans I don't even think that I can get this stuff down, no You don't have to blame it on the fridge, I already know, you can't cook worth shit Now there's just no way that we can eat, that kind of meat And don't you think that chicken's had it You turned on the oven But why did you leave it on so long? Now you tell me you'll feed me But I think you've got it all wrong Boy I refuse, you must have been confused To ask me why It's your fault it burned, so now it's your turn To buy, buy me some dinner Buy me some dinner Buy me some dinner Buy me some dinner, yeah yeah I know that they say That it's really the thought that counts It's not that hard to open a bloody tin and you know it (Don't act like you don't know it) All of the bread you used was mouldy And stale in large amounts (stale in large amounts) and the pickerel, you see, well you have to debone it (choke) You don't have to blame it on the fridge, I already know, you can't cook worth shit Now there's just no way that we can eat that kind of meat And don't you think that chicken's had it You turned on the oven But why did you leave it on so long? (on so long) Now you tell me you'll feed me But I think you've got it wrong (I really hope you got it wrong) Boy I refuse, you must have been confused To ask me why (I just can't eat this, baby) It's your fault it burned, so now it's your turn (it's your turn) To buy, buy me some dinner (go on and just) Buy me some dinner (yes you must) Buy me some dinner (Baby go on and just) Buy me some dinner, yeah yeah Oh (Oh) The sandwich is done So I guess I be eatin' x4 You don't have to blame it on the fridge (Don't have to blame, the poor fridge) I already know, you can't cook worth shit (Just cough up the dough, uh) Now there's just no way that we can eat, that kind of meat (No way, nuh uh) And don't you think that chicken's had it Buy me some dinner (Go on and just) Buy me some dinner (Maybe some Taiwanese) Hope they deliver (You can order for us) Buy me some dinner, yeah yeah Buy me some dinner, oh (Buy me, Buy me) Buy me some dinner, oh (Try Greek, Try Greek) Could your wallet be thinner? (Why me, Why me) Buy me some dinner (Buy me, Buy me) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fweethawt Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 Damn! Okay, then. I'm not exactly setting the bar very high. That's okay, Merlin. Cerise took care of that for ya. That was great, Cerise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyFeline Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 "Buy Me Some Dinner" *snrk* Damn, and the only song I've filked so far is, like... phew, six pages long. Not sure you folks want me posting that monstrosity here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlinfmct87 Posted October 27, 2005 Author Share Posted October 27, 2005 Damn! Okay, then. I'm not exactly setting the bar very high. That's okay, Merlin. Cerise took care of that for ya. That was great, Cerise! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> ^^^^^ What he said!! Merlin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oberon Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 My friends and I did try to rewrite "Jesus Christ Superstar" as a one man play. When we get to the part: "Crucify Me!, Crucify Me!, I am dangerous..." We're usually shown the door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godless Wonder Posted October 27, 2005 Share Posted October 27, 2005 One I did back around 2000, when the Napster/Metallica brouhaha was going full swing, which ended up getting linked on fhe front page of slashdot.org the day after I posted it, to my utter astonishment. Napster of puppets End your cash-in play R. I. double A, I'll find your song's reproduction Songs compressed but clear Sucking bandwidth dear Reading in your search instruction Listen you will see freedom's all you need I'm dedicated to how I'm freeing you Downloading faster The way is Napster Your songs burn faster No pay with Napster Napster Napster of puppets I'm stealing your song Unwilling, you're mine! I know that it's wrong Robbed blind by me, you can't sell a thing Just type my name, and I'll find your song Napster Napster Just type my name, and I'll find your song Napster Napster Never have to pay whoever you betray Now your song's becoming clearer Slain monopoly, virtual enemy Got your next hit from a mirror Listen you will see freedom's all you need I'm dedicated to how I'm freeing you Downloading faster The way is Napster Your songs burn faster No pay with Napster Napster Napster of puppets I'm stealing your song Unwilling, you're mine! I know that it's wrong Robbed blind by me, you can't sell a thing Just type my name, and I'll find your song Napster Napster Just type my name, and I'll find your song Napster Napster Napster, Napster, where's the song that I've been after? Napster, Napster, tell me where it lies Laughter, laughter, of those you would go after, Laughter, laughter, laughing at your cries Rip me! Is it worth all that? Napster's where it's at! Why spend a dime without a reason? Never spending pays! Thrift a hundred ways! Might be crime but it's so pleasin' I will not deny! I will help supply! I will download you! Now they hear you too! Downloading faster The way is Napster Your songs burn faster No pay with Napster Napster Napster of puppets I'm stealing your song Unwilling, you're mine! I know that it's wrong Robbed blind by me, you can't sell a thing Just type my name, and I'll find your song Napster Napster Just change your name, and I'll find your song Napster Napster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerise Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 I've always thought that Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets needed a song pardoy. Not this one but... Based on Smash Mouth's performance of All-Star, I would like to present: All Scar - A Harry Potter Filk Tribute Somebody once told me to watch out for Lord Voldy, he ain’t exactly all fully dead. The last time I saw the bum he was lookin’ kind of glum on the back of Professor Quirrel’s forehead. Well, the car starts flying then it just starts gunning, smashed the Whomping Willow and we hit the ground running. Didn’t make sense not to leave with Ron, got a detention but at least we had fun. So much to do, so much to see when you Floo into Knockturn Alley. But Malfoy and his daddy might show; hide in a cupboard so they won’t know. Hey now, you’re a Potter, puts your specs on, go play. Hey now, you’re a Potter, save the world now, have fame. The Snitch that glitters is gold, but being the hero’s getting old. It’s a weird place, and they say it gets weirder. The snake starts talkin’ but only I can hear her, and the rest of the kids think it’s creepy. They think I’m the heir and that I attacked Creevy. And I see Snape’s patience getting thin every time Lockheart gives him that grin. I wish someone else could fight the Dark Lord, but I guess the upside is I’ll never get bored. Hey now, you’re a Potter, get your broomstick, go play. Hey now, you’re a Potter, think you just might get laid? The Snitch that glitters is gold, but being the hero… Tom Riddle once asked how I escaped in the past. He needs to get himself a brand new face. I said Tom, go shag yourself, you must be cracked to ask me for help, and then he sicced me with a giant snaaaaaake. Well, the basilisk’s coming and it won’t stop coming, squinched up my eyes and I hit the ground running. Sorting Hat was of some use for once; the sword was nice but my arm got munched. So much for you, so much for me— Oh wait, I’m getting saved by the birdie. Never knew a phoenix could tow a man and three kids up a hole! Hey now, you’re a Potter, puts your specs on, go play. Hey now, you’re a Potter, save the world now, have fame. The Snitch that glitters is gold, but being the hero’s getting old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fweethawt Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vigile Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 Just after graduating highschool I worked the graveyard shift for a while. We used to sing a twist of the old JP song Livin' After Midnight. Workin' after midnight Slavin' 'till the dawn Gettin' paid on Wednesday mornin' Then I'm gone. I'm gone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuaiDan Posted November 18, 2005 Share Posted November 18, 2005 Smashing Pumpkins Mayonaise Fool enough to almost be it Cool enough to not quite see it Doomed Pick your pockets full of sorrow And run away with me tomorrow June We'll try and ease the pain But somehow we'll feel the same Well, no one knows Where our secrets go I send a heart to all my dearies When your life is so, so dreary Dream I'm rumored to the straight and narrow While the harlots of my perils Scream And I fail But when I can, I will Try to understand That when I can, I will Mother weep the years I'm missing All our time can't be given Back Shut my mouth and strike the demons That cursed you and your reasons Out of hand and out of season Out of love and out of feeling So bad When I can, I will Words defy the plan When I can, I will Fool enough to almost be it And cool enough to not quite see it And old enough to always feel this Always old, I'll always feel this No more promise no more sorrow No longer will I follow Can anybody hear me I just want to be me When I can, I will Try to understand That when I can, I wil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caretaker Posted November 19, 2005 Share Posted November 19, 2005 Cookie Man. She mixed me up last night, pre bake. For an hour, 9PM And I'm gonna be high As a loaf by then. I miss the bowl so much I miss my wife It's lonely in the oven On such a timeless bake And I think I'm gonna cook a long long time Till timer beeps again to find I'm not the dough they think I am back home Oh, no! I'm a Cookie Man! Cookie Man! Baking in an oven in here alone. And I think I'm gonna cook a long long time Till timer beeps again to find I'm not the dough they think I am back home Oh, no! I'm a Cookie Man! Cookie Man! Baking in an oven in here alone. Broil ain't the kind of place to bake cookies. In fact it's hot as hell. And there's no one there to mix them If they did. And all the ingredients I don't understand It's just my job 5 days a week A Cookie MAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAN! Cookie Man! And I think I'm gonna cook a long long time Till timer beeps again to find I'm not the dough they think I am back home Oh, no! I'm a Cookie Man! Cookie Man! Baking in an oven in here alone. And I think I'm gonna cook a long long time Till timer beeps again to find I'm not the dough they think I am back home Oh, no! I'm a Cookie Man! Cookie Man! Baking in an oven in here alone. And I think I'm gonna cook a long long time And I think I'm gonna cook a long long time And I think I'm gonna cook a long long time And I think I'm gonna cook a long long time .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sofia Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 Way to go, Khan!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caretaker Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 Way to go, Khan!!! Back in High School, there was a girl in my neighborhood who somehow got the nickname "Cookie Man." Don't ask me how she got it, but it was a short-lived thing. For my part, I started creating Cookie Man songs to the tune of a handful of Elton John songs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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