# \[GAME\] Speak To Me Only in Song Lyrics **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Created:** [May 16, 2013, 12:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-speak-to-me-only-in-song-lyrics/658502 "2013-05-16T12:17:24Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 7
**Author:** ![Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/prof.pepperwinkle/32/13627_2.png) [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Prof.Pepperwinkle)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2013, 12:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-speak-to-me-only-in-song-lyrics/658502/121 "2013-05-22T12:09:51Z")
A thumb goes up, a car goes by It’s nearly 1 a.m. and here am I Hitchin’ a ride, hitchin’ a ride Gotta get me home by the morning light ---
**Author:** ![Enginerd](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/bcef8e/32.png) [@Enginerd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enginerd)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2013, 12:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-speak-to-me-only-in-song-lyrics/658502/122 "2013-05-22T12:47:28Z")
Out on the edge of an empty highway Howlin’ at the blood on the moon Big diesel Mack rollin’ down my way I can’t hit that border too soon ---
**Author:** ![Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/prof.pepperwinkle/32/13627_2.png) [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Prof.Pepperwinkle)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2013, 12:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-speak-to-me-only-in-song-lyrics/658502/123 "2013-05-22T12:50:23Z")
I’m a truck drivin’ vampire, I only drive by night. A truck drivin’ vampire, undead, but not uptight. I’m a good ol’ nosferatu, and an eighteen-wheelin’ stud, Wearin’ white socks, drinkin’ Blue Ribbon, and redneck blood. ---
**Author:** ![Enginerd](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/bcef8e/32.png) [@Enginerd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enginerd)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2013, 1:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-speak-to-me-only-in-song-lyrics/658502/124 "2013-05-22T13:40:32Z")
I got ten forward gears and a Georgia overdrive. I’m taking little white pills and my eyes are open wide. I just passed a Jimmy and a White. I’ve been passin’ everything in sight. Six days on the road and I’m gonna make it home tonight. ---
**Author:** ![Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/prof.pepperwinkle/32/13627_2.png) [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Prof.Pepperwinkle)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2013, 1:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-speak-to-me-only-in-song-lyrics/658502/125 "2013-05-22T13:43:26Z")
I’ve been away on a business trip, travelin’ all around. I’ve got a gal and her name is Sue, prettiest gal in town. She sets my mind to worryin’ every time I’m gone. I’ll be home tonight so I won’t be worried long! ---
**Author:** ![astorian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ad7895/32.png) [@astorian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astorian)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2013, 2:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-speak-to-me-only-in-song-lyrics/658502/126 "2013-05-22T14:17:52Z")
Do you think I’m such a fool To believe everything you say is true? That just goes to show That you really don’t know! And while you’re out painting the town, Do you think I’m home just sitting around Waiting on you? Now, who’s really the fool? ---
**Author:** ![Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/prof.pepperwinkle/32/13627_2.png) [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Prof.Pepperwinkle)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2013, 2:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-speak-to-me-only-in-song-lyrics/658502/127 "2013-05-22T14:27:36Z")
Before this river Becomes an ocean Before you throw my heart back on the floor Oh oh baby I reconsider My foolish notion Well I need someone to hold me But I’ll wait for something more ---
**Author:** ![Dendarii\_Dame](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/bbce88/32.png) [@Dendarii\_Dame](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dendarii_Dame)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2013, 2:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-speak-to-me-only-in-song-lyrics/658502/128 "2013-05-22T14:33:36Z")
There is only one river. There is only one sea. And it flows through you, And it flows through me. ---
**Author:** ![Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/prof.pepperwinkle/32/13627_2.png) [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Prof.Pepperwinkle)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2013, 2:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-speak-to-me-only-in-song-lyrics/658502/129 "2013-05-22T14:47:57Z")
The water is wide I can’t cross over And neither have I wings to fly Build me a boat That can carry two And both shall row My love and I ---
**Author:** ![astorian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ad7895/32.png) [@astorian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astorian)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2013, 2:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-speak-to-me-only-in-song-lyrics/658502/130 "2013-05-22T14:49:35Z")
Down by the river, down by the banks of the River Charles, That’s where you’ll find me Along with lovers, fuggers, and thieves (Aw, but they’re cool people) Well, I love that dirty water. ---
**Author:** ![Enginerd](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/bcef8e/32.png) [@Enginerd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enginerd)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2013, 2:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-speak-to-me-only-in-song-lyrics/658502/131 "2013-05-22T14:57:16Z")
She pushed her into the river to drown Oh, the wind and rain And watched her as she floated down Singing, oh, the dreadful wind and rain ---
**Author:** ![Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/prof.pepperwinkle/32/13627_2.png) [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Prof.Pepperwinkle)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2013, 3:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-speak-to-me-only-in-song-lyrics/658502/132 "2013-05-22T15:03:33Z")
Ruby lips above the water, Blowing bubbles, soft and fine; But alas! I was no swimmer, So I lost my Clementine ---
**Author:** ![astorian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ad7895/32.png) [@astorian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astorian)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2013, 3:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-speak-to-me-only-in-song-lyrics/658502/133 "2013-05-22T15:26:12Z")
Hey, what’s the matter man? We’re gonna come around at 12 With some Puerto Rican girls that are just dying to meet you! We’re gonna bring a case of wine . Hey, let’s go mess and fool around, You know, like we used to! You’ve been strung up for her too long. You know, girls will come and go. They’re just like streetcars! ---
**Author:** ![Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/prof.pepperwinkle/32/13627_2.png) [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Prof.Pepperwinkle)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2013, 3:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-speak-to-me-only-in-song-lyrics/658502/134 "2013-05-22T15:29:11Z")
Saturday and I’m so broke Haven’t got a girl and no joke Still I’m living like a millionaire When I take me down to Mainstreet When I take me down to Mainstreet And I review the harem Parading for me there ---
**Author:** ![Enginerd](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/bcef8e/32.png) [@Enginerd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enginerd)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2013, 3:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-speak-to-me-only-in-song-lyrics/658502/135 "2013-05-22T15:35:59Z")
Another Saturday and I ain’t got nobody I got some money 'cause I just got paid How I wish I had someone to talk to I’m in an awful way ---
**Author:** ![Eutychus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/a3d4f5/32.png) [@Eutychus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eutychus)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2013, 3:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-speak-to-me-only-in-song-lyrics/658502/136 "2013-05-22T15:40:08Z")
Don’t give us none of your aggravation We had it with your discipline Saturday night’s alright for fighting Get a little action in Get about as oiled as a diesel train Gonna set this dance alight 'Cause Saturday night’s the night I like Saturday night’s alright, alright, alright ---
**Author:** ![Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/prof.pepperwinkle/32/13627_2.png) [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Prof.Pepperwinkle)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2013, 3:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-speak-to-me-only-in-song-lyrics/658502/137 "2013-05-22T15:49:09Z")
Why don’t you put on your Saturday Suit, Let’s fly away, We can find ourselves a little cafe Where the street people come to play And let the wine and the sunshine blow our minds away Saturday Suit me fine…today ---
**Author:** ![Enginerd](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/bcef8e/32.png) [@Enginerd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enginerd)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2013, 4:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-speak-to-me-only-in-song-lyrics/658502/138 "2013-05-22T16:19:08Z")
I know a pretty little place in Southern California down San Diego way There’s a little cafe where they play guitars all night and day You can hear them in the back room strummin’ So hold tight baby `cause don’t you know daddy’s comin’ ---
**Author:** ![Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/prof.pepperwinkle/32/13627_2.png) [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Prof.Pepperwinkle)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2013, 4:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-speak-to-me-only-in-song-lyrics/658502/139 "2013-05-22T16:25:05Z")
Well, I’m standing on the corner of Lafayette State of Louisiana Wondering where a city boy could go To get a little conversation Drink a little red wine Catch a little bit of those Cajun girls Dancing to Zydeco ---
**Author:** ![Enginerd](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/bcef8e/32.png) [@Enginerd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enginerd)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2013, 4:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-speak-to-me-only-in-song-lyrics/658502/140 "2013-05-22T16:47:26Z")
I’m on my way to New Orleans this morning Leaving out of Nashville, Tennessee They’re always having a good time down on the Bayou, Lord Them delta women think the world of me [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-speak-to-me-only-in-song-lyrics/658502.md?page=6) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/game-speak-to-me-only-in-song-lyrics/658502.md?page=8)