# Intellectualize song lyrics game **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [July 17, 2003, 3:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/intellectualize-song-lyrics-game/189056 "2003-07-17T03:58:47Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 21
**Author:** ![Lisa-go-Blind](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7c8e57/32.png) [@Lisa-go-Blind](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lisa-go-Blind)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2003, 4:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/intellectualize-song-lyrics-game/189056/401 "2003-07-23T16:32:59Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by flight \* > \*\*Queenryche - Silent lucidity > > Bring 'em on! This kicks ass! Any more out there not solved? \*\* Well, uh, yes. Five of mine, to be precise. 😛 Because I’m tired of reposting it without so much as a guess, **L-g-B3** is “Death Letter” by Son House. [The post office delivered to me a message before noon today. Do you have any insight as to what this note decreed? It cried for me to hasten–the lady I feel affection towards is presently deceased.] L-g-B8)[famous song, written for a “cult classic” from the 1970s] If using your voice to loudly emit musical themes is your prerogative, so be it. If you would prefer to emit your musical themes quietly, however, this is also acceptable. The choices you have number a thousand by a thousand, but you possessed this knowledge already. L-g-B14)[great 80s band–one of my favorite songs by them] Attempt night vision. Attempt to make everything be productive. L-g-B15)[this band released their first LP this year] Linger…those others feel not affection for you in the same manner I do. L-g-B16)[one of the great '60s bands, less-known song] From birth to death, all we do is toil; however, this is uninteresting. If we were given this time to be alive, what is the point? ---
**Author:** ![flight](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/bbce88/32.png) [@flight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/flight)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2003, 5:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/intellectualize-song-lyrics-game/189056/402 "2003-07-23T17:14:48Z")
> [@](#): > > Originally posted by ddgryphon > \*\*In a list of objects in the solar system which exercise the weakest of the classical four forces upon objects on the Earth, ranked from weakest to strongest, the ultimate and antipenultimate objects on this list embody my existence. The relative statistical frequency of my reticence is high enough to imply that legal penalties for it are appropriate. > > Kindly cause your oral orifice to cease to be in the agape position. Demonstrate the reason you would assert that the manner in which I perform various unspecified actions is incorrect. It is required that every member of Homo Sapiens Sapiens be the object of a state of mind in which the subject perceives the object in an affectionate manner, and I, as a member of that group, have that as a requirement.\*\* How soon is now by the Smiths ---
**Author:** ![flight](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/bbce88/32.png) [@flight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/flight)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2003, 5:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/intellectualize-song-lyrics-game/189056/403 "2003-07-23T17:15:01Z")
> [@](#): > > Originally posted by ddgryphon > \*\*In a list of objects in the solar system which exercise the weakest of the classical four forces upon objects on the Earth, ranked from weakest to strongest, the ultimate and antipenultimate objects on this list embody my existence. The relative statistical frequency of my reticence is high enough to imply that legal penalties for it are appropriate. > > Kindly cause your oral orifice to cease to be in the agape position. Demonstrate the reason you would assert that the manner in which I perform various unspecified actions is incorrect. It is required that every member of Homo Sapiens Sapiens be the object of a state of mind in which the subject perceives the object in an affectionate manner, and I, as a member of that group, have that as a requirement.\*\* How soon is now by the Smiths ---
**Author:** ![flight](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/bbce88/32.png) [@flight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/flight)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2003, 5:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/intellectualize-song-lyrics-game/189056/404 "2003-07-23T17:18:15Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by ddgryphon \* > \*\*Those who change – beyond the power of sight > > (—This one may not count, BTW)\*\* It is fine by me… The Transformers theme song ---
**Author:** ![Hoopy\_Frood](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hoopy_frood/32/8452_2.png) [@Hoopy\_Frood](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hoopy_Frood)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2003, 5:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/intellectualize-song-lyrics-game/189056/405 "2003-07-23T17:49:29Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by flight \* > \*\*How soon is now by the Smiths \*\* Hmmm…I think ddgryphon’s replacing “son and heir” from the actual lyrics with “sun and air” was rather underhanded, though. ---
**Author:** ![brianjedi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/3be4f8/32.png) [@brianjedi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brianjedi)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2003, 5:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/intellectualize-song-lyrics-game/189056/406 "2003-07-23T17:56:22Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by flight \* > \*\*Bring 'em on! This kicks ass! Any more out there not solved? \*\* You want 'em? You got 'em! Here’s mine that are still unanswered. BJ2 - The theology professional has expressed that this is the termination of time, and the largest North American river is in danger of ceasing to flow. BJ4 - One standard month of daylight periods, and the same of darkness, I am returning home on an airborne conveyance. BJ5 - I believe I was incorrect. I believe you were correct. The sum of my disgruntled units of language prevent me from entering slumber. Hints: HW2, Leonard Skinner, and the Crow flies at midnight. ---
**Author:** ![Hoopy\_Frood](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hoopy_frood/32/8452_2.png) [@Hoopy\_Frood](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hoopy_Frood)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2003, 6:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/intellectualize-song-lyrics-game/189056/407 "2003-07-23T18:10:52Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Lisa-go-Blind \* > **L-g-B14)[great 80s band–one of my favorite songs by them] > Attempt night vision. Attempt to make everything be productive.** “Close To Me” – The Cure ---
**Author:** ![Hoopy\_Frood](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hoopy_frood/32/8452_2.png) [@Hoopy\_Frood](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hoopy_Frood)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2003, 6:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/intellectualize-song-lyrics-game/189056/408 "2003-07-23T18:21:30Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by brianjedi \* > \*\*BJ2 - The theology professional has expressed that this is the termination of time, and the largest North American river is in danger of ceasing to flow. > > BJ4 - One standard month of daylight periods, and the same of darkness, I am returning home on an airborne conveyance. > > BJ5 - I believe I was incorrect. I believe you were correct. The sum of my disgruntled units of language prevent me from entering slumber. > > Hints: HW2, Leonard Skinner, and the Crow flies at midnight. \*\* Got the second one without the hint: “The Needle and The Spoon” – Lynnard Skynnard ---
**Author:** ![TeaRoses](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c37758/32.png) [@TeaRoses](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TeaRoses)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2003, 6:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/intellectualize-song-lyrics-game/189056/409 "2003-07-23T18:38:53Z")
> [@](#): > > I think I know the answer to TeaRoses’ DSM-IV puzzle… (apologies if someone’s already solved it) Yes it was Unwell! At some point in the thread it did get solved, after I actually said who the artist was, but I think you deserve credit too! Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![TeaRoses](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c37758/32.png) [@TeaRoses](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TeaRoses)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2003, 6:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/intellectualize-song-lyrics-game/189056/410 "2003-07-23T18:55:48Z")
OK I have a few more, hope nobody minds. They should be easy… they are famous songs (I hope!) Not necessarily the beginning or the chorus however. TR5: I am communicating with you through an electomagnetic device. My larynx has been damage through the use of rolled units of tobacco. At intervals I am convinced to return to my dwelling, however I must cope with my mental storage capacity’s inability to fail. TR6: The animated undead ambulate through the space between the mountains, moving in the direction of the setting sun on the thoroughfare named for an attempt. OK this one is not so famous but I seem to hear it on the classic rock station all the time? I don’t even like the song that much but give it a try: TR7: In the rear a male encouraged all to take the lead in the struggle. In the hall designated for terpsichorean demonstrations, the situation was converted into a lightning-like offensive. ---
**Author:** ![flight](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/bbce88/32.png) [@flight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/flight)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2003, 7:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/intellectualize-song-lyrics-game/189056/411 "2003-07-23T19:16:02Z")
TR6: Tom Petty’s - Freefallin ---
**Author:** ![flight](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/bbce88/32.png) [@flight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/flight)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2003, 7:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/intellectualize-song-lyrics-game/189056/412 "2003-07-23T19:25:39Z")
TR6: Tom Petty’s - Freefallin ---
**Author:** ![flight](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/bbce88/32.png) [@flight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/flight)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2003, 7:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/intellectualize-song-lyrics-game/189056/413 "2003-07-23T19:34:07Z")
TR7: The sweet - ballroom blitz ---
**Author:** ![TeaRoses](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c37758/32.png) [@TeaRoses](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TeaRoses)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2003, 7:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/intellectualize-song-lyrics-game/189056/414 "2003-07-23T19:53:58Z")
TR6: Tom Petty’s - Freefallin TR7: The sweet - ballroom blitz Both correct! Good job flight! Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![ddgryphon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/8c91f0/32.png) [@ddgryphon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ddgryphon)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2003, 8:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/intellectualize-song-lyrics-game/189056/415 "2003-07-23T20:48:27Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Hoopy Frood \* > \*\*Hmmm…I think ddgryphon’s replacing “son and heir” from the actual lyrics with “sun and air” was rather underhanded, though. \*\* This isn’t one of mine. I don’t recognize it, and sylistically, it doesn’t fit my postings – I’m not sure who did it, but it 'twern’t me. ---
**Author:** ![sturmhauke](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e47c2d/32.png) [@sturmhauke](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sturmhauke)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2003, 10:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/intellectualize-song-lyrics-game/189056/416 "2003-07-23T22:12:00Z")
I guess I went from hella easy to hella hard. Hmm… well here’s more hints. I reformatted the lines to correspond to the originals. **sturm-1** Hints: This song was big on MTV and radio about 10 years ago. It doesn’t make any damn sense. Neither do any other songs by this artist. Fleets, regiments, squadrons, and other groupings of those who are innately maleficient, appearing in scenes created by neurons firing while in a state of torpidity, which scenes primarily comprise countenances decorated in an allegedly humorous fashion; Said groupings made illegal and attempted to expunge all such auditory stimuli created with the intent that those who became cognizant of the stimuli should desire to repeat the experience, by the use of a false airtight container in which certain persons should be exposed to emmisions which are quite inimical to essential cellular functions. **sturm-2** Hints: This song was popular a year or two ago, and still gets played a fair amount. I thought “ornithid” was a real word, but it isn’t. It should be though, since the roots “ornith-” and “-id” are used in other real words. Therefore, I hereby declare that it is a real word, so there. 😛 An ornithid of aurum hue, which has partaken to relocate to points elsewhere; The uneven, high temperature chemical reaction of a taper with the atmosphere. I ruminate over the fact that I had enclosed you within my arms so recently as the earthly rotation immediately preceding this one; However, the feelings of tenderness and affection you projected toward me were in fact no more than an interesting diversion in relationship psychology for you. ---
**Author:** ![meyer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ccd318/32.png) [@meyer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/meyer)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2003, 10:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/intellectualize-song-lyrics-game/189056/417 "2003-07-23T22:39:50Z")
Good job, **flight** - I was beginning to think _It’s a Motherfucker_ was too obtuse. I’m still not sure if I was right on **Orange Skinner** post - was it _Back to Good_? ---
**Author:** ![meyer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ccd318/32.png) [@meyer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/meyer)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2003, 10:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/intellectualize-song-lyrics-game/189056/418 "2003-07-23T22:55:19Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Lisa-go-Blind \* > \*\*{L-g-B8)[famous song, written for a “cult classic” from the 1970s] > If using your voice to loudly emit musical themes is your prerogative, so be it. If you would prefer to emit your musical themes quietly, however, this is also acceptable. The choices you have number a thousand by a thousand, but you possessed this knowledge already. > \*\* Is this _If You Want to Sing Out_ by Cat Stevens? It’s the ‘million things’ bit that tips me off, but I think the rest fits too. ---
**Author:** ![Fnoonf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/f6c823/32.png) [@Fnoonf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fnoonf)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2003, 2:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/intellectualize-song-lyrics-game/189056/419 "2003-07-24T02:11:23Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by flight \* > \*\*Queenryche - Silent lucidity > > Bring 'em on! This kicks ass! Any more out there not solved? \*\* **flight** , I hope you don’t mind my using your post as a flimsy excuse for re-posting, for the third time, my ridiculously easy one that no-one has ever gotten. I just… I dunno, I just have too much respect for the SDMB to accept that no one can possibly guess this one. C’mon, I know some of you out there can do this! Here goes nothing: **FNF3** : I experience feelings of gratification. I had recognized at an earlier date that this chain of causality would manifest itself at the present time. I experience feelings of comfort. Condiments in powdered form. So gratifying, so gratifying. I claim ownership over an indefinitely specified person. And since inspiration just reared its fickle head, I’ll add another one: **FNF4** : I shall maintain my state of enormous affection towards your person, whether the cirumstances at any given moment offer positive, negative, blissful or lachrymose stimuli. ---
**Author:** ![Skeezix](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/839c29/32.png) [@Skeezix](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skeezix)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2003, 2:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/intellectualize-song-lyrics-game/189056/420 "2003-07-24T02:16:46Z")
Final Reposts (Before I give in and admit I was too obscure) **SKEE02** : Diseased entities in combustion powered conveyances orbit the gaseous stellar bodies that I consider to be personal property. [sub]When this band broke up in the mid 70s, the singer went solo, using the same name. Think snakes and guillotines.[/sub] **SKEE05** : It is possible for me to observe all the chromatic hues that pertain to you, in the darkness. I observe these hues, and they are the cause of my emotional attraction to you. [sub]This one’s been covered by a couple different acts over the years. An unusual songstress.[/sub] And one more to keep it rollin’ **SKEE06** : Thus it transpires that you have gained a bit in age, and lost a fair amount of brashness, compared to earlier in life. Formerly, you gyrated without regard to consequence, now, however, it seems you pause to ponder on the nature and scope of your own public respectability. [sub] **FNF4** sounds more like wedding vows than a tune… Got me.[/sub] [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/intellectualize-song-lyrics-game/189056.md?page=20) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/intellectualize-song-lyrics-game/189056.md?page=22)