# I've seen fire and I've seen rain 2 (Part 1) **URL:** \ **Category:** Thread Games\ **Created:** [June 23, 2020, 4:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254 "2020-06-23T04:29:48Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 11
**Author:** ![Spoons](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spoons/32/3141_2.png) [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Post date:** [July 21, 2020, 8:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/201 "2020-07-21T20:26:33Z")
Out in the West Texas town of El Paso, I fell in love with a Mexican girl. Night-time would find me in Rosa’s cantina; Music would play and Felina would whirl. Marty Robbins, “El Paso.” ---
**Author:** ![Kent\_Clark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kent_clark/32/105_2.png) [@Kent\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kent_Clark)\ **Post date:** [July 21, 2020, 10:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/202 "2020-07-21T22:05:01Z")
South of the border, down Mexico way That’s where I fell in love when stars above came out to play And now as I wander, my thoughts ever stray South of the border, down Mexico way Gene Autrey, “South of the Border” ---
**Author:** ![Casparlatete](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/casparlatete/32/3377_2.png) [@Casparlatete](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Casparlatete)\ **Post date:** [July 21, 2020, 10:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/203 "2020-07-21T22:42:59Z")
It happened in Monterey, a long time ago I met her in Monterey, in old Mexico Stars and steel guitars And luscious lips, as red as wine Broke somebody’s heart And I’m afraid that it was mine _Frank Sinatra]_ ---
**Author:** ![John\_DiFool](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/john_difool/32/19543_2.png) [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Post date:** [July 21, 2020, 10:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/204 "2020-07-21T22:44:45Z")
Day of the dead down in Mexico You ever been on a holiday? You ever thought that you been here before? You ever been in a desperate way? On the beach stands a donkey who is waiting for you He hee-haws, stamping his hoof A fine blue day as dreamed by the boys Nodding up on the roof The Church, “Day of the Dead” ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2020, 7:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/205 "2020-07-22T07:29:06Z")
One fine day, you’ll look at me And you will know our love was meant to be… One fine day You’re gonna want me for your girl… ‘One Fine Day’ by: The Chiffons ( My post upthread (#199) I forgot to say it was: Guitar Town by:Steve Earle) ---
**Author:** ![Spoons](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spoons/32/3141_2.png) [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2020, 8:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/206 "2020-07-22T08:09:03Z")
I’ve got sunshine on a cloudy day, When it’s cold outside I’ve got the month of May. Well I guess you’d say, What can make me feel this way? My girl (my girl, my girl) Talkin’ 'bout my girl (my girl)… The Temptations, “My Girl.” ---
**Author:** ![John\_DiFool](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/john_difool/32/19543_2.png) [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2020, 12:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/207 "2020-07-22T12:39:15Z")
Wondering if the leaves will fall in May Only know if I decide to stay Dark as the night comes to share With stars in her hair And grand majestic flair Framed, a world passes by With the sound of a young girl’s sigh Man carrying a brow Smoke rises from the crowd Here for now The Church, “Transient” ---
**Author:** ![Kent\_Clark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kent_clark/32/105_2.png) [@Kent\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kent_Clark)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2020, 3:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/208 "2020-07-22T15:51:43Z")
Frank Zappa and the Mothers Were at the best place around But some stupid with a flare gun Burned the place to the ground Smoke on the water, fire in the sky Smoke on the water Deep Purple, “Smoke on the Water” ---
**Author:** ![Casparlatete](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/casparlatete/32/3377_2.png) [@Casparlatete](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Casparlatete)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2020, 6:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/209 "2020-07-22T18:28:38Z")
They ask me how I knew My true love was true I of course replied Something here inside Cannot be denied They said someday you’ll find All who love are blind When your heart’s on fire You must realize Smoke gets in your eyes _Smoke Gets in Your Eyes_ _The Ink Spots_ ---
**Author:** ![Spoons](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spoons/32/3141_2.png) [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2020, 6:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/210 "2020-07-22T18:39:29Z")
Now, John at the bar is a friend of mine, He gets me my drinks for free. And he’s quick with a joke or to light up your smoke, But there’s someplace that he’d rather be. He says, “Bill, I believe this is killing me,” As the smile ran away from his face. “Well, I’m sure that I could be a movie star, If I could get out of this place.” Billy Joel, “Piano Man.” ---
**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:** [July 22, 2020, 6:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/211 "2020-07-22T18:49:52Z")
The piano has been drinking, my necktie is asleep And the combo went back to new york, the jukebox has to take a leak And the carpet needs a haircut, and the spotlight looks like a prison break And the telephone’s out of cigarettes, and the balcony is on the make And the piano has been drinking, the piano has been drinking Tom Waits, “The Piano Has Been Drinking” ---
**Author:** ![John\_DiFool](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/john_difool/32/19543_2.png) [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2020, 8:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/212 "2020-07-22T20:20:24Z")
Love = Hate And Death = Fate An Enemy always = An Adorer But Priest = Aura And Life = Time And Time = Space And Space = Sublime And Human = Race Oh and Woman = Man And Part = Pan The Fauna ought to = The Flora But Priest = Aura And Beginning = The End And the End always = The Start But Straight = Bent The Mind sometimes = The Heart And You = Me The Land = The Sea Richer = Poorer And Priest = Aura The Church, “Aura” [if this exceeds fair use I understand but I’d hate to leave out a single stanza] ---
**Author:** ![Kent\_Clark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kent_clark/32/105_2.png) [@Kent\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kent_Clark)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2020, 1:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/213 "2020-07-23T01:12:31Z")
As the blackbird in the spring 'neath the willow tree sat and piped I heard him sing praising Aura Lee. Aura Lee! Aura Lee! Maid of golden hair sunshine came along with thee and swallows in the air. Aura Lee - 19th Century tune ---
**Author:** ![Spoons](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spoons/32/3141_2.png) [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2020, 2:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/214 "2020-07-23T02:11:42Z")
Well, I keep on thinkin’ 'bout you, Sister Golden Hair, surprise, And I just can’t live without you, can’t you see it in my eyes? I been one poor correspondent, and I been too, too hard to find, But it doesn’t mean you ain’t been on my mind. America, “Sister Golden Hair.” ---
**Author:** ![Bicycle\_Bill](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bicycle_bill/32/6208_2.png) [@Bicycle\_Bill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bicycle_Bill)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2020, 6:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/215 "2020-07-23T06:13:27Z")
When I woke up this morning, You were on my mind, And you were on my mind. I got troubles, whoa-oh; I got worries, whoa-oh; I got wounds to bind. We Five, “You Were On My Mind” _ **-“BB”-** _ ---
**Author:** ![Spoons](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spoons/32/3141_2.png) [@Spoons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spoons)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2020, 7:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/216 "2020-07-23T07:13:53Z")
Morning has broken, like the first morning, Blackbird has spoken like the first bird. Praise for the singing, Praise for the morning, Praise for them springing fresh from the world. ---
**Author:** ![John\_DiFool](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/john_difool/32/19543_2.png) [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2020, 3:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/217 "2020-07-23T15:38:27Z")
[I see Cat Stevens up there I believe] Dawn is a feeling A beautiful ceiling The smell of grass Just makes you pass Into a dream You’re here today No future fears This day will last A thousand years If you want it to Moody Blues, “Dawn is a Feeling” ---
**Author:** ![Bicycle\_Bill](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bicycle_bill/32/6208_2.png) [@Bicycle\_Bill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bicycle_Bill)\ **Post date:** [July 23, 2020, 11:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/218 "2020-07-23T23:24:31Z")
[quote=“John\_DiFool, post:217, topic:912254”] [I see Cat Stevens up there I believe] [/quote] Or Yusuf Islam, as I believe he is known nowadays. in play: Don’t let me hear you say life’s taking you nowhere, Angel. Come get up, my baby. Run for the shadows, run for the shadows. Run for the shadows in these golden years. I’ll stick with you, baby, for a thousand years, Nothing’s gonna touch you in these golden years. David Bowie, “Golden Years” _ **-“BB”-** _ ---
**Author:** ![John\_DiFool](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/john_difool/32/19543_2.png) [@John\_DiFool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/John_DiFool)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2020, 1:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/219 "2020-07-24T13:41:41Z")
Woman of a thousand years He waits to see you You may be seen up in the sky And from the land Or floating by, a fisherman’s day Flying down from a high She is gone, and then appears From the water’s edge Fleetwood Mac - “Woman of 1000 Years” ---
**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:** [July 25, 2020, 8:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/220 "2020-07-25T20:47:05Z")
Suzanne takes you down to her place near the river You can hear the boats go by, you can spend the night forever Suzanne - Leonard Cohen [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254.md?page=10) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254.md?page=12)