# 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:** 202
**Author:** ![dirtball](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dirtball/32/18772_2.png) [@dirtball](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dirtball)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2023, 10:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/4022 "2023-03-05T22:46:28Z")
I feel a bit roughed up, feel a bit frightened Nearly pin it down some time Red sail action wake up in the wrong town Boy, I really get around Thunder ocean Thunder ocean Red sails take me Make me sail along ---
**Author:** ![kenobi\_65](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kenobi_65/32/13178_2.png) [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2023, 10:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/4023 "2023-03-05T22:52:23Z")
Should have taken warning It’s just people mourning Running, hiding, lost You can’t find, find a place to go So it’s red skies at night (Red skies at night) Oh, oh Whoa, oh, oh, oh ---
**Author:** ![knoodler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ccd318/32.png) [@knoodler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/knoodler)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2023, 2:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/4024 "2023-03-06T02:46:27Z")
Grow and go Roll over the road Where the goat explodes all the Os And the crow flies low Past the croaking toad And the boat floats over the ocean But the wind did blow far exceeded fair use in printing lyrics. (o…) ---
**Author:** ![Rebo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rebo/32/13005_2.png) [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2023, 2:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/4025 "2023-03-06T14:13:54Z")
We walked to the sea, just my father and me And the dogs played around on the sand Winter cold cut the air, hangin’ still everywhere Dressed in gray, did he say, “Hold my hand” I said, “Love’s easier when it’s far away” We sat and watched a distant light ---
**Author:** ![What\_Exit](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/what_exit/32/10652_2.png) [@What\_Exit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/What_Exit)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2023, 2:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/4026 "2023-03-06T14:18:44Z")
**Modnote** : We follow copyright rules on the SDMB, please do not reprint more that 4-10 lines to be safe. Please do not do this again. I removed a good portion of your post. ---
**Author:** ![knoodler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ccd318/32.png) [@knoodler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/knoodler)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2023, 2:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/4027 "2023-03-06T14:20:33Z")
Thanks for the heads up. ---
**Author:** ![kenobi\_65](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kenobi_65/32/13178_2.png) [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2023, 2:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/4028 "2023-03-06T14:41:51Z")
You left me here on your way to paradise And you pulled the rug right out from under my life I know where you goin’ to, I knew when you came home last night 'Cause your eyes had a mist from the smoke of a distant fire ---
**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:** [March 7, 2023, 10:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/4029 "2023-03-07T10:30:52Z")
Now laughing friends deride Tears I cannot hide So I smile and say When a lovely flame dies Smoke gets in your eyes _Smoke gets in your eyes. The Ink Spots_ ---
**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:** [March 7, 2023, 1:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/4030 "2023-03-07T13:32:51Z")
They ask me through the years Why I shed these tears. I of course replied, When you live in Van Nuys Smog gets in your eyes. ---
**Author:** ![Rebo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rebo/32/13005_2.png) [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2023, 3:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/4031 "2023-03-07T15:21:50Z")
Are you reelin’ in the years? Stowin’ away the time Are you gatherin’ up the tears? Have you had enough of mine Are you reelin’ in the years? Stowin’ away the time Are you gatherin’ up the tears? Have you had enough of mine ---
**Author:** ![knoodler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ccd318/32.png) [@knoodler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/knoodler)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2023, 3:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/4032 "2023-03-07T15:30:18Z")
Well, I looked at my watch, and to my surprise I was dancin’ with a woman that was twice my size We were reelin’, reelin’ and rockin’ I was reelin’ and rockin’, and rollin’ 'til the break of dawn ---
**Author:** ![llikewise](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/llikewise/32/8522_2.png) [@llikewise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/llikewise)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2023, 4:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/4033 "2023-03-07T16:38:54Z")
That’s why I go for that rock and roll music Any old time you use it It’s got a black beat, you can’t lose it Any old time you use it All I got is rock roll music If you wanna dance with me If you wanna dance with 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:** [March 7, 2023, 6:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/4034 "2023-03-07T18:41:05Z")
One, two, three o’clock, four o’clock, rock Five, six, seven o’clock, eight o’clock, rock Nine, ten, eleven o’clock, twelve o’clock, rock We’re gonna rock around the clock tonight ---
**Author:** ![dirtball](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dirtball/32/18772_2.png) [@dirtball](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dirtball)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2023, 7:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/4035 "2023-03-07T19:31:51Z")
And it’s one, two, three, what are we fighting for? Don’t ask me I don’t give a damn, The next stop is Vietnam, And it’s five, six seven, open up the pearly gates, Well there ain’t no time to wonder why, WHOOPEE we’re all gonna die ---
**Author:** ![Rebo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rebo/32/13005_2.png) [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2023, 9:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/4036 "2023-03-07T21:09:15Z")
Give me an F! Give me a U! Give me a C! Give me a K! What’s that spell? What’s that spell? ---
**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:** [March 7, 2023, 10:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/4037 "2023-03-07T22:06:23Z")
I see you drivin’ 'round town with the girl I love And I’m like, “Fuck you” (Ooh, ooh, ooh) I guess the change in my pocket wasn’t enough I’m like, “Fuck you and fuck her too” ---
**Author:** ![kenobi\_65](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kenobi_65/32/13178_2.png) [@kenobi\_65](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kenobi_65)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2023, 10:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/4038 "2023-03-07T22:10:41Z")
But if looks could kill There’s a man there who’s marked down as dead 'Cause I’ve had my fill Listen, you, take your hands from her head I get so mean around this scene Hey, hey, hey Is she really going out with him? Is she really gonna take him home tonight? Is she really going out with him? 'Cause if my eyes don’t deceive me There’s something going wrong around here ---
**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:** [March 7, 2023, 11:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/4039 "2023-03-07T23:07:50Z")
And she’s watching him with those eyes And she’s loving him with that body, I just know it Yeah, and he’s holding her in his arms late, late at night You know, I wish that I had Jessie’s girl I wish that I had Jessie’s girl Where can I find a woman like that? ---
**Author:** ![knoodler](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ccd318/32.png) [@knoodler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/knoodler)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2023, 5:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/4040 "2023-03-08T05:29:58Z")
Jessie! Jessie, Jessie Bo-bessie Bo-na-na fanna Fo-fessie Fee-fi-mo-messie Jessie! ---
**Author:** ![Rebo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rebo/32/13005_2.png) [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2023, 1:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254/4041 "2023-03-08T13:37:22Z")
Uptown girl You know I can’t afford to buy her pearls But maybe someday when my ship comes in She’ll understand what kind of guy I’ve been And then I’ll win [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254.md?page=201) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/ive-seen-fire-and-ive-seen-rain-2-part-1/912254.md?page=203)