# Song lyric trivia **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [August 8, 2005, 7:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/song-lyric-trivia/316166 "2005-08-08T19:49:01Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Marley23](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/45deac/32.png) [@Marley23](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Marley23)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2005, 12:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/song-lyric-trivia/316166/21 "2005-08-09T00:37:43Z")
> [@Hentor the Barbarian](#): > > What does the Iron Man do while he stares at the world, according to Black Sabbath? “Planning his vengeance, which he will soon unfurl,” I think. ---
**Author:** ![Hentor\_the\_Barbarian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/8edcca/32.png) [@Hentor\_the\_Barbarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hentor_the_Barbarian)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2005, 12:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/song-lyric-trivia/316166/22 "2005-08-09T00:43:05Z")
> [@Marley23](#): > > “Planning his vengeance, which he will soon unfurl,” I think. Yup and yup to **Only Mostly Dead**. I’ll have to try harder, I guess. ---
**Author:** ![Only\_Mostly\_Dead](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/f19dbf/32.png) [@Only\_Mostly\_Dead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Only_Mostly_Dead)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2005, 12:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/song-lyric-trivia/316166/23 "2005-08-09T00:46:31Z")
More specific, the synecdoche of “watching as the frilly panties run” is watching the young girls wearing said frilly panties. Since I’m answering without contibuting much: -Beatles, _The Continuing Story of Bungalow Bill_: What does Bill always bring in case of accidents? -Why is Jim Croce sorry at the beginning of playing _I’ll Have to Say I Love You In A Song_? -Some people say he’s Kris Kristofferson’s devil. Some even say they’re the same. Who? -(Harder last question) How does Freddie Mercury feel about Star Wars, and where do we discover it? ---
**Author:** ![want2know](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/50afbb/32.png) [@want2know](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/want2know)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2005, 12:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/song-lyric-trivia/316166/24 "2005-08-09T00:52:01Z")
Beatle questions:[ul] [li]B1: What names are the girl of Rocky Raccoon’s fancy known by? And what is her man’s name?[/li][li]B2: Who wrote the novel the Paperback Writer’s book is based on?[/li][li]B3: In “Across the Universe”, what are words flowing out like?[/li][li]B4: Who does John Lennon sing a song of love for?[/li][li]B5: What do the little piggies need?[/li][/ul] ---
**Author:** ![want2know](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/50afbb/32.png) [@want2know](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/want2know)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2005, 12:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/song-lyric-trivia/316166/25 "2005-08-09T00:54:36Z")
> [@Only Mostly Dead](#): > > More specific, the synecdoche of “watching as the frilly panties run” is watching the young girls wearing said frilly panties. > > Since I’m answering without contibuting much: > > -Beatles, _The Continuing Story of Bungalow Bill_: What does Bill always bring in case of accidents? > -Why is Jim Croce sorry at the beginning of playing _I’ll Have to Say I Love You In A Song_? > -Some people say he’s Kris Kristofferson’s devil. Some even say they’re the same. Who? > -(Harder last question) How does Freddie Mercury feel about Star Wars, and where do we discover it? Beatles: his mom.Jim Croce: It’s kinda late, I hope I didn’t wake you. Freddie: I don’t like Star Wars; “Bicycle Race” ---
**Author:** ![Only\_Mostly\_Dead](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/f19dbf/32.png) [@Only\_Mostly\_Dead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Only_Mostly_Dead)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2005, 12:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/song-lyric-trivia/316166/26 "2005-08-09T00:58:24Z")
> [@want2know](#): > > Beatle questions:[ul] > [li]B1: What names are the girl of Rocky Raccoon’s fancy known by? And what is her man’s name?[/li][li]B2: Who wrote the novel the Paperback Writer’s book is based on?[/li][li]B3: In “Across the Universe”, what are words flowing out like?[/li][li]B4: Who does John Lennon sing a song of love for?[/li][li]B5: What do the little piggies need?[/li][/ul] 1 - Her name was Magill, and she called herself Lil, but everyone knew her as Nancy. She and her man, who called himself Dan… 2 - A man named Lear. 3 - like endless rain into a paper cup. 4 - Julia 5 - forks and knives (?) ---
**Author:** ![want2know](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/50afbb/32.png) [@want2know](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/want2know)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2005, 1:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/song-lyric-trivia/316166/27 "2005-08-09T01:04:40Z")
> [@Only Mostly Dead](#): > > 1 - Her name was Magill, and she called herself Lil, but everyone knew her as Nancy. She and her man, who called himself Dan… > 2 - A man named Lear. > 3 - like endless rain into a paper cup. > 4 - Julia > 5 - forks and knives (?) All but 5. ---
**Author:** ![Only\_Mostly\_Dead](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/f19dbf/32.png) [@Only\_Mostly\_Dead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Only_Mostly_Dead)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2005, 1:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/song-lyric-trivia/316166/28 "2005-08-09T01:05:36Z")
Another single-artist set (for the moment, I think I’ll omit the song titles to make it a slight touch tougher): Elton John 1 - What did the narrator find out she’s got from reading a magazine? 2 - Where are the red tail-lights headed? 3 - What is the occupation of Jesus’ father? 4 - What’s not the kind of place to raise your kids? 5 - You may not believe it, but I don’t believe in this… 6 - What are two possible professions I could have? But then again, no… ---
**Author:** ![Hentor\_the\_Barbarian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/8edcca/32.png) [@Hentor\_the\_Barbarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hentor_the_Barbarian)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2005, 1:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/song-lyric-trivia/316166/29 "2005-08-09T01:05:44Z")
> [@want2know](#): > > Beatle questions:[ul] > [li]B5: What do the little piggies need?[/li][/ul] A damn good whacking. ---
**Author:** ![Only\_Mostly\_Dead](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/f19dbf/32.png) [@Only\_Mostly\_Dead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Only_Mostly_Dead)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2005, 1:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/song-lyric-trivia/316166/30 "2005-08-09T01:06:55Z")
> [@want2know](#): > > All but 5. Which, in fairness, I questioned. And without cheating, I really can’t venture a guess. One of my least favorite Beatles tunes. Leave that for somebody else. ---
**Author:** ![Hentor\_the\_Barbarian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/8edcca/32.png) [@Hentor\_the\_Barbarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hentor_the_Barbarian)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2005, 1:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/song-lyric-trivia/316166/31 "2005-08-09T01:09:13Z")
> [@Only Mostly Dead](#): > > Another single-artist set (for the moment, I think I’ll omit the song titles to make it a slight touch tougher): > Elton John > > 1 - What did the narrator find out she’s got from reading a magazine? Electric boots and a mole hair suit. > [@](#): > > 2 - Where are the red tail-lights headed? Spain. > [@](#): > > 3 - What is the occupation of Jesus’ father? um, balloon blower? > [@](#): > > 4 - What’s not the kind of place to raise your kids? Mars ain’t. 5 - You may not believe it, but I don’t believe in this… > [@](#): > > 6 - What are two possible professions I could have? But then again, no… a man who makes potions in a traveling show or a sculptor ---
**Author:** ![Only\_Mostly\_Dead](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/f19dbf/32.png) [@Only\_Mostly\_Dead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Only_Mostly_Dead)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2005, 1:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/song-lyric-trivia/316166/32 "2005-08-09T01:11:01Z")
Very good (and quick) Hentor! Still remaining: 5 - You may not believe it, but I don’t believe in this. ---
**Author:** ![lhovis73](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/ecd19e/32.png) [@lhovis73](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lhovis73)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2005, 1:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/song-lyric-trivia/316166/33 "2005-08-09T01:12:34Z")
1. What’s the secret that Mr. Roboto is hiding under his skin? 2. Where was Iron Man turned to steel? 3. According to David Byrne, why are animals a pain in the ass? (several answers possible) ---
**Author:** ![Hentor\_the\_Barbarian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/8edcca/32.png) [@Hentor\_the\_Barbarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hentor_the_Barbarian)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2005, 1:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/song-lyric-trivia/316166/34 "2005-08-09T01:20:22Z")
Okay, single artist/group, no song titles, artist unspecified, a bit tougher since you all are so good: What might you find if you look up on the wall or under your pillow? What did I hold so tightly in my hand? What criminal activity is it no fun engaging in? What does she have that grabs a hold of you and slowly tears you apart? What locked me in and held me tight? What time is lunch? ---
**Author:** ![Hentor\_the\_Barbarian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/8edcca/32.png) [@Hentor\_the\_Barbarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hentor_the_Barbarian)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2005, 1:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/song-lyric-trivia/316166/35 "2005-08-09T01:22:16Z")
> [@lhovis73](#): > > 1. What’s the secret that Mr. Roboto is hiding under his skin? That his heart is human, his blood is boiling, and something else about his brain… > [@](#): > > 1. Where was Iron Man turned to steel? In a (great?) magnetic field. > [@](#): > > 1. According to David Byrne, why are animals a pain in the ass? (several answers possible) You got me. ---
**Author:** ![Hentor\_the\_Barbarian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/8edcca/32.png) [@Hentor\_the\_Barbarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hentor_the_Barbarian)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2005, 1:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/song-lyric-trivia/316166/36 "2005-08-09T01:25:17Z")
> [@Only Mostly Dead](#): > > Very good (and quick) Hentor! > > Still remaining: 5 - You may not believe it, but I don’t believe in this. It’s on the tip of my tongue, but it’s just not coming. And who knew I was such an Elton John fan? ---
**Author:** ![Only\_Mostly\_Dead](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/f19dbf/32.png) [@Only\_Mostly\_Dead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Only_Mostly_Dead)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2005, 1:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/song-lyric-trivia/316166/37 "2005-08-09T01:29:08Z")
> [@Hentor the Barbarian](#): > > It’s on the tip of my tongue, but it’s just not coming. And who knew I was such an Elton John fan? It’s more recent than any of the others. I still have a lingering quote (edited now for correctness) from earlier on that has not been answered: -Some people say he’s Kris Kristofferson’s double. Some even say they’re the same. Who? ---
**Author:** ![Turek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/turek/32/18782_2.png) [@Turek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Turek)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2005, 1:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/song-lyric-trivia/316166/38 "2005-08-09T01:59:23Z")
> [@lhovis73](#): > > 1. What’s the secret that Mr. Roboto is hiding under his skin? > [@Hentor the Barbarian](#): > > That his heart is human, his blood is boiling, and something else about his brain… His brain is [made by] IBM. ---
**Author:** ![Turek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/turek/32/18782_2.png) [@Turek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Turek)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2005, 2:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/song-lyric-trivia/316166/39 "2005-08-09T02:19:04Z")
[QUOTE=Hentor the Barbarian] Okay, single artist/group, no song titles, artist unspecified, a bit tougher since you all are so good: > [@](#): > > What might you find if you look up on the wall or under your pillow? An abacab (wtf is an abacab anyway??) > [@](#): > > What did I hold so tightly in my hand? The book. > [@](#): > > What criminal activity is it no fun engaging in? Being an illegal alien. > [@](#): > > What does she have that grabs a hold of you and slowly tears you apart? An invisible touch. > [@](#): > > What locked me in and held me tight? > [@](#): > > What time is lunch? 1 o’clock. ---
**Author:** ![Biffy\_the\_Elephant\_Shrew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e47c2d/32.png) [@Biffy\_the\_Elephant\_Shrew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biffy_the_Elephant_Shrew)\ **Post date:** [August 9, 2005, 2:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/song-lyric-trivia/316166/40 "2005-08-09T02:24:04Z")
> [@Hentor the Barbarian](#): > > Electric boots and a mole hair suit. That’s **mohair**. Er…I hope! [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/song-lyric-trivia/316166.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/song-lyric-trivia/316166.md?page=3)