# Speak to me in succinct song lyrics **URL:** \ **Category:** Thread Games\ **Created:** [June 26, 2014, 2:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666 "2014-06-26T02:54:20Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 183
**Author:** ![usedtobe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/ec9cab/32.png) [@usedtobe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/usedtobe)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2015, 3:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/3641 "2015-05-15T03:52:31Z")
Will the wind ever remember The names it has blown in the past, And with this crutch, its old age and its wisdom It whispers, “No, this will be the last.” ---
**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:** [May 15, 2015, 4:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/3642 "2015-05-15T16:11:05Z")
I talk to the wind My words are all carried away I talk to the wind The wind does not hear The wind cannot hear ---
**Author:** ![buddha\_david](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ee7513/32.png) [@buddha\_david](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/buddha_david)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2015, 8:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/3643 "2015-05-15T20:51:52Z")
Let you slip through my fingers Let you escape like yesterday I would appreciate you knowing I thought your love had come to stay Talking out of turn, shot to pieces When will I learn? ---
**Author:** ![usedtobe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/ec9cab/32.png) [@usedtobe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/usedtobe)\ **Post date:** [May 15, 2015, 11:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/3644 "2015-05-15T23:34:45Z")
We work our jobs Collect our pay Believe we’re gliding down the highway When in fact we’re slip slidin’ away Slip slidin’ away ---
**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:** [May 16, 2015, 12:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/3645 "2015-05-16T00:19:43Z")
Slide away burn away Slide away burn away I read your mind I read your mind 'Cause it takes me to where I can find ---
**Author:** ![CheshireKat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cheshirekat/32/1207_2.png) [@CheshireKat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CheshireKat)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2015, 1:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/3646 "2015-05-16T01:27:10Z")
You’ve taken lots of chances before But I’m not gonna give anymore Don’t ask me…that’s how it goes Cause part of me knows what you’re thinkin’ ---
**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 16, 2015, 2:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/3647 "2015-05-16T02:03:00Z")
Take a chance, take a chance, take a chance, chance, chance ---
**Author:** ![Simmerdown](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/simmerdown/32/14859_2.png) [@Simmerdown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Simmerdown)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2015, 2:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/3648 "2015-05-16T02:29:41Z")
> [@buddha\_david](#): > > The thrill is gone > It’s gone away for good > The thrill is gone baby > It’s gone away for good > Someday I know I’ll be open armed baby > Just like I know a good man should _Shudder_ Chances are 'cause I wear a silly grin The moment you come into view Chances are you think that I’m in love with you ---
**Author:** ![buddha\_david](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ee7513/32.png) [@buddha\_david](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/buddha_david)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2015, 4:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/3649 "2015-05-16T04:14:44Z")
> [@Simmerdown](#): > > _Shudder_ Yeah. ☹ Well take a look at me now Well there’s just an empty space And you coming back to me is against the odds And that’s what I’ve got to face ---
**Author:** ![usedtobe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/ec9cab/32.png) [@usedtobe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/usedtobe)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2015, 9:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/3650 "2015-05-16T21:37:53Z")
The words had all been spoken And somehow the feeling still wasn’t right And still we continued on through the night Tracing our steps from the beginning Until they vanished into the air Trying to understand how our lives has led us there ---
**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:** [May 16, 2015, 10:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/3651 "2015-05-16T22:51:39Z")
Why did you kiss the world goodbye Ciao Baby Don’t you know paradise takes time It takes time, but you’re not there Fade away now But you’re not there Ciao Edie ---
**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 17, 2015, 3:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/3652 "2015-05-17T15:25:04Z")
Everyone said they were crazy “Brenda you know that you’re much too lazy and Eddie could never afford to live that kind of life.” Oh, but there we were wavin’ Brenda and Eddie goodbye. ---
**Author:** ![CheshireKat](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cheshirekat/32/1207_2.png) [@CheshireKat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CheshireKat)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2015, 3:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/3653 "2015-05-17T15:39:21Z")
Little ditty about Jack and Diane Two American kids done the best they can ---
**Author:** ![buddha\_david](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ee7513/32.png) [@buddha\_david](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/buddha_david)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2015, 5:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/3654 "2015-05-17T17:50:27Z")
O yeah, all right Take it easy, baby Make it last all night She was an American 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:** [May 17, 2015, 11:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/3655 "2015-05-17T23:08:35Z")
I’m in love with an American girl Well she’s my best friend I love her surreptitious smile That hides the pain within her And we’ll go dancing in the rings of laughter And live along by the shores ---
**Author:** ![usedtobe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/ec9cab/32.png) [@usedtobe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/usedtobe)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2015, 12:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/3656 "2015-05-18T00:06:36Z")
I love the flower girl Oh, I don’t know just why She simply caught my eye I love the flower girl she seemed so sweet and kind She crept into my mind ---
**Author:** ![Simmerdown](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/simmerdown/32/14859_2.png) [@Simmerdown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Simmerdown)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2015, 12:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/3657 "2015-05-18T00:37:50Z")
I love, I love, I love my calendar girl Yeah, sweet calendar girl I love, I love, I love my calendar girl Each and every day of the year ---
**Author:** ![usedtobe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/ec9cab/32.png) [@usedtobe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/usedtobe)\ **Post date:** [May 18, 2015, 6:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/3658 "2015-05-18T18:47:55Z")
No time for a summer friend No time for the love you send Seasons change and so did I You need not wonder why ---
**Author:** ![buddha\_david](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ee7513/32.png) [@buddha\_david](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/buddha_david)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2015, 4:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/3659 "2015-05-19T04:37:20Z")
I’m sick of all you hypocrites holding me at bay And I don’t need your sympathy to get me through the day Seasons change and so can I Hold on boy, no time to cry Untie these strings, I’m climbing down I won’t let them push me away ---
**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:** [May 19, 2015, 12:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/3660 "2015-05-19T12:09:21Z")
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