# 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:** 209
**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:** [August 16, 2015, 1:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/4161 "2015-08-16T01:42:40Z")
12-7-7 express to heaven, speeding along like dynamite 12-7-7 express to heaven, rumbles the steel like a dogfight You caught me in it’s spell Trying to leave but you know darn well The heat from below can burn your eyes out ---
**Author:** ![SCAdian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/scadian/32/3292_2.png) [@SCAdian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SCAdian)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2015, 2:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/4162 "2015-08-16T02:00:06Z")
‘Cause I’m leavin’ on a jet plane Don’t know when I’ll be back again Oh babe, I hate to go ---
**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:** [August 16, 2015, 2:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/4163 "2015-08-16T02:17:03Z")
Daniel is travelling tonight on a plane I can see the red tail lights heading for Spain Oh and I can see Daniel waving goodbye God it looks like Daniel, must be the clouds in my eyes ---
**Author:** ![burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/burpo_the_wonder_mutt/32/365_2.png) [@burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/burpo_the_wonder_mutt)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2015, 5:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/4164 "2015-08-16T05:20:32Z")
Of all the wonders I was one allowed I think that I would always choose a cloud, Always bring my feelings right out loud, Whether I’m ashamed or proud. ---
**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:** [August 16, 2015, 2:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/4165 "2015-08-16T14:09:18Z")
Cloudy, the sky is gray and white and cloudy Sometimes I think it’s hangin’ down on me ---
**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:** [August 16, 2015, 4:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/4166 "2015-08-16T16:07:10Z")
Well, love, love, love in, love in the clouds, in the clouds Climb a mountain to reach yourself Ah, climb a mountain to find zen, zen, zen ---
**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:** [August 17, 2015, 1:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/4167 "2015-08-17T01:53:46Z")
Tzena, tzena, tzena, tzena Ha-banot u-r’ena ħayalim ba-mosheva Al na, Al na, Al na, Al na Al na titħabena Mi ben ħayil, ish tzava ---
**Author:** ![usedtobe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/ec9cab/32.png) [@usedtobe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/usedtobe)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2015, 7:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/4168 "2015-08-17T07:17:19Z")
A-wimoweh, a-wimoweh, a-wimoweh, a-wimoweh. A-wimoweh, a-wimoweh, a-wimoweh, A-wimoweh, a-wimoweh, a-wimoweh, a-wimoweh. A-wimoweh, a-wimoweh, a-wimoweh, a-wimoweh. Near the village the peaceful village, The lion sleeps tonight. Near the village the quiet village, The lion sleeps tonight. ---
**Author:** ![Thudlow\_Boink](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thudlow_boink/32/320_2.png) [@Thudlow\_Boink](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thudlow_Boink)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2015, 12:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/4169 "2015-08-17T12:14:20Z")
Hush my darling Be still my darling The lion’s on the phone ---
**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:** [August 17, 2015, 2:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/4170 "2015-08-17T14:57:13Z")
It’s the eye of the tiger, it’s the thrill of the fight Rising up to the challenge of our rival And the last known survivor stalks his prey in the night And he’s watching us all with the eye of the tiger ---
**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:** [August 17, 2015, 3:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/4171 "2015-08-17T15:02:28Z")
I am the eye in the sky Looking at you I can read your mind ---
**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:** [August 17, 2015, 5:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/4172 "2015-08-17T17:00:11Z")
> [@CheshireKat](#): > > I am the eye in the sky > Looking at you > I can read your mind [[Ahem…]](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showpost.php?p=18484733&postcount=3886) 😃 [Yeah, I have tons of repeats too…:o] Blackbird flying in the sky Please don’t look me in the eye You are very very lucky It’s never easy to find 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:** [August 17, 2015, 5:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/4173 "2015-08-17T17:52:52Z")
As I sat under the apple tree a birdie sent his love to me and as I wiped it from my eye I said "thank goodness cows can’t fly! ---
**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:** [August 18, 2015, 12:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/4174 "2015-08-18T00:35:18Z")
Though I’m in this valley, I’ll fear no evil if you will walk by my side Though danger’s around us, strangers all hound us, your light will still be my guide The villains and freaks with their vulgar antiques, and critiques that simper and moan Oh they twist and they turn, but I’m just standing firm And I will 'til the cows come home ---
**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:** [August 18, 2015, 3:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/4175 "2015-08-18T03:09:59Z")
Danger, there’s a breakdown dead ahead Maybe you’re in way above your head I may burn, might upset you But you know I’d never let you down ---
**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:** [August 18, 2015, 12:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/4176 "2015-08-18T12:13:59Z")
I’m taking a ride With my best friend I hope he never lets me down again He knows where he’s taking me Taking me where I want to be ---
**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:** [August 18, 2015, 12:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/4177 "2015-08-18T12:49:28Z")
Won’t you take that ride (ride, ride, ride) on heavy metal? It’s the only way that you can travel down that road Satisfied (fide, fide, fide) on heavy metal Baby won’t you ride, ride it until it explodes ---
**Author:** ![justmeetee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/898d66/32.png) [@justmeetee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/justmeetee)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2015, 2:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/4178 "2015-08-19T02:38:01Z")
The way she did what she did when she did what she did to me made me think of you ---
**Author:** ![SCAdian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/scadian/32/3292_2.png) [@SCAdian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SCAdian)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2015, 2:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/4179 "2015-08-19T02:51:47Z")
How do you do what you do to me? I wish I knew If I knew how you do it to me I’d do it to you ---
**Author:** ![Annie-Xmas](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ecc23a/32.png) [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2015, 9:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/4180 "2015-08-19T21:29:12Z")
Let me live 'neath your spell, Do do that voodoo that you do so well. For you do something to me that nobody else could do! [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666.md?page=208) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666.md?page=210)