# 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:** 254
**Author:** ![ekedolphin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ekedolphin/32/10003_2.png) [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2016, 5:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/5061 "2016-01-22T17:59:50Z")
Under the sea, under the sea Darling, it’s better down where it’s wetter, take it from me Up on the shore they work all day Out in the sun they slave away While we’re devoting full-time to floating under the sea ---
**Author:** ![Thin\_Ice](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/aeb1de/32.png) [@Thin\_Ice](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thin_Ice)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2016, 8:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/5062 "2016-01-22T20:53:56Z")
Well from then on, we had a whale of a time I took her to dinner I took her to dance I bought her a bouquet of flounders And then I went home with her And what did I get for my trouble? A case of the clams ---
**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:** [January 22, 2016, 8:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/5063 "2016-01-22T20:56:42Z")
But behind the chalet, my holiday’s complete And I feel like William Tell Maid Marian on her tiptoed feet Pulling mussels from a shell Pulling mussels from a shell ---
**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:** [January 23, 2016, 12:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/5064 "2016-01-23T00:53:49Z")
Ah c’mon all you lads, lets forget and forgive There’s a world to explore, tales to tell back on shore I just spent six months in a leaky boat Six months in a leaky boat ---
**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:** [January 23, 2016, 1:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/5065 "2016-01-23T01:02:16Z")
As we live a life of ease Everyone of us has all we need Sky of blue and sea of green In our yellow submarine ---
**Author:** ![Thin\_Ice](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/aeb1de/32.png) [@Thin\_Ice](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thin_Ice)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2016, 1:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/5066 "2016-01-23T01:23:32Z")
Tie a yellow ribbon 'round the old oak tree It’s been three long years Do you still want me? If I don’t see a ribbon round the old oak tree I’ll stay on the bus Forget about us Put the blame on me ---
**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:** [January 23, 2016, 1:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/5067 "2016-01-23T01:44:45Z")
(Blame it on the rain) that was fallin’ fallin’… (Blame it on the stars) that did shine at night… Whatever you do don’t put the blame on you… Blame it on the rain… (yeah yeah) ---
**Author:** ![gkster](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gkster/32/14107_2.png) [@gkster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gkster)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2016, 1:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/5068 "2016-01-23T01:50:22Z")
My heart beat just like a hammer Arms wound around you tight While stars fell on Alabama Last night ---
**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:** [January 23, 2016, 1:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/5069 "2016-01-23T01:54:42Z")
Sweet home Alabama Where the skies are so blue Sweet home Alabama Lord, I’m coming home to you ---
**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:** [January 23, 2016, 2:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/5070 "2016-01-23T02:10:18Z")
I really want to see you Really want to be with you Really want to see you Lord But it takes so long, my Lord My sweet Lord ---
**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:** [January 23, 2016, 3:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/5071 "2016-01-23T03:26:24Z")
I’m not talking 'bout moving in, And I don’t want to change your life. But there’s a warm wind blowing, The stars are out, and I’d really love to see you tonight. ---
**Author:** ![usedtobe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/ec9cab/32.png) [@usedtobe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/usedtobe)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2016, 6:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/5072 "2016-01-23T06:33:53Z")
Tonight’s the night It’s gonna be alright 'Cause I love you girl Ain’t nobody gonna stop us now ---
**Author:** ![Thin\_Ice](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/aeb1de/32.png) [@Thin\_Ice](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thin_Ice)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2016, 12:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/5073 "2016-01-23T12:52:57Z")
Stop! In the name of love Before you break my heart Stop! In the name of love Before you break my heart Think it over Think it over ---
**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:** [January 23, 2016, 12:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/5074 "2016-01-23T12:58:42Z")
Children behave That’s what they say when we’re together And watch how you play They don’t understand ---
**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:** [January 23, 2016, 1:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/5075 "2016-01-23T13:29:06Z")
Changing moods and stranger feelings In my dealings with the world Faces that I’ve seen before am I sure Or has my brain turned Thinking about things I don’t understand ---
**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:** [January 23, 2016, 1:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/5076 "2016-01-23T13:38:19Z")
It’s the wrong time, and the wrong place Though your face is charming, it’s the wrong face It’s not her face, but such a charming face That it’s all right with me ---
**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:** [January 23, 2016, 3:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/5077 "2016-01-23T15:58:00Z")
And if she should tell you come closer And if she tempts you with her charms Tell her no, no, no, no, no-no-no-no No, no, no, no, no-no-no-no No, no, no, no, no Don’t hurt me now for her love belongs to 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:** [January 23, 2016, 7:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/5078 "2016-01-23T19:44:59Z")
No, no, no, no, I don’t smoke it no more I’m tired of waking up on the floor No, thank you, please, it only makes me sneeze And then it makes it hard to find the door ---
**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:** [January 23, 2016, 7:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/5079 "2016-01-23T19:53:49Z")
Won’t you give me three steps, Gimme three steps mister, Gimme three steps towards the door? Gimme three steps Gimme three steps mister, And you’ll never see me no more. ---
**Author:** ![gkster](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gkster/32/14107_2.png) [@gkster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gkster)\ **Post date:** [January 23, 2016, 9:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/5080 "2016-01-23T21:10:53Z")
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