# 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:** 379
**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:** [January 21, 2017, 3:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/7561 "2017-01-21T15:09:22Z")
If you go deep down inside my eye’s, do you see a saviour, a prophet or even a priest? Or do you only see the blackness there, that’s the nature of the beast The one that you should fear the most, may be the ones you fear the least If you know me then you have to know, the nature of the beast There are hungry devils everywhere, it’s on my heart they feast Let me rise above the carcass of this all too mortal beast If I had the chance I’d fly away, I’d see myself released I’d fly above the carcass of this poor, pathetic beast ---
**Author:** ![Clothahump](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/51bf81/32.png) [@Clothahump](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Clothahump)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2017, 7:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/7562 "2017-01-21T19:53:06Z")
Tale as old as time True as it can be Barely even friends Then somebody bends Unexpectedly Just a little change Small to say the least Both a little scared Neither one prepared Beauty and the beast ---
**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 21, 2017, 7:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/7563 "2017-01-21T19:55:47Z")
(Tevye) Golde, The first time I met you Was on our wedding day I was scared (Golde) I was shy (Tevye) I was nervous (Golde) So was I ---
**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 21, 2017, 8:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/7564 "2017-01-21T20:53:26Z")
If I were a rich man, Yubby dibby dibby dibby dibby dibby dibby dum. All day long I’d biddy biddy bum. If I were a wealthy man. I wouldn’t have to work hard. Yubby dibby dibby dibby dibby dibby dibby dum. If I were a biddy biddy rich, Idle-diddle-daidle-daidle man. I’d see my wife, my Golde, looking like a rich man’s wife With a proper double-chin. Supervising meals to her heart’s delight. ---
**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 21, 2017, 10:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/7565 "2017-01-21T22:06:32Z")
Baby you’re a rich man Baby you’re a rich man Baby you’re a rich man too You keep all your money in a big brown bag inside a zoo ---
**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 21, 2017, 10:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/7566 "2017-01-21T22:08:49Z")
You’re a rich girl, and you’ve gone too far 'Cause you know it don’t matter anyway You can rely on the old man’s money You can rely on the old man’s money It’s a bitch girl, but it’s gone too far 'Cause you know it don’t matter anyway Say money but it won’t get you too far Get you too far ---
**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 22, 2017, 12:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/7567 "2017-01-22T00:56:02Z")
Money, money, money Must be funny In the rich man’s world Money, money, money Always sunny In the rich man’s world Aha aha All the things I could do If I had a little money It’s a rich man’s world ---
**Author:** ![Jesta](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c5a1d2/32.png) [@Jesta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jesta)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2017, 11:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/7568 "2017-01-22T11:43:01Z")
Think what that money could bring I’d buy everything Clean out Vivienne Westwood In my Galliano gown No, wouldn’t just have one hood A Hollywood mansion if I could Please book me first class to my fancy house in London town ---
**Author:** ![panache45](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/panache45/32/64_2.png) [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2017, 11:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/7569 "2017-01-22T11:46:56Z")
We’re in the money, we’re in the money; We’ve got a lot of what it takes to get along! We’re in the money, that sky is sunny, Old Man Depression you are through, you done us wrong. We never see a headline about breadlines today. And when we see the landlord we can look that guy right in the eye We’re in the money, come on, my honey, Let’s lend it, spend it, send it rolling along! ---
**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 22, 2017, 5:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/7570 "2017-01-22T17:27:38Z")
I’ll take from the blind and I’ll get up ahead I’ll sneak up behind and I’ll steal I’ll take all that you have And then all that you’ve concealed I’ll take anything I can get - I’ll make you I’ll break you and I’ll make you sweat Nothing is worth nothing unless it’s Made for Midas Man ---
**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, 2017, 1:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/7571 "2017-01-23T01:58:37Z")
Goldfinger He’s the man, the man with the Midas touch A spider’s touch Such a cold finger Beckons you to enter his web of sin But don’t go in ---
**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, 2017, 3:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/7572 "2017-01-23T03:14:32Z")
I’m Mr. green Christmas I’m Mr. Sun. I’m Mr. Heat Blister I’m Mr. One Hundred and one They call me Heat Miser Whatever I touch Starts to melt in my clutch. I’m too much! ---
**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, 2017, 3:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/7573 "2017-01-23T15:20:22Z")
Could be that I’m very sentimental Or is this just the way love’s supposed to be? I got a heat wave Burning in my heart I can’t keep from crying Tearing me apart ---
**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:** [January 23, 2017, 3:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/7574 "2017-01-23T15:23:42Z")
‘m gonna raise a fuss, I’m gonna raise a holler About a workin’ all summer just to try to earn a dollar Every time I call my baby, and ask to get a date My boss says, “No dice son, you gotta work late” Sometimes I wonder what I’m a gonna do But there ain’t no cure for the summertime blues ---
**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, 2017, 4:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/7575 "2017-01-23T16:54:03Z")
You’re tempting me to all of life And all its pleasure Take me to the dream To the highs and the depths of my soul Here we free thoughts inside Giving up for giving time But a world without end Where no souls can descend There will be no summertime How lost life’s been Afraid of waking up So afraid to take the dream Take the dream Take the dream ---
**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, 2017, 10:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/7576 "2017-01-23T22:14:41Z")
And I’m ready to take a chance again Ready to put my love on the line with you Been livin’ with nothing to show for it You get what you get when you go for it And I’m ready to take a chance again 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:** [January 24, 2017, 1:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/7577 "2017-01-24T01:20:08Z")
If you change your mind I’m the first in line Honey, I’m still free Take a chance on me If you need me, let me know Gonna be around If you’ve got no place to go If you’re feeling 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:** [January 24, 2017, 1:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/7578 "2017-01-24T01:27:25Z")
And when you’ve taken down your guard If I could change your mind I’d really love to break your heart I’d really love to break your heart Shout Shout Let it all out These are the things I can do without Come on I’m talking to you Come on ---
**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 24, 2017, 1:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/7579 "2017-01-24T01:44:47Z")
I wanna push you around Well I will, well I will I wanna push you down Well I will, well I will I wanna take you for granted I wanna take you for granted Yeah, well I will ---
**Author:** ![panache45](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/panache45/32/64_2.png) [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2017, 1:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/7580 "2017-01-24T01:54:24Z")
Who knows how long I’ve loved you You know I love you still Will I wait a lonely lifetime If you want me to-- I will. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666.md?page=378) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666.md?page=380)