# 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:** 459
**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:** [September 27, 2017, 1:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/9161 "2017-09-27T01:21:45Z")
You could be mine But you’re way out of line With your bitch slap rappin’ and your cocaine tongue You get nuthin’ done I said, you could be mine ---
**Author:** ![boson](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/boson/32/11407_2.png) [@boson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/boson)\ **Post date:** [September 27, 2017, 6:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/9162 "2017-09-27T06:44:39Z")
Workin’ in the coal mine Goin’ down, down, down Workin’ in a coal mine Oops, about to slip down ---
**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:** [September 27, 2017, 11:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/9163 "2017-09-27T11:47:25Z")
We dig dig dig dig dig dig dig in our mine the whole day through To dig dig dig dig dig dig dig is what we really like to do It ain’t no trick to get rich quick If you dig dig dig with a shovel or a pick In a mine! In a mine! In a mine! In a mine! Where a million diamonds shine! ---
**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:** [September 27, 2017, 1:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/9164 "2017-09-27T13:22:46Z")
Nobody knows where you are, how near or how far Shine on you crazy diamond Pile on many more layers and I’ll be joining you there Shine on you crazy diamond And we’ll bask in the shadow of yesterday’s triumph Sail on the steel breeze Come on you boy child, you winner and loser Come on you miner for truth and delusion, and shine ---
**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:** [September 27, 2017, 2:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/9165 "2017-09-27T14:11:14Z")
ut on the other hand, she’s all they have She’s a diamond in their dull gray lives And that’s the hardest kind of stone It usually survives And when you think about it, can you recall The last time they loved anyone at all? ---
**Author:** ![boson](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/boson/32/11407_2.png) [@boson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/boson)\ **Post date:** [September 28, 2017, 5:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/9166 "2017-09-28T05:37:08Z")
Down with love With flowers and rice and shoes Down with love The root of all midnight blues Down with things That give you that well-known pain Take that moon Wrap it in cellophane ---
**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:** [September 28, 2017, 2:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/9167 "2017-09-28T14:47:14Z")
It is only a paper moon Sailing over a cardboard sea But it wouldn’t be make believe If you believed in 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:** [September 28, 2017, 4:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/9168 "2017-09-28T16:34:44Z")
I’ve got a friend in here somewhere Who can help me out Believe me, all I said to you Believe me, all I did for you All I did for 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:** [September 28, 2017, 5:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/9169 "2017-09-28T17:15:23Z")
Oh, I’ve seen fire and I’ve seen rain. I’ve seen sunny days that I thought would never end. I’ve seen lonely times when I could not find a friend, but I always thought that I’d see you baby, one more time again, now. Thought I’d see you one more time again. There’s just a few things coming my way this time around, now. Thought I’d see you, thought I’d see you, fire and rain, now. ---
**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:** [September 28, 2017, 11:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/9170 "2017-09-28T23:37:04Z")
He played Fire on the Mountain, run, boys, run The Devil´s in the house of the rising sun Chicken in the bread pan a picking out dough, Granny does your dog bite, “No, child, no” ---
**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:** [September 28, 2017, 11:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/9171 "2017-09-28T23:59:06Z")
Oooh! Never hit your Grandma with a shovel It makes a bad impression on her mind (On her mind) In a better way impart All the love things in your heart For it’s possible she may retort in kind (Retort in kind) ---
**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:** [September 29, 2017, 12:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/9172 "2017-09-29T00:03:08Z")
It a painted rock with google eyes It’s a matchstick cross where Jesus died It’s a plaque that says ‘I Heart My Home’ It’s toothpicks, felt, and styofoam Earth to Grandma What the hell is that? ---
**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:** [September 29, 2017, 12:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/9173 "2017-09-29T00:34:07Z")
There he sits with a pen and a yellow pad What a handsome lad That’s my boy BRLFQ spells mom and dad But that ain’t too bad That’s my boy ---
**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:** [September 29, 2017, 1:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/9174 "2017-09-29T01:11:05Z")
I try to laugh about it Cover it all up with lies I try and laugh about it Hiding the tears in my eyes Because boys don’t cry Boys don’t cry ---
**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:** [September 29, 2017, 1:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/9175 "2017-09-29T01:26:56Z")
You see the world through jaded eyes Tainted by all your fears Don’t believe a word, afraid of lies So you face life through your tears Can’t find the words to tell you You’re not who you think I can’t change you, I can’t heal you All I know there’s more to you than you see ---
**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:** [September 29, 2017, 2:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/9176 "2017-09-29T02:20:52Z")
Now I’ve tried to talk to you and make you understand All you have to do is close your eyes And just reach out your hands and touch me Hold me close don’t ever let me go ---
**Author:** ![boson](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/boson/32/11407_2.png) [@boson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/boson)\ **Post date:** [September 29, 2017, 4:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/9177 "2017-09-29T04:47:26Z")
Now listen here baby to what old Jerry Lee has to say Cause baby Jerry don’t talk this nonsense to everyone I want you to get out on this dance floor with me now And now hold me close baby hold me close In a tumbled move baby you move too Baby you move me girl oh hold me close yeah Mhm baby hold me close don’t you move your feet Just a move it slow baby to that old rockin’ beat And don’t you say a word mhm honey just just hold me close Oh baby hold me close dance the night away ---
**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:** [September 29, 2017, 5:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/9178 "2017-09-29T17:54:15Z")
Oh, do a little dance, make a little love Get down tonight, whoo, get down tonight, hey Do a little dance, make a little love Get down tonight, whoo, get down tonight, baby Get down, get down Get down, get down, get down, get down, get down tonight baby Get down, get down, get down, get down, get down tonight baby Get down, get down, get down, get down, get down tonight baby Get down, get down, get down, get down, get down tonight baby Get down, get down, get down, get down, get down tonight baby Get down, get down, get down, get down, get down tonight baby ---
**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:** [September 29, 2017, 5:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/9179 "2017-09-29T17:55:56Z")
Don’t let nothin’ stop you M-ooo-ve, ring the alarm The club is jumpin’ now So get up! ---
**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:** [September 29, 2017, 6:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/9180 "2017-09-29T18:04:18Z")
Shake shake, shake shake, shake your booty You can do it, do it Shake shake, shake shake, shake your booty Come home with mama now Shake shake, shake shake, shake your booty Woo woo hoo Shake shake, shake shake, shake your booty Aah, run down to sister Shake shake (come on), shake shake (come on) on your booty Aah! do your duty. Aah haa Shake shake (come on), shake shake (come on) [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666.md?page=458) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666.md?page=460)