# 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:** 499
**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:** [October 22, 2018, 11:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/9961 "2018-10-22T11:43:32Z")
I’m happier than the morning sun And that’s the way you said that I would be If I should ever bring you inside my life ---
**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:** [October 22, 2018, 12:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/9962 "2018-10-22T12:16:27Z")
Huh, because I’m happy Clap along if you feel like a room without a roof Because I’m happy Clap along if you feel like happiness is the truth ---
**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:** [October 24, 2018, 12:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/9963 "2018-10-24T00:36:37Z")
If you’re happy and you know it clap your hands If you’re happy and you know it clap your hands If you’re happy and you know it then your face will surely show it If you’re happy and you know it clap your hands ---
**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:** [October 25, 2018, 5:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/9964 "2018-10-25T05:55:21Z")
Then I knew (I knew, I knew, I knew, I knew) She could make me happy (happy, happy) (She could make me very happy) Flowers in her hair (in her hair) Flowers everywhere (everywhere) ---
**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:** [October 27, 2018, 5:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/9965 "2018-10-27T17:47:15Z")
Some velvet mornin’ when i’m straight Flowers growing on a hill I’m gonna open up your gate Dragonflies and daffodils And maybe tell you 'bout phaedra Learn from us very much And how she gave me life Look at us but do not touch ---
**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:** [October 27, 2018, 5:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/9966 "2018-10-27T17:52:40Z")
Strawberries cherries and an angel’s kiss in spring My summer wine is really made from all these things ---
**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:** [October 29, 2018, 8:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/9967 "2018-10-29T20:11:27Z")
Mary Hill used to love to ride the merry-go-round All the guys got eager eyes watching Mary go round In the daytime Mary Hill was a teaser Come the night she was such a pleaser Oh Mary Hill was such a thrill after dark In Cherry Hill Park ---
**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:** [October 29, 2018, 9:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/9968 "2018-10-29T21:33:18Z")
Lookin’ for the light of a new love To brighten up the night, I have you love An’ we can face the music together Dancing in the dark, dancing in the dark ---
**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:** [October 30, 2018, 11:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/9969 "2018-10-30T23:45:16Z")
You can’t start a fire, you can’t start a fire without a spark This gun’s for hire, even if we’re just dancing in the dark ---
**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:** [October 31, 2018, 1:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/9970 "2018-10-31T13:28:12Z")
You can dance You can jive Having the time of your life Ooh, see that girl Watch that scene Dig in the dancing queen ---
**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:** [November 4, 2018, 5:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/9971 "2018-11-04T05:29:14Z")
Meanwhile, I was still thinkin’ If it’s a slow song, we’ll omit it If it’s a rocker, then we’ll get it And if it’s good, she’ll admit it C’mon queenie, let’s get with it Go, go, go, little queenie ---
**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:** [November 4, 2018, 7:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/9972 "2018-11-04T19:15:41Z")
Oh little Jeannie She got so much love, little Jeannie So I see you when I can You make me all a man can be ---
**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:** [November 11, 2018, 6:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/9973 "2018-11-11T18:30:39Z")
The Jean Genie lives on his back The Jean Genie loves chimney stacks ---
**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:** [November 13, 2018, 4:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/9974 "2018-11-13T16:04:00Z")
It’s the holiday season And Santa Claus is coming back The Christmas snow is white on the ground When old Santa gets into town He’ll be coming down the chimney, down Coming down the chimney, down ---
**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:** [November 13, 2018, 4:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/9975 "2018-11-13T16:12:24Z")
From the Great White North To the Great White Way Santa’s coming to town. Loading lots of toys And goodies on his sleigh Santa’s coming to town. ---
**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:** [November 13, 2018, 4:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/9976 "2018-11-13T16:33:40Z")
When love comes to town I’m gonna jump that train When love comes to town I’m gonna catch that flame Maybe I was wrong to ever let you down But I did what I did before love came to town ---
**Author:** ![4d3fect](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/4d3fect/32/9728_2.png) [@4d3fect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/4d3fect)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2018, 11:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/9977 "2018-11-13T23:39:17Z")
If you live in a small town You might meet a dozen or two Young alien types who step out And dare to declare We’re through being cool ---
**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:** [November 14, 2018, 2:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/9978 "2018-11-14T14:09:27Z")
Well, I was born in a small town And I live in a small town Probably die in a small town Oh, those small communities ---
**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:** [November 14, 2018, 4:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/9979 "2018-11-14T16:09:37Z")
And after it rains there’s a rainbow And all of the colors are black It’s not that the colors aren’t there It’s just imagination they lack Everything’s the same back in my little town ---
**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:** [November 14, 2018, 4:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/9980 "2018-11-14T16:22:37Z")
You came throwing colors All around my blacks and greys While I stood in wonder you just opened up my days Let me tell you what you did to me I wanna shout the news You came throwing colors 'round my blues [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666.md?page=498) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666.md?page=500)