# 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:** 510
**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:** [May 19, 2019, 2:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/10181 "2019-05-19T02:25:53Z")
It’s four a.m. in New York City three a.m. in Dallas The night is still early here in Frisco Market street’s still going the same old shows are showing And I’m still all alone here in Frisco ---
**Author:** ![backsidejohnny](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/backsidejohnny/32/280_2.png) [@backsidejohnny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/backsidejohnny)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2019, 5:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/10182 "2019-05-19T17:32:03Z")
On the Sunday morning sidewalks, wishin’ Lord, that I was stoned ‘Cause there’s something in a Sunday, makes a body feel alone And there’s nothin’ short of dyin’, half as lonesome as the sound On the sleepin’ city side walks, Sunday mornin’ comin’ 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:** [May 19, 2019, 5:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/10183 "2019-05-19T17:44:50Z")
God help the outcasts, hungry from birth. Show them the mercy they don’t find on Earth. The lost and forgotten, they look to you still. God help the outcasts, or nobody will. ---
**Author:** ![backsidejohnny](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/backsidejohnny/32/280_2.png) [@backsidejohnny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/backsidejohnny)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2019, 5:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/10184 "2019-05-19T17:49:11Z")
The road is long With many a winding turn That leads us to who knows where Who knows when But I’m strong Strong enough to carry him He ain’t heavy, he’s my brother So on we go ---
**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:** [May 22, 2019, 10:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/10185 "2019-05-22T22:41:31Z")
He was my brother Five years older than I He was my brother Twenty-three years old the day he died ---
**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:** [May 22, 2019, 11:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/10186 "2019-05-22T23:25:07Z")
The world’s goin’ crazy and Nobody gives a damn anymore. And they’re breakin’ off relationships and Leavin’ on sailin’ ships for far and distant shores. For them it’s all over, But I’m gonna stay. I wouldn’t leave anyway. I know that someday we’ll find a way. We’ll be O.K. 'Cause I’m your brother, Though I don’t even know your name. I’ve discovered that, Deep down inside, you feel the same. ---
**Author:** ![backsidejohnny](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/backsidejohnny/32/280_2.png) [@backsidejohnny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/backsidejohnny)\ **Post date:** [May 24, 2019, 11:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/10187 "2019-05-24T23:30:55Z")
If you hear the song I sing You will understand, listen You hold the key to love and fear All in your trembling hand Just one key unlocks them both It’s there at your command Come on, people now Smile on your brother Everybody get together Try to love one another right now ---
**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:** [May 25, 2019, 10:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/10188 "2019-05-25T22:34:55Z")
Oh, c’mon smile a little smile for me, Rosemarie What’s the use in cryin’? In a little while you’ll see, Rosemarie You must keep on tryin’ ---
**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:** [May 25, 2019, 10:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/10189 "2019-05-25T22:51:20Z")
That’s the time you must keep on trying Smile, what’s the use in crying? You’ll find that life is still worthwhile If you just smile ---
**Author:** ![backsidejohnny](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/backsidejohnny/32/280_2.png) [@backsidejohnny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/backsidejohnny)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2019, 11:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/10190 "2019-05-25T23:10:48Z")
Forget your troubles Come on get happy You better chase all you cares away Shout hallelujah Come on get happy Get ready for the judgement day ---
**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:** [May 30, 2019, 11:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/10191 "2019-05-30T11:19:53Z")
Gray skies are gonna clear up, Put on a happy face; Brush off the clouds and cheer up, Put on a happy face. Take off the gloomy mask of tragedy, It’s not your style; You’ll look so good that you’ll be glad Ya’ decide to smile! ---
**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:** [May 30, 2019, 1:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/10192 "2019-05-30T13:12:00Z")
Smile, darn ya, smile And right away watch lady luck pay you a call ---
**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:** [May 30, 2019, 2:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/10193 "2019-05-30T14:29:08Z")
I cried, “Oh, Lady Midnight, I fear that you grow old, The stars eat your body and the wind makes you cold.” “If we cry now,” she said, “it will just be ignored.” So I walked through the morning, sweet early morning, I could hear my lady calling, "You’ve won me, you’ve won me, my lord, You’ve won me, you’ve won me, my lord, Yes, you’ve won me, you’ve won me, my lord, ---
**Author:** ![backsidejohnny](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/backsidejohnny/32/280_2.png) [@backsidejohnny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/backsidejohnny)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2019, 3:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/10194 "2019-05-30T15:45:39Z")
A long time ago I had a lady to love She made me think of things I never thought of Now she’s gone and I’m on my own A love song has come into my mind A love song, it was there all the time ---
**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:** [June 2, 2019, 3:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/10195 "2019-06-02T03:55:48Z")
Lookin’ back thru the years, I saw my anger There was things that I could not control Wanderin’ thru my memories with my darlin’ Now I fall thru the door on my own On my own again All alone again Now I see what it’s like when your away ---
**Author:** ![backsidejohnny](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/backsidejohnny/32/280_2.png) [@backsidejohnny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/backsidejohnny)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2019, 12:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/10196 "2019-06-05T00:28:04Z")
Though I keep searching for an answer I never seem to find what I’m looking for Oh, Lord, I pray You give me strength to carry on ‘Cause I know what it means To walk along the lonely street of dreams Here I go again on my own Goin’ down the only road I’ve ever known Like a hobo I was born to walk alone ---
**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:** [June 6, 2019, 1:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/10197 "2019-06-06T01:33:13Z")
I know so many people who think they can do it alone They isolate their heads and stay in their safety zones Now what can you tell them And what can you say that won’t make them defensive? I know there’s an answer I know now but I have to find it by myself ---
**Author:** ![backsidejohnny](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/backsidejohnny/32/280_2.png) [@backsidejohnny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/backsidejohnny)\ **Post date:** [June 6, 2019, 4:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/10198 "2019-06-06T16:27:59Z")
Through trouble, rain, or fire Let’s reach out to something higher Ain’t no life outside each other We are not alone Through trouble, rain, or fire Let’s reach out to something higher Eyes open to one another We are not alone ---
**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:** [June 7, 2019, 4:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/10199 "2019-06-07T04:58:42Z")
Oh no, love, you’re not alone You’re watching yourself, but you’re too unfair You got your head all tangled up, but if I could only make you care Oh no, love, you’re not alone No matter what or who you’ve been No matter when or where you’ve seen All the knives seem to lacerate your brain I’ve had my share, I’ll help you with the pain You’re not alone ---
**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:** [June 7, 2019, 9:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666/10200 "2019-06-07T21:44:46Z")
Woh! I’ll be with you Yes forever if you want me to stay As long as I don’t get in your way I want to be with you Woh! I’ll be with you [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666.md?page=509) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/speak-to-me-in-succinct-song-lyrics/691666.md?page=511)