# The Reply Is A Song Lyric **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Created:** [April 11, 2010, 12:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-reply-is-a-song-lyric/535726 "2010-04-11T12:09:38Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 53
**Author:** ![Count\_Blucher](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c5a1d2/32.png) [@Count\_Blucher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Count_Blucher)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2010, 12:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-reply-is-a-song-lyric/535726/1041 "2010-06-23T12:16:26Z")
Mother, mother ocean, I have heard you call Wanted to sail upon your waters since I was three feet tall You’ve seen it all, you’ve seen it all Watched the men who rode you switch from sails to steam And in your belly you hold the treasures few have ever seen Most of 'em dream, most of 'em dream Yes I am a pirate, two hundred years too late The cannons don’t thunder, there’s nothin’ to plunder I’m an over-forty victim of fate Arriving too late, arriving too late… ---
**Author:** ![Jackmannii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jackmannii/32/311_2.png) [@Jackmannii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackmannii)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2010, 12:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-reply-is-a-song-lyric/535726/1042 "2010-06-23T12:45:24Z")
Once I was a ruler About twelve inches long Three times me made a yardstick 36 inches high 36 inches high was l 36 inches high i never got over 36 inches high ---
**Author:** ![ivan\_astikov](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/58f4c7/32.png) [@ivan\_astikov](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ivan_astikov)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2010, 1:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-reply-is-a-song-lyric/535726/1043 "2010-06-23T13:26:54Z")
Since I was very young I realised I never wanted to be human sized So I avoid the crowds and traffic jams they just remind me of how small I am ---
**Author:** ![Cicero](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cicero/32/3594_2.png) [@Cicero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cicero)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2010, 1:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-reply-is-a-song-lyric/535726/1044 "2010-06-23T13:32:44Z")
Ever since I was a young boy I’ve played the silver ball From Soho down to Brighton I must have played them all But I ain’t seen nothing like him In any amusement hall That deaf, dumb and blind kid Sure plays a mean pinball ---
**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:** [June 23, 2010, 1:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-reply-is-a-song-lyric/535726/1045 "2010-06-23T13:35:29Z")
Blinded by the light. Revved up like a deuce, another runner in the night ---
**Author:** ![ivan\_astikov](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/58f4c7/32.png) [@ivan\_astikov](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ivan_astikov)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2010, 1:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-reply-is-a-song-lyric/535726/1046 "2010-06-23T13:42:18Z")
Now if I only could, I’d make a deal with God and I’d get him to swap our places I’d be running up that road I’d be running up that hill With no problems ---
**Author:** ![Uncle\_Goat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/8e8cbc/32.png) [@Uncle\_Goat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Uncle_Goat)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2010, 2:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-reply-is-a-song-lyric/535726/1047 "2010-06-23T14:09:59Z")
I see a man without a problem I see a country always starved I hear the music of a heartbeat I walk and people turn and laugh ---
**Author:** ![cucuy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/7feea3/32.png) [@cucuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cucuy)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2010, 2:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-reply-is-a-song-lyric/535726/1048 "2010-06-23T14:32:52Z")
And the people bowed and prayed To the neon god they made ---
**Author:** ![Jackmannii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jackmannii/32/311_2.png) [@Jackmannii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackmannii)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2010, 5:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-reply-is-a-song-lyric/535726/1049 "2010-06-23T17:50:15Z")
I pleaded with Slark to pass me by “I’ve done nothing wrong, I don’t want to die” He scooped me up in his huge grey claws And bore me away without any cause ---
**Author:** ![Jonathan\_Chance](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jonathan_chance/32/701_2.png) [@Jonathan\_Chance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jonathan_Chance)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2010, 12:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-reply-is-a-song-lyric/535726/1050 "2010-06-24T00:12:56Z")
Lean on me When you’re not strong And I’ll be your friend I’ll help you carry on ---
**Author:** ![Uncle\_Goat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/8e8cbc/32.png) [@Uncle\_Goat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Uncle_Goat)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2010, 12:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-reply-is-a-song-lyric/535726/1051 "2010-06-24T00:54:00Z")
Help me if you can I’m feeling down And I do appreciate you being 'round Help me get my feet back on the ground Won’t you please, please Help me? ---
**Author:** ![Count\_Blucher](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c5a1d2/32.png) [@Count\_Blucher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Count_Blucher)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2010, 1:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-reply-is-a-song-lyric/535726/1052 "2010-06-24T01:44:56Z")
Deep in my soul Love so strong It takes control Now we both know The secrets bared The feelings show Driven far apart I’ll make a wish On a shooting star There will come a day Somewhere far away In your arms I’ll stay My only love… ---
**Author:** ![blondebear](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/blondebear/32/1022_2.png) [@blondebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blondebear)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2010, 2:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-reply-is-a-song-lyric/535726/1053 "2010-06-24T02:08:13Z")
But only love can break your heart Try to be sure right from the start Yes only love can break your heart What if your world should fall apart? ---
**Author:** ![Jonathan\_Chance](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jonathan_chance/32/701_2.png) [@Jonathan\_Chance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jonathan_Chance)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2010, 11:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-reply-is-a-song-lyric/535726/1054 "2010-06-24T11:50:18Z")
Love of my life is a shady lady Tearing me up just to bring me down Used to be calm but now she’s crazy I don’t mind… Tearing me down like a jungle monkey Cutting me up like a jungle cat Used to be fine but now she’s funky I don’t mind… She’s not the love of my life anymore! ---
**Author:** ![ivan\_astikov](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/58f4c7/32.png) [@ivan\_astikov](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ivan_astikov)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2010, 12:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-reply-is-a-song-lyric/535726/1055 "2010-06-24T12:13:30Z")
When routine bites hard and ambitions are low and resentment rides high but emotions won’t grow And we’re changing our ways taking different roads Love, love will tear us apart again. Love, love will tear us apart again. ---
**Author:** ![Uncle\_Goat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/8e8cbc/32.png) [@Uncle\_Goat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Uncle_Goat)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2010, 12:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-reply-is-a-song-lyric/535726/1056 "2010-06-24T12:47:56Z")
I’ve had enough of dance halls I’ve had enough of pills I’ve had enough of street fights I’ve seen my share of kills. I’m finished with the fashions And acting like I’m tough I’m bored with hate and passion I’ve had enough of love. ---
**Author:** ![Jonathan\_Chance](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jonathan_chance/32/701_2.png) [@Jonathan\_Chance](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jonathan_Chance)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2010, 6:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-reply-is-a-song-lyric/535726/1057 "2010-06-24T18:55:00Z")
I’ll say goodbye to love No one really cares if I should live or die Time and time again the chance for love has passed me by And all I know of love is how to live without it Just can’t seem to find it ---
**Author:** ![Kobal2](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kobal2/32/20_2.png) [@Kobal2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kobal2)\ **Post date:** [June 24, 2010, 10:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-reply-is-a-song-lyric/535726/1058 "2010-06-24T22:50:47Z")
Cut my life into pieces This is my last resort Mutilation, no breathing Don’t give a fuck if I cut my arm bleeding Would it be wrong, would it be right If I took my life tonight ? Chances are that I might ---
**Author:** ![Uncle\_Goat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/8e8cbc/32.png) [@Uncle\_Goat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Uncle_Goat)\ **Post date:** [June 25, 2010, 2:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-reply-is-a-song-lyric/535726/1059 "2010-06-25T02:49:12Z")
Don’t you know my life’s a quiet hell? I’m a black hole, I’m an empty shell Does it occur to you that I might need help? You’re the guy who doesn’t get it Say I’m in the tub with a razor blade You’d walk in and ask me “How was your day?” Then you’d lather up and start to shave As I bleed on the new tile floor ---
**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:** [June 25, 2010, 1:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-reply-is-a-song-lyric/535726/1060 "2010-06-25T13:23:35Z")
Now Santa Claus comes forward, that’s a razor in his mit; and he puts on his dark glasses and he shows you where to hit; and then the cameras pan, the stand in stunt man, dress rehearsal rag, it’s just the dress rehearsal rag, you know this dress rehearsal rag, it’s just a dress rehearsal rag. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-reply-is-a-song-lyric/535726.md?page=52) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-reply-is-a-song-lyric/535726.md?page=54)