# Verbose song lyrics **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Created:** [November 19, 2010, 6:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/verbose-song-lyrics/561244 "2010-11-19T18:44:17Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 21
**Author:** ![Ludovic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@Ludovic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ludovic)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2010, 12:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/verbose-song-lyrics/561244/401 "2010-11-28T12:41:08Z")
This one seems to be still outstanding: > [@](#): > > Shift the focus of your organs of ocular perception toward the organs used for percieving photons of a specific wavelength band belonging to your interlocutor. After you have accomplished this, you will be able to percieve which specific ontological entity is effected in said interlocutor. For when people wish to refer to the entity with whom you are speaking, they use a word derived, appropriately enough, from an ancient word used to denote an entity who customarily transports a device used for emanating such photons. If the person to whom I am speaking shall grant my request, that person shall maneouvre their appendage commonly used in the great apes and their close relatives for finely manipulating objects so that it may touch that same appendage which can be found on their interlocutor. ---
**Author:** ![Polycarp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/82dd89/32.png) [@Polycarp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Polycarp)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2010, 3:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/verbose-song-lyrics/561244/402 "2010-11-28T15:56:39Z")
> [@Spoons](#): > > “The Boxer,” by Simon and Garfunkel: > > _I am just a poor boy > Though my story’s seldom told > I have squandered my resistance > For a pocket full of mumbles such are promises > All lies and jests > Still a man hears what he wants to hear > And disregards the rest…_ Indeed. ---
**Author:** ![fuzzypickles](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/9d8465/32.png) [@fuzzypickles](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fuzzypickles)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2010, 4:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/verbose-song-lyrics/561244/403 "2010-11-28T16:39:41Z")
> [@Polycarp](#): > > –“Sixteen Tons”, Tennessee Ernie Ford Ayup. Hmm…my last few have been pretty easy. Time for a pair of challenging ones: A) It is economically advantageous to terminate with extreme prejudice, or to discharge a weapon with the intent of inflicting permanent physical disability I am not compelled to provide any logical explanation for this course of action A honking bird, which lays eggs made of soft yellow metal, has escaped from its pen; however, this bird cannot escape the calendar period between equinox and solstice One of the seven deadly sins, served Cajun style, continues its internal conflagration within a carapace of sanguine political betrayal I shall bestow upon your my personal sidearm, for the purpose of acquiring a 55-gallon container of crude oil which provokes merriment and laughter; I like zombie films This organization, alternatively known as “The Procreation of Murderers” or “A Fallen Angel’s Plant Embryo”, intends to acquire high fashion, wealth beyond measure, and severe physical anguish Once again, let us engage in armed conflict; crimson ichor is equivalent to skid marks upon the U.S. Bill of Rights Do not entreat any deity for the sake of my ability to sing and dance in the manner of Motown The clock reads 11:58 p.m. – my prehensile extremities presage total despair and hopelessness The clock reads 11:58 p.m. – we must maintain our appointment at the abortion clinic B) The temporal period between dusk and dawn is entirely bereft of color We shall engage in physical combat with any chemical element that readily conducts electricity These devices, which are designed to increase sonic volume, are on the verge of releasing a sudden, massive burst of energy The subject of Isaac Newton’s First Law of Thermodynamics vociferates expressions of emotional fear and distress, James Randi’s former profession, and somnolent ideations Lucifer shall orthographically preserve the initial chord We shall strike the cup-shaped, cast iron object, summoning forces which oppose paradise and order Chemical elements which readily conduct electricity shall bestow themselves upon crazy, fanatical legions whose devotion is unadultered Quickly shall this iron alloy transmute to liquid; wealth beyond measure is supported by round, rotating objects designed for the purpose of transportation Your sole panacea is to suffer a stroke Chemical elements which readily conduct electricity are entirely bereft of color Chemical elements which readily conduct electricity are entirely bereft of color Chemical elements which readily conduct electricity are entirely bereft of color Chemical elements which readily conduct electricity are entirely bereft of color Chemical elements which readily conduct electricity are entirely bereft of color Verily, shall you prostrate your ability to sing and dance in the manner of Motown before the pantheon of entities which claim dominion over that particular musical combination of country/western, jazz, and southern blues ---
**Author:** ![SolGrundy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bbce88/32.png) [@SolGrundy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SolGrundy)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2010, 12:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/verbose-song-lyrics/561244/404 "2010-11-29T00:27:21Z")
Place everything into a small container suitable for your departure, do so in a manner that indicates you have conceded defeat. Allow me to commence: I have arrived with the intention of emerging victorious. If you engage in combat with me, that would be a transgression against religious standards of behavior. I promise that I will not pull apart the bag with force. Novice, it would be best for you to retreat from your current position. If you attempt to perform a part at which you are not capable, the entire assembled congregation will respond by becoming agitated. Arise! Bring yourself to a position supported by your feet! I implore you: raise your limbs into the air. If you are so inclined, propel yourself across the upper surface of this room by pushing yourself off of the surface using the muscles of your legs and feet. ---
**Author:** ![Polycarp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/82dd89/32.png) [@Polycarp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Polycarp)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2010, 12:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/verbose-song-lyrics/561244/405 "2010-11-29T00:58:23Z")
Anything ascending is obliged thereafter to descend, just a a device for turning fibre to thread is obliged to rotate. Discoursing on what disturbs oneself is a lachrymose moral offense. Engage in equestrian feats with a small equine covered in brilliant latex, while you permit the aforementioned threadmaking device to continue its rotatory motion. You are bereft both of legal tender and of domicile; the aforementioned device is neighbored by nothing whatsoever. As previously mentioned, discoursing on what disturbs oneself is evidence of perpetual ignorance. Again engage in equestrian feats with a small equine covered in brilliant latex, while you continue to permit the aforementioned threadmaking device to continue its rotatory motion. ---
**Author:** ![Polycarp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/82dd89/32.png) [@Polycarp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Polycarp)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2010, 1:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/verbose-song-lyrics/561244/406 "2010-11-29T01:13:50Z")
> [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](#): > > \*C. My only desire was for a commodity reserved for a particular purpose, one which you considered holy or sanctified, for solely a trice to be fearless, dreadnaught, nude, in a location perpendicular to your axis of attention. On numerous occasions it has seemed to me that you shall never comprehend my person. Kindly aver that this occaion shall be perpetual in duration. \* > > **Is this Torn, by Natalie Imbruglia??** > mmm Nope. Another excerpt: "If you should become an arid region, I will become an example of a marine ecozone. Should you feel the pangs of appetite, focus on me as desirable foodstuff. I shall become whatsoever you may request. Therefore, when you recall those who engaged in untruths, who first represented themselves as empathic and then drew amusement from your sorrows, pulchritudinous beloved, do not bring me to mind. ---
**Author:** ![Drain\_Bead](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e47774/32.png) [@Drain\_Bead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drain_Bead)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2010, 1:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/verbose-song-lyrics/561244/407 "2010-11-29T01:37:05Z")
Father Figure? ---
**Author:** ![SolGrundy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bbce88/32.png) [@SolGrundy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SolGrundy)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2010, 1:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/verbose-song-lyrics/561244/408 "2010-11-29T01:43:41Z")
> [@Polycarp](#): > > Anything ascending is obliged thereafter to descend, just a a device for turning fibre to thread is obliged to rotate. Discoursing on what disturbs oneself is a lachrymose moral offense. Engage in equestrian feats with a small equine covered in brilliant latex, while you permit the aforementioned threadmaking device to continue its rotatory motion. You are bereft both of legal tender and of domicile; the aforementioned device is neighbored by nothing whatsoever. As previously mentioned, discoursing on what disturbs oneself is evidence of perpetual ignorance. Again engage in equestrian feats with a small equine covered in brilliant latex, while you continue to permit the aforementioned threadmaking device to continue its rotatory motion. _What goes up, must come down. Spinning wheel, got to spin round. Talking 'bout your troubles is a crying sin. Ride the painted pony, let the spinning wheel spin._ “Spinning Wheel” by Blood, Sweat & Tears ---
**Author:** ![Biffy\_the\_Elephant\_Shrew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e47c2d/32.png) [@Biffy\_the\_Elephant\_Shrew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biffy_the_Elephant_Shrew)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2010, 1:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/verbose-song-lyrics/561244/409 "2010-11-29T01:56:35Z")
> [@fuzzypickles](#): > > A) It is economically advantageous to terminate with extreme prejudice, or to discharge a weapon with the intent of inflicting permanent physical disability > I am not compelled to provide any logical explanation for this course of action > A honking bird, which lays eggs made of soft yellow metal, has escaped from its pen; however, this bird cannot escape the calendar period between equinox and solstice > One of the seven deadly sins, served Cajun style, continues its internal conflagration within a carapace of sanguine political betrayal > I shall bestow upon your my personal sidearm, for the purpose of acquiring a 55-gallon container of crude oil which provokes merriment and laughter; I like zombie films > This organization, alternatively known as “The Procreation of Murderers” or “A Fallen Angel’s Plant Embryo”, intends to acquire high fashion, wealth beyond measure, and severe physical anguish > Once again, let us engage in armed conflict; crimson ichor is equivalent to skid marks upon the U.S. Bill of Rights > Do not entreat any deity for the sake of my ability to sing and dance in the manner of Motown > The clock reads 11:58 p.m. – my prehensile extremities presage total despair and hopelessness > The clock reads 11:58 p.m. – we must maintain our appointment at the abortion clinic “Two Minutes to Midnight,” Iron Maiden The subject under discussion is an indefinite entity pertaining to you. Perform actions in accordance with your own desires–it is not my business to dictate the target of any (real or metaphorical) impact you may have. ---
**Author:** ![Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mean_mr.mustard/32/3865_2.png) [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2010, 2:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/verbose-song-lyrics/561244/410 "2010-11-29T02:23:38Z")
I do not currently engage in regular fornication with the proper name of the feminine entity of whom I speak The aforementioned unnamed is merely a being who has not yet achieved womanhood and espouses allegations in reference to a solitary me Nonetheless the youngster did not arise from a union involving my Y chromosome The aforementioned unnamed again articulates declarations in reference to a solitary me Nonetheless the youngster did not arise from a union involving my Y chromosome mmm ---
**Author:** ![SolGrundy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bbce88/32.png) [@SolGrundy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SolGrundy)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2010, 2:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/verbose-song-lyrics/561244/411 "2010-11-29T02:38:20Z")
> [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](#): > > I do not currently engage in regular fornication with the proper name of the feminine entity of whom I speak > The aforementioned unnamed is merely a being who has not yet achieved womanhood and espouses allegations in reference to a solitary me > Nonetheless the youngster did not arise from a union involving my Y chromosome > The aforementioned unnamed again articulates declarations in reference to a solitary me > Nonetheless the youngster did not arise from a union involving my Y chromosome _Billie Jean is not my lover. She’s just a girl who claims that I am the one. But the kid is not my son. She says I am the one. But the kid is not my son._ “Billie Jean” by Michael Jackson ---
**Author:** ![Polycarp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/82dd89/32.png) [@Polycarp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Polycarp)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2010, 3:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/verbose-song-lyrics/561244/412 "2010-11-29T03:15:15Z")
> [@SolGrundy](#): > > _What goes up, must come down. Spinning wheel, got to spin round. Talking 'bout your troubles is a crying sin. Ride the painted pony, let the spinning wheel spin._ > > “Spinning Wheel” by Blood, Sweat & Tears Uh huh. ---
**Author:** ![Polycarp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/82dd89/32.png) [@Polycarp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Polycarp)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2010, 3:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/verbose-song-lyrics/561244/413 "2010-11-29T03:16:23Z")
> [@Drain\_Bead](#): > > Father Figure? Yep ---
**Author:** ![HeyHomie](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/heyhomie/32/207_2.png) [@HeyHomie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HeyHomie)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2010, 12:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/verbose-song-lyrics/561244/414 "2010-11-29T12:56:43Z")
> [@SolGrundy](#): > > Place everything into a small container suitable for your departure, do so in a manner that indicates you have conceded defeat. > Allow me to commence: I have arrived with the intention of emerging victorious. > If you engage in combat with me, that would be a transgression against religious standards of behavior. “Pack it up, pack it in. Let me begin…” _Jump Around_ by House of Pain ---
**Author:** ![Hentor\_the\_Barbarian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/8edcca/32.png) [@Hentor\_the\_Barbarian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hentor_the_Barbarian)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2010, 1:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/verbose-song-lyrics/561244/415 "2010-11-29T13:47:44Z")
As far as I know, nobody ever got my #89, which FYI was Michael Jackson’s Bad. I thought it would have been quite easy, actually. ---
**Author:** ![fuzzypickles](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/9d8465/32.png) [@fuzzypickles](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fuzzypickles)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2010, 3:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/verbose-song-lyrics/561244/416 "2010-11-29T15:26:29Z")
> [@Biffy\_the\_Elephant\_Shrew](#): > > “Two Minutes to Midnight,” Iron Maiden Correct – guess it was easier than I thought. 🆒 ---
**Author:** ![Polycarp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/82dd89/32.png) [@Polycarp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Polycarp)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2010, 4:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/verbose-song-lyrics/561244/417 "2010-11-29T16:08:44Z")
> [@Biffy\_the\_Elephant\_Shrew](#): > > The subject under discussion is an indefinite entity pertaining to you. Perform actions in accordance with your own desires–it is not my business to dictate the target of any (real or metaphorical) impact you may have. _"It’s your thing_, do what you wanna do. I can’t tell you, who to sock it to" - The Isley Brothers ---
**Author:** ![Polycarp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/82dd89/32.png) [@Polycarp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Polycarp)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2010, 4:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/verbose-song-lyrics/561244/418 "2010-11-29T16:24:41Z")
The speaker is precisely like the scaled-down replica or simulacrum of an O-8 land forces officer, possessing a library of geological, botanical, and zoological data, as well as of the historical wielders of Anglic sovereignty, and of a datastore of armed combats in a range typified by small towns located approximately 40 kilometres from Brussels and Athens respectively. ---
**Author:** ![StusBlues](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/dc4da7/32.png) [@StusBlues](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StusBlues)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2010, 4:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/verbose-song-lyrics/561244/419 "2010-11-29T16:42:55Z")
> [@fuzzypickles](#): > > B) The temporal period between dusk and dawn is entirely bereft of color > We shall engage in physical combat with any chemical element that readily conducts electricity > These devices, which are designed to increase sonic volume, are on the verge of releasing a sudden, massive burst of energy > The subject of Isaac Newton’s First Law of Thermodynamics vociferates expressions of emotional fear and distress, James Randi’s former profession, and somnolent ideations > Lucifer shall orthographically preserve the initial chord > We shall strike the cup-shaped, cast iron object, summoning forces which oppose paradise and order > Chemical elements which readily conduct electricity shall bestow themselves upon crazy, fanatical legions whose devotion is unadultered > Quickly shall this iron alloy transmute to liquid; wealth beyond measure is supported by round, rotating objects designed for the purpose of transportation > Your sole panacea is to suffer a stroke > Chemical elements which readily conduct electricity are entirely bereft of color > Chemical elements which readily conduct electricity are entirely bereft of color > Chemical elements which readily conduct electricity are entirely bereft of color > Chemical elements which readily conduct electricity are entirely bereft of color > Chemical elements which readily conduct electricity are entirely bereft of color > Verily, shall you prostrate your ability to sing and dance in the manner of Motown before the pantheon of entities which claim dominion over that particular musical combination of country/western, jazz, and southern blues That would be “Black Metal” by one Cradle of Filth. ---
**Author:** ![StusBlues](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/dc4da7/32.png) [@StusBlues](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/StusBlues)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2010, 4:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/verbose-song-lyrics/561244/420 "2010-11-29T16:48:51Z")
> [@Irishman](#): > > * * * > > There exists a female of indeterminate age that I have been contemplating > the full duration, \ vowel sound for emphasis, repeat vowel sound for emphasis. > At the present time the aforementioned female is unknowledgable as to my correct appellation, > and yet I believe that she shares the sense of affection that I feel for her, > \ vowel sound for emphasis, repeat vowel sound for emphasis. That would be “Sussudio” by one Phil Collins. > [@](#): > > Citizen of the most populous country in North America of the female persuasion, > Remain at a distance from my location. > Citizen of the most populous country in North America of the female persuasion, > Female progenitor, do not intrude on my existence. > > Refrain from approaching and lingering in the vicinity of the entrance to my abode, > I would prefer to be spared exposure to the region of your head most associated with personal identity. > I am a busy person with much higher priority tasks > than to remain in your presence merely mutually accummulating age. American Woman. Sorry if this one has already been solved. And as far as I can tell, this one: Allow the situation of which we are speaking to continue in its present state or lack thereof. remains in the realm of the unknown. Anybody want to take a shot? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/verbose-song-lyrics/561244.md?page=20) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/verbose-song-lyrics/561244.md?page=22)