A man cuts in half
Just like he snaps a pencil
Is not Chicago.
Source:
John Williams / Thudfactor Update: All ten have been identified, a rare achievement indeed! Try Glen’s game and Fred’s game.
Last week we had 7/10 guessed. The remaining lyrics:
- “What we want and what we need has been confused — been confused.” Finest Worksong, REM
- “I gotta punch the clock that leads the blind. I’m just another gear in the assembly line.” Slave to the Grind, Skid Row
- “I don’t need another long coffee break — I’ve had as much coffee as a man can take.” Couple Days Off, Huey Lewis & the News
The latter doesn’t seem to pop up that much anymore, at least not how I am listening to oldies. But I remember it being absolutely everywhere for a few years. If you guessed “labor” was the hidden theme for the May Day game, you’d be right.
The rules
- Put the song title and artist in the comments below. I do accept anonymous comments.
- I’ll accept cover artists as well.
- But don’t go looking up the lyrics before guessing. That’s cheating.
This week’s lyrics:
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I thought I saw a man brought to life. He was warm, he came around like he was dignified.(1997)- Song & Artist:
- Torn, Ednaswap (covered by Natalie Imbruglia)
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You been spreadin’ lies that I was untrue — so, look out now ’cause he’s comin’ after you.(1963)- Song & Artist:
- My Boyfriend’s Back, The Angels (covered by The Chiffons, Martha and the Vandellas, Melissa Manchester)
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Lean on me when times are bad, when the day comes and you are down in a river of trouble and about to drown.(1966)- Song & Artist:
- Hold On, I’m Comin’, Sam & Dave
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- Lyric
The child is grown, the dream is gone.(1979)- Song & Artist:
- Comfortably Numb, Pink Floyd (covered by Scissor Sisters, Body Count)
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When you’re laid in bed at night watching roaches climb the wall… if you called your dad he could stop it all, yeah(1995)- Song & Artist:
- Common People, Pulp (covered by William Shatner)
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- Lyric
What’s your price for flight?(1984)- Song & Artist:
- Sister Christian, Night Ranger
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Now the wind has changed direction, and I'll have to leave.(1970)- Song & Artist:
- Border Song, Elton John (covered by Aretha Franklin)
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- Lyric
Whenever I'm alone with you, you make me feel like I am clean again.(1989)- Song & Artist:
- Lovesong, The Cure
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Got Chucks on with Saint Laurent. Gotta kiss myself, I'm so pretty.(2014)- Song & Artist:
- Uptown Funk, Mark Ronson (feat. Bruno Mars)
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I’m bulletproof, nothing to lose. Fire away, fire away…(2011)- Song & Artist:
- Titanium, David Guetta (feat. Sia)