Lyrically Speaking # 3

[Phalon]

from "Schism" by Tool

I know the pieces fit cause I watched them fall away
Mildewed and smoldering, fundamental differing,
Pure intention juxtaposed will set two lovers souls in motion
Disintegrating as it goes testing our communication
The light that fueled our fire then has burned a hole between us so
We cannot see to reach an end crippling our communication.

next word: pure

[stepper]

The Impossible Dream - Robert Goulet, Peter O'Toole and many others

To love pure and chaste from afar.
To try when your arms are too weary.
To reach the unreachable star.

Next: Star

[Phalon]

from "The Bleeding" by Five Finger Death Punch

As wicked as you are, you're beautiful to me
You're the darkest burning star, you're my perfect disease

next word: dark(est)

[stepper]

Five Finger Death Punch - isn't that from one of the Kill Bill movies? And who'd want to be "my perfect disease?"

But the word did remind me of an old favorite...

Promises In The Dark - Pat Benatar

Just when you think you got it down
Your heart securely tied and bound
They whisper promises in the dark

Next: Whisper

[Phalon]

Five Finger Death Punch - isn't that from one of the Kill Bill movies?

Exactly. One of the band members is a fan of old kung fu movies which apparently feature "the death punch"; Kill Bill added the 'five finger' adjective.

And who'd want to be "my perfect disease?"

I can think of a million (or at least more than a few) songs that describe love, or love with a particular person, as a disease.


from "Do What You Do" by Mudvayne

Broken heart that's lost its beat
A little boy that softly weeps
Overwhelmed with emotions
Fuse burns to explosion
Lost the forest through the trees
Little whispers, the little dreams
That spark the recollection
Constant suffocation

next word: weep(s, ing)

[stepper]

While My Guitar Gently Weeps - Santana

I look at you all
See the love there that's sleeping
While my guitar gently weeps
I look at the floor
And I see it needs sweeping
Still my guitar gently weeps

Next: Guitar

[Phalon]

from "Ziggy Stardust" by David Bowie

Ziggy played guitar,
Jammin' good with Weird and Gilly,
And the spiders from Mars,
He played it left hand
But made it too far
Became the special man,
Then we were Ziggy's band

next word: special

[stepper]

The Promised Land – James Taylor

Had some motor trouble that turned into a struggle half way across Alabam.
That hound broke and left us all stranded in downtown Birmingham.
So right away I bought me a through train ticket right across Mississippi clean,
And I was on that Special Flyer out of Birmingham smoking into New Orleans.

Next: Train

[Phalon]

from "Interstate Love Song" by Stone Temple Pilots

Leaving on a southern train
Only yesterday, you lied
Promises of what I seemed to be
Only watch the time go by
All of these things you said to me

next word: watch

[stepper]

Poems, Prayers And Promises - John Denver

I have to say it now it's been a good life all in all
It's really fine to have a chance to hang around
And lie there by the fire and watch the evenin' tire
Along with friends and my old lady
Sit and pass a pipe around
And talk of poems and prayers and promises
And things that we believe in
How sweet it is to love someone
How right it is to care
How long it's been since yesterday
What about tomorrow
What about our dreams
And all the memories we share

Next: Believe

[Phalon]

from "Lonely Road of Faith" by Kid Rock

Up and down that lonely road of faith
I have been there
Unprepared for the storms and the tides that rise
I've realized one thing, how much I love you
And it hurts to see, see you cryin'
I believe we can make it through the winds of change

next word: storm(s)

[stepper]

The Anchor Holds - Ray Boltz

I have fallen on my knees
As I faced the raging seas
The anchor holds
In spite of the storm

Next: Hold(s)

[Phalon]

from "Drive", one of my favorites from Incubus; catchy tune, great lyrics

So, if I decide to waiver my chance
To be one of the hive
Will I choose water over wine
And hold my own and drive?

It's driven me before and it seems to be the way
That everyone else gets around
But lately I'm beginning to find that when
I drive myself my light is found

next word: drive

[stepper]

Hot Rod Lincoln - Charlie Ryan

My pappy said "Son, you're gonna drive me to drinkin'
If you don't stop drivin' that hot rod Lincoln.

Since summer is coming.. Next word: Hot

[Phalon]

from "Thunder Kiss 65" by White Zombie

Step to the moonshine, frenzy hail the resurrection
What's new pussycat? Can you dig the satisfaction?
Well, you can't take it with you, but you can in overdrive
Yeah, some like it hot and twistin' 1965

next word: twist(ing,ed,s)

[stepper]

Twist and Shout - The Beatles

Well, shake it up, baby, now
(Shake it up, baby)
Twist and shout
(Twist and shout)

Next: Shout

[Phalon]

from "My Way" by Limp Bizkit

This time I'm a let it all come out
This time I'm a stand up and shout
I'm a do things my way, it's my way
My way or the highway

next word: highway

[stepper]

I Got A Name - Jim Croce

Moving me down the highway
Rolling me down the highway
Moving ahead so life won't pass me by

Next: Pass

[Phalon]

from "Vitamin R" by Chevelle

Some will learn; many do.
Cover up or spread it out.
Turn around, had enough,
Pick and choose or pass it on.
Buying in, heading for
Suffer now or suffer then.
It's bad enough
I want the fear... need the fear

next word: learn

[stepper]

Just Give Me A Reason - Pink

We're not broken just bent
And we can learn to love again

Next: Bent

[Phalon]

from "Hell Bent for Leather" by Judas Priest

Hell bent, hell bent for leather.
Hell bent, hell bent for leather.

So many words, how to choose?

next word: leather

[stepper]

Leather And Lace - Stevie Nicks

I need you to love me
I need you today
Give to me your leather
Take from me my lace

Next: Today

[Phalon]

from "Whatever" by Godsmack

And I wonder day to day
I don't like you anyway
I don't need your sh!t today
You're pathetic in your own way

next word: own

[stepper]

On My Own - Patti LaBelle & Michael McDonald

So many times
Said it was forever
Said our love would always be true
Something in my heart always knew
I'd be lying here beside you
On my own
On my own
On my own

Next: Forever

[Phalon]

from "Sleep Apnea" by Chevelle

I gasp and hold my breath
These needs had changed so deep
To face you all I say
I've been awake forever... Ever... Ever... Ever

next word: awake

[stepper]

Stay Awake - Mary Poppins (Julie Andrews)

Stay awake, don't rest your head
Don't lie down upon your bed
While the moon drifts in the skies
Stay awake, don't close your eyes

Next: Moon

[Phalon]

from "I Am the Highway" by Audioslave

I am not your rolling wheels – I am the highway.
I am not your carpet ride – I am the sky.
I am not your blowing wind – I am the lightning.
I am not your autumn moon – I am the night… the night.

next word: wheel(s)

[stepper]

Wheel In The Sky - Journey

Winter is here again oh Lord,
Haven't been home in a year or more
I hope she holds on a little longer
Sent a letter on a long summer day
Made of silver, not of clay
I've been runnin' down this dusty road
Wheel in the sky keeps on turnin'
I don't know where I'll be tomorrow
Wheel in the sky keeps on turnin'

Next: Tomorrow

[Phalon]

from "Jane Says" by Jane's Addiction

Jane says
I'm done with Sergio
He treats me like a ragdoll
She hides
The television
Says I don't owe him nothing,
But if he comes back again
Tell him to wait right here for me
Or just
Try again tomorrow
I'm gonna kick tomorrow
Gonna kick tomorrow

next word: hide(s)

[stepper]

These Dreams - Heart

In a wood full of princes
Freedom is a kiss
But the prince hides his face
From dreams in the mist

Next: Dream(s)