Lyrically Challenged

So, I have been writing lyrics. Or, trying to at least. Let me just say, it's a whole lot harder than it looks. As a result of this new endeavor, I pay closer attention to words in songs now. Before, it was real easy for me to just sing along to a line like, "suckin' on chili dog, outside the tasty free-heeze" and not really pay attention to what I was saying. But now, I hear a little "Jack and Diane" and I think...who sucks on a chili dog? And maybe sucking on a chili dog is good, but not when you imagine John Cougar doing it. Anyway, it got me thinking about other songs with horrible lyrics, and I started to make a list. And who doesn't love lists? Especially ones that make you laugh...and this one does make me laugh. So, here it goes: A sampling of songs that contain the worst lyrics of all time...or at least for the next few minutes...

1. Muskrat Love - America
2. Cradle of Love - Billy Idol (horrible, horrible song)
3. Blinded by the Light - Manfred Mann
4. Turn on your Heartlight - Neil Diamond
5. Three times a Lady - The Commodores
6. I'm too Sexy - Right Said Fred
7. Oh Sherry - Steve Perry
8. Sister Christian - Night Ranger
9. Afternoon Delight - Starland Vocal Band
10. Abra Cadabra - Steve Miller Band
11. De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da - The Police
12. MacArthur Park - Donna Summers
13. We Built this City - Starship
14. The Stroke - Billy Squier
15. Unskinny Bop - Poison

Please post additions, should you feel inclined.

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For Lola....

Goodbye my sweet girl. You were beautiful....I am honored and blessed to have known you.