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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2 comments:
I have to add a few:
Naughty Naughty - John Parr, even worse when heard on a Two-4-Tuesday right after St. Elmo's Fire. t-t-t-t-tease me!
Cherry Pie - was that Poison too, I've tried to block out.
Susudio - Phil Collins, What is the song about?
I won't do That - Meatloaf. Come on, Meatloaf would and has done A LOT.
Everybody have Fun Tonight. Wang Chung. It's horrible, and you can't get it out of your head.
-E
Jesus, it really is disgusting to reflect on all the utter shit out there. I told you on the phone where my head is at musically right now, but man, he just rocked me all over again today, I *finally* am getting the real extent of what he's doing with this Year Zero project. TR is my fucking HERO in a whole new way. See my blog for the link, 'cause I can't do html tags to save my life.
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