Songs in Haiku

Then Came You

2010-03-25T22:10:00.000-04:00

Now that I found you,
you are always on my mind.
You satisfy me.

Then Came You (1974)
Dionne Warwick and The Spinners

I'll Get By (As Long As I Have You)

2010-03-24T22:10:00.000-04:00

Through darkness and rain,
won’t whine about poverty,
if you are with me.

I'll Get By (As Long As I Have You) (single - 1944)
The Ink Spots

Telephone

2010-03-23T22:00:00.000-04:00

Stop calling me here.
Can’t hear and I’m partying.
Can’t text while drinking.

The Fame Monster (2009)
Lady Gaga

Funkytown

2010-03-22T22:00:00.001-04:00

Won't you take me to
perpetually funky
place called "Funkytown."

Mouth to Mouth (1979)
Lipps, Inc.

Imma Be

2010-03-21T21:00:00.001-04:00

Rich guy rocks the globe,
parties, and does flyest chicks.
Join festivities.

The E.N.D. (2009)
The Black Eyed Peas

Telephone

2010-03-21T12:13:00.000-04:00

Stop calling me here.
Can’t hear and I’m partying.
Can’t text while drinking.

The Fame Monster (2009)
Lady Gaga

Sowing The Seeds

2010-03-20T20:45:00.001-04:00

Love, like a garden,
requires constant tending
and lots of weeding.

The Seeds of Love (1989)
Tears for Fears

Love Is The Answer

2010-03-19T20:00:00.001-04:00

All situations
are helped by spreading some love.
Can’t stay without love.

Love Is The Answer (single - 1979)
England Dan and John Ford Coley

I'm Awesome

2010-03-18T20:15:00.001-04:00

No voicemail from calls,
write on my own Facebook wall...
How awesome is that?

We Smoked It All Mixtape (2010)
Spose and Cam Groves

After The Lovin'

2010-03-17T21:00:00.001-04:00

He sings her to sleep.
The words explain his feelings.
Still in love with her.

After The Lovin' (single - 1976)
Engelbert Humperdinck

Emotional Rescue

2010-03-16T21:00:00.001-04:00

I'll be your savior,
your knight in shining armor...
emotionally.

Emotional Rescue (1980)
Rolling Stones

Need You Now

2010-03-15T21:34:00.000-04:00

A lonesome, late night.
Memories make me need you.
Do I cross your mind?

Need You Now (2010)
Lady Antebellum

Mashed Potato Time

2010-03-14T21:30:00.000-04:00

It's a crazy dance
named for a potato side,
it's gravy to learn!

It's Mashed Potato Time (1962)
Dee Dee Sharp

Talk Dirty To Me

2010-03-13T21:33:00.000-05:00

Everywhere we are,
gotta have, touch, and hear you.
I’m screamin’ for more.

Look What The Cat Dragged In (1986)
Poison

My City Was Gone

2010-03-12T21:20:00.000-05:00

A sad homecoming,
with fond country memories
replaced by a mall.

Learning to Crawl (1984)
The Pretenders

Runaway

2010-03-11T21:32:00.000-05:00

A strong love gone wrong.
Crying during walk in rain.
I wish you were here.

Runaway (single - 1961)
Del Shannon

P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)

2010-03-10T21:20:00.000-05:00

Use of T.L.A.
to describe his P.Y.T.
is not S.O.P.

Thriller (1982)
Michael Jackson

Nineteen Hundred and Eighty Five

2010-03-09T21:50:00.003-05:00

Mom said expect love.
His lady’s the only one.
He needs her sweet stuff.

Band on the Run (1974)
Paul McCartney & Wings

What's Inside A Girl?

2010-03-08T20:00:00.000-05:00

Ma says they're hollow.
Uh-uh, I don't believe it!
Whatcha got in there?

A Date With Elvis (1986)
The Cramps

Don’t Look Back

2010-03-07T22:00:00.001-05:00

He sees the problem.
Use the new day to start fresh.
It looks bright ahead.

Don't Look Back (1978)
Boston

Please Don't Leave Me

2010-03-06T21:45:00.002-05:00

I can be cruel...
a twisted mind game or my
bitchy testing phase.

Funhouse (2008)
Pink

No No Song

2010-03-05T22:00:00.001-05:00

Can’t smoke, sniff, or drink.
They make me wake on the floor.
I’m too old for that.

Goodnight Vienna (1974)
Ringo Starr

Under Pressure

2010-03-04T21:15:00.002-05:00

We're under pressure,
with the terror of knowing
this is our last dance.

Hot Space (1982)
Queen & David Bowie

Lonely Teardrops

2010-03-03T21:17:00.000-05:00

Pillow wet with tears.
Come home to take one more chance.
Please just say you will.

Lonely Teardrops (single - 1958)
Jackie Wilson

Chains Of Love

2010-03-02T20:45:00.001-05:00

How can I explain?
Together you and I can
break these chains of love.

The Innocents (1988)
Erasure

Go Now

2010-03-01T21:17:00.000-05:00

I want you to stay.
You know that I still love you.
Go before I cry.

The Magnificent Moodies (1965)
Moody Blues

Mr. Big Stuff

2010-02-28T20:45:00.000-05:00

You don't impress me
flaunting fancy possessions.
True love is what counts.

Mr. Big Stuff (1971)
Jean Knight

Love To Love You Baby

2010-02-27T21:28:00.000-05:00

Lay here close to me.
You put me in such a spin.
Just want to be here.

Love To Love You Baby (1975)
Donna Summer

Yer So Bad

2010-02-26T22:30:00.001-05:00

My sister's exploits
make me think yer so bad, and
by "bad" I mean "good."

Full Moon Fever (1989)
Tom Petty

I Just Fall In Love Again

2010-02-25T21:23:00.000-05:00

Awake but dreaming.
Each touch is like the first time,
when I’m in your arms.

New Kind Of Feeling (1979)
Anne Murray

The Dark of the Matinee

2010-02-24T20:00:00.003-05:00

The venue's darkness
makes an ideal rendezvous.
Who cares what's playing!

Franz Ferdinand (2004)
Franz Ferdinand

Tight Rope

2010-02-23T20:25:00.000-05:00

Under scrutiny.
Between rocks and a hard place.
You’re too blind to see.

Carney (1972)
Leon Russell

Slipping Away

2010-02-22T20:40:00.000-05:00

I try to hang on
but feel you slipping away.
Hope for one more chance.

Information (1983)
Dave Edmunds

What I Am To You

2010-02-21T20:26:00.000-05:00

I am tied to you.
But is it reciprocal?
I feel butterflies.

Feels Like Home (2004)
Norah Jones

Somebody To Love

2010-02-20T21:50:00.000-05:00

Can anybody
find him somebody to love?
'Cuz he can't do it.

A Day at the Races (1976)
Queen

I Just Want To Make Love To You

2010-02-19T20:27:00.000-05:00

He wants just one thing.
She doesn’t have to be true.
But he could love her.

I Just Want To Make Love To You (single - 1954)
Muddy Waters

Whatcha Say

2010-02-18T20:15:00.001-05:00

I apologize
for my past love transgressions.
Whatcha say to that?

Jason Derulo (2009)
Jason Derulo

They Just Can't Stop It (The Games People Play)

2010-02-17T20:35:00.000-05:00

Actions of others
bring him down and make him blue.
He just thinks of her.

Pick Of The Litter (1975)
The Spinners

If I Didn't Love You

2010-02-16T20:30:00.002-05:00

Good thing I love you,
if I didn't, I'd hate you.
It's a love-hate thing.

Argybargy (1980)
Squeeze

Desiree

2010-02-15T20:36:00.000-05:00

In one summer’s night,
a cougar made him a man.
She was there and gone.

I'm Glad You're Here With Me Tonight (1977)
Neil Diamond

Unbelievable

2010-02-14T21:00:00.001-05:00

Your contradictions
beyond my comprehension.
Hey, WTF?

Schubert Dip (1991)
EMF

Dead Memories

2010-02-13T19:33:00.000-05:00

Past love just left scars.
He can’t escape memories.
Won’t be born again.

All Hope Is Gone (2008)
Slipknot

Save A Prayer

2010-02-12T20:20:00.000-05:00

Don't say a prayer,
save it til tomorrow morn.
Tonight we forget.

Arena (1982)
Duran Duran

After The Love Has Gone

2010-02-11T21:36:00.000-05:00

We knew love at first.
Something happened to change that.
What was right is wrong.

I Am (1979)
Earth, Wind & Fire

Fireflies

2010-02-10T22:30:00.002-05:00

Dancing fireflies
fill my bedroom when I dream,
light my unconscious.

Ocean Eyes (2009)
Owl City

The Thing

2010-02-09T20:00:00.000-05:00

Don’t take the box.
You’ll be stuck with the contents.
Get it out of here!

The Thing (single - 1950)
Phil Harris

Promises, Promises

2010-02-08T22:00:00.000-05:00

Made me promises
you knew you would never keep.
Why do I believe?

Burning Bridges (1983)
Naked Eyes

Disco Inferno

2010-02-07T21:12:00.000-05:00

The music heats up,
sucks him in, and someone says,
“burn that mother down.”

Disco Inferno (1976)
The Trammps

Already Gone

2010-02-06T20:00:00.000-05:00

Someone's gotta go...
our love was doomed at the start.
So I'm outta here.

All I Ever Wanted (2009)
Kelly Clarkson

Brother Louie

2010-02-05T21:12:00.000-05:00

Parents don’t approve
of his love for brown sugar.
Now he’s gonna cry.

About Us (1973)
Stories

The One I Love

2010-02-04T22:00:00.000-05:00

Dedicate this song
to the "prop" I left behind.
I'll get another.

Document (1987)
R.E.M.

Here You Come Again

2010-02-03T21:12:00.000-05:00

Her love comes alive
when she sees him waltz right in.
She’s not over him.

Here You Come Again (1977)
Dolly Parton

Tin Man

2010-02-02T20:30:00.000-05:00

Please believe in me...
When Oz was giving out gifts,
Tin Man got gypped.

Holiday (1974)
America

Finally Found A Home

2010-02-01T20:39:00.000-05:00

His love came undone.
He didn’t grow up in school.
Music is his home.

Sports (1983)
Huey Lewis and The News

All You Ever Think About Is Sex

2010-01-31T22:00:00.000-05:00

You're one-track minded,
always thinking about sex.
Great minds think alike.

In Outer Space (1983)
Sparks

The Beast In Me

2010-01-30T20:06:00.000-05:00

Caged by fragile bars.
Don’t let the cute bear fool you.
God, keep it restrained.

American Recordings (1994)
Johnny Cash

Puttin' On The Ritz

2010-01-29T22:00:00.001-05:00

Go where fashion sits,
get dressed up and mingle like
you're Gary Cooper.

After Eight (1982)
Taco

(Last Night) I Didn't Get To Sleep At All

2010-01-28T20:38:00.000-05:00

It wasn’t my fault.
Should I forget pride and call?
Can’t replace the dreams.

Individually & Collectively (1972)
The 5th Dimension

One

2010-01-27T22:15:00.000-05:00

You come to tell me:
One love, one life, one night, it's...
singularity.

Achtung Baby (1992)
U2

Living After Midnight

2010-01-26T20:40:00.000-05:00

Comes alive at night.
He rocks and has sights on you.
At dawn he is gone.

British Steel (1980)
Judas Priest

Funky Cold Medina

2010-01-25T21:50:00.000-05:00

A cold beverage
that makes the ladies love ya'...
but maybe too much!

Loc-ed After Dark (1989)
Tone Loc

Roll Me Away

2010-01-24T21:35:00.000-05:00

Man takes a bike trip.
Girl rides along for awhile.
He goes on alone.

The Distance (1982)
Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band

Sex and Candy

2010-01-23T20:00:00.001-05:00

The strange aroma
of sex and candy sweetness.
Surely, it's a dream...

Marcy Playground (1997)
Marcy Playground

I'll Fall In Love Again

2010-01-22T21:34:00.000-05:00

A hot love gone cold.
Don’t worry, I’ll get back up.
With some luck, I’ll win.

Standing Hampton (1981)
Sammy Hagar

Bad Romance

2010-01-21T21:25:00.000-05:00

Rah rah-ah-ah-ah
I want your love and fashion
in a bad romance.

The Fame Monster (2009)
Lady Gaga

Change

2010-01-20T21:33:00.000-05:00

We all wish for things.
Whatever happens to you,
your heart will stay true.

Ignition (1982)
John Waite

Counting Blue Cars

2010-01-19T22:00:00.000-05:00

Tell me about God.
I really want to meet Her,
ask many questions.

Pet Your Friends (1995)
Dishwalla

Glory To The Brave

2010-01-19T20:00:00.000-05:00

Requested by: Anonymous

Your brave sacrifice
will never be forgotten.
Spread your wings and fly.
(Dianne)

I say farewell friends.
Your time and deeds are treasured.
You live in our hearts.
(Earl)

A fallen hero--
gone but never forgotten,
his spirit lives on.
(Patrick)

Glory to the Brave (1997)
Hammerfall

Never Say Never

2010-01-17T22:30:00.000-05:00

My feelings for you
might improve if we have sex.
Hey, it can happen!

Benefactor (1982)
Romeo Void

The Logical Song

2010-01-16T21:30:00.000-05:00

Childhood wonders
are replaced with cold logic.
Was it an upgrade?

Breakfast in America (1979)
Artist/Group

Papers

2010-01-15T20:00:00.001-05:00

This marriage's over.
Just make it official with
some ink on paper.

Raymond v. Raymond (2009)
Usher

I Got A Man

2010-01-14T21:45:00.002-05:00

He tries pick-up lines
while she insists she's taken.
Some guys won't take "NO."

The Skills Dat Pay Da Bills (1992)
Positive K

According To You

2010-01-13T20:30:00.001-05:00

Evaluation
so negative I sought a
second opinion.

Believe (2009)
Orianthi

Tik Tok

2010-01-12T20:00:00.000-05:00

The party won't stop
until the morning light or
Po-po shuts us down.

Animal (2010)
Ke$ha

Lunatic Fringe

2010-01-11T22:20:00.001-05:00

We know you’re out there.
Won’t let you do it again.
You’ll feel our thunder.

As Far As Siam (1981)
Red Rider

The Hand That Feeds

2010-01-10T20:20:00.001-05:00

When you see the hand,
do you stay down on your knees
or dare take a bite?

With Teeth (2005)
Nine Inch Nails

To Love Somebody

2010-01-09T22:25:00.000-05:00

You don’t realize
just how much this man loves you.
Nothing without you.

Bee Gees' 1st (1967)
The Bee Gees

Fire Burning

2010-01-08T20:30:00.000-05:00

Out on the dance floor,
somebody call 9-1-1...
Shawty's on fire!

Tomorrow (2009)
Sean Kingston

I Am The Walrus

2010-01-07T21:00:00.002-05:00

We are the eggmen
and we are all together.
I am the walrus!

Magical Mystical Tour (1967)
The Beatles

Fifteen

2010-01-06T21:45:00.002-05:00

When you are fifteen
you're kind of an idiot
when it comes to love.

Fearless (2008)
Taylor Swift

Good Timin'

2010-01-05T20:00:00.000-05:00

A tick and a tock
have helped folks make history.
They brought you to me.

Good Timin' (single - 1960)
Jimmy Jones

New Divide

2010-01-04T20:55:00.001-05:00

Give me a reason
to fill this hole that divides,
wash this memory clean.

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009)
Linkin Park

Heartbreaker

2010-01-03T20:00:00.005-05:00

You're a heartbreaker,
dreammaker, and love taker...
Don't you mess around!

In the Heat of the Night (1979)
Pat Benatar

Maybe

2010-01-02T20:00:00.002-05:00

She hopes he'll return.
She still feels him on the bed.
He's gonna come back.

Everybody (2009)
Ingrid Michaelson

Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)

2010-01-01T21:00:00.001-05:00

I travel the world
always looking for something.
Dreams are made of this.

Sweet Dreams (1983)
Eurythmics

Don't Leave Me This Way

2009-12-31T20:00:00.002-05:00

You started the fire.
Can't survive without your love.
Satisfy the need.

Don't Leave Me This Way (single - 1976)
Thelma Houston

I Gotta Feeling

2009-12-30T21:00:00.001-05:00

A premonition
tonight will be a good night...
Let's make it happen!

The E.N.D. (2009)
Black Eyed Peas

I Dig Rock and Roll Music

2009-12-29T20:00:00.002-05:00

They love to play, sing,
and hear today's cool music.
Want in on that scene.

Album 1700 (1967)

Peter, Paul, and Mary

Say You'll Be There

2009-12-28T20:00:00.002-05:00

I'm giving it all.
Just want a promise from you.
Do you understand?

Spice (1996)
Spice Girls

Pretty Little Angel Eyes

2009-12-27T20:43:00.000-05:00

You’re sent from heaven.
Won’t let go of our true love.
We will be happy.

Pretty Little Angel Eyes (single - 1961)
Curtis Lee

Even The Losers

2009-12-26T20:00:00.000-05:00

I had it good once...
goes to show that anyone
gets lucky sometimes.

Damn the Torpedoes (1979)
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers

Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

2009-12-25T15:16:00.000-05:00

Make the yule tide gay.
Next year, troubles will be gone.
Happy like the past.

Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas (single - 1944)
Judy Garland

Oh Holy Night

2009-12-24T19:31:00.000-05:00

The night of His birth.
Hear the angels; praise His name.
The world rejoices.

These Are Special Times (1998)
Celine Dion

Do You Hear What I Hear?

2009-12-23T19:45:00.000-05:00

A star and a song
make all aware of the child.
Brings goodness and light.

Do You Hear What I Hear (single - 1963)
Bing Crosby

Christmas Time Is Here

2009-12-22T22:50:00.000-05:00

Happiness and cheer,
the spirit of the season,
should last the whole year.

A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965)
Vince Guaraldi

It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas

2009-12-21T20:36:00.000-05:00

Christmas is alive
all over town and your home.
Carols in your heart.

It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas (single - 1951)
Perry Como

Don't Shoot Me Santa

2009-12-20T20:02:00.000-05:00

A clean living boy
pleads his case on Christmas eve
to dodge Nick’s bullet.

Don't Shoot Me Santa (single - 2007)
The Killers

Cool Yule

2009-12-19T19:50:00.000-05:00

He’ll fill your stocking
while you’re sleeping warm as toast.
He has the toy bag.

Cool Yule (single - 1953)
Louis Armstrong

Christmas In America

2009-12-18T19:45:00.000-05:00

The sites of Christmas
would be better with you here.
Send my baby home.

A New Thought For Christmas (2008)
Melissa Etheridge

You're All I Want For Christmas

2009-12-17T19:50:00.000-05:00

If my dreams come true,
I’ll find you in my stocking.
You are all I want.

You're All I Want For Christmas (single - 1949)
Bing Crosby