Songs in Haiku
Lyrics distilled to three lines of verse
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Planet Claire
She came from Planet Claire
with its pink air and red trees.
She hasn't got a head.
The B-52's
(1979)
B-52's
Monday, July 30, 2007
L.A. Woman
Mojo in L.A.;
freeways, oceans, hills, and crime.
A city of night.
L.A. Woman
(1971)
The Doors
Sunday, July 29, 2007
Mother's Little Helper
Housewives find escape
from the bore of modern life
by abusing pills.
Aftermath
(UK release-1966)
The Rolling Stones
Saturday, July 28, 2007
MMMBop
Mmmbop, ba dupa
Ba du bop, ba duba dop
Ba du, yeah, oh yeah
Middle of Nowhere
(1997)
Hanson
Learning to Fly
Take control and climb
in the sky above the clouds.
A feeling of bliss!
A Momentary Lapse of Reason
(1987)
Pink Floyd
Friday, July 27, 2007
Every Breath You Take
Ever since you left me,
I obsessively stalk you.
I'm watching you now.
Synchronicity
(1983)
The Police
2 Become 1
Can’t get enough love
so we connect up again.
Tonight is the night.
Spice
(1997)
Spice Girls
Thursday, July 26, 2007
Ironic
Things sneak up on you
that can be strange twists of fate.
Life will help you out.
Jagged Little Pill
(1995)
Alanis Morissette
Relax
Maintain composure;
Make this experience last
as long as you can.
Welcome to the Pleasuredome
(1983)
Frankie Goes to Hollywood
Our Lips are Sealed
Ignore the gossip
and hurtful lies of others.
Respond with silence.
Beauty and the Beat
(1982)
Go-Go's
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
La Grange
Just time and a ten
are needed outside of town,
if rumors are true.
Tres Hombres
(1973)
ZZ Top
Dirty Laundry
Bad news is good news
'cause it's good for the ratings.
Kick 'em when they're down!
I Can't Stand Still
(1982)
Don Henley
Beginnings
When you find the one
it's only the beginning
of the best of times.
Chicago Transit Authority
(1969)
Chicago
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