Songs in Haiku
Lyrics distilled to three lines of verse
Friday, November 30, 2007
While You See a Chance
It's up to you to
take responsibility
for your happiness.
Arc of a Diver
(1980)
Steve Windwood
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Vogue
Move like a model
in a fashion magazine.
A dance floor pose-down!
I'm Breathless
(1990)
Madonna
Goodnight Saigon
American boys,
sent off to Vietnam, learn
of friendship and fear.
The Nylon Curtain
(1982)
Billy Joel
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Papa Was a Rollin' Stone
Kids ask mom about
dead dad and she says all he
left us was alone.
All Directions
(1972)
The Temptations
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
I Think I'm Paranoid
Emotionally
vulnerable, so you can
manipulate me.
Version 2.0
(1998)
Garbage
Bright Lights
Girl seeks her fortune
in the city. If she fails
he'll welcome her home.
More Than You Think You Are
(2002)
Matchbox 20
Monday, November 26, 2007
Squeeze Box
Mama makes music,
going in-and-out all night.
Daddy needs a nap.
The Who By Numbers
(1975)
Who
How Long
He is over it
but she can't seem to let go.
How long will she weep?
Long Road Out of Eden
(2007)
The Eagles
Sunday, November 25, 2007
Head Over Heels
The world's out of sync,
you've got my head in a spin.
I'm out of control!
Talk Show
(1984)
Go-Go's
Saturday, November 24, 2007
A Summer Song
Walks, laughs, and kisses;
we enjoyed warm summer nights.
I’m sad it’s over.
Yesterday's Gone
(1964)
Chad and Jeremy
Friday, November 23, 2007
The Thrill Is Gone
Baby done him wrong
He’s lonely, but over it.
He’s free from her spell.
Completely Well
(1969)
B.B. King
Doctor Worm
Stage name for drummer...
he's not a real doctor but
an actual worm.
Severe Tire Damage
(1998)
They Might Be Giants
Thursday, November 22, 2007
Thank You
Job in jeopardy,
broke, and hung over--still she
looks at the bright side.
No Angel
(2001)
Dido
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