Songs in Haiku
Lyrics distilled to three lines of verse
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
I'm Gonna Knock On Your Door
He’ll knock, ring, and tap
until you go out and kiss.
That is annoying!
I'm Gonna Knock On Your Door
(single - 1961)
Eddie Hodges
Monday, September 29, 2008
Flashing Lights
Infidelity,
exposed by paparazzi,
ends badly for him.
Graduation
(2007)
Kanye West
Sunday, September 28, 2008
In The Summertime
Drink and find a girl.
Make it at night or enjoy
a day on the sea.
In The Summertime
(single - 1970)
Mungo Jerry
Saturday, September 27, 2008
School's Out
It’s time for a break
from school supplies and teachers.
We might not come back.
School's Out
(1972)
Alice Cooper
Friday, September 26, 2008
The Glow Worm
A fly with neon
lights up the shadows for love.
I love my gal too!
The Glow Worm
(single - 1952)
The Mills Brothers
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger
Work, make, and do it
harder, better, and faster
will make us stronger.
Discovery
(2001)
Daft Punk
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Honolulu Lulu
Island surfing queen
takes risks and sometimes wipes out.
She surfs or kisses.
Honolulu Lulu
(single - 1963)
Jan and Dean
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Dead Man Walking
My fate decided,
I am a dead man walking,
waiting to be gone.
Dead Man Walking Soundtrack
(1995)
Bruce Springsteen
Monday, September 22, 2008
Jailbreak
Danger! Stay away
from the boys about to act
somewhere in this town.
Jailbreak
(1976)
Thin Lizzy
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Silhouettes
Jealous reaction
over smooching silhouettes...
wrong address, moron!
Silhouettes
(single - 1957)
The Rays
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Lullaby
Her life in L.A.
was filled with stars and devils.
It will be alright.
Soul's Core
(1998)
Shawn Mullins
Friday, September 19, 2008
Tighten Up
Try the new dance craze
as each band member solos.
You can make the moves.
Tighten Up
(single - 1968)
Archie Bell & the Drells
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Treat Me Right
I'm getting fed up
with your jerking me around.
Do right or good-bye!
Crimes of Passion
(1980)
Pat Benatar
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