Songs in Haiku
Lyrics distilled to three lines of verse
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
That's Not My Name
Alone, not by choice.
Am I so forgettable
no one knows my name?
We Started Nothing
(2008)
The Ting Tings
Monday, June 29, 2009
New York Groove
Back to skyscrapers,
this time with money to spend.
It feels good tonight.
Kiss/Ace Frehley
(1978)
Ace Frehley
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Road To Nowhere
Life is a journey
that is taking us nowhere.
Relax and enjoy.
Little Creatures
(1985)
Talking Heads
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Cum On Feel the Noize
The band gives retorts
to false notions of critics.
We’ll get wild, wild, wild!
Metal Health
(1983)
Quiet Riot
Friday, June 26, 2009
Hold On Tight
When you're downhearted...
over and over "you can"
like the Little Train.
Time
(1981)
Electric Light Orchestra
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Ain't Misbehavin'
He’s saving his love.
No flirtin’ and home early.
She’s worth waiting for.
Ain't Misbehavin'
(single - 1929)
Fats Waller
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Wicked Ways
Pictures of the Pope,
Virgin Mary, and prayers...
None of it helped.
Version 2.0
(1998)
Garbage
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
FM
Blues…Elvis…reggae.
Girls want mood music at night.
No static at all.
FM - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
(1978)
Steely Dan
Monday, June 22, 2009
Obsession
Like a butterfly
I will collect and capture.
I must possess you!
Animotion
(1984)
Animotion
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Poor Side of Town
The rich guy dumped you.
His fling is my greatest thing.
Will you stay with me?
Poor Side of Town
(single - 1966)
Johnny Rivers
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Let's Hear It For The Boy
Let's cheer for my babe...
for reasons that sound like a
backhand compliment.
Footloose Soundtrack
(1984)
Deniece Williams
Friday, June 19, 2009
Indian Reservation
Control strips proud tribe
of culture and traditions.
Someday they’ll return.
Indian Reservation
(single - 1971)
Paul Revere and The Raiders
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Doctor! Doctor!
Burning sensation,
I seek medical advice.
Hope this is just love!
Into The Gap
(1984)
Thompson Twins
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