Songs in Haiku: February 2010

Sunday, February 28, 2010

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

Mr. Big Stuff (1971)
Jean Knight

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

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

Full Moon Fever (1989)
Tom Petty

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

New Kind Of Feeling (1979)
Anne Murray

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

Franz Ferdinand (2004)
Franz Ferdinand

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

Carney (1972)
Leon Russell

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

Information (1983)
Dave Edmunds

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

Feels Like Home (2004)
Norah Jones

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

A Day at the Races (1976)
Queen

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

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

Jason Derulo (2009)
Jason Derulo

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

Pick Of The Litter (1975)
The Spinners

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

Argybargy (1980)
Squeeze