random thoughts about books, words, life, writing, and the occasional movie, of varying levels of significance, in no particular order
Thursday, November 20, 2008
All Questions, No Answers
Literature may explore the universal themes of life, but songs pose all the important questions. Here are the ones I could think of:
How do you mend a broken heart? --The BeeGees
Will the circle be unbroken? --Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Does anybody really know what time it is? --Chicago
How long has this been going on? --The Eagles
Do you feel like I do? --Peter Frampton
How does it feel, to be on your own, with no direction home, a complete unknown, just like a rolling stone? --Bob Dylan
What’s love got to do with it? --Tina Turner
How high’s the water, papa? --Johnny Cash
How many roads must a man walk down before you call him a man? --Bob Dylan
What’s goin’ on? --Marvin Gaye
How do ya like me now? --Toby Keith
When will I be loved? --Linda Ronstadt
Do you believe in magic? --The Lovin’ Spoonful
What’s the matter with the clothes I’m wearing? --Billy Joel
Why am I so soft in the middle now? --Paul Simon
But isn’t it ironic, don’t ya think? --Alanis Morissette
Who’s making love to your old lady while you’re out making love? --Johnny Taylor
Can you add to the list?
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Do you believe me now?
Vern Gosdin
Why does it have to be black or white?
Restless Heart
What becomes of the broken hearted?
Percy Sledge
Will you still love me for the rest of my life?
Chicago
Who let the dogs out?
The Baha Men
Can you feel the love tonight?
Elton John
Who wrote the book of love?
The Monotones
Who are you?
The Who
Do you really want to hurt me?
Culture Club
Do Ya Think I'm Sexy?
Rod Stewart
Who put the bop in the bop shu bop shu bop? Who put the ram in the rama lama ding dong?
Is this love?
Whitesnake
Was I right or Wrong?
Lynard Skynard
I wonder do you think of me?
Keith Whitley
Tell me is it worth just another try?
England Dan & John Ford Coley from the song "Love Is The Answer"
Can you feel it coming in the air tonight?
Phil Collins
Have you seen her?
Smokey Robinson
Isn't she lovely?
Stevie Wonder
After the love is gone, how could you lead me on?
Earth, Wind, & Fire
Who will save me from all I'm up against in this world?
Matchbox 20 from "Bright Lights"
I want to know what love is..
Foreigner
Did you see any action? Did you make any friends? Do you want some affection? Did you have any bad dreams? Would you be my companion? Have you ever been lonely?
HeadEast--from the song "Never Been Any Reason"
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