Cryptically-disguised song lyrics

Trollheart · 01-09-2023, 02:01 PM

Okay let's have a new set. I should point out, for clarity's sake, these are ALL opening lines from the songs.

Song 1

I observe an incorrect satellite ascending
I foresee peril approaching
I note fissures in the ground and electrical discharge in the sky
I foretell a difficult period ahead from this morning.
Refrain from visiting when it gets dark
It's likely to kill you
An evil planet ascends.

Answered: "Bad Moon Rising" by Creedence Clearwater Revival

Song 2

Urban ladies apparently discover rapidly the method of effecting entrance by means of curving the lips
A wealthy, aged husband and she will have no need to care
She will wear lace and be the belle of the ball
As darkness falls a large residence seems too empty
I suppose each mode of shelter costs something
And it causes her pain inside to consider that her affection is but afforded to a man whose palms are not warm.
And therefore she advises him she must leave until the early morning
To provide succour to a companion who is depressed
He, however, is cognisant of her destination as she departs:
She goes towards the area of the city where they do not play fair.

Answered: "Lyin' Eyes" by The Eagles

Song 3

Not awake when I penned this, pardon me if it should wander
But when I arose I was sure the Rapture had arrived.
The firmament was a mixture of blue and red, crowds rushing here and there
Attempting to evade the devastation, however I was not concerned.

Answered: "1999" by Prince

Song 4

Rouse yourself, Margaret! I believe I must speak with you.
For it is after August and I ought to be returning to class.
I am aware I make you laugh, however I believe you are manipulating me
Oh Margaret! I attempted the best I could.
You enticed me from my domicile as you preferred to have company
You took, without permission, the organ which keeps me alive, and it's this which really upsets me.

Answered: "Maggie May" by Rod Stewart

Song 5

I say, younger sibling! What has transpired?
I say, younger sibling! Identify that person which is the sole party.
I say, younger sibling! What has transpired?
I say, younger sibling! Identify that person which is the sole party.
I say, younger sibling!
Double-barrelled weapon!
It's a pleasant day to recommence.
It's a pleasant day for a pure marriage.

Answered: "White Wedding" by Billy Idol

Song 6

I recall for all my existence very cold precipitation
Male shades, a countenance at the pane, sobbing after dark
Dark becomes light and then morning, merely a separate span of 24 hours
Joyous crowds traverse my path
Staring in their gaze I observe something remembered
And fail to understand how pleasant things were with you.

Answered: "Mandy" by Barry Manilow

ribbons · 01-09-2023, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trollheart

Song 6

I recall for all my existence very cold precipitation
Male shades, a countenance at the pane, sobbing after dark
Dark becomes light and then morning, merely a separate span of 24 hours
Joyous crowds traverse my path
Staring in their gaze I observe something remembered
And fail to understand how pleasant things were with you.

"Mandy" by Barry Manilow?

ribbons · 01-09-2023, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trollheart

Song 3

Not awake when I penned this, pardon me if it should wander
But when I arose I was sure the Rapture had arrived.
The firmament was a mixture of blue and red, crowds rushing here and there
Attempting to evade the devastation, however I was not concerned.

Ahh...blue + red = purple =

Prince - "1999"

ribbons · 01-09-2023, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trollheart

Song 1

I observe an incorrect satellite ascending
I foresee peril approaching
I note fissures in the ground and electrical discharge in the sky
I foretell a difficult period ahead from this morning.
Refrain from visiting when it gets dark
It's likely to kill you
An evil planet ascends.

Creedence Clearwater Revival - "Bad Moon Rising"

ribbons · 01-09-2023, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trollheart

Song 2

Urban ladies apparently discover rapidly the method of effecting entrance by means of curving the lips
A wealthy, aged husband and she will have no need to care
She will wear lace and be the belle of the ball
As darkness falls a large residence seems too empty
I suppose each mode of shelter costs something
And it causes her pain inside to consider that her affection is but afforded to a man whose palms are not warm.
And therefore she advises him she must leave until the early morning
To provide succour to a companion who is depressed
He, however, is cognisant of her destination as she departs:
She goes towards the area of the city where they do not play fair.

The very last line made me realize: She's goin' to the cheatin' side of town.

The Eagles - "Lyin' Eyes"

Edit: "You cannot camouflage your deceptive oculus uterque."

Trollheart · 01-09-2023, 06:27 PM

All correct: either you guys are getting better at this or I'm making them too easy.

Trollheart · 01-09-2023, 06:52 PM

So we go again.

Song 1

During a journey across mountains in the south of Ireland
I chanced upon a certain member of the forces of law and order
And he was totalling up his cash.
My initial reaction was to produce one weapon, then the other
And demand of him to surrender his riches to me
Or he could go to Hell.

Answer: "Whiskey in the Jar" by Thin Lizzy

Song 2

I do not stand but I anticipate a forthcoming event
Is it possible that a heavenly messenger is thinking about my destiny?
And are we aware of the destination of affection as we age?
Because it has been made known to me that rescue allows them to extend their flying appendages
Therefore as I lie awake contemplating many things and I believe affection to have passed on
On the contrary, I am being amorous with spiritual beings.

Answer: "Angels" by Robbie Williams

Song 3

I am puzzled by this, the contest begins
In respect of the normal payment as well as gratuities.
Secret data, is in a journal
This case belongs to me, it is not for public consumption.

Answer: "Private Investigations" by Dire Straits

Song 4

Merely a young lady from a minor city, existing in a world without friends
She boarded a train at the witching hour, not caring for her destination.
Only a young urban lad, brought up in the state of Michigan
He also boarded a train at the witching hour, similarly unconcerned as to where it would take him.

Answer: "Don't Stop Believin'" By Journey

Song 5

Contemplate the absence of Paradise, it isn't so hard once you have a go
No dark realm underground while nothing above but the firmament.
Contemplate everyone existing for this day.

Answer: "Imagine" by John Lennon

Song 6

It's slightly amusing, my inner emotions
Not being someone who is very good at concealment
I'm quite poor but if I was rich I would purchase a large domicile in which we could co-habit.

(Yeah, I know: I'm strugglin' here now)

Answer: "Your Song" by Elton John

Lisnaholic · 01-10-2023, 06:21 AM

Thanks for this interesting game, Trollheart

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trollheart

(Yeah, I know: I'm strugglin' here now)

Yes, you're making them so easy that even I can work some out!

Spoiler for Songs 3, 5 and 6:

I thought song #1 was going to be Arthur McBride, but it's not a fit after all. Still, it was a great excuse to listen to this one more time:-

ribbons · 01-10-2023, 07:43 AM

Thanks from me too, TH - this is a fun (and challenging!) game.

Funny - when I overthink the encrypted lyrics I get nowhere, but when I relax a bit sometimes the answer comes to mind.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trollheart

Song 4

Merely a young lady from a minor city, existing in a world without friends
She boarded a train at the witching hour, not caring for her destination.
Only a young urban lad, brought up in the state of Michigan
He also boarded a train at the witching hour, similarly unconcerned as to where it would take him.

Journey - "Don't Stop Believin'"

Trollheart · 01-10-2023, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Janszoon

It didn’t have an answer under it.

You're right. I apologise. Missed that one out. Worse, as I tried to post it up it became, for a moment, "White Wedding" by Billy Joel! Can you imagine?

Quote:

Originally Posted by ribbons

Thanks from me too, TH - this is a fun (and challenging!) game.

Funny - when I overthink the encrypted lyrics I get nowhere, but when I relax a bit sometimes the answer comes to mind.

Journey - "Don't Stop Believin'"

Correct

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lisnaholic

Thanks for this interesting game, Trollheart

Yes, you're making them so easy that even I can work some out!

Spoiler for Songs 3, 5 and 6:

I thought song #1 was going to be Arthur McBride, but it's not a fit after all. Still, it was a great excuse to listen to this one more time:-

All three correct. I'm trying to make it harder (ooer!) so expect some brain-strainers in the next set, of which I have three already written.

01-09-2023, 02:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
Trollheart Born to be mild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 404 Not Found Posts: 26,996	Okay let's have a new set. I should point out, for clarity's sake, these are ALL opening lines from the songs. Song 1 I observe an incorrect satellite ascending I foresee peril approaching I note fissures in the ground and electrical discharge in the sky I foretell a difficult period ahead from this morning. Refrain from visiting when it gets dark It's likely to kill you An evil planet ascends. Answered: "Bad Moon Rising" by Creedence Clearwater Revival Song 2 Urban ladies apparently discover rapidly the method of effecting entrance by means of curving the lips A wealthy, aged husband and she will have no need to care She will wear lace and be the belle of the ball As darkness falls a large residence seems too empty I suppose each mode of shelter costs something And it causes her pain inside to consider that her affection is but afforded to a man whose palms are not warm. And therefore she advises him she must leave until the early morning To provide succour to a companion who is depressed He, however, is cognisant of her destination as she departs: She goes towards the area of the city where they do not play fair. Answered: "Lyin' Eyes" by The Eagles Song 3 Not awake when I penned this, pardon me if it should wander But when I arose I was sure the Rapture had arrived. The firmament was a mixture of blue and red, crowds rushing here and there Attempting to evade the devastation, however I was not concerned. Answered: "1999" by Prince Song 4 Rouse yourself, Margaret! I believe I must speak with you. For it is after August and I ought to be returning to class. I am aware I make you laugh, however I believe you are manipulating me Oh Margaret! I attempted the best I could. You enticed me from my domicile as you preferred to have company You took, without permission, the organ which keeps me alive, and it's this which really upsets me. Answered: "Maggie May" by Rod Stewart Song 5 I say, younger sibling! What has transpired? I say, younger sibling! Identify that person which is the sole party. I say, younger sibling! What has transpired? I say, younger sibling! Identify that person which is the sole party. I say, younger sibling! Double-barrelled weapon! It's a pleasant day to recommence. It's a pleasant day for a pure marriage. Answered: "White Wedding" by Billy Idol Song 6 I recall for all my existence very cold precipitation Male shades, a countenance at the pane, sobbing after dark Dark becomes light and then morning, merely a separate span of 24 hours Joyous crowds traverse my path Staring in their gaze I observe something remembered And fail to understand how pleasant things were with you. Answered: "Mandy" by Barry Manilow __________________ Trollheart: Signature-free since April 2018 Last edited by Trollheart; 01-10-2023 at 08:24 AM.

01-09-2023, 06:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
Trollheart Born to be mild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 404 Not Found Posts: 26,996	All correct: either you guys are getting better at this or I'm making them too easy. __________________ Trollheart: Signature-free since April 2018

01-09-2023, 06:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
Trollheart Born to be mild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 404 Not Found Posts: 26,996	So we go again. Song 1 During a journey across mountains in the south of Ireland I chanced upon a certain member of the forces of law and order And he was totalling up his cash. My initial reaction was to produce one weapon, then the other And demand of him to surrender his riches to me Or he could go to Hell. Answer: "Whiskey in the Jar" by Thin Lizzy Song 2 I do not stand but I anticipate a forthcoming event Is it possible that a heavenly messenger is thinking about my destiny? And are we aware of the destination of affection as we age? Because it has been made known to me that rescue allows them to extend their flying appendages Therefore as I lie awake contemplating many things and I believe affection to have passed on On the contrary, I am being amorous with spiritual beings. Answer: "Angels" by Robbie Williams Song 3 I am puzzled by this, the contest begins In respect of the normal payment as well as gratuities. Secret data, is in a journal This case belongs to me, it is not for public consumption. Answer: "Private Investigations" by Dire Straits Song 4 Merely a young lady from a minor city, existing in a world without friends She boarded a train at the witching hour, not caring for her destination. Only a young urban lad, brought up in the state of Michigan He also boarded a train at the witching hour, similarly unconcerned as to where it would take him. Answer: "Don't Stop Believin'" By Journey Song 5 Contemplate the absence of Paradise, it isn't so hard once you have a go No dark realm underground while nothing above but the firmament. Contemplate everyone existing for this day. Answer: "Imagine" by John Lennon Song 6 It's slightly amusing, my inner emotions Not being someone who is very good at concealment I'm quite poor but if I was rich I would purchase a large domicile in which we could co-habit. (Yeah, I know: I'm strugglin' here now) Answer: "Your Song" by Elton John __________________ Trollheart: Signature-free since April 2018 Last edited by Trollheart; 01-10-2023 at 06:55 PM.