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Post by Deleted on Aug 11, 2016 17:18:14 GMT
I think the lyrics of "The 39 Lashes" from Jesus Christ Superstar is some of Tim Rice's best work....
"1...2...3...4...5...6...7...8...9...10...11...12...13...14...15...16...17...18...19...20...21...22...23...24...25...26...27...28...29...30...31...32...33...34...35...36...37...38...39!"
Incredible.
EDIT: Sorry, just realised this thread was titled "LEAST favourite lyrics in musical songs".
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Post by whygodwhytoday on Aug 11, 2016 21:29:31 GMT
I think the lyrics of "The 39 Lashes" from Jesus Christ Superstar is some of Tim Rice's best work.... "1...2...3...4...5...6...7...8...9...10...11...12...13...14...15...16...17...18...19...20...21...22...23...24...25...26...27...28...29...30...31...32...33...34...35...36...37...38...39!" Incredible. EDIT: Sorry, just realised this thread was titled "LEAST favourite lyrics in musical songs". This ICONIC lyric is what he chants to attract girls. If she is over 40 then it doesn't happen. |
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Post by Seriously on Aug 12, 2016 2:22:09 GMT
Girl Perfect
Girl Perfect
Girl Perfect
Girl Perfect
Stand Up
Stand Up
Stand Up
Stand Up
Bend it
Bend it
Bend it
Bend it
(Bland it like Peckham)
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Post by Hana PlaysAndParasols on Aug 12, 2016 8:06:52 GMT
I cringe every time I hear Mrs Brown in Guys and Dolls sing 'If I were a salad I'd be splashing my dressing'. Hahaha I love that lyric! But I only got the appeal of this whole song when I heard the Jenna Russel version (youtube). They're always popping their cork Guys, what does that even mean? Is it something vulgar? I don't understand it in the context. Wanted to try translating the song but this is one of the things I have noo idea what to do with. |
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Post by Hana PlaysAndParasols on Aug 12, 2016 8:09:47 GMT
I've always hated "He'll walk in hot and tired, so what / No matter if he's tired, as long as he's hot"
(Sorry Mr. Sondheim)
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Post by Michael on Aug 12, 2016 8:14:56 GMT
Guys, what does that even mean? Is it something vulgar? I don't understand it in the context. Wanted to try translating the song but this is one of the things I have noo idea what to do with. Usually, urbandictionary.com is pretty good for slang expressions. Does one of their proposals make sense in this context? => www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=pop+corks |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 12, 2016 8:27:43 GMT
When I read this, I get worried about people slamming the lyrics I'm writing for my show.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 12, 2016 8:34:35 GMT
I wouldn't worry about it too much, the majority of shows named and shamed in this thread are extraordinarily successful. Think of it this way: if people are slamming your lyrics, they've *heard* your lyrics. Getting an audience is much better than writing 100% perfect and poetical lyrics from start to finish. You just keep writing what best serves your work, and don't get caught up worrying about the two people who might think you've got a clumsy turn of phrase in the middle of that one second act song.
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Post by Hana PlaysAndParasols on Aug 12, 2016 8:39:12 GMT
Guys, what does that even mean? Is it something vulgar? I don't understand it in the context. Wanted to try translating the song but this is one of the things I have noo idea what to do with. Usually, urbandictionary.com is pretty good for slang expressions. Does one of their proposals make sense in this context? => www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=pop+corksOhh thank you, I guess so. (Stupidly I wasn't googling it in the infinitive) |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 12, 2016 9:39:38 GMT
I wouldn't worry about it too much, the majority of shows named and shamed in this thread are extraordinarily successful. Think of it this way: if people are slamming your lyrics, they've *heard* your lyrics. Getting an audience is much better than writing 100% perfect and poetical lyrics from start to finish. You just keep writing what best serves your work, and don't get caught up worrying about the two people who might think you've got a clumsy turn of phrase in the middle of that one second act song. That's a very good point  |
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Post by herrstiefel on Aug 12, 2016 10:55:47 GMT
"Shut up, I'm rich,
not some platinum blonde bitch,
I own so many appartments,
i've forgotten which is wich"
"If this is real, how should I feel?"
(Sunset Blvd)
"They eat too much ice cream
And life is like a dream"
As much as I preferred the recent revival to the original production, Miss Saigon still makes it really hard to single out just one song in this category.
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Aug 12, 2016 13:08:07 GMT
"Shut up, I'm rich, not some platinum blonde bitch, I own so many appartments, i've forgotten which is wich" I love the way Glenn spits that line out. And I still think it's a reference to Marilyn Monroe. |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Aug 12, 2016 13:10:36 GMT
Guys, what does that even mean? Is it something vulgar? I don't understand it in the context. Wanted to try translating the song but this is one of the things I have noo idea what to do with. Usually, urbandictionary.com is pretty good for slang expressions. Does one of their proposals make sense in this context? => www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=pop+corksI thought it was a euphemism for having an orgasm, to be honest. |
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