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Nonsensical Song Lyrics

Music has been an ever-present companion of mankind since the beginnings of recorded history. From the harps and horns that filled the halls of kings long dead, to today’s bubbly radio pop to the screaming arpeggios of heavy metal. It has evolved from a spiritual connection to beings unseen to a full fledge corporate industry. Sometimes the sentiments put forth in song can be beautiful, meaningful, profound or just fun, and sometimes they can be pure nonsense. This is not a countdown of the most ridiculous, rather just a few examples of the many blunders that we’ve heard over the years. Maybe you can interpret these nonsensical words better than I. To read more of my writing check out http://mitcheverett.simplesite.com/
1Feist
1234

• “1,2,3,4,5,6, 9 or 10” 1234 by Feist
Feist has been around the music industry for many years. Starting her career in 1991, she has had many ups and downs. One of her biggest commercial success stories was her 2007 album, “The Reminder”. This album featured several hit singles such as; “My Moon, My Man” and our song in question “1,2,3,4”. This song reached as high as number 8 on the billboard charts, yet, somehow, no one seemed to notice the ridiculousness of the lyrics, “1,2,3,4,5,6, 9 or ten”. Sadly she must have failed kindergarten because her talents in counting don’t match up with her musical ability.
2System of a Down
Lonely Day

• “The most loneliest day of my life” Lonely day by System of a Down
System of a Down is not a band for everyone. An alternative metal band with some, for lack of a better term, bizzarre tendencies. Vocally unique Serj Tankian led this band to some very odd places.
“Hypnotize” was released in 2005 as the bands 5th studio release. While not a major commercial success it did yield a few singles, “Lonely Day”, being one of them. Although an emotional piece of music one can’t help but notice (and cringe at) Tankians terrible grammatical skills. Someone needs to inform him that, “most loneliest” is the epitome of redundancy.
3Nirvana
Smells Like Teen Spirit

• “A mulatto, an albino, a mosquito, my libido, yeah!” Smells Like Teen Spirit by Nirvana
Nirvana was a corner stone of the 90’s. Considered a Godfather of an entire genre of music, Kurt Kobain and his band mates helped build “grunge” music from the ground up. Sometimes, though, the song writing of this band seems to be influenced by more than mere emotion and deep thought.
In 1991 Nirvana released “Nevermind”. It was an album that brought them huge commercial success and helped build their fan base to monumental heights. Its biggest and best known single was, none other than “Smells Like Teen Spirit”. Although a huge hit and a fan favourite, one can’t help but wonder what Kurt was on when he penned such meaningful lyrics as, “A mulatto, an albino, a mosquito, my libido, yeah!”. None of those words have any discernable connection to each other. They make for a damn catchy hit song though.
4George Thorogood and the Destroyers
I Drink Alone

• “Oh you know when I drink alone, I prefer to be by myself” I Drink Alone by George Thorogood
“I drink alone, with nobody else.” Lyrics we all know, and have sung at times of mild intoxication. Okay, Maybe more than mild, but regardless, George Thorogood definitely knew his niche and played to it with high level of prosperity. The Album, “Maverick” was release in 1985 and reached high as number 32 on the billboard charts.
“I Drink Alone” was one of several singles on the album, and it is by far the most widely recognized. It seems fairly safe to assume he was under the influence of one of his many friends (Jack Daniels, Buddy Weiser, Jimmy Beam etc.) when he first sang, “you know when I drink alone, I prefer to be by myself”. If you’re drinking alone, George, it goes without saying that you are in fact, by yourself.
5The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus
Your Guardian Angel

• “I’ll be there for you through it all, even if saving you sends me to heaven” Your Guardian Angel by The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus
The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus is an American pop-rock band originating from Jacksonville, Florida. In 2006 they released their debut studio album, “Don’t You Fake It”. Although not a huge chart topper, it did conceive a few minor hits.
“Your Guardian Angel” was the third single from their debut and is still a fan favourite. It is a love song and considered a “power ballad”. Beautifully written and emotionally sung fans love it, but there is one glaring flaw within the lyrics of the chorus. “I will never let you fall, I’ll stand up with you forever. I’ll be there for you through it all, even if saving you sends me to heaven”. It tells how the singer will always be by his lover and help her, but saying he’ll do it even if it sends him to heaven sounds a lot like a win-win situation for him. Heaven, to most, signifies a happy and everlasting paradise. It
6The Killers
Human

• “Are we human, or are we dancers” Human by The Killers
The Killers were founded in 2001 and released their first album in 2004. They have found considerable success toping several charts throughout their history. Scattered in their discography questionable lyrics can be found such as, “you had a boyfriend who looked like a girlfriend that I had” and, “I’ve got soul but I’m not a soldier”. But none have come close to the nonsense they stuck into their 2008 hit “Human”. They found a way to ask the diabolically profound question, “Are we human, or are we dancers”. WHAT!? Do they not realise that dancers are human, or have I missed the memo that scientist discovered dancers are their own separate species? Are they aliens perhaps? I smell a conspiracy.
7Carly Rae Jepsen
Call Me Maybe

• “Before you came into my life I missed you so bad” Call Me Maybe by Carly Rae Jepson
Carly Rae Jepson was a contestant on the fifth season of the hit television show, “Canadian Idol”. Although she finished a disappointing third in the competition, she went on to gain huge success, far surpassing Brian Melo, who won the competition. She has had several hits since, all of them falling into her cheery, bubble gum pop style, but none have come close to the hit, “Call Me Maybe”. The song outlines a basic encounter with someone she finds cute and she decides to give him her phone number. Catchy as can be, engaging and cheerful, it was lapped up by fans, but in the bridge she seems to misunderstand the English language. “Before you came into my life I missed you so bad”. For starters, the correct way of saying that would be “I missed you so badly”, but we’ll forgive that for melodies sake. What I will not overlook is the fact that you cannot miss what you have not had.
8Justin Bieber
Sorry

• “Cause I just need one more shot at second chances” Sorry by Justin Bieber
Justin Bieber is undeniably an absolutely, monumentally huge star. He is arguably the biggest name to arise in this millennium thus far. Starting as a “youtube” star as a 14 year old, he was discovered and turned into a teenaged superstar practically overnight. He is the proud owner of countless number one hits, and although he has been faced with some difficulties outside of his music, he is still a massive celebrity.
Success story aside, he has recently release a single with a very questionable lyric. In his recent single, “Sorry”, Justin sings, “cause I just need one more shot at second chances”. This seemingly insinuates he has already been given his second chance but he wants more. That does not equal more second chances, Justin, they would be third chances, fourth chances etc.
9Train
Hey, Soul Sister

• “Your lipstick stains on the front lobe of my left side brain” Soul Sister by Train
Train is a band who has been in the game since 1993. They’ve had significant success with hits such as, “Drops of Jupiter”, “Meet Virginia”, and “Hey, Soul Sister” and have garnered a significant fan following. But that last example has some intriguing words. At the very beginning of the song, lead singer Pat Monahan sings, “Your lipstick stains on the front lobe of my left side brain”. Is she kissing his exposed brain matter? Does he have two brains, left and right? So many questions, and so few answers.
10The Weeknd
Can't Feel My Face

• “I Can’t feel my face when I’m with you, but I love it” Can’t Feel My Face by The Weeknd
The weeknd began his musical career in 2010, and quickly rose to unexpected heights. His 2015 release, “Beauty Behind The Madness”, quickly yielded several singles, one of them being the accused, “Can’t Feel My Face”. With his dark, mournful and emotional vibes he belts out this monster hit. Once the chorus hits he proceeds to let an awfully strange line slip, “I can’t feel my face when I’m with you, but I love it”. This disturbing statement brings forth a lot of questions. What are you on that has rendered your face numb? I’m probably not the first to recommend you get that checked out by a professional, it sounds rather serious.
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