Tuesday, May 8, 2018

wordplay - Paraphrased song lyrics



Each entry in the list below represents a paraphrase of (hopefully) well-known song lyrics. Identify the original lyrics, along with the song they occurred in and original performers.



  1. The person in the extremity of the room, illuminated, and with a steadily decreasing control over their anger, is I.

  2. The option, to take a hike on the surface of the nearest star, is as good as any other.

  3. Regarding the large number of friendless ones: I am curious about their origin, and about the place where they will fit in. Visually scan them, twice.

  4. You, the undead corpse: penny for your thoughts?

  5. At no time do I intend to serve as your ox or mule.

  6. Half the usual forward illumination will still suffice to get this vehicle to our domicile.

  7. After an unspecified occurrence, my cranium is in its usual position relative to my calcanei - and without any prior notification.

  8. Modulate your volume, as compression waves created by the larynx travel far.


  9. Similar to a vagrant, my purpose in life is to perambulate without company.

  10. Continue having faith, and don't let go of the specified sensation.



Answer



EDIT: for a full list of answers, see the community wiki answer created by Phylyp




Extremely Partial, since I'm really out of touch on these things






    1. The person in the extremity of the room, illuminated, and with a steadily decreasing control over their anger, is I.

      Losing My Religion by R.E.M.: "That's me in the corner / That's me in the spotlight / Losing my religion"








    1. You, the undead corpse: penny for your thoughts?


      Zombie by Cranberries: "In your head / In your head/ Zombie, zombie, zombie, ei, ei / What's in your head? In your head / Zombie, zombie, zombie ei, ei, ei, oh do do do do do do do do"








    1. After an unspecified occurrence, my cranium is in its usual position relative to my calcanei - and without any prior notification.


      Head Over Heels by Tears for Fears: "Something happens and I'm head over heels / I never find out till I'm head over heels"








    1. Modulate your volume, as compression waves created by the larynx travel far.

      Voices carry by Til Tuesday: "Hush hush, keep it down now / Voices carry"








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