You know what’s great about blues? You really don’t need to write all that many words. It’s sort of like musical flash cards. If you say the same thing over and over long enough, the message is going to get through. Actually, they should probably use blues to teach people English. Think about it. We could have a whole nation of people who learned to speak the language of America by having Tracy Chapman drilled into their heads. You can use any words and set them to the tune of this song and your immigrant ass will be speaking English in no time.
“Arnold was hungry for dinner. So he went to Burger King.”
“Arnold was hungry for dinner. So he went to Burger King.”
“He really didn’t want McDonalds. Quarter Pounders weren’t his thing.”
Yep – Rosetta Stone can suck it. Video and lyrics after the jump.
Tracy Chapman – Give Me One Reason – 1996
Give me one reason to stay here
And I’ll turn right back around
Give me one reason to stay here
And I’ll turn right back around
Because I don’t want leave you lonely
But you got to make me change my mind
Baby I got your number and I know that you got mine
But you know that I called you, I called too many times
You can call me baby, you can call me anytime
But you got to call me
Give me one reason to stay here
And I’ll turn right back around
Give me one reason to stay here
And I’ll turn right back around
Because I don’t want leave you lonely
But you got to make me change my mind
I don’t want no one to squeeze me, they might take away my life
I don’t want no one to squeeze me, they might take away my life
I just want someone to hold me and rock me through the night
This youthful heart can love you and give you what you need
This youthful heart can love you and give you what you need
But I’m too old to go chasing you around
Wasting my precious energy
Give me one reason to stay here
And I’ll turn right back around
Give me one reason to stay here
And I’ll turn right back around
Because I don’t want leave you lonely
But you got to make me change my mind
Baby just give me one reason, Give me just one reason why
Baby just give me one reason, Give me just one reason why I should stay
Because I told you that I loved you
And there ain’t no more to say
You reminded me of one of the best movies ever made:
You are very funny, sir.
That’s the fact, Jack.
OMG, I looooooooooooooooooooved this song!