Lyrics of the Lost

Peter and Dave

A series of unfair and wildly speculative investigations, critiques and interpretations exposing the hidden meanings of overplayed smooth radio pop songs. Featured in "Top 10 Pop Podcasts on the Planet”. Support the show at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peter-davis6/subscribe Regular segments: Internet Theories, Misheard Lyrics, Listener Comments. Visit https://speakpipe.com/lyrics to record us your own voicemail hot-take on your smooth pop song of suckiness and you could be on a future episode! (you can also email sound files or text to poidadavis@gmail.com if that's easier).

  1. Ace of Base's ALL THAT SHE WANTS is another baby or babe or bae or gushy-bumps

    FEB 8

    Ace of Base's ALL THAT SHE WANTS is another baby or babe or bae or gushy-bumps

    Play along at home with the lyrics: [intro] She leads a lonely life Mm, she leads a lonely life [Verse 1] When she woke up late in the morning light And the day had just begun She opened up her eyes and thought "Oh, what a morning" It's not a day for work It's a day for catching tan Just lying on the beach and having fun She's going to get you [Chorus] All that she wants is another baby She's gone tomorrow boy All that she wants is another baby All that she wants is another baby She's gone tomorrow boy All that she wants is another baby [Post-Chorus] All that she wants - all that she wants [Verse 2] So if you are in sight and the day is right She's a hunter you're the fox The gentle voice that talks to you Won't talk forever It's a night for passion But the morning means goodbye Beware of what is flashing in her eyes She's going to get you [Chorus x2] [Outro] All that she wants … all that she wants Jump to section: (00:11) Introduction but no waffling like you get on some podcasts. You know the ones. (00:44) Song title, writers' details. Other songs of warning (03:40) To the lyrics! Love 'em and leave 'em and so many variants (04:44) Having babies, master racing, Elon Musk, child protection, surrogates (07:49) The tone of disapproval (08:44) Hunter and fox, beagle, lynx, wolf, vole. STDs (13:30) Addiction to new baby-smell, reversing ageing. Dave takes us through the underlying Filipino and Greek mythologies, myths, legends, fairy tales and fiction (28:23) Theories from the internet (43:50) Misheard Lyrics (49:49) Notable Trivia. Britney and rapping, The Kooks, James Bond theme (53:40) Farewells and ⁠⁠⁠give us money⁠⁠⁠ Would you like to appear (well, vocally) on the show? Do you have a pop song or ear-worm from the SMOOTH FM genre that’s infested your mind and needs to be investigated? Visit this page ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://speakpipe.com/lyrics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to record us your own voicemail hot-take on your specific smooth song of suckiness. You could be on a future episode! (you can always email sound files or text your thoughts to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠poidadavis@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ if that's easier). Cheers! Find us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram etc @LyricsPodast ... and we're on all your favourite podcasting platforms. Sound clips are included for educational reference, criticism, satire and parody in fair use. Clips remain the property of the respective rights holder and no endorsement is implied. All information and opinion is performed and expressed in-character and does not reflect reality or genuine commentary on any persons (living or dead), bands or other organisations, or their works, and is not recommended listening for anyone, anywhere.

    55 min
  2. The Proclaimers I'M GONNA BE (500 MILES) a sort-of Christmas special because of Starbucks

    12/27/2025

    The Proclaimers I'M GONNA BE (500 MILES) a sort-of Christmas special because of Starbucks

    Play along at home with the lyrics: [Verse 1] When I wake up, well, I know I'm gonna be I'm gonna be the man who wakes up next to you When I go out, yeah, I know I'm gonna be I'm gonna be the man who goes along with you If I get drunk, well, I know I'm gonna be I'm gonna be the man who gets drunk next to you And if I haver, yeah, I know I'm gonna be I'm gonna be the man who's haverin' to you [Chorus] But I would walk five hundred miles And I would walk five hundred more Just to be the man who walked a thousand Miles to fall down at your door [Verse 2] When I'm workin', yes, I know I'm gonna be I'm gonna be the man who's workin' hard for you And when the money comes in for the work I do I'll pass almost every penny on to you When I come home (When I come home), oh, I know I'm gonna be I'm gonna be the man who comes back home to you And if I grow old, well, I know I'm gonna be I'm gonna be the man who's growin' old with you [Chorus] But I would walk five hundred miles And I would walk five hundred more Just to be the man who walked a thousand Miles to fall down at your door [Post-Chorus] Da-da da da (Da-da da da) Da-da da da (Da-da da da) Da-da dum diddy dum diddy dum diddy da da da Da-da da da (Da-da da da) Da-da da da (Da-da da da) Da-da dum diddy dum diddy dum diddy da da da [Verse 3] When I'm lonely, well, I know I'm gonna be I'm gonna be the man who's lonely without you And when I'm dreamin', well, I know I'm gonna dream I'm gonna dream about the time when I'm with you When I go out (When I go out), well, I know I'm gonna be I'm gonna be the man who goes along with you And when I come home (when I come home), yes, I know I'm gonna be I'm gonna be the man who comes back home with you I'm gonna be the man who's comin' home with you [Chorus] But I would walk five hundred miles And I would walk five hundred more Just to be the man who walked a thousand Miles to fall down at your door Jump to section: (00:11) Introduction but no waffling like you get on some podcasts. You know the ones. (01:02) Song title, writers' title vs fan title. Starbucks, David Tennant, terrible Christmas cracker jokes (09:22) Metric vs imperial vs Minecraft measurements. Gauging your audience and imposing your unconscious body upon them. Meaningless promises, proclamations, Meatloaf (14:40) Distances within the UK. Virtue-signalers, Fulfilments, Commitments, Pretenders, Dave unplugged and Australian spiders (19:28) Proclaimers: The horror/thriller (21:17) Dave and distances, fat-reserves and calories (24:40) Hidden messages about murder? (26:31) Confidence and one-way commitments. (31:10) The music video (32:28) Theories from the internet (42:14) Misheard Lyrics (45:37) Notable Trivia. "Havering" defined. The challenging Proclaimers video game: https://andymetoo.itch.io/the-ultimate-proclaimers-experience (48:40) Proclaimers charity and were they gay or homophobic? (50:01) Farewells and ⁠⁠⁠give us money⁠⁠⁠ Would you like to appear (well, vocally) on the show? Do you have a pop song or ear-worm from the SMOOTH FM genre that’s infested your mind and needs to be investigated? Visit this page ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://speakpipe.com/lyrics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to record us your own voicemail hot-take on your specific smooth song of suckiness. You could be on a future episode! (you can always email sound files or text your thoughts to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠poidadavis@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ if that's easier). Cheers! Find us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram etc @LyricsPodast ... and we're on all your favourite podcasting platforms. Sound clips are included for educational reference, criticism, satire and parody in fair use. Clips remain the property of the respective rights holder and no endorsement is implied. All information and opinion is performed and expressed in-character and does not reflect reality or genuine commentary on any persons (living or dead), bands or other organisations, or their works, and is not recommended listening for anyone, anywhere.

    51 min
  3. Coldplay's FIX YOU or reanimate you, jumbotron you, desex you, or laser your bones unless you're a moth

    11/09/2025

    Coldplay's FIX YOU or reanimate you, jumbotron you, desex you, or laser your bones unless you're a moth

    Play along at home with the lyrics: [Verse 1: Chris Martin] When you try your best, but you don't succeed When you get what you want, but not what you need When you feel so tired, but you can't sleep Stuck in reverse [Verse 2: Chris Martin] And the tears come streamin' down your face When you lose somethin' you can't replace When you love someone, but it goes to waste Could it be worse? [Chorus: Chris Martin & Will Champion] Lights will guide you home And ignite your bones And I will try to fix you [Verse 3: Chris Martin] And high up above or down below When you're too in love to let it go But if you never try, you'll never know Just what you're worth [Chorus: Chris Martin & Will] Lights will guide you home And ignite your bones And I will try to fix you [Interlude] [Bridge: Martin, Jonny Buckland, Guy Berryman & Will Champion] Tears stream down your face When you lose somethin' you cannot replace Tears stream down your face, and I... Tears stream down your face I promise you I will learn from my mistakes Tears stream down your face, and I... [Chorus: Chris Martin] Lights will guide you home And ignite your bones And I will try to fix you Jump to section: (00:11) Introduction but no waffling like you get on some podcasts. You know the ones. (00:56) Song title, writers' details, getting emotional (02:18) To the lyrics. - To be or not to be specific and personal. Participation trophies, Twitter-X and ya mum. Perspective from The Rolling Stones, universal healthcare, "the need for speed", Alanis Morissette's IRONIC, moth zappers, death and fixing, reanimation, Frankenstein (14:59) Celebrity listener warning (15:56) What is Chris Martin's role? LAND OF THE GIANTS, lazy writing, rhyming problems (23:29) To fix or not to fix. Relationship advice (27:10) The artist's comments and music video (28:43) Alanis Morissette origins - world exclusive (31:16) Igniting your bones or your turkey (34:08) Lyrics from Star Wars? (37:35) Theories from the internet (52:23) Misheard Lyrics (52:56) Notable Trivia. Apple targeting - world exclusive draft lyrics revealed (55:36) Farewells and ⁠⁠⁠give us money⁠⁠⁠ Would you like to appear (well, vocally) on the show? Do you have a pop song or ear-worm from the SMOOTH FM genre that’s infested your mind and needs to be investigated? Visit this page ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://speakpipe.com/lyrics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to record us your own voicemail hot-take on your specific smooth song of suckiness. You could be on a future episode! (you can always email sound files or text your thoughts to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠poidadavis@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ if that's easier). Cheers! Find us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram etc @LyricsPodast ... and we're on all your favourite podcasting platforms. Sound clips are included for educational reference, criticism, satire and parody in fair use. Clips remain the property of the respective rights holder and no endorsement is implied. All information and opinion is performed and expressed in-character and does not reflect reality or genuine commentary on any persons (living or dead), bands or other organisations, or their works, and is not recommended listening for anyone, anywhere.

    57 min
  4. Psy's GANGNAM STYLE of drinking coffee and beating his beloved at everything

    09/29/2025

    Psy's GANGNAM STYLE of drinking coffee and beating his beloved at everything

    Play along at home with the lyrics: [Intro] Oppa is Gangnam style Gangnam style [Verse 1] A lady who is warm and human during the day A classy lady who knows how to enjoy a cup of coffee A lady whose heart gets hot when night comes A lady with that kind of twist [Refrain] I am a man A man as warm as you during the day A man who one-shots his coffee before it even cools down A man whose heart bursts when night comes Such a man [Pre-Chorus] Beautiful, lovely Yes, you (Hey), yes, it's you (Hey) Beautiful, lovely Yes, you (Hey), yes, it's you (Hey) Shall we go from now to the end? [Chorus] Oppa is Gangnam style, uh Gangnam style Op, op, op, op, Oppa is Gangnam style, uh Gangnam style Op, op, op, op, Oppa is Gangnam style, uh Ayy, sexy lady Op, op, op, op, Oppa is Gangnam style, uh Ayy, sexy lady Op, op, op, op, eh-eh-eh, eh-eh-eh [Verse 2] A woman who seems calm but knows how to have fun A woman who lets her hair down when she feels it's the right time A woman who covers herself but is more sexy than a woman who bares it all A woman with that kind of sense [Refrain] I am a man A man who seems calm but knows how to have fun A man who goes completely crazy when it's the right time A man who is more bulging with ideas than muscles Such a man [Pre-Chorus] Beautiful, lovely Yes, you (Hey), yes, it's you (Hey) Beautiful, lovely Yes, you (Hey), yes, it's you (Hey) Shall we go from now to the end? [Chorus] Oppa is Gangnam style, uh Gangnam style Op, op, op, op, Oppa is Gangnam style, uh Gangnam style Op, op, op, op, Oppa is Gangnam style, uh Ayy, sexy lady Op, op, op, op, Oppa is Gangnam style, uh Ayy, sexy lady Op, op, op, op, eh-eh-eh, eh-eh-eh [Bridge] A guy who runs, and then a guy who flies Baby, baby, I am a guy who knows a thing or two A guy who runs, and then a guy who flies Baby, baby, I am a guy who knows a thing or two (You know what I'm sayin') [Chorus] Oppa is Gangnam style Eh-eh-eh, eh-eh-eh Ayy, sexy lady Op, op, op, op, Oppa is Gangnam style Ayy, sexy lady Op, op, op, op, eh-eh-eh, eh-eh-eh Oppa is Gangnam style, uh Jump to section: (00:12) Introduction but no waffling like you get on some podcasts. You know the ones. (00:22) Song title, writers' details, anagram shortage (02:20) To the lyrics. - Translations, Oppa/Daddy, help from K-dramas, brown TV. North Korean attack! Jack Black attack! Creepiness (25:40) Extended lyrics uncovered - Exclusive (26:55) Dave takes us through hot beverages and how to enjoy them (30:51) The artist's comments and music video (34:07) Other theories from the internet (38:45) Misheard Lyrics (41:06) Notable Trivia (48:51) Farewells and ⁠⁠⁠give us money⁠⁠⁠ Would you like to appear (well, vocally) on the show? Do you have a pop song or ear-worm from the SMOOTH FM genre that’s infested your mind and needs to be investigated? Visit this page ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://speakpipe.com/lyrics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to record us your own voicemail hot-take on your specific smooth song of suckiness. You could be on a future episode! (you can always email sound files or text your thoughts to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠poidadavis@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ if that's easier). Cheers! Find us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram etc @LyricsPodast ... and we're on all your favourite podcasting platforms. Sound clips are included for educational reference, criticism, satire and parody in fair use. Clips remain the property of the respective rights holder and no endorsement is implied. All information and opinion is performed and expressed in-character and does not reflect reality or genuine commentary on any persons (living or dead), bands or other organisations, or their works, and is not recommended listening for anyone, anywhere.

    50 min
  5. The Beach Boys' GOD ONLY KNOWS who I'd be in a music video made 55 years after the song

    08/12/2025

    The Beach Boys' GOD ONLY KNOWS who I'd be in a music video made 55 years after the song

    Play along at home with the lyrics: [Verse 1: Carl Wilson] I may not always love you But long as there are stars above you You never need to doubt it I'll make you so sure about it [Refrain: Carl Wilson] God only knows what I'd be without you [Verse 2: Carl Wilson] If you should ever leave me Well, life would still go on, believe me The world could show nothing to me So what good would living do me? [Refrain: Carl Wilson] God only knows what I'd be without you [Interlude: Carl Wilson, Brian Wilson, and Bruce Johnston] Ooh, ooh Do, do, do, do, do, do, do Bow, buh-bow, buh-bow, buh-bow (Do, do, do, do) Buh-bow, buh-bow, buh-bow (Do, do, do, do, do, do) Buh-bow, buh-bow, buh-bow, buh-bow (Do, do, do, do, do, do, do, do) [Refrain: Carl Wilson] God only knows what I'd be without you [Verse 3: Carl Wilson] If you should ever leave me Well, life would still go on, believe me The world could show nothing to me So what good would living do me? [Chorus: Carl Wilson] God only knows what I'd be without you [Outro: Carl Wilson with Brian Wilson and Bruce Johnston] God only knows what I'd be without you God only knows what I'd be without you God only knows what I'd be without you (What I'd be) God only knows what I'd be without you (God only knows) God only knows what I'd be without you (What I'd be) God only knows what I'd be without you (God only knows) God only knows what I'd be without you (What I'd be) God only knows what I'd be without you (God only knows) God only knows what I'd be without you (What I'd be) God only knows what I'd be without you (God only knows) God only knows what I'd be without you (What I'd be) God only knows what I'd be without you (God only knows) Jump to section: (00:12) Introduction but no waffling like you get on some podcasts. You know the ones. (01:11) Song title, writers' details, one anagram too many, in memoriam, brothers and emotional scarring, Charles Manson. The controversial title for the time (08:03) To the lyrics. - Peter leads us through a first pass on the lyrics. Is this really the 60s? The Love Generation? Lions, tigers, ligers, and plants. (17:59) Original draft lyrics uncovered - Exclusive (21:30) Dave takes us through what God does and doesn't know, how long stars are above you, and the Five Love Languages. Plus how (40:57) The artist's comments (42:09) The official music video, 55 years in the making (45:50) Other theories from the internet (53:37) Misheard Lyrics (55:52) Notable Trivia (01:02:28) Farewells and ⁠⁠⁠give us money⁠⁠⁠ Would you like to appear (well, vocally) on the show? Do you have a pop song or ear-worm from the SMOOTH FM genre that’s infested your mind and needs to be investigated? Visit this page ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://speakpipe.com/lyrics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to record us your own voicemail hot-take on your specific smooth song of suckiness. You could be on a future episode! (you can always email sound files or text your thoughts to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠poidadavis@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ if that's easier). Cheers! Find us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram etc @LyricsPodast ... and we're on all your favourite podcasting platforms. Sound clips are included for educational reference, criticism, satire and parody in fair use. Clips remain the property of the respective rights holder and no endorsement is implied. All information and opinion is performed and expressed in-character and does not reflect reality or genuine commentary on any persons (living or dead), bands or other organisations, or their works, and is not recommended listening for anyone, anywhere.

    1h 4m
  6. The Moody Blues' NIGHTS IN WHITE SATIN or KNIGHTS or possibly both if they're in the KKK but maybe just incels or DIY handymen

    06/26/2025

    The Moody Blues' NIGHTS IN WHITE SATIN or KNIGHTS or possibly both if they're in the KKK but maybe just incels or DIY handymen

    Play along at home with the lyrics: [Verse 1] Nights in white satin, never reaching the end Letters I've written, never meaning to send Beauty I'd always missed with these eyes before Just what the truth is, I can't say anymore [Chorus] 'Cause I love you Yes, I love you Oh, how I love you, oh [Verse 2] Gazing at people, some hand in hand Just what I'm going through, they can't understand Some try to tell me thoughts they cannot defend Just what you want to be, you will be in the end [Chorus] And I love you Yes, I love you Oh, how I love you Oh, how I love you [Flute Solo] [Verse 3 repeat of 1] [Chorus] 'Cause I love you Yes, I love you Oh, how I love you Oh, how I love you-oh 'Cause I love you Yes, I love you Oh, how I love you Oh, how I love you-oh Jump to section: (00:12) Introduction but no waffling like you get on some podcasts. You know the ones. (01:51) Song title, writers' details, rubbish about cricket etc. (06:20) To the lyrics. - Peter mansplains us through with his pedantic theory about petty complaints and incels (21:46) Dave takes us through his theory involving do-it-yourself (DIY) projects (31:52) The artist's comments (39:39) Other theories from the internet (52:03) Misheard Lyrics (54:22) Notable Trivia (58:27) Farewells and ⁠⁠⁠give us money⁠⁠⁠ Would you like to appear (well, vocally) on the show? Do you have a pop song or ear-worm from the SMOOTH FM genre that’s infested your mind and needs to be investigated? Visit this page ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://speakpipe.com/lyrics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to record us your own voicemail hot-take on your specific smooth song of suckiness. You could be on a future episode! (you can always email sound files or text your thoughts to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠poidadavis@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ if that's easier). Cheers! Find us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram etc @LyricsPodast ... and we're on all your favourite podcasting platforms. Sound clips are included for educational reference, criticism, satire and parody in fair use. Clips remain the property of the respective rights holder and no endorsement is implied. All information and opinion is performed and expressed in-character and does not reflect reality or genuine commentary on any persons (living or dead), bands or other organisations, or their works, and is not recommended listening for anyone, anywhere.

    1 hr
  7. Chappell Roan's GOOD LUCK, BABE! and her struggle in quantum physics and formal nomenclature

    05/08/2025

    Chappell Roan's GOOD LUCK, BABE! and her struggle in quantum physics and formal nomenclature

    Play along at home with the lyrics: [Verse 1] It’s fine, it's cool You can say that we are nothing but you know the truth And guess i'm the fool With her arms out like an angel through the car sunroof [Pre-Chorus] I don't wanna call it off But you don't wanna call it love You just wanna love someone who calls you baby [Chorus] You can kiss a hundred boys in bars Shoot another shot, try to stop the feeling You can say it's just the way you are Make a new excuse another stupid reason Good luck, babe! Well good luck, babe! You’d have to stop the world just to stop the feeling Good luck, babe! Well good luck, babe! You’d have to stop the world just to stop the feeling [Verse 2] I’m cliche Who cares It's a sexually explicit kind of love affair And i cry, it's not fair I just need a little lovin’ i just need a little air [Pre-Chorus] Think im gonna call it off Even if you call it love I just wanna love someone who calls me baby [Chorus] You can kiss a hundred boys in bars Shoot another shot, try to stop the feeling You can say it's just the way you are Make a new excuse another stupid reason Good luck, babe! Well good luck, babe! You’d have to stop the world just to stop the feeling Good luck, babe! Well good luck, babe! You’d have to stop the world just to stop the feeling [Bridge] And when you wake up next to him in the middle of the night With your head in your hands you’re nothing more than his wife And when you think about me all of those years ago You're standing face to face with ""i told you so"" You know I hate to say , i told you so You know i hate to say it but, i told you so Well i told you so [Chorus] You can kiss a hundred boys in bars Shoot another shot, try to stop the feeling You can say it's just the way you are Make a new excuse another stupid reason Good luck, babe! Well good luck, babe! You’d have to stop the world just to stop the feeling Good luck, babe! Well good luck, babe! [Outro] You’d have to stop the world just to stop the feeling You’d have to stop the world just to stop the feeling You’d have to stop the world just to stop the feeling You’d have to stop the world just to stop the feeling Jump to section: (00:12) Introduction but no waffling like you get on some podcasts. You know the ones. (01:18) Song title, writers' details, rubbish about cricket etc. (05:15) To the lyrics. - Peter mansplains us through with his pedantic theory about a pedant, with lots of diversions into StarWars, Fabio, and new sexualities (31:16) Dave takes us through his theory involving the weather, narcissism, sexism, and quantum physics (40:19) The artist's comments (40:55) Other theories from the internet (50:21) Misheard Lyrics (53:59) Notable Trivia (57:30) Farewells and ⁠⁠⁠give us money⁠⁠⁠ Would you like to appear (well, vocally) on the show? Do you have a pop song or ear-worm from the SMOOTH FM genre that’s infested your mind and needs to be investigated? Visit this page ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://speakpipe.com/lyrics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to record us your own voicemail hot-take on your specific smooth song of suckiness. You could be on a future episode! (you can always email sound files or text your thoughts to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠poidadavis@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ if that's easier). Cheers! Find us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram etc @LyricsPodast ... and we're on all your favourite podcasting platforms. Sound clips are included for educational reference, criticism, satire and parody in fair use. Clips remain the property of the respective rights holder and no endorsement is implied. All information and opinion is performed and expressed in-character and does not reflect reality or genuine commentary on any persons (living or dead), bands or other organisations, or their works, and is not recommended listening for anyone, anywhere.

    1 hr
  8. Duran Duran's THE REFLEX is a lonely child, a goddess or Leprechaun, a murderous conman or a wang

    03/26/2025

    Duran Duran's THE REFLEX is a lonely child, a goddess or Leprechaun, a murderous conman or a wang

    Play along at home with the lyrics: [Verse 1] You've gone too far this timeBut I'm dancing on the ValentineI tell you somebody's fooling aroundWith my chances on the danger lineI'll cross that bridge when I find itAnother day to make my stand, oh woahHigh time is no time for decidingIf I should find a helping hand, oh woah[Refrain]Oh, why don't you use it?Try not to bruise itBuy time, don't lose itOh, why don't you use it?Try not to bruise itBuy time, don't lose it[Chorus]The reflex is a lonely child who's waiting by the parkThe reflex is in charge of finding treasure in the darkAnd watching over lucky clover, isn't that bizarre?And every little thing the reflex doesLeaves you answered with a question mark[Verse 2]I'm on a ride, and I want to get offBut they won't slow down the roundaboutI sold the Renoir and TV setDon't wanna be around when this gets out[Refrain again][Chorus]The reflex is a lonely child, he's waiting in the parkThe reflex is in charge of finding treasure in the darkAnd watching over lucky clover, isn't that bizarre?And every little thing the reflex doesLeaves an answer with a question mark[Instrumental Break][Refrain again][Chorus]The reflex is a lonely child who's waiting by the parkThe reflex is in charge of finding treasure in the darkAnd watching over lucky clover, isn't that bizarre?And every little thing the reflex doesLeaves me answered with a question markOh, the reflex, what a game, he's hiding all the cardsThe reflex is in charge of finding treasure in the darkAnd watching over lucky clover, isn't that bizarre?And every little thing the reflex doesLeaves you answered with a question mark Jump to section: (00:10) Introduction but no waffling like you get on some podcasts. You know the ones. (01:04) Song title, writers' details, versions etc. (03:31) To the lyrics. - reflexes and guacamole and M&Ms (05:37) Sensitive artists, the muses, too much Star Wars, and Leprechauns (17:55) Help from Microsoft Word (that would previously have come from 'Clippy') and Barbarella (20:07) Rivalry, revenge, murder, and Brian (36:11) Other theories from the internet (50:18) Misheard Lyrics (54:57) Notable Trivia (57:20) Farewells and ⁠⁠⁠give us money⁠⁠⁠ Would you like to appear (well, vocally) on the show? Do you have a pop song or ear-worm from the SMOOTH FM genre that’s infested your mind and needs to be investigated? Visit this page ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://speakpipe.com/lyrics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to record us your own voicemail hot-take on your specific smooth song of suckiness. You could be on a future episode! (you can always email sound files or text your thoughts to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠poidadavis@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ if that's easier). Cheers! Find us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram etc @LyricsPodast ... and we're on all your favourite podcasting platforms. Sound clips are included for educational reference, criticism, satire and parody in fair use. Clips remain the property of the respective rights holder and no endorsement is implied. All information and opinion is performed and expressed in-character and does not reflect reality or genuine commentary on any persons (living or dead), bands or other organisations, or their works, and is not recommended listening for anyone, anywhere.

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A series of unfair and wildly speculative investigations, critiques and interpretations exposing the hidden meanings of overplayed smooth radio pop songs. Featured in "Top 10 Pop Podcasts on the Planet”. Support the show at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peter-davis6/subscribe Regular segments: Internet Theories, Misheard Lyrics, Listener Comments. Visit https://speakpipe.com/lyrics to record us your own voicemail hot-take on your smooth pop song of suckiness and you could be on a future episode! (you can also email sound files or text to poidadavis@gmail.com if that's easier).