Scenario:
You’re riding in the car absolutely singing your heart out. It’s one of those songs you have heard so many times that you can’t even remember what it’s about, you’re just singing. Then, right in the middle of your performance the person next to you absolutely ruins it when they chime in with, “Those aren’t the words!” Been there? I’m assuming we all have. Of course when this happens to me, everything inside of me wants to respond with, “I am so sorry! Let me make it up to you by allowing you to come to class with me tomorrow so you can correct my spelling all day.” Because I just feel like those sorts of people find joy in correcting all mistakes…..BUT, saying things like that tends to always get me into trouble, so I refrain (most of the time).
So, I would like to raise the question; “What is so wrong with messing up the lyrics?” Personally, I get a kick out it. I remember when I was in 7th grade; my English teacher told me she thought the words to the Bee Gees’ song “More than a Woman” were “Bald- headed woman”. You know what? That makes the song better! So…..just sing! If you discover for yourself that you have been singing the wrong words, laugh about it, then figure out which way makes the song better. As for all of you who proudly represent the “Lyric Police”? Stop, no one likes you.
PS- I don’t think anyone knows the right words to “Bennie and the Jets”
-B
You're right, no one does know the lyrics to "Bennie & the Jets" lol. And that's what makes singing the song so awesome & fun. I love you Britni! And I love this post--I agree, sometimes singing the wrong words or making up your own lyrics to a song makes it so much better! :)
ReplyDeleteOh, & that part in 27 Dresses is my absolute most favorite part of the movie haha!!
ReplyDeleteI actually think it's hilarious when I find out I'm singing the wrong words. My best one was at Lipscomb. My favorite Disney movie- Ariel is singing in the cave with Flounder. She says the line, "Bright, young women... sick of swimming." My whole life I'd said, "Pregnant women... sick of swimming." I assumed pregnant women didn't like swimming. My roommate squinted her eyes at me and said, "What did you say?!" Awesome.
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