Ah, music! Like Albus Dumbledore, the headmaster at Hogwarts put it, it’s “a magic beyond all we do here.” Despite that romantic and idealized notion, not all songs are made equal. Far from it! And there’s one popular Twitter account that shows just how important context is when it comes to making song lyrics sound good, and how a lack of it can make the words sound incredibly weird.
The ‘Lyric Cards’ Twitter page collects lyrics from songs that sound completely made up. Surely, they can’t be real? We must have misheard them, right, dear Pandas? Alas! They’re very real and it makes you wonder what in the ever-loving frick the songwriters were thinking when they wrote them. How could anyone have thought that these sound good? Funny, oh definitely, yes. Good? No, just no. At least... without the right context.
You’ll find some of the worst lyric abominations below, presented for you on a silver platter to judge and poke fun at, all at your leisure, dear Readers. And, I’ll just put it out there: most of us could have written better lyrics. Don’t you think? Bored Panda also reached out to the founder of the project, so read on for what they told us about the inspiration behind it, how context is incredibly important, as well as what they plan to do in the future!
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We were curious to find out a tad about the inspiration behind the 'Lyric Cards' project. The creator told Bored Panda that it all started with their love of music. "I made it because I love music and I’ve always had a knack for remembering lyrics. If you play a song I haven’t heard in 10 years, somehow I can sing along to the whole thing. I had absolutely no idea it would grow as quickly as it did but it’s been a fun ride so far," they shared.
Despite the featured lyrics sounding really gosh darn bad, the founder believes that context is very important. What's more, they believe that these lyrics aren't so much 'bad' as they are humorous. "I think probably 50% or more of the lyrics I post aren’t so bad in context. They just look silly as one line, separated from the rest of the song. I also don’t even really consider them 'bad,' just funny."
YOU DON'T SAY! Man, this is... I can't find the words how deep this is
As for the future, well, the creator of 'Lyric Cards' is branching out into the world of music, this time working on a project called 'Defend the Lyric.' They're going to do "short interviews with artists and have them explain what they meant so look out for that!" We'll definitely be keeping an eye out!
Berklee Online suggests that when you’re writing song lyrics, you start off with what you want to say, draw inspiration from other artists, and write the way that you speak. You also ought to avoid lengthy lyrics. When it comes to any type of writing, simplicity and conciseness are always difficult to master. But getting to the essence of things is worth it.
Use they... Just use they!!! It's so much more inclusive than you typing out two words.
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This happens when an artist gets super famous and they just can’t be bothered to be creative
This guy is a Genius!!!! (and we know that because he keep telling people about it)
This is probably about the office he works in. His co-workers are d***s who take other people's lunches.
We all know that music isn’t some sanitized subject: it’s supposed to be about self-expression, honesty, and feelings. All of which can lead to some bluntness in the lyrics. However, there’s quite a vast line between lyrical rawness and lyrical dumbness.
Not to notice this divide is worrying, to say the least. There are some topics that you don’t just casually sing about or broach in a throwaway line. Why would Outkast sing about Anne Frank? Why would The Pharmacyde joke about AIDS? It’s not deep or powerful—it’s edgy and meant to shock the public without adding much depth.
The ‘Lyric Cards’ Twitter page has only been active since December 2020, but in just a few short months, it’s already amassed nearly 365k followers (we like to think of it as 1k for each day of the year).
It’s still growing and there’s even a less popular Instagram page open to spread awareness and education about just how bad some music can get. If you're a fan of really bad song lyrics, go on and follow both accounts.
This man disagrees with you! https://www.huzlers.com/dc-man-sues-mcdonalds-for-still-being-depressed-after-eating-happy-meal/
The page is to-the-point about how dumb these lyrics are and how some people might be initially confused about whether or not they’re made up for the sake of comedy. “Lyrics you’d never believe are real. But they all are,” the founder writes in the bio.
To be fair that's one of Kanye Wests better lyrics. I remember his song Robocop which rhymes robocop with...robocop.
We’re not knocking these songwriters, however. Nobody’s perfect and nobody can come up with stellar lyrics every single day of the week. There are bound to be some slipups. But some of these… yikes. They’re more than slipups. They’re full-on disasters that would require a superhero to step in if they were ever turned into full-feature films. But what do you think, dear Readers? So bad they're good? Or so bad they're still bad?
What part of 'I've never seen Blade Runner" is too difficult for you?
Because of family playing this thing, I can tell you that if the sentence was actually finished, it says: "If you ever feel alone, don't; you were never on your own." It's about carrying the memories of your loved ones with you because they are still there even if the person is not.
This song is talking about remembering the memories of youth while on his way back home. One of the memories mentioned is that he and his mates used to get sloshed on cheap nasty vodka and then vomit. It's not a good memory, not all of them are, but it's nostalgic and reminds him of when he was younger in his hometown. The song was actually written by him while on the train home.
Yeah, I'm sorry (huh?) What did you say? Oh, I can't hear you I have an ear infucktion and I c**t finger it out (out, haha) (I need Auto-Tune) Yeah It's my alter-ego's fault, these evil thoughts can be so dark Cerebral palsy, three Zolofts I eat those off to Rico Suave, look it up Cadillac with a ladder rack in the back, with a cracked axel A backpack full of Paxil A black satchel, a nap sack and a flask full of 'gnac and Jack Daniels Girl, let's go back, back to my castle (yeah) I don't wanna hassle you, Alexandra But my d**k's an acronym 'cause it stands for you (oh) You, wait, Alexandra who? (Damn) All I know is Friday, I met you (what?) Saturday, I'll probably forget you Guess that's what the Molly and X do (What the f**k?) 'Cause who the f**k am I laying next to? (Eh) But ever since D-Nice "To tha Rescue" Feel a fresh crew (uh), been a lab rat (yeah) From a test tube (uh), I'm goin' in like the red roof (Red Roof Inn) You don't like it, eat a c**k 'til your jaw breaks Call it caug
i cant stand this person. Pretty sure that voice is fake. I googled the medical condition he claims to have, if his voice is THAT deep and gravelly he should either get medical help now or stop talking
Every song can have a "stupid lyrics" part if we cut just the right piece out of the whole. Gimme the misheard lyrics, they're much more fun. ♡
Oh boy, I have a few of those. Here's two from Madonna: "Can you feel the weight of my hair" - Madonna, Crazy for You. "I'm drowning, baby soap on a rope" - Madonna, Rescue Me.
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Alright, but what about in Bicycle Race by Queen "I said, hey man Jaws was never my scene and I don't like Star Wars" I hope I said that right. Don't get me wrong I love the song
How about an oldie? Louie, Louie. Nobody had a clue but we still liked it.
I think I remember the Black Flag version. But, oh, The Clash did it too??? Eheheh.... Now I'm curious. Gotta kick myself into a Louie Louie rabbit hole. ♡
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Some are quoted out of context, others (mostly rap /hip-hop) are indeed stupid
And why am I downvoted for asking a question? At least give me answers before you do, please.
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I wonder why "The horse with no name" is not in the list. I mean, I love this song, but "the heat was hot"?
I love this song, though not for the lyrics.
Load More Replies... A lot of these are poking fun at mumble rap which let’s be honest is extremely easy to do, and it seems like the majority of the others are just fragments without context
Today I wrote a song. I legit like it. Yayyyy meeeeeeee lol this’ll get buried
Out of context they may be weird/bad, but what about 'playing sodding pinball, picks his nose, and smiles, and pokes his tongue at everything' The Who, 'Christmas', from Tommy, or 'Oh the snot has caked against my pants/It has turned into crystal' Love, 'Live & Let Live'...xxx
Terrible post. Dig through the lyrics of any and I mean ANY pop or rock band and even the ‘greatest’ artists / songwriters will have some dodgy lyrics you can cut and paste into one of these articles. Piss poor attempt at an attack on modern music, in reality the lyrics don’t have to be and have never had to be an intellectual journey through someone’s experiences or mindset.
I kind of miss the entire repertoire of Scooter here, but I think they never broke through in America. "Respect to the man in the icecream van!"
I prefer “It’s nice to be impoahtant, but it’s moah impoahtant to be nice”
Load More Replies... So...songs like "Watermelon sugar" are better? Because throughout all genres, we can probably find terrible lyric-pieces. (exception: music without lyrics, of course)
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Reminds me of: "I really, really, really, really, really, really like you!" Carly Rae Jepsen (I'll let you guess the song title).
What about "I feel your hunger... it's a hunger", from Eddie Money's Take Me Home Tonight?
You forgot about this masterpiece: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlW7T0SUH0E
I don't think popular music is intended to be intellectually profound.
Every song can have a "stupid lyrics" part if we cut just the right piece out of the whole. Gimme the misheard lyrics, they're much more fun. ♡
Oh boy, I have a few of those. Here's two from Madonna: "Can you feel the weight of my hair" - Madonna, Crazy for You. "I'm drowning, baby soap on a rope" - Madonna, Rescue Me.
Load More Replies... Alright, but what about in Bicycle Race by Queen "I said, hey man Jaws was never my scene and I don't like Star Wars" I hope I said that right. Don't get me wrong I love the song
How about an oldie? Louie, Louie. Nobody had a clue but we still liked it.
I think I remember the Black Flag version. But, oh, The Clash did it too??? Eheheh.... Now I'm curious. Gotta kick myself into a Louie Louie rabbit hole. ♡
Load More Replies... Some are quoted out of context, others (mostly rap /hip-hop) are indeed stupid
And why am I downvoted for asking a question? At least give me answers before you do, please.
Load More Replies... I wonder why "The horse with no name" is not in the list. I mean, I love this song, but "the heat was hot"?
I love this song, though not for the lyrics.
Load More Replies... A lot of these are poking fun at mumble rap which let’s be honest is extremely easy to do, and it seems like the majority of the others are just fragments without context
Today I wrote a song. I legit like it. Yayyyy meeeeeeee lol this’ll get buried
Out of context they may be weird/bad, but what about 'playing sodding pinball, picks his nose, and smiles, and pokes his tongue at everything' The Who, 'Christmas', from Tommy, or 'Oh the snot has caked against my pants/It has turned into crystal' Love, 'Live & Let Live'...xxx
Terrible post. Dig through the lyrics of any and I mean ANY pop or rock band and even the ‘greatest’ artists / songwriters will have some dodgy lyrics you can cut and paste into one of these articles. Piss poor attempt at an attack on modern music, in reality the lyrics don’t have to be and have never had to be an intellectual journey through someone’s experiences or mindset.
I kind of miss the entire repertoire of Scooter here, but I think they never broke through in America. "Respect to the man in the icecream van!"
I prefer “It’s nice to be impoahtant, but it’s moah impoahtant to be nice”
Load More Replies... So...songs like "Watermelon sugar" are better? Because throughout all genres, we can probably find terrible lyric-pieces. (exception: music without lyrics, of course)
Load More Replies... Reminds me of: "I really, really, really, really, really, really like you!" Carly Rae Jepsen (I'll let you guess the song title).
What about "I feel your hunger... it's a hunger", from Eddie Money's Take Me Home Tonight?
You forgot about this masterpiece: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlW7T0SUH0E
I don't think popular music is intended to be intellectually profound.
