DIY lyrics quiz reveal--theme unanswered
I'm going to give the song and artist for the remaining snippets in the latest lyrics quiz, and include deirdremoon's correct DIY answer to see if it helps stimulate guesses at the theme. The contest is now open to Googling; the theme is something the snippets have in common.
Identify the theme by posting a snippet of your own which fits the theme. I will tell you if you are correct (and try to identify your song, as well).
THE SNIPPETS
0. "When evening falls so hard, I will comfort you. I'll take your part when darkness comes."
"Bridge Over Troubled Water," by Simon and Garfunkel, identified by shoutingboy.
1. "With love we sleep; with doubt the vicious cycle turns and burns"
"Because the Night," by Patti Smith.
2. "Some have a style that they work hard to refine, so they walk a crooked line."
"If She Knew What She Wants," by the Bangles, identified by shoutingboy, who was aware that it was originally recorded by the songwriter, which I was not--neither of us knew his name (Jules Shear), though (thanks, Wikipedia).
3. "Creation’s gone crazy; the TV’s gone mad. Now you're the only sane thing that I have."
"Always the Last to Know," by Del Amitri.
4. "Out on the road today, I saw a Deadhead sticker on a Cadillac."
"The Boys of Summer," by Don Henley, identified by kid_lit_fan, who wasn't sure if it were by him or by Glenn Frey.
5. "And it won't matter now--whatever happens will be. When the air screams of all we'll never be, it won't trouble me."
"All I Want," by Toad the Wet Sprocket, identified by deirdremoon.
6. "I feel so cold, and I long for your embrace."
"Every Breath You Take," by the Police, identified by kid_lit_fan.
7. "Baby we ain't the first. I'm sure a lot of other lovers been burned."
"Refugee," by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, identified by shoutingboy.
8. "She's such a good find. Have you gone and lost your mind?"
"One Lonely Night," by REO Speedwagon.
9. "So smooth and so smart, he's abducted my heart, and I'm falling apart"
"David Duchovny," by Bree Sharp, identified by devonapple.
10. "Touch my cape. I'll take you. Touch my cape--we're gonna make a whole new world."
"Superhero," by Garrison Starr, identified by wildpaletz, although she had to consult her Amazon Wish List to identify the artist (a late 90's Lilith Fair participant).
11. "We are vain and we are blind. I hate people when they're not polite."
"Psycho Killer," by Talking Heads, identified by shoutingboy.
12. "Little shiver shaking me everyday, but I could get this same thing anywhere, so if she goes away, well, it's all right and I'm okay."
This is a Counting Crows song, as lurkingowl knew, but he couldn't identify which one--it's "American Girls."
13. "Somehow, I lost my way, looking to see something in your eyes--but love will never compromise."
"Heart and Soul," by T'Pau, identified by esmerel, from the album "Bridge of Spies."
14. "Sometimes it's so easy to let a day slip on by, without even seeing each other at all."
"This Is the Time," by Billy Joel, identified by esmerel, from the album "The Bridge."
15. "Well, I could keep it above, but then it wouldn't be sky anymore, so if I send it to you, you've got to promise to keep it whole."
"Fall On Me," by REM, identified by tinellaq.
16. "But you'll just sit tight and watch it unwind--it's only what you're asking for."
"Everything You Want," by Vertical Horizon, identified by deirdremoon.
17. "Don't stop here. I lost my place. I'm close behind."
"Collide," by Howie Day, identified by deirdremoon.
18. "High enough for you to make me wonder where it's goin'. High enough for you to pull me under--somethin's growin'"
"Why Can't I?" by Liz Phair, identified by deirdremoon.
19. "Sometimes there’s a part of me has to turn from here and go, running like a child from these warm stars"
"Seven Bridges Road," by the Eagles, identified by ophymirage, after shoutingboy gave a partially correct answer and bumped it into her head.
23. "Let go of complicated feelings, then there's no price to pay."
Not yet indentified (I had to use Google), submitted by deirdremoon and a correct answer for the theme.
For ease of use and perusal, here are the snippets and answers posted without interruption:
0. "When evening falls so hard, I will comfort you. I'll take your part when darkness comes." Simon and Garfunkel, "Bridge Over Troubled Water"
1. "With love we sleep, with doubt the vicious cycle turns and burns." Patti Smith, "Because the Night"
2. "Some have a style that they work hard to refine." The Bangles, "If She Knew What She Wants"
3. "Creation’s gone crazy; the TV’s gone mad. Now you're the only sane thing that I have." Del Amitri, "Always the Last to Know"
4. "Out on the road today, I saw a Deadhead sticker on a Cadillac." Don Henley, "The Boys of Summer"
5. "And it won't matter now, whatever happens will be. When the air screams of all we'll never be, it won't trouble me." Toad the Wet Sprocket, "All I Want"
6. "I feel so cold, and I long for your embrace." The Police, "Every Breath You Take"
7. "Baby we ain't the first. I'm sure a lot of other lovers been burned." Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, "Refugee"
8. "She's such a good find. Have you gone and lost your mind?" REO Speedwagon, "One Lonely Night"
9. "So smooth and so smart, he's abducted my heart, and I'm falling apart." Bree Sharp, "David Duchovny"
10. "Touch my cape. I'll take you. Touch my cape, we're gonna make a whole new world." Garrison Starr, "Superhero"
11. "We are vain and we are blind. I hate people when they're not polite." Talking Heads, "Psycho Killer"
12. "Little shiver shaking me everyday, but I could get this same thing anywhere, so if she goes away, well, it's alright and I'm okay." Counting Crows, "American Girls"
13. "Somehow, I lost my way, looking to see something in your eyes--but love will never compromise." T'Pau, "Heart and Soul"
14. "Sometimes it's so easy to let a day slip on by without even seeing each other at all." Billy Joel, "This Is the Time"
15. "Well, I could keep it above, but then it wouldn't be sky anymore, so if I send it to you, you've got to promise to keep it whole." REM, "Fall On Me"
16. "But you'll just sit tight and watch it unwind--it's only what you're asking for." Vertical Horizon, "Everything You Want"
17. "Don't stop here. I lost my place. I'm close behind." Howie Day, Collide
18. "High enough for you to make me wonder Where it's goin'. High enough for you to pull me under--somethin's growin'" Liz Phair, "Why Can't I?"
19. "Sometimes there’s a part of me has to turn form here and go, running like a child from these warm stars." The Eagles, Seven Bridges Road
23. "Let go of complicated feelings, then there's no price to pay." ???
I feel there is sufficient information here to answer the theme.