If someone held a gun to your head and told you to recite one song perfectly in order to survive, what song would you choose?

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Let's assume they have the repertoire of a musical gOd & will immediately know if you've said a wrong lyric Photo by "Sofia Sforza" on Unsplash

anon1903 · Accepted Answer

Look at this stuff
Isn't it neat?
Wouldn't you think my collection's complete?
Wouldn't you think I'm the girl
The girl who has everything?
Look at this trove
Treasures untold
How many wonders can one cavern hold?
Looking around here you'd think
Sure, she's got everything
I've got gadgets and gizmos a-plenty
I've got whozits and whatzits galore
You want thingamabobs?
I've got twenty!
But who cares?
No big deal
I want more
I wanna be where the people are
I wanna see, wanna see 'em dancin'
Walking around on those, what do you call 'em?
Oh, feet
Flippin' your fins, you don't get too far
Legs are required for jumping, dancing
Strolling along down the, what's that word again?
Street
Up where they walk, up where they run
Up where they stay all day in the sun
Wanderin' free, wish I could be
Part of that world
What would I give if I could live out of these waters?
What would I pay to spend a day warm on the sand?
Bet'cha on land they understand
Bet they don't reprimand their daughters
Bright young women, sick of swimmin'
Ready to stand
And ready to know what the people know
Ask 'em my questions and get some answers
What's a fire and why does it, what's the word?
Burn?
When's it my turn?
Wouldn't I love, love to explore that shore up above?
Out of the sea
Wish I could be
Part of that worldFavorite song since 11 years

yearningforlife · Accepted Answer

I would choose Sorrow by Pink Floyd. The sweet smell of a great sorrow lies over the landPlumes of smoke rise and merge into the leaden skyA man lies and dreams of green fields and riversBut awakes to a morning with no reason for wakingHe's haunted by the memory of a lost paradiseIn his youth or a dream, he can't be preciseHe's chained forever to a world that's departedIt's not enough, it's not enoughHis blood has frozen & curdled with frightHis knees have trembled & given way in the nightHis hand has weakened at the moment of truthHis step has faltered One world, one soulTime pass, the river rolls And he talks to the river of lost love and dedicationAnd silent replies that swirl invitationFlow dark and troubled to an oily seaA grim intimation of what is to beThere's an unceasing wind that blows through this nightAnd there's dust in my eyes, that blinds my sightAnd silence that speaks so much louder than wordsOf promises broken … ... ... One of the very few lyrics that I like to recite in my mind always.

MrOracle · Accepted Answer

There is unrest in the forest,
There is trouble with the trees,
For the Maples want more sunlight,
And the Oaks ignore their pleas.

The trouble with the Maples,
And they're quite convinced they're right,
They say the Oaks are just to lofty,
And they grab up all the light.

But the Oaks can't help their feelings
If they like the way they're made
And they wonder why the Maples
Can't be happy in their shade?

There is unrest in the forest,
And the creatures all have fled,
As the Maples scream, "oppression!"
And the Oaks just shake their heads.

So the Maples formed a union
And demanded equal rights.
The Oaks are just to greedy,
We will make them give us light.

Now there's no more Oak oppression
For they passed a noble law.
And the trees are all kept equal
By hatchet, ax, and saw.

MCheetah · Accepted Answer

I don't get intimidated by guns easily and I'm not afraid to die. So that gunperson can piss off. However...

Twinkle twinkle little star.
How I wonder what you are.
Up above the world so high.
Like a diamond in the sky.
Twinkle twinkle little star.
How I wonder what you are.

Twinkle twinkle little star.
How I wonder what you are.
Up above the world so high.
Like a diamond in the sky.
Twinkle twinkle little star.
How I wonder what you are.

But I wouldn't take them seriously if the gun-holder was a woman, like the one in the picture. You might as well try and shoot me (and miss).

NathanDavis · Answer

I used to sing in a garage band during my early 20's... and, lets say I was encouraged by certain people who are fond of guns, to perform at their private parties... lol

at the time I knew around 3,333 songs... but only around 333 to perform, well enough

no NICKELBACK though, sorry...

crimsonandclover2 · Answer

Being a classical rock fan, I'd prefer reciting either Wish You Were Here or Bohemian Rhapsody, but since I'm at gunpoint I'd rather sing a different tune (pun intended).

And that would be You Suffer by Napalm Death.

It lasts only 1.316 seconds and holds a place in the Guinness Book of World Records as the shortest recorded song ever.

Bel88 · Answer

"A long, long time ago
I can still remember
how that music, used to make me smile
And I knew if I had my chance
that I could make those people dance
and maybe they'd be happy, for a while

But February made me shiver
with every paper I'd deliver..."

Y'all know the rest! :)

NamerOfStars · Answer

I would've said something from Zappa's "Jazz from Hell", which holds the distinction of being the only instrumental album ever to receive the "explicit lyrics" label, but it occurs to me that maybe they don't just mean the lyrics, but the tune as well. So I'll go with the title track of "The Best of Marcel Marceau".

Lucy-123 · Answer

I don't think I would be able to recite any song's lyrics while a gun is held to my head. Stress really makes my brain not work very much. I mean like I can't do basic maths while the class is looking at me, which became a bit of a problem in maths lessons at school XD

Anonymous · Answer

The Virgin Mary was sleepin
When Angel Gabriel appeared
He said You are to be the virgin mother
And Mary thought that was weird

Mary said im not a virgin
I blew a guy last year
But then Gabriel said to Mary
My child have no fear

Cause you can suck all the dick you want
And still be a virgin Mary
You can suck all the dick you want
And still not be considered flawed
Although you went to town
and sucked some semen down
You're still a virgin in the eyes of God

There was no room at the inn
When Mary and Joseph did arrive
But they were so very tired you see
And Mary had to offer a bribe

Praise Jesus in the Name of Jesus 😁

Luopio27 · Answer

- Put your ass in the air
- Suck my dick, suck my mothetfucking dick
- Funk soul brother, check it out now, funk soul brother right about now

or

Happy birthday to you.

or even better, choose a techno song without lyrics.

Daniela1982 · Answer

It's a small world after all. I got tired of hearing it at Disneyland.

Loveydove · Answer

Oh wow! I would tell them “Whoa put the gun down I can’t sing under pressure” when they lower the gun I would sing my ABC’s making sure I pronounce the letters L M N O separately and not elemeno 🤣

dustybiker · Answer

I’d sing it in my head. They didn’t say anything about singing it out loud. Just give them the all clear at the end.

purplepoppy · Answer

I hope it's the guys birthday cos he's getting the happy birthday song. If he wants anything better he better bring an instrument

itsjustlew · Answer

Superbass by Nicki Minaj, I memorized it as a child but I still can't remember basic math

Ez-Bri-Z · Answer

Happy birthday to you. I mean literally why make it complicated?

FunkyMonkee · Answer

I could either do one that I wrote that only has 4 words in it or, I could do, "They're Coming To Take Me Away, Ha Haa!", because I can also do at least some of it backwards.

ohshee · Answer

I make up my own words I don't know any song or at least all the lyrics so I guess my new songs going to be try to take the gun away

Apulu_3 · Answer

Fake a smile by Alan Walker. Or any song of my favorite artist. I remember all the lines of the songs of my favorite artists I have heard so not a problem for me. Or a song I have wrote.

Phoenix98 · Answer

Sing the most obscure song you know of that no one but you would know.

Genie23 · Answer

Damn! So, I guess I'll die. 🙄 As I cannot remember any song's lyrics. I end up either shutting up or adding words which didn't even exist in those songs. I'm a song/lyrics killer.

abc3643 · Answer

Oh, that's easy... "Water Song" by Hot Tuna. It's an instrumental.

KAT247 · Answer

This song. I’d hate myself for doing it, but I figure they’d never try to hold me at gunpoint again 😂

MAC1983 · Answer

Bohemian Raphsody, by Queen. Because f**k you crazy Gunman - I want to sing it one last time and I don't trust you to keep your promises.

ChiTown33 · Answer

I don't think I could pick one song. What would be enjoyable would turn torturous after too long.

Wester1967 · Answer

This one

Joseph3253 · Answer

I'm brazillian, so i would chose something like Travessia do Araguaia, its a brazillian Moda de Viola, cause its more confortable for me

ChrisMaster69 · Answer

Got to be this one

NorthAfrican · Answer

I'd be dead there is no song I know entirely by heart.  Perhaps the closest would be Viva La Vida by Coldplay.

DarkLordNoodlez · Answer

I would no doubt instantly forget the lyrics to every song i know.

Little_Bumblebee · Answer

In that instant, every song I've ever known would jump out of my brain.

Phoenix-gb · Answer

We Will Rock You by Queen... just hope I don't also need to do the Brian May guitar solo at the end.

Jasmine-Darkfire · Answer

Happy birthday to you

magiusX26 · Answer

make up a new songon the spot. that way i can't mess up the lyrics since they dont exist till i sing them. another option is one you only humm. "happy birthday"

alice55 · Answer

Surely a child song, they're short so easier to get right

Joker_ · Answer

I'm so hungry rn I ain't got the energy to sing a song

Crepe_tart · Answer

ABCDEFG, HIGK LMNOP, QRS TUV WX Y and Z. Now I know my ABCs, next time won't you sing with me

douride2 · Answer

I thought I was going to die. @TrueConfection just saved my life.

Anonymous · Answer

i would choose safety pin by 5sos as its a small chance they could know the band or song unless they looked it up , but its a debate on what the actual lyrics to the song are since on youtube its different then the amazon lyric

hahahmm · Answer

I searched & found: You Suffer by Napalm Death, which clocks in at just 1.316 seconds long

Nagahime · Answer

Stuff is Way by They Might Be Giants.

lightbulb27 · Answer

from the gong show: "I was ridin' my horsey south". end of song...

Prettygurl12 · Answer

The Star Spangled Banner  Or 50 Nifty United States  😅😂😂😂😂

AncientWisdom · Answer

Crap I’m horrible at lyrics I’d probably get shot. I Better steer clear of that situation.

MrWolf · Answer

Hmmm... Tough choice by the way. But as I live and breath it will be Johnny be Good.

IMuser · Answer

Pink panther theme song: To do, to do, to do to do to do to do...

Mhmmmalreadykno · Answer

Doing me by ray blk or fools can’t help falling in love

humanearth · Answer

Row Row Your Boat Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Are You Sleeping This House Is Haunted

Idiotikhumanz · Answer

A song I wrote called "people let me tell you" A song I wrote still counts as a song doesn't it? It's still a uploaded recording, even if not popular

YollyM · Answer

I'd first ask them for the genre because I know way too many songs😅

Anonymous · Answer

i improvise my own song on the spot and it will be perfect because i came up widdit

genericname85 · Answer

Metallica - ecstasy of gold. Pro tip: it has no lyrics.

loveslongnails · Answer

Do instrumentals count? LOL  Love Me Do by the Beatles

NachoDaddy · Answer

Me starts singing Happy Birthday, like happy birthday dear... Umm yo what's your name? Straight up get shot 😂😂😂

Subarugirl · Answer

Twinkle twinkle little star…. Why make it complicated lol

MysteriousDarkness · Answer

I would sing the alphabet song or Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.

aquamarine321 · Answer

I would die, because I don’t know any songs word for word, begin to end, even my favorite songs

Horror_lover92 · Answer

Seize The Day by Avenged Sevenfold. I can sing that song perfectly without feeling like I messed up or missed a verse

BipBipLeddus · Answer

Bleed by Meshuggah. As long as I don't have to SING the lyrics, I'm good. I can recite them no problem, but I'm not about to scream mids.

driven159 · Answer

jingle bells short and fast then take the gun away and blow their head off

Better_off_here · Answer

i guess it would make sense to sing, i shot the sheriff.

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