billboard – The Discerning Lyricist

Posted on May 5, 2015May 12, 2018 by A. Stefan Melnyk

Hit Song Limericks, Week of 5/9/15

1. See You Again by Wiz Khalifa feat. Charlie Puth

Wiz never was good at grooving,
And though he showed signs of improving,
I wasn‘t prepared
To realize there‘d
Be a Wiz song that‘s actually moving.

Posted on March 6, 2015May 12, 2018 by A. Stefan Melnyk

Hit Song Limericks, Week of 3/14/15

1. Uptown Funk by Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars

As rare as the old Golden Fleece
Is a hit whose appeal will increase.
And though not every line
Is one we should enshrine,
The song is a straight masterpiece. Read more

Posted on August 18, 2012May 12, 2018 by A. Stefan Melnyk · 1 Comment

Pop Song Limericks 8/17/2012

Some poetry this week, a series of limericks about the current top ten songs on the Billboard Hot 100. Why? Who knows…

1. Whistle by Flo Rida

As subtle as sci-fi Jane Fonda,

Flo’s song has still proved a golconda.

And although it’s not earned,

It’s still nice that he’s learned

The art of the single entendre.