We can always appreciate a song with deep, meaningful lyrics that makes us think or change the way we view life. However, lyrics don’t always have to be meaningful or serious. Sometimes it is all about having fun and making one laugh. Here are a few songs with funny lyrics featuring Madness, Bon Jovi, Right Said Fred and Def Leppard.
Madness – Shame and Scandal
Madness is an English band formed in London in the late 70’s. They are known for their easy-going, pop/ska beats and fun lyrics. They’ve been together since 1976 and they’re most famous for their song Our House, from their 4th album The Rise and Fall.
Shame and Scandal is a track from their 2005 album The Dangermen Sessions V.1. It tells the story of a young man who meets the girl of his dreams and rushes to tell his dad. He is crushed to learn that the girl is his sister. His dad warns him not to tell his mother. But the boy tells his mother who tells him to relax because the girl is not his sister — because his father isn’t actually his father.
Lyrics: Madness – Shame and Scandal
In Trinidad, there was a family
Much confusion as you will see
It was a mama and a papa and a boy who was grown
Wanted to marry and have wife of his own
Found a young girl, who suited him nice
Went to his papa to ask his advice
His papa said son, I have to say no
That girl is your sister but your mama don’t knowWoh, it’s real, shame and scandal in the family
Woh, it’s real, shame and scandal in the familyA week went by and the summer came down
Soon the best cook in the islands he found
He went to his papa, to make a day
His papa shook his head and to him he did say
You can’t marry that girl, I have to say no
That girl is your sister, but your mama don’t knowWoh, it’s real, shame and scandal in the family
Woh, it’s real, shame and scandal in the familyWent to his mama, and thought what he said
And told his mama, what his papa had said
His mama she laughed she says, go man go
Your daddy ain’t your daddy, but your daddy don’t know
Bon Jovi- Love for Sale
Bon Jovi usually loves telling stories about love, friendship, rock and roll, faith, life and everything in between. Their songs usually make sense. This one, however, is more like a bored Jon complaining and pleading in a more funny way. At one point in the recording, he even says to lead-guitarist Richie Sambora that he wants to go home already. Maybe they were inspired to write it due to how exhausted they were after the constant touring for the Slippery When Wet (1986) and New Jersey (1988) albums. After all, the band gave a 4-year break after New Jersey, where Love for Sale is featured.
Lyrics: Bon Jovi – Love for Sale
Well I wake up this morning I rolled out of bed
I felt like a dog who’s been kicked in the head
Checked out my mail there was letter that read
Love for sale, love for saleI picked up the phone I called everyone I could
I let my fingers do the walking through the telephone book
You can’t catch a fish if you ain’t got the hook
Love for sale, love for saleSend up a signal throw me a line
Somebody explain ” this funny Valentine”
It might not be legal but it sure ain’t a crime
I’m one step from crazy and two steps behindI called Lt. Columbo from my TV set
I’ve tried the Dating Game I haven’t found her yet
I’m hoping that she’s looking like a Penthouse Pet
Love for sale, love for sale
. . . .
Right Said Fred- Too Sexy
I first heard the song on an old episode of the sitcom Married with Children (1987-1997) where the Bundys were shopping in London and this song was playing, matching Al Bundy’s hilarious facial expressions. Of course I later learned that the song was a hit — a one-hit-wonder, actually. Even the finish is classic with “I’m too sexy for this song.”
Lyrics: Right Said Fred- Too Sexy
I’m too sexy for my love too sexy for my love
Love’s going to leave meI’m too sexy for my shirt too sexy for my shirt
So sexy it hurts
And I’m too sexy for Milan too sexy for Milan
New York and JapanAnd I’m too sexy for your party
Too sexy for your party
No way I’m disco dancingI’m a model you know what I mean
And I do my little turn on the catwalk
Yeah on the catwalk on the catwalk yeah
I do my little turn on the catwalkI’m too sexy for my car too sexy for my car
Too sexy by far
And I’m too sexy for my hat
Too sexy for my hat
. . . ..
And I’m too sexy for this song
Def Leppard – Make Love Like a Man
Def Leppard members are men. You could say the songs’ writers meant that “he makes love like a man and not a boy” . Well, they also add “Make love like a man, I am a man” . Yeah, we had figured that out. But of course the guy in the song is a player who, interestingly, doesn’t want to be called Casanova. Featured in the 1993 album Adrenalize.
Lyrics: Def Leppard – Make Love Like a Man
Make love like a man
I’m a man
That’s what I am, uh!All you girls ’round the world
Lookin’ for a guy who’s a real go getter
Every guy grab a girl
Love her like a man, make her feel a lot betterEverybody
You want it – I’m the one
I got it – I’m Mr. Fun
You need it – I’m Captain Cool, yeah
Come get it – And I’ve come for you C’monDon’t call me Gigolo
Don’t call me Cassanova
Just call me on the phone
And baby come on over
When you need someone
When you need someone to. . .Make love like a man
I’m a man
is there a song parody about stand tall,dont you fall,i have re-written that song in my head and i think it would be funny
These song lyrics are hilarious!!! My favorite is Shame and Scandal because that is just so true. and its just flat out hilarious!!!!!
=) =P =D
Have you heard “The Line Keeps Repeating?”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HTjjVWmCenM
Van halen – big bad bill needs to be on this list
NICE!! this almost made me c*** my pants.. just the lyrics, was what made me laugh
You edited out c**p?