But you Still Mystify, and I Wanna Know Why

Last week’s Friday 10 has had its answers posted! As always, you can check out the answers on the original post or on the handy-dandy YouTube playlist. Fred locked down two identified lyrics, while John picked up the super-secret bonus point! Also, bonus to Fred for the idea of “Let’s Piano Man Again (Like We Did Last Summer)” which still makes me laugh every time I think of it.

Among the unidentified lyrics was Gabi Belle’s “Perfect Fantasy.” Gabi’s more well-known for her incredibly funny YouTube commentary channel, but you should check out her music. She’s an American indie pop artist who is heavily influenced by the Japanese City Pop genre. Her latest video, “Elevator Ride,” features fellow YouTube commentary champion Chad Chad playing Paul McCartney.

And now, let’s get into this week’s 10! I hit shuffle on my music player and give you a line from the first 10 songs that come up. You get in the comments and identify the title and the artist! Remember, no searchin’ up the answers. (Google broke internet search, anyway) If you identify a cover, I’ll take it — but I have to be able to find that cover.

1. A gallon of whiskey at his feet, a barrel of porter at his head
2. Sign ’em up ’cause ominous vibes and I get synonymous
3. Newspapers ask intimate questions, want confessions
   Natalie Merchant, “Wonder” 📺
   Identified by Fred
4. Dr. Landy, tell me you’re not just a pedagogue
   Barenaked Ladies, “Brian Wilson” 📺
   Identified by Fred
5. The pushers push, the fixers fix, the judge acquits
6. It might be your wound, but they’re my sutures
7. And how do you know (how do you know?) it’s over when you can’t let go?
8. Lookin’ like snacks ’cause you got it like that, take a big bite, want another bite
9. She’s got a way with a car, you should see her turn — smell the rubber burn
10. She answered his smile, and then after awhile the only stranger there was me

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