Only as Free as a Padlocked Prison Door

Last week we saw three lyrics identified (plus the bonus point) — HL identified “If I Were a Boy” by Beyoncé, Two9A identified Miley Cyrus’ “Party in the USA,” and Thud claimed the victory by identifying “I’m Tired” as performed by Madeline Kahn and the bonus point with Dolly Parton’s “Coat of Many Colors.”

There was a theme to that list, as every person who showed up in the list either was associated with Dolly Parton or Tim Curry (or was, in fact, Dolly Parton or Tim Curry). Among the unidentified was one of my favorite fictional hit songs, Max Modem with “Alien Heart.”

And now, it’s time to get in the comments! 10 new lyrics have been posted, and you can hop in the comments to identify the artist and the song. EDIT: The answers are now posted below, and in a handy YouTube playlist! 📺 You have to get both, and remember that it should come off the top of your head. And if you identify a different artist than I was listening to, don’t fret! As long as I can find that cover, you still get the point!

1. Or maybe we could try a little sabotage underneath the paving stones
   Carsie Blanton and Burning Hell, “Price of Eggs” 📺
2. Madam, I’m Adam — Too hot to hoot
   “Weird Al” Yankovic, “Bob” 📺
3. You been steppin’ round with a beetle named John
   The Presidents of the United States of America, “Ladybug” 📺
4. I see you’ve got your fist out — say your piece and get out
   Grateful Dead, “Touch of Grey” 📺
   Identified by John
5. One sunny day, the world was waiting for a lover
   Paul Weller, “Sexy Sadie” 📺 (Beatles cover)
6. I’m not a gangster tonight — don’t want to be a bad guy
   Scissor Sisters, “I Can’t Decide” 📺
7. He makes it roar so lively just to see his girlfriend smile
   Lonnie Donegan, “Puttin’ on the Style” 📺
8. It was a light comin’ down from the sky, I don’t know who or why
   The Byrds, “Mr. Spaceman” 📺
9. Underneath the clifftop, hanging by her teeth, this girl will find adventure
   Stackridge, “Dora the Female Explorer” 📺
10. Maybe you ain’t walked on any highway, you’ve just been flyin’ in the air
    Arlo Guthrie, “Last Train” 📺
11. The Super-Secret Bonus Point was Phil Ochs with “The Power and the Glory” 📺

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