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Song Parodies -> "We Are Not In Kansas"

Original Song Title:

"You Don't Bring Me Flowers"

 (MP3)
Original Performer:

Barbra Streisand

Parody Song Title:

"We Are Not In Kansas"

Parody Written by:

Airfarcewon

The Lyrics

Life used to be easy,
Candy wrapper easy,
Kids down the block, a grocery store
Now, it's nuke threats and war
And a whole different day..

I remember when
The skies were blue above us
Night news wouldn't grieve us

Now dogs run loose and neighbors just fight
No one smiles at all
Everyone is uptight
There's too much to think of
When we turn out the light..

We are not in Kansas anymore

Score was a word in bowling,
Nobody said the F word
But that respect, don't work anymore
It's an old fashion door
Years ago, miles away..

Now, no one can remember
One day from another
We forgot how to laugh
Hold in tears, never cry
No one knows how to love
They just know how to lie..

It's a domino world,
No more Mom's apple pie
And we are not in Kansas anymore

It's a domino world,
No more Mom's apple pie
And we are not in Kansas anymore

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Michael Pacholek - December 31, 2012 - Report this comment
A well-evolved parody. Carry on, my Airfarcewon.
Barry J. Mitchel - December 31, 2012 - Report this comment
Your lines "We forgot how to laugh / Hold in tears, never cry" reminded me of Jacque Brel's "We forget how to cry / We take photos instead" which is even more true today than when he wrote "We're Alone."
Patrick - December 31, 2012 - Report this comment
I am in Kansas, and unfortunately, most of the lamentable changes in society affect us, too. Very nicely written song. Holds the nostalgic feel of the original. "Candy wrapper easy" is beautiful.
Rob Arndt - December 31, 2012 - Report this comment
Yeah, I miss the good old days too! 555!
Old Man Ribber - December 31, 2012 - Report this comment
Deep and thoughtful. In other words, very AFW-like. Best wishes from another relic of the 20th century. ;D
AFW - December 31, 2012 - Report this comment
Thanks, Michael, Barry, Patrick, Rob, and OMR...and a Happy New Year to all...
Lifeliver - January 01, 2013 - Report this comment
Rose-colored glasses? Maybe, but keep 'em on. And bear in mind that back in the day, we couldn't share ideas like this. Well, maybe we could if we had a mind to it, but it was so much harder. And a happy new year to you too.
AFW - January 01, 2013 - Report this comment
Thanks, LL...you have a point there..I guess we'd all like to keep the good and just lose the bad..
Dave W. - January 01, 2013 - Report this comment
Your words so insightful , such meaning....This world needs a good house cleaning
AFW - January 01, 2013 - Report this comment
Thanks, Dave...you're right about that...everybody get out their Fantastic spray and some paper towels..

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