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Latest Site Additions -> October 13, 2024

This is everything that was reviewed and approved for amIright on October 13, 2024. These are not items submitted on October 13, 2024, but rather items that were reviewed that day by site editors.

Performers with Handicaps -> Latest Entries

Colin James "Injuries from a motor vehicle accident"
Colin James was involved in a motor vehicle accident while on tour in the US. he spent 5 days in the hospital and had to cancel the rest of his tour so that he could recover.
Submitted by: G_RandomPerson
Kim Mitchell "Heart Attack"
Kim Mitchell had a heart attack in January 2016 and had to have emergency surgery.
Submitted by: G_RandomPerson
Rik Emmett "Prostate Cancer"
Triumph vocalist and guitarist Rik Emmett had a bout with prostate cancer
Submitted by: G_RandomPerson

Band Name Spoonerisms -> Latest Entries

Mill Bedley originally "Bill Medley"
One half of the Righteous Brothers.
Edward

Products Bands Should Endorse Based on Their Name -> Latest Entries

Joan Jett should endorse Military jet fighters
Submitted by: Edward

Real Places Mentioned in Songs -> Latest Entries

"Givin the Dog a Bone" by AC/DC
The Lyrics:
But she'd send you to Heaven
Then explode you to Mars.
Why:
The planet Mars
Submitted by: Not the Same Bob
"Copperhead Road" by Steve Earle
The Lyrics:
I take the seed from Colombia and Mexico
I just plant it up a holler down Copperhead Road
Why:
It mentions Colombia, Mexico, and Copperhead Road, and Copperhead Road is a... well, road
Submitted by: Noah William Johnsen

Foreign Language in English Songs -> Latest Entries

"A Lifetime of War" by Sabaton
The Lyrics:
Döpas och dö i strid.
Why:
Translated from Swedish: "Baptized and died in war."
Submitted by: Katy
"The Carolean's Prayer" by Sabaton
The Lyrics:
Fader vår, som är i himmelen,
Helgat varde ditt namn,
Tillkomme ditt rike
Ske din vilja
Såsom i himmelen så och uppå jorden
Ge oss bröd och idag
Och förlåt oss våran skuld.
Why:
The Lord's Prayer in Swedish.
Submitted by: Katy
"Gott mit Uns" by Sabaton
The Lyrics:
Gott mit Uns
Why:
"God with us" in Swedish. The rest of the song is in English.
Submitted by: Katy
"The Royal Guard" by Sabaton
The Lyrics:
För Sverige i tiden,
Dit konungen går,
De gör vad som synes omöjligt,
Vad än framtiden spår.
Why:
Swedish to English: "For Sweden at the time, where the king goes, They do what seems impossible, whatever the future holds."
Submitted by: Katy
"The Royal Guard" by Sabaton
The Lyrics:
I frid, och i strid
Why:
Swedish for, "In peace, and in battle". These lyrics were also in the Swedish version, "Livgardet".
Submitted by: Katy
"The Royal Guard" by Sabaton
The Lyrics:
En tid av krig
Why:
"A time of war" in Swedish.
Submitted by: Katy
"Uprising" by Sabaton
The Lyrics:
Rise up and hear the call,
History calling to you,
Warszawo walcz!
Why:
"Warszawo walcz" means, "Warsaw, fight" in Polish.
Submitted by: Katy
"The Carolean's Prayer" by Sabaton
The Lyrics:
Fader vår, som är i himmelen,
Helgat varde ditt namn.
Tillkomme ditt rike,
Ske din vilja,
Såsom i himmelen så och uppå jorden.
Ge oss bröd och idag,
Och förlåt oss våran skuld.
Why:
Swedish Version of The Lord's Prayer: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins.
Submitted by: Katy
"Carolus Rex" by Sabaton
The Lyrics:
"Framåt, Karoliner!
Fiendens dom är här!
Låt oss krossa dem!
Kasta in dem genom helvetets portar!"
Why:
Translates to: “Forward, Karoliner! The judgment of the enemy is here! Let’s crush them! Cast them through the gates of hell!”
Submitted by: Katy