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Song Parodies -> "The Catfish Boogie"

Original Song Title:

"Lonely is a Man Without Love"

Original Performer:

Engelbert Humperdinck

Parody Song Title:

"The Catfish Boogie"

Parody Written by:

Gregory Blake

The Lyrics

(Verse 1)
I remember when I was so clever.
Searching online for love that lasts forever.
Eagerly pursuing romance, I could follow.
Then, my "Soulmate" quickly became my greatest sorrow.
Something changed her mind, her 'Videos" "Blocked" me!
My "Insufficient Funds" caused her to "Mock" me!

(Chorus 1)
Now, every day I "Swipe Right", trying to find a "Miss Right"
Always getting "Catfished Again!"
Every day I start out emptying my bank account.
Always getting "Catfished Again!"

(Chorus 2)
Every day I start out, "Swiping" till my wrists give out.
Only getting "Catfished Again!"
Hoping to change the hands of fate,
Find a "Date" to appreciate!
Always getting "Catfished Again!"

(Verse 2)
I can't face the truth that surrounds me.
Getting "Dumped" via "Text" is my reality!
I have a new plan sure to be a certain "Hit!"
Update my "Profile Photo" with one of "Brad Pitt".
Surely, I'll attract someone that I can truly "Skunk"
Recoup my finances posing as a "Speedo-Clad Super Hunk".

(Repeat Chorus 1)
(Repeat Chorus 2)

(Chorus 3)
Each and every day and night, searching every "Dating Site!"
Madly "Swiping Left and Right!"
Every time it's about to "Work Out"
I drain my precious "Bank Account"
"Horny" is a man "Without Funds!"

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Duc4AmIRight - July 29, 2024 - Report this comment
Great job as always. 555
Glenn Walker - July 29, 2024 - Report this comment
I really liked this one! I liked it so much that I wanted to sing along, so I replayed it - several times actually - it was that good! I was having a few problems with syllable match. I'll just talk about the first 4 lines: The OS is a straight 11 syllables per line - each line having syllables 1, 4, 6, 8, and 10 stressed. Your parody has 10, 11, 12 and 13 syllables, respectively. Line 1 could be fixed simply by inserting the word "can" to follow OS. I suspect you intended to. Line 2 was flawless. Line 3 needs a syllable ditched, and you have 3 consecutive unstressed syllables after the first syllable stressed. I might have switched out "eagerly" for, say, "keenly." Line 4 is interesting for several reasons. You advance the mood change from Line 5 to Line 4. No problem with the lyric strategy. What you may or may not have noticed is that between Lines 4 and 5, there was a modulation from key of D to key of E-flat that prepares your audience for the mood change. Likely nobody cares, but I thought you'd want to know that. As far as dumping two syllables, goes, perhaps "Then my" are candidates. I don't know. Finally, are you sure you want to end such a sweetly themed song with "horny?" I know, I know it's good for a roaring laugh.... Anyway, good job, and thank you for submitting it.
Gregory Blake - July 29, 2024 - Report this comment
Thank you for your advice and insight. I appreciate it.

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