Fun Music Information -> Franz Ferdinand
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Band Name Origins:
- In the Balkan peninsula (singer Alex Kapranos' ancestors came from Greece), there is a country called Bosnia and Herzegovina. Formerly part of the Ottoman Empire, they were seized by Austria-Hungary in 1908. In 1914, World War One began when Gavrilo Princip, who wanted this territory to be Serbian, assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo. Submitted by: Alan the Ottoman
- They saw a special on TV about the archduke, Franz Ferdinand, liked the name, and used it. Submitted by: MagentaLipsKitty
Better Names for Current Songs:
Original Song Name | New Song Name | Submitter Name |
| "F*** Me Hard" | "Take Me Out" | Lindzaur |
| "I Don't Want To" | "Do You Want To" | Alan the Ottoman |
| "20 Hands" | "40 Feet" | Livvy |
Use a Song Title to Answer a Different Song:
Song & Band Name | Song & Band Name | Comments & Submittor Name |
| "Do You Want To" | "Hell Yeah!," American Hi-Fi | Franka |
| "Do You Want To?" | "If You Say So," Spoon | Parishiltonisonfire |
| "Do You Want To" | "Maybe," Collective Soul | RyDawg |
| "Do You Want To" | "I Don't Know," The Blues Brothers | Will it work? - Alan the Ottoman |
Song Parodies:
Original Song Name | Parody Song Name | Parody Author |
| "Take Me Out" | "Are You Dave Gorman?" | martyn mercer uk |
| "Take Me Out" | "PSP" | Tokusou Sentai Blessranger |
| "Take Me Out" | "Super Mario Song" | Alan the Ottoman |
| "The Fallen" | "The Bourbon" | Fran's Furby Band |
| "Do You Want To" | "Amiright Anthem" | Agrimorfee |
| "Take Me Out" | "Old Folks Home" | Alex Zander |
| "40'" | "Incomplete" | Mr. Tex |
| "Matinee (In the dark of)" | "Candy Store" | Blethar and Jay The Weird |
| "Take Me Out" | "Take Out" | Tranz Ferdinand (Elliot Heinrich) |
Untapped Commercial Ideas:
Song Name | Product | Submittor |
| Take Me Out | Dating Service | MagentaLipsKitty |
| Tell Her Tonight | Dating Service | Thomas |
Bad Choices for On Hold Music:
Song Name | Company/Organization | Submittor |
| Cheating On You | Any Marriage Counselling Service | JohnW |
| This Fire | Fire Department / Arson Report Hotline | meggo |
| Take Me Out | Escort Service | samuel B. |
Duets Not Yet Performed:
First Band/Song Name | Second Band/Song Name | New Song Name | Submittor |
| Tired Of Waiting For You Green Day | Cheating On You Franz Ferdinand | Tired Of Cheating On You | snoovanfink |
| My Name Is Eminem | Michael Franz Ferdinand | My Name Is Michael .....Let's go and Kariokay! | Flatfooted Bigred |
| My Name Is Eminem | Jacqueline Franz Ferdinand | My Name Is Jacqueline | Alan the Ottoman |
| Evil Interpol | Michael Franz Ferdinand | Evil Michael | mr. X |
| There are additional duets that haven't been done yet available. | |||
Misheard Lyrics:
"Take Me Out"
Misheard Lyrics: I'm just a cross hair
Original Lyrics: I'm just across here
| "Take Me Out"
Misheard Lyrics: I know I don't be leaving here.
Original Lyrics: I know I won't be leaving here
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"Take Me Out"
Misheard Lyrics: I know I don't be leaving here
Original Lyrics: I know I won't be leaving her
| "Take Me Out"
Misheard Lyrics: I'm just a crosshair
Original Lyrics: I'm just across here
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Misheard Lyrics Story:
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"The Fallen"
Misheard Lyrics: First, she was a f***er
A dirty f***er. Original Lyrics: The fallen are the virtuous among us
Walk among us. |
Story about this misheard lyric by: Tommy I was out with some mates, and this song came on the radio. I sang this line and received a few weird looks, to say the least. |
| There are additional misheard stories available. | |
Funny Lyrics:
"Do You Wanna"
The Funny Lyrics: your famous friend well i blew him before you oh yea.
Why They're Funny: i dont know about you but that sounds a little sus to me
Submitted by: kieth speed
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Repetitive Lyrics:
"Take Me Out"
The Repetitive Lyrics: Take me out
I know I won't be leaving here with you Why They're Repetitive: Firat of all, all seven verses end with 'take me out.' Secondly, 'I know I won't be leaving here with you' is the only phrase in the chorus, and it is also the last words of the intro (the fast part).
Submitted by: Alan the Ottoman
| "Dark Of The Matinee"
The Repetitive Lyrics: Find me in the matinee
Dark of the matinee It's easy in the matinee The dark of the matinee Is mine...it is mine Why They're Repetitive: Ok, I counted and they say matinee 12 times in that song that and matinee is a really annoying word too hear that much plus the way the say it, and what is yours!
Submitted by: Curtis
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Nonsensical Lyrics:
"Micheal"
The Nonsensical Lyrics: micheal your the boy with all the sticky hips
sticky hair, stubble on my sticky lips Why They're Nonsensical: why are his hips sticky? i think i know why his lips are, but why his hips and his hair? ew
Submitted by: sonny
| "Darts of Pleasure"
The Nonsensical Lyrics: You can feel my lips undress your eyes
Why They're Nonsensical: How are lips supposed to undress your eyes? It's an awesome song, but seriously; Lips? Eyes? What's the connection?
Submitted by: Alexis J
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Insulting Lyrics:
"You Could Have It So Much Better"
The Insulting Lyrics: The last message you sent
Said I looked truly down That I oughtta come over And talk about it Well I wasn't down I just wasn't smiling at you Why They're Insulting: It's a guilt trip and a slap in the face all rolled into one perfect condescending delivery!
Submitted by: Jac
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Inappropriate Lyrics:
"Michael"
The Inappropriate Lyrics: Come all over me
Come and dance with me, Michael Beautiful boys on a beautiful dance-floor Michael you're dancing like a beautiful dance-whore Stubble on my sticky lips... Why They're Inappropriate: Above, just some examples of the dodginess of Michael... Do I really have to explain?
Submitted by: Hazel
| "Do You Want To"
The Inappropriate Lyrics: Well he's a friend and we're so proud of ya Your famous friend well I blew him before ya Oh yeah
Why They're Inappropriate: You blew him...? Um, nice. A little bit too much information perhaps.
Submitted by: Greaser
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Song Lyrics That Name Check Celebrities:
"You're The Reason I'm Leaving"
The Lyrics: As we ride along under an optimistic sun
The radio sings that Everybody song by R.E.M. And Here I Am Fighting Fighting Yes I'm Fighting not to cry Who They Mention: R.E.M.
Submitted by: theinvisibleband
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Song Lyrics That Mention Brand Name Products:
"The Fallen"
The Lyrics: Well who gives a damn about the prophets of Tesco
Product Brand Name: Tesco (the UK supermarket chain)
Submitted by: Todd W. Zimmerman
| "Outsiders"
The Lyrics: I didn't tell you that the only dream is Valium for me
Product Brand Name: Valium Prescriptions
Submitted by: Mickey D.
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Songs That Open With Their Titles:
"Jacqueline"
Opening Lines: Jacqueline was seventeen working on a desk.
Comments: Submitted by: Brian Kelly
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Song Title Spoonerisms:
"Make Tea Out" originally "Take Me Out"
Submitted by: B1982
Foreign Language in English Songs:
"Darts of Pleasure"
The Lyrics: Ich heiße Superphantastisch!
Ich trinke Schampus mit Lachsfisch! Ich heiße Su-per-phan-tas-tisch! Why: Heard towards the end of the song, translated from German to English as "My name is Superfantastic! I drink champagne with salmon! My name is Superfantastic!"
Submitted by: Dave
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"Do You Want To"
The Lyrics: He's a friend and he's so proud of you.
He's a friend and I knew him before you. He's a friend and we're so proud of you. Your famous friend, well, I blew him before you. Why: A guy around a date who's talking about or around a male friend she met through him... Yeah. Again, I think it speaks for itself.
Submitted by: Aninnymouse
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You Could Have It So Much Better at Amazon.com
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Michael, Pt. 2 at Amazon.com
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