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Song Parodies -> "Platonic? (Mixed Signals)"

Original Song Title:

"Ironic"

 (MP3)
Original Performer:

Alanis Morissette

Parody Song Title:

"Platonic? (Mixed Signals)"

Parody Written by:

Arwen

The Lyrics

To all the men I've (actually not) loved before...
Eh yea-hey
Yeah hey hey hey yeah

My good friend...I'll call 'im Nate
He said "You gotta be...my work party date."
Wasn't black tie--so I said "Okay."
I'm his last chance girlfriend, he's NOT my soul mate
Our love is platonic
Least I think...

Soon as we arrived
Moved in FOR a kiss
When I met his boss
Called me his "Little Miss"
When he grabbed my ass
Had him talk to my fist
Then he said I send
Mixed signals

My attorney Dan...was a decent guy
We shared a CAB one day...I barely brushed his thigh-igh
I’sent him home TO his wife, that fate-ful night
She called at two A.M. and said
"My man you'd entice?"
I said, "No, it's platonic!
Least I think..."

The next day-ee-ay
Danny called my phone
Said "I'm fin'ly free
Where can we be a-lone?"
Said, "Go find your wife
Hope she'll let you come home!"
And he said I sent
Mixed signals

Some men have a funny way
Of thinking I want them when I say "How are you today?"
Or, "Hey Stan, have a goodni-ight."
Those men have a funny way
Of checking me out when
I swear there's no vibe at all
It's suddenly "Meet me at my pla-ace."

Well I met Sam...on a clumsy blind date
He gave eh-eh-eh-vry sign...that he thought I was great
I felt MY stomach swoon when he shared HIS butter knife
I thought "This is the man of my dreams."
Until HE called me LAT-er that night
"Hey, we could be platonic...don't you think?"
He wants to BE platonic???
I felt my face going pink

In my heh-ee-ead
Saw our wedding day
But I'm not a Bride
Just a game that he'd played
Now I've paid the price
'Cause my heart he did break
Oh why do men send...
Mixed signals?

Oh yeah, well men have a funny way—misreading me and you
And yeah, Love has a funny, funny way of striking me out
Striking me out

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Pacing: 4.9
How Funny: 4.7
Overall Rating: 4.8

Total Votes: 21

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Jeff Reuben - December 15, 2008 - Report this comment
This one turned out very well! Lol at the title sub, I really liked that. Loved the ending :)
alvin - December 15, 2008 - Report this comment
you're getting 5s from me for your witty commentary...i'm absolutely sure of it
Matthias - December 15, 2008 - Report this comment
Now that's a little too ironic, don't cha think...
tomario - December 15, 2008 - Report this comment
lmao! The ups and downs of an elven princess! 5s from me!
TJC - December 15, 2008 - Report this comment
These fives are, I hope, sending maxed signals!
Michael Pacholek - December 18, 2008 - Report this comment
Well, isn't that interesting: The same day I come back with a vengeance, so does Arwen! Ah, it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!
Matthias - December 19, 2008 - Report this comment
(Ages 2) Really liked this one Arwen. You had a Guy DiRito way of parodying almost every word, while keeping everything clear and concise, not to mention rip-roaring funny. And this topic (realtionships) from you is like rednecks from me, only all too easy. Great job (once again) on this Dating Parody.
Arwen - December 19, 2008 - Report this comment
Jeff...glad you liked it. I thought you might appreciate it more than anyone else, after all. ; )

alvin...well, as long as you're sure...I'll be sure...thanks!

Matthias...totally.

Tomario...thanks very much! I'm still waiting at the edge of my seat for the parody you'd told me you were writing! ; )

TJC...and...they are. Good job. Thanks!

Michael...well Merry Christmas to you, MP. I love the fact that we apparently returned, triumphantly, together...=) Hopefully I can stick around for a bit...

Matthias...thanks a bunch. =)
Agrimorfee - December 19, 2008 - Report this comment
Nobody does relationships like Arwen (I mean relationship parodies like Arwen...:)). I haven't read other entries yet, but I woulnd't be surprised if you 1st place this round.
Arwen - December 19, 2008 - Report this comment
Agri...thanks a bunch. I don't think that's going to happen. I think I've made myself an unpopular little Elf this Christmas. Or at least this contest...; ) And even if I haven't...I don't think I can compete with Emi's. =)

Thanks, though, for your vote of confidence.
Wolverine - December 19, 2008 - Report this comment
(Ages) Very well done. I can't read or give signals, so I'll make it very clear you got 555's.
Jake A Ralphing (Luke Brattoni) - December 20, 2008 - Report this comment
(Ages) Funny funny funny and top notch rhyme matchings throughout. Great structure dynamic and everything... mind if I just give it 3's? It was okay,
bobpiecheese - December 29, 2008 - Report this comment
(Ages) As expected, Arwen delivers a top-notch love parody. Interesting story, and very well doneit was, too. 555 for sure!
tomario - December 29, 2008 - Report this comment
(ages) should be called "bloody typical!" excellent parody. and i havent forgotten your parody(s) here is a sneaky peeky ("your clumsyness astounds me!")
EmiLoca - December 29, 2008 - Report this comment
(Ages) *Dave Seville-style* ARRRR-WEN! How dare you pretend that this doesn't completely crap all over my entry. I was thinking about entering a parody to this tune before I copped out with the "One Week" card, but the best title-sub I could think of was "Electronic" about a robot boyfriend. You have a particular talent for incorporating amusing scenarios and ideas into your parodies without sacrificing the rhymes/pacing/general flow of the song. Here's three fives, a spot in my top three, and forgiveness for giving Luke license to further taunt me.
Ash - December 30, 2008 - Report this comment
I love this, and it has such a great twist at the end. It's just so Ironic...er...platonic.
Glen S - January 07, 2009 - Report this comment
Way to be difficult. Man, this top five won't be easy. Great use of an original that deserved it.
Below Average Dave - January 07, 2009 - Report this comment
(Ages) Very good job on a hardly parodied song. This one was out right hilarious.
Max Power - April 10, 2013 - Report this comment
Kinda like a brother and sister relationship, without the kiss described in the parody or otherwise that would be weird.
Matthias - April 19, 2013 - Report this comment
I really love this one Arwen. It has a great twist ending, a great story and would make for a great chick flick (just like the rest of your amazing collection). I hope you stick around in Artistry because it's great to read your awesome work again. You commented on my parodies so I think you and I should get married!
Rex - April 20, 2013 - Report this comment
That's the secret? Sharing the butter knife? I wish I had known that back in the day.... Excellent writing and very Arwenesque topic.
bobpiecheese - April 23, 2013 - Report this comment
(Artistry) Behold: the closest Alanis Morrissette will get to actual irony! Absolutely fantastic work here, Arwen. So fantastic, apparently, that it wiped my brain and I forgot that I've read this already. Weird. 555!
Abbott Skelding - April 23, 2013 - Report this comment
Holy cow! This is amazing! I love the title and the swerve ending. Just when I thought your American Pie relationship parody was your best..this might give it a run for its money. Great job!
Jeff Reuben - April 23, 2013 - Report this comment
I remember this from before, enjoyed it again!
Blaydeman - April 23, 2013 - Report this comment
(Artistry) Maybe you were leading the poor guy on!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Did you ever think of that!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!??!?!??!?!?!?! LOL!

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