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Song Parodies -> "Iron Lung"

Original Song Title:

"Higher Love"

 (MP3)
Original Performer:

Steve Winwood

Parody Song Title:

"Iron Lung"

Parody Written by:

Dan Carter

The Lyrics

This parody actually came about when my son (aged 15) and I were listening to this song on the radio...kind of spontaneous... he thought Steve Winwood was saying "Bring me an iron lung" .... so I wrote it from there and I dedicate it to anyone who ever tried to quit smoking !
Drink without it, there must be a pack of smokes
Down deep inside my pockets or on a hook inside my coat
Without it, I would waste away
Looking for a drag, gotta craving that won't end
Cannot find a smoke anywhere
In this whole house, cupboards bare
I cough up blood, I gotta stop
Those damn smokes, thats enough !

Bring me an iron lung
Bring me an iron lung
Bring me an iron lung
Where's that iron lung, I keep thinking of?

Skin's turning green, but I'm hanging tall
Facing my maker with a Camel in my jaw
I'm craving, and it's real I see
Must be someone out there with an extra pack for me
It's getting bad everywhere
I can't smoke anywhere
I cough and choke, and I feel weak
Fall on the ground, I need to breathe

Bring me an iron lung
Bring me an iron lung
Bring me an iron lung
Where's that iron lung, I keep thinking of?

Bring me an iron lung
Bring me an iron lung
Bring me an iron lung
No more smokes, just my iron lung

I can't wait for it
I am too late for it
Until the end, I'll puff my smokes
And drink some cheer all night long
Bring it...oh, bring it

I could light one up and set my mattress on fire
or I could toss the pack into some briars
Let me feel that air come over me
Let me breathe again, so I can be

Bring me an iron lung
Bring me an iron lung
Bring me an iron lung
Where's that iron lung I keep thinking of?

Copyright © 2005 Dan Carter

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Pacing: 4.5
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Overall Rating: 4.6

Total Votes: 12

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Ravyn Rant - April 25, 2005 - Report this comment
ALL RIGHT, ALL RIGHT, I QUIT ALREADY!!!! Oh, and have some fives.
Rick C - April 25, 2005 - Report this comment
Well Done! Can I bum a smoke? 555
Royce Miller - April 25, 2005 - Report this comment
good parody
Red Ant - April 25, 2005 - Report this comment
Very good parody.
2Eagle - April 25, 2005 - Report this comment
Have you heard "Mr. Frump in the Iron Lung" by Wierd Al Yankovic?
Michael Pacholek - April 25, 2005 - Report this comment
THE TITLE ALONE IS WORTH A FIVE! THIS IS GREAT, AND I'M SCREAMING THAT AT THE TOP OF MY LUNGS!
Johnny D - April 25, 2005 - Report this comment
Now THAT's what I'd call heavy metal music!
Tom Delancy - August 15, 2005 - Report this comment
I laughed, I gagged, I spit up some phlegm... OK, OK, I QUIT !!! This is very funny and you are quite talented sir !
Tim Hall - August 17, 2005 - Report this comment
In a way, it reminds me of Wierd Al's original song titled Mr. Frump in The Iron Lung
Gregory - December 26, 2005 - Report this comment
Cool parody, i'm just glad that i don't smoke anymore.. :-D
Steve Winwood - December 31, 2005 - Report this comment
That's very funny !
Desmolition - May 10, 2008 - Report this comment
That is very good. Classically funny. Great job!

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