Feb 2022 topical world-news true-story humour
in today's news... true story! https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-60362529
there's a conflict brewing
temperatures are high
but their undoing
is nigh
we've got a secret weapon
they will run and hide
and all of us here reckon
they'll be petrified
state dissatisfaction
angry seething mob
now we're taking action
this'll do the job
it's cunning and inspired
such a great idea
systems are all wired
they will tremble in fear
they will be begging for their lives
and those of their kids and wives
they'll be shouting no no no!
as we blast Barry Manilow
the cheesy entertainer
on a loop all day
along with the macarena
blar ing through the P.A.
this is sonic warfare
there is no hope
there will be no more there
they just won't cope
(hello new zealand government
what do you mean there's more of them?
who are these people?)
we need to get a reversal on this plan of dispersal
@tunecat Feb 2022
What an unbelievable story . Secret weapon indeed.
@sw1n3flu Feb 2022
Another splendid song! Original, funny and beautifully constructed.
@richaaaay Feb 2022
Hilarious...Love this concept. Barry Manilow blaring full blast would certainly get me moving off that bridge. The chorus on this just pops. Another brilliant Wobbie creation!
@gwyn1234 Feb 2022
Ha Ha Ha! Bazza will maybe sort it out but great tweet from James Blunt...if that doesn't work, he is available...
@hoppiern Feb 2022
Great take on the article - so funny!! Love the harmonies and clever lyrics!
@cabinmonster Feb 2022
Haha. Just brilliant. I actually couldn't believe this was a true story until I read the article. So this line for me 'as we blast Barry manilow' was such a surprise. Lol. It's hilarious. Nice job.
@kendrakinsey Feb 2022
It’s so funny! I love your style of rhyme
@sbs2018 Feb 2022
Ooooh… the beginning reminds me of “Money Money” from “Mamma Mia” - one of my favorite musicals!
@fuzzy Feb 2022
That's what we need to do here in Canada (sorry, rest of the world, for kicking this whole thing into high gear!).
I'm not sure how you write such catchy and earworm-worthy tunes.
This kind of goes along with that...
https://www.complex.com/life/gay-cowboy-metal-song-trucker-convoy
@kahlo2013 Feb 2022
Ha ha! This is delightfully funny! I’m trying to get the feeling again of how Barry’s music made me feel… so glad you created this gem!
@dreamscuba Feb 2022
I really like the style with spoken word and then singing on the chorus. What a secret weapon!
@mandolinda Feb 2022
Ahh, Barry’s feelings might be crushed. But I laughed when I heard it. I don’t really feel the truckers would come down off the Ambassador Bridge to get away from the smooth voice of Barry.
@dragondreams Feb 2022
:-D
I'm listening as I read the article! Awesome!
And this a great song, Wobbie. :-)
The chorus has a wonderful lift with those harmonies.
And that last line slayed me! :-D