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M-Rob
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Editor from Canada, living elsewhere. Has worked in journalism. For personal reasons, staying semi-anonymous on here for now.

Likes coffee and enjoys the Beatles. Thinks the Robinson is the best-looking map projection, hands down. (cf. xkcd 977)
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took matters into my own hands
November 10, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Day 10: Anything #LyricsPrompt #LyricsPrompt2025

For the Widows in Paradise, For the Fatherless in Ypsilanti
Sufjan Stevens

If there's anything to say
If there's anything to do
If there's any other way
I'll do anything for you
For the Widows in Paradise, For the Fatherless in Ypsilanti
YouTube video by Sufjan Stevens - Topic
www.youtube.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Oh no I'm posting the Beatles again

Day 9: Orange #LyricsPrompt #LyricsPrompt2025

All Together Now
The Beatles

"Pink, brown, yellow, orange, and blue—I love you!"
The Beatles - All Together Now (Official Video)
YouTube video by TheFreddyShow
www.youtube.com
November 9, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Talk about hitting home runs!
November 8, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Day 8: Rest #LyricsPrompt #LyricsPrompt2025

Octopus’s Garden
The Beatles

“Resting our head / On the seabed!”
Octopus's Garden (2019 Mix)
YouTube video by The Beatles - Topic
www.youtube.com
November 8, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Jour 7: Country #LyricsPrompt #LyricsPrompt2025

Gens du pays
par Gilles Vigneault
Gilles Vigneault -GENS DU PAYS-
YouTube video by guitaristepoche9
www.youtube.com
November 7, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Thanks for releasing me from the need to post this song as the first one I thought of—admittedly with a more classical rendition in mind
November 7, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Day 6: Mine #LyricsPrompt #LyricsPrompt2025

Sixteen Tons
by Merle Travis
performed by The Weavers

Well I was born one morning
When the sun didn't shine
Grabbed my shovel
And went to the mine
The Weavers - Sixteen Tons [Live]
YouTube video by Tássio Leonardo Broza
youtu.be
November 6, 2025 at 5:09 PM
#under

Haven't participated much this year as I've realized my knowledge of Queen is woefully limited. But here's one I have an opinion on!
November 6, 2025 at 7:03 AM
Day 5: Maybe #LyricsPrompt #LyricsPrompt2025

Share the Land
The Guess Who

Maybe I'll be there to shake your hand
Maybe I'll be there to share the land
That they'll be givin' away
When we all live together
The Guess Who - Share the Land (Audio)
YouTube video by TheGuessWhoVEVO
youtu.be
November 5, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Day 4: Run #LyricsPrompt #LyricsPrompt2025

I Ran So Far Away
Bowling for Soup
I Ran (So Far Away)
YouTube video by Bowling For Soup - Topic
youtu.be
November 4, 2025 at 4:48 PM
No surprise this isn't the only eminem track being posted
November 3, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Day 3: Fist #LyricsPrompt #LyricsPrompt2025

Sing for the Moment
Eminem

"That was a fist that hit you!"
Sing For The Moment
YouTube video by Eminem - Topic
music.youtube.com
November 3, 2025 at 6:08 PM
This rocks
November 2, 2025 at 8:50 PM
In space, no one can hear you say "Hey! This thing doesn't work!"
November 2, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Obligatory posting @elongreen.bsky.social 's great article on the song!
The Unlikely Story of the Secretary Who Inspired One of Music’s Greatest Songs
“Me and Bobby McGee” was originally about a woman—Barbara “Bobbie” McKee. I talked to her.
slate.com
November 2, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Yes! A new November activity to take my mind off the Blue Jays blues

#LyricsPrompt #LyricsPrompt2025

Michael, Row the Boat Ashore
Traditional
Pete Seeger - Michael Row The Boat Ashore
YouTube video by Evan
youtu.be
November 2, 2025 at 4:47 PM
K maybe not
November 2, 2025 at 4:08 AM