Love's Lyrical Agony Quiz | Emotion in Songs

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1. "I spend so much time Believing all the lies To keep the dream alive Now it makes me sad It makes me mad at truth For loving what was you" The artist is British rocker Billy Idol. These lyrics belong to the song "Eyes Without A Face".

Answer: Yes

"Eyes Without A Face" reached number four on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. William Michael Albert Broad (Billy Idol) and Steve Stevens were the writers behind this song. This song was from Idol's 1984 "Rebel Yell" album. It was also on Idol's 2001 "Greatest Hits" album and his 2008 album titled "The Very Best of Billy Idol: Idolize Yourself".

2. "I know it's been some time But there's something on my mind You see I haven't been the same Since that cold November day We said we needed space But all we found was an empty place And the only things I learned Is that I need you desperately" Which Whitney Houston song contained these lyrics?

Answer: Where Do Broken Hearts Go

"Where Do Broken Hearts Go" reached number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. This song was from New Jersey native Whitney Houston's 1987 album titled simply "Whitney". The songwriters of this song were Frank Wildhorn and Chuck Jackson. The other three songs in the multiple choice were also from the 1987 album.

3. "Looking through my old drawer Came across the letter you wrote Said you needed time away That was so long ago All my life I've waited To see your smile again In my mind I hated Not able to let go" What song is this from Janet Jackson?

Answer: Come Back To Me

"Come Back To Me" reached number two on both U.S. Billboard's Hot 100 and Billboard's R&B/Hip-Hop charts. This song was from Indiana native Janet Jackson's 1989 "Rhythm Nation 1814" album. "Come Back To Me" songwriters were Janet Damita Jo Jackson, James Harris III, and Terry Lewis. "Where Are You Now" was also from the 1989 album. "I Get Lonely" was from the 1997 "The Velvet Rope" album. "Again" was from Janet's 1993 album called just plain "Janet" with a period at the end.

4. "These are the tears... The tears we shed This is the fear This is the dread These are the contents of my head And these are the years that we have spent And this is what they represent And this is how I feel Do you know how I feel" What song is this by Scottish singer Annie Lennox?

Answer: Why

"Why" reached number 34 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song is from the 1992 album titled "Diva". These lyrics were written by Ann-Lynne Griselda Lennox and Peter-John Vettese. Annie is also a song writer, keyboardist, and flutist.

5. "We all make mistakes, we all lose our way But we stood the test of time and I hope That's the way it will stay It's all up to you, to tell me to go 'Cause it won't be me to walk away When you're all that I know" This song by Gloria Estefan is called "Cuts Both Ways".

Answer: False

This U.S. Billboard Hot 100 number one song was called "Don't Wanna Lose You". It was from Gloria Estefan and the Miami Sound Machine's 1989 "Cuts Both Ways" album. Gloria Estefan had written both songs "Don't Wanna Lose You" and "Cuts Both Ways". Cuban born Gloria Maria Milagrosa Fajardo Garcia (Gloria Estefan) is a songwriter, actress, and plays guitar and percussion.

6. "And I can't stop thinkin' about About the way things used to be And I can't stop thinkin' about About the love that you make to me And I can't get you outta my head How in the world will I begin To let you walk right out my life And blow my heart away" Which Toni Braxton song contained these lyrics?

Answer: Breathe Again

"Breathe Again" reached number three on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. This song is from Maryland native Toni Braxton's 1993 self-titled debut album. The song was written by lyrical genius Kenneth 'Babyface' Edmonds. The other songs from the multiple choice were all from Toni Michelle Braxton's debut album as well.

7. "In the morning, staring into your eyes Your eyes look everywhere Everywhere but mine (everywhere but mine) And darlin' I've got a feeling that the tears are gonna start And losing you would tear my world apart" Can you correctly guess which song from the music group Expose contained these lyrics?

Answer: Your Baby Never Looked Good In Blue

"Your Baby Never Looked Good In Blue" only reached number 17 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. This song is from the female trio Expose's 1989 album titled "What You Don't Know". The song was written by the incredibly talented Diane Warren. "Didn't It Hurt to Hurt Me" was also from the 1989 album.

The song "I'll Never Get Over You (Getting Over Me)" was from their 1992 self-titled album. "I'll Say Good-Bye For The Two Of Us" song can be found on their 1995 Greatest Hits album. New Yorker Ann Curless, Italian born Gioia Bruno, and Californian Jeanette Livier Jurado were the members of Expose during the recording of this album, among others. Alaskan Kelly Susan Moneymaker later took the place of member Gioia Bruno.

8. "It's been so lonely without you here Like a bird without a song Nothing can stop these lonely tears from falling Tell me baby where did I go wrong I could put my arms around every boy I see But they'd only remind me of you" Which song from Irish singer Sinead O'Connor contained these lyrics?

Answer: Nothing Compares 2 U

"Nothing Compares 2 U" was an U.S. Billboard Hot 100 number one song. The song is from O'Connor's 1990 album titled "I Do Not Want What I Haven't Got". The song was written by the musically gifted singer Prince. Like Prince Rogers Nelson, Sinead Marie Bernadette O'Connor also plays various musical instruments such as the guitar, percussion, and is a songwriter.

The other three songs in the multiple choice were from the 1990 album also.

9. "You walked out this door But someday you'll walk back in Oh, darling I know Oh, I know this will be Sometimes it takes, sometime out on your own now To find your way back home" What is the name of this Taylor Dayne song?

Answer: Love Will Lead You Back

"Love Will Lead You Back" was an U.S. Billboard Hot 100 number one song. This song is from singer Taylor Dayne's 1989 album "Can't Fight Fate". The song was also on her 1995 "Greatest Hits" album. The song was written by Diane Warren. "My Heart Can't Change" was from Dayne's 2008 album titled "Satisfied". "I'll Wait" was from the 1993 album called "Soul Dancing". "Upon the Journey's End" was from Taylor's 1994 "Can't Get Enough Of Your Love" album. New York native Leslie Wunderman, Taylor Dayne, is also a songwriter and actress.

10. "Too far apart to bridge the distance But something keeps us hanging on and on Pretending not to know the difference Denying what we had is gone Every moment we're together It's just breaking me down I know we swore it was forever But it hurts too much to stay around" What is the title of this tearful Mariah Carey song?

Answer: I Don't Wanna Cry

"I Don't Wanna Cry" reached number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song is from New York native Mariah Carey's 1990 self-titled debut album. The song was written by Mariah Carey and Narada Michael Walden. The lyric in the introduction of this quiz was from this song. "If It's Over" was from her 1992 "Emotions" album. "Just To Hold You Once Again" was from the 1993 album "Music Box". "I Can Make It Through the Rain" was from her 2002 album "Charmbracelet".

The "Charmbracelet" album has a song,"Sunflowers For Alfred Roy", in memory of her father.

11. "I've always been in love with you (always with you) I guess you've always known it's true (you know it's true) You took my love for granted, why oh why The show is over, say good-bye" What song by Madonna do these lyrics belong to?

Answer: Take A Bow

"Take A Bow" reached number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song is from Madonna's 1994 "Bedtime Stories" album. It's also on her second greatest hits album from 2001 titled "GHV2" and her 1995 "Something to Remember" compilation album. Michigan native Madonna Louise Ciccone co-wrote this song with Kenneth 'Babyface' Edmonds.

12. "I'll close my eyes, then I won't see The love you don't feel when you're holding me Morning will come and I'll do what's right Just give me till then to give up this fight And I will give up this fight" Bonnie Raitt is the artist. What is the name of the song?

Answer: I Can't Make You Love Me

"I Can't Make You Love Me" reached position number 18 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song is from singer, songwriter, guitarist, and California native Bonnie Raitt's 1991 "Luck of the Draw" album. The song was written by Mike Reid and Allen Shamblin. The other songs in the multiple choice were also from the 1991 album.

13. "Cause the love that you gave that we made wasn't able To make it enough for you to be open wide, no And every time you speak her name Does she know how you told me you'd hold me Until you died, till you died But you're still alive" These lyrics were from Alanis Morissette's song titled "No Apologies".

Answer: False

The Alanis Morissette song in question was called "You Oughta Know" from her 1995 "Jagged Little Pill" album. The song was written by Alanis and Glenn Ballard. "No Apologies" was from her 1992 album "Now is the Time". Canadian Alanis Nadine Morissette is a songwriter, actress, record producer, and plays various instruments such as the guitar, harmonica, flute, and piano.

14. "I know there are no guarantees In love you take your chances But somehow it seems unfair to me Look at the circumstances Through sickness and health,'till death do us part Those were the words that we said from our heart So now that you say that you're leaving me I don't get that part" Which song is this by R&B singer Mary J. Blige?

Answer: Not Gon' Cry

"Not Gon' Cry" reached position number two on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart and number one on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop chart. The song was on the 1995 "Waiting To Exhale" soundtrack and was from Mary's 1997 "Share My World" album. The songwriter behind that song was Kenneth 'Babyface' Edmonds. "Can't Get You Off My Mind" was also on the 1997 album. "I'm Goin' Down" and "Don't Go" are from her 1994 album labeled "My Life". New York native Mary Jane Blige is also a songwriter, actress, Hip-Hop artist, and record producer.

15. "How blue can I get, you could ask my heart But like a jigsaw puzzle it's been torn all apart A million words couldn't say just how I feel A million years from now you know I'll be lovin' you still" What was the name of this song by The Tony Rich Project?

Answer: Nobody Knows

"Nobody Knows" reached number two on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song is from Detroit native and singer Tony Rich's 1996 "Words" album. This song was written by Joe Rich and Don DuBose. Antonio Jefferies (Tony Rich) is also a songwriter and has written songs for artists Tony Braxton, Boyz II Men, Jon B. and others. Tony, who also goes by the alias The Tony Rich Project, also plays the guitar and keyboards.

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