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Thread #127788   Message #2854216
Posted By: PHJim
02-Mar-10 - 12:44 PM
Thread Name: Poor grammar in lyrics
Subject: Poor grammar in lyrics
Many great songs contain poor grammar, and I wouldn't want to change a word of them. Hound Dog, Don't Think Twice or Backwater Blues are fine the way they are, but some songs just sound like a mistake has been made by someone who should know better.
Hearing the Olympic Theme Song with,"I believe in the power of you and I" brought this to mind. I know the correct version, "I believe in the power of you and me," wouldn't rhyme, but we shouldn't use incorrect grammar just to make a rhyme.