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BS: The Power Of You And I

10 Aug 12 - 09:50 AM (#3388316)
Subject: BS: The Power Of You And I
From: PHJim

While I'm not a big sports fan, I have been watching and enjoying as much as I can of the Olympics. I've noticed that Canadian TV is still using the old I Believe In The Power Of You And I song from the Canadian Olympics. While I don't normally object to grammatical errors in song lyrics if they're used for effect like, "It ain't no use to sit and wonder why Babe," or "You ain't nothin' but a hound dog," this one makes me wince each time I hear it. For a while I thought that I was the only one bothered by this, but I've heard others complain as well. I realise that "the power of me" wouldn't rhyme, but "the power of I" is just wrong and, though it might be OK for a pop song, for something that represents our country, it's embarrassing.


10 Aug 12 - 10:26 AM (#3388333)
Subject: RE: BS: The Power Of You And I
From: GUEST,999

I think you'll enjoy this, PHJim.


10 Aug 12 - 12:07 PM (#3388375)
Subject: RE: BS: The Power Of You And I
From: PHJim

Thanks 999. I did.


10 Aug 12 - 08:50 PM (#3388567)
Subject: RE: BS: The Power Of You And I
From: gnu

There's me in yer I.


10 Aug 12 - 09:05 PM (#3388571)
Subject: RE: BS: The Power Of You And I
From: Bobert

I was thinking that Canada might use "Free Bird"???

No???

B;~)


10 Aug 12 - 09:26 PM (#3388578)
Subject: RE: BS: The Power Of You And I
From: meself

First time I've heard of this song - but, yes, I'm embarrassed.