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Quiz about Magnetic Fields Lyrics
Quiz about Magnetic Fields Lyrics

Magnetic Fields Lyrics Trivia Quiz


The Magnetic Fields are a prolific alternative group. The lyrics have earned songwriter Stephin Merritt comparisons to pop wordsmiths Cole Porter and Morrissey. Try your hand at these questions from the band's songs.

A multiple-choice quiz by neon000. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
neon000
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
246,345
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
144
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Question 1 of 10
1. Where does the "luckiest guy" live? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. In "I Don't Want to Get Over You," the heartbroken singer says he could read something by this author. Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. In "Either You Don't Love Me Or I Don't Love You," where should you look for a signal box? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What nasty weather opens "When You Were My Baby"? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. According to a song from "Get Lost," where are there a lot of umbrellas? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. In another title, from the triple album "69 Love Songs," what is "where your heart should be"? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. In this song, the title is repeated over and over, as pretty much the only lyric. Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. In a song from "Holiday," what does the singer urge the moon to do? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. In "Reno Dakota," the vocalist says she can't be like this musician. Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. In a "House of Tomorrow" song, love does this if you don't watch out. Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Where does the "luckiest guy" live?

Answer: The Lower East Side

The narrator thinks he'll wind up a winner in love because he has a car, and the object of his admiration is bound to need a ride.
2. In "I Don't Want to Get Over You," the heartbroken singer says he could read something by this author.

Answer: Albert Camus

The reference is a humorous dig at the existentialist's pop culture hero status.
3. In "Either You Don't Love Me Or I Don't Love You," where should you look for a signal box?

Answer: A disused railway station

If you find an old one, the singer suggests, "you can write your dissertation."
4. What nasty weather opens "When You Were My Baby"?

Answer: Rain and lightning

The narrator laments the good old days of the relationship, when the couple "walked alone" - sticking together even in hard times.
5. According to a song from "Get Lost," where are there a lot of umbrellas?

Answer: London

"All the Umbrellas in London" says that the singer is so depressed, not even all the dope in New York, the money in Tokyo or multitude of items of the title can help him through his pain.
6. In another title, from the triple album "69 Love Songs," what is "where your heart should be"?

Answer: The cactus

It has "lovely little flowers," according to the words, but beware the sting!
7. In this song, the title is repeated over and over, as pretty much the only lyric.

Answer: Punk Rock Love

This speedy tune in the style of the Ramones clocks in at under a minute.
8. In a song from "Holiday," what does the singer urge the moon to do?

Answer: Hang your head and cry

"Sad Little Moon" compares the Earth's satellite to a lonely person who could use a good cry.
9. In "Reno Dakota," the vocalist says she can't be like this musician.

Answer: Nino Rota

"I don't know the score," says Claudia Gonson, the vocalist for this track, in a nod to the composer of film soundtracks.
10. In a "House of Tomorrow" song, love does this if you don't watch out.

Answer: Goes Home to Paris in the Spring

The narrator says he can't wait forever for the other person to show they really care. The return to Paris is a metaphor for the rebirth and freshness of love when you've recovered from a breakup.
Source: Author neon000

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