Babelfishing Poetry: "Tears Are What You Ask"

Babelfishing Poetry: "Tears Are What You Ask"


Hello all!  Thank you for dropping by again, it's so nice to see you!  I hope, wherever you are, you're able to enjoy some nice spring weather (in the Northern Hemisphere, at least).  You are just in time for more Babelfishing poetry, where I take song lyrics, run them through an on-line translator such as (but not necessarily) Babelfish, randomize the punctuation a bit, and wind up with a quirky kind of poem.

Published in 1912, "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling" is our featured song this week (listen to Bing Crosby's very relaxed rendition here, or listen to Irish tenor John McCormack's version here, or or watch this clip from a Porky Pig cartoon of drunken cats and dogs singing the song here).  Enjoy. 


Tears Are What You Ask

In your eyes, tears are what you ask.
There is no name.
The problem is difficult for those who are stupid.
So why go bid the soldiers shoot?
But he saw the song with laughter like a noble light.
He was always smiling and smiling.
Other videos will be sent to me.

At the time Ariane was appointed, good morning was over.
The vocal sound of the angel who has arrived in the national anthem.
World-class pleasant prisoner.
Most fortunate man, I am finished.


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