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CupofjoeCupofjoe Posts: 557
Anyone know the story behind the line?

"Ben, the two of us need look no more"
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  • LizardLizard Posts: 12,091
    It is from Michael Jackson's song for the movie Willard---i will try and find the video
    So I'll just lie down and wait for the dream
    Where I'm not ugly and you're lookin' at me
  • CupofjoeCupofjoe Posts: 557
    Lizard wrote:
    It is from Michael Jackson's song for the movie Willard---i will try and find the video
    Cool thanks for the info. post a link if you find.
  • LizardLizard Posts: 12,091
    Listen to the first words!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HYRw0Ki3xY
    So I'll just lie down and wait for the dream
    Where I'm not ugly and you're lookin' at me
  • CupofjoeCupofjoe Posts: 557
    Lizard wrote:
    Listen to the first words!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_HYRw0Ki3xY
    WOW! Never seen that movie. But a guess the rats won. Thanks for the follow up.
  • LizardLizard Posts: 12,091
    you're welcome.
    sometimes it is nice to be old and know things!!!! :p
    So I'll just lie down and wait for the dream
    Where I'm not ugly and you're lookin' at me
  • CupofjoeCupofjoe Posts: 557
    Lizard wrote:
    you're welcome.
    sometimes it is nice to be old and know things!!!! :p
    how old is old???its just a number dont' get hung up on it....thanks again :)
  • G ForceG Force Posts: 1,393
    That is really interesting. Good insight. Glad to know that answer.

    Cheers.
  • slightofjeffslightofjeff Posts: 7,762
    Not to split hairs, but I believe the Michael Jackson song was in the 1973 version of the movie, which was called "Ben."

    The sequel was called "Willard," which was remade in 2003 with Crispin Glover.
    everybody wants the most they can possibly get
    for the least they could possibly do
  • Not to split hairs, but I believe the Michael Jackson song was in the 1973 version of the movie, which was called "Ben."

    The sequel was called "Willard," which was remade in 2003 with Crispin Glover.
    actuallyyyy Ben (1972) was the sequel to the 1971 movie, Willard. the one made in 2003 was a remake :)
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  • umm can we focus on the fact that I had nightmares with kitties being attacked by rats

    actuallyyyy Ben (1972) was the sequel to the 1971 movie, Willard. the one made in 2003 was a remake :)
  • LizardLizard Posts: 12,091
    actuallyyyy Ben (1972) was the sequel to the 1971 movie, Willard. the one made in 2003 was a remake :)
    that's what I thought!!!

    and LeillaMoonTurtle---Sorry!! I only watched a few seconds of that vid to make sure it was the right song!!!!!
    So I'll just lie down and wait for the dream
    Where I'm not ugly and you're lookin' at me
  • dude
    it is horrible

    and there are remakes and sequels?

    wtf?

    y?

    :(

    I am beginning to think I like thinking the songs mean exactly what I believe they mean

    now I want to see the freaky film, ugh!
  • LizardLizard Posts: 12,091
    What's the problem?? It is tender love story between a guy and his pet rat!!!! I mean, the rat population gets a bit out of control but what do you expect?!!! ;)
    So I'll just lie down and wait for the dream
    Where I'm not ugly and you're lookin' at me
  • CupofjoeCupofjoe Posts: 557
    Rats!
  • CupofjoeCupofjoe Posts: 557
    They don't eat, don't sleep
    They don't feed, they don't seethe
    Bare their gums when they moan and squeak
    Lick the dirt off a larger one's feet
    They don't push, don't crowd
    Congregate until they're much too loud
    Fuck to procreate till they are dead
    Drink the blood of their so called best friend

    They don't scurry when something bigger comes their way
    Don't pack themselves together and run as one
    Don't shit where they're not supposed to
    Don't take what's not theirs, they don't compare

    They don't scam, don't fight
    Don't oppress an equals given rights
    Starve the poor so they can be well fed
    Line their holes with the dead ones bread

    They don't scurry when something bigger comes their way
    Don't pack themselves together and run as one
    Don't shit where they're not supposed to
    Don't take what's not theirs, they don't compare...

    They don't scurry when something bigger comes their way
    Don't pack themselves together and run as one
    Don't shit where they're not supposed to
    Don't take what's not theirs... they don't compare...
    Rats...they don't compare
    Rats...they don't compare

    Ben, the two of us need look no more
    Ben, the two of us need look no more
    Ben, the two of us need look no more
    Ben, the two of us need look no more
  • hmm I always thought it was

    then the two of us need look no more

    or

    then the two of us need love no more



    but this ben crap, ugh poor kitty



    Cupofjoe wrote:
    They don't eat, don't sleep
    They don't feed, they don't seethe
    Bare their gums when they moan and squeak
    Lick the dirt off a larger one's feet
    They don't push, don't crowd
    Congregate until they're much too loud
    Fuck to procreate till they are dead
    Drink the blood of their so called best friend

    They don't scurry when something bigger comes their way
    Don't pack themselves together and run as one
    Don't shit where they're not supposed to
    Don't take what's not theirs, they don't compare

    They don't scam, don't fight
    Don't oppress an equals given rights
    Starve the poor so they can be well fed
    Line their holes with the dead ones bread

    They don't scurry when something bigger comes their way
    Don't pack themselves together and run as one
    Don't shit where they're not supposed to
    Don't take what's not theirs, they don't compare...

    They don't scurry when something bigger comes their way
    Don't pack themselves together and run as one
    Don't shit where they're not supposed to
    Don't take what's not theirs... they don't compare...
    Rats...they don't compare
    Rats...they don't compare

    Ben, the two of us need look no more
    Ben, the two of us need look no more
    Ben, the two of us need look no more
    Ben, the two of us need look no more
  • CupofjoeCupofjoe Posts: 557
    hmm I always thought it was

    then the two of us need look no more

    or

    then the two of us need love no more



    but this ben crap, ugh poor kitty

    I was hoping the cat escaped! Hey guess thats one for the rats1 since I'm sure cats have been winning that battle for years.
  • sj.brodiesj.brodie Posts: 468
    04/03/94

    "Michael Jackson was innocent"
  • LizardLizard Posts: 12,091
    sj.brodie wrote:
    04/03/94

    "Michael Jackson was innocent"

    hahaha.

    wonder if he would let Michael babysit Olivia!!!! (of course, she is a girl) :eek:
    So I'll just lie down and wait for the dream
    Where I'm not ugly and you're lookin' at me
  • Ben was a big hit in the movies and the song was played non-stop on the top 10 radio stations when it came out. I was only 10 so I wasn't allowed to see it. :p

    Ben

    'Ben, the two of us need look no more
    We both found what we were looking for
    With a friend to call my own
    I'll never be alone
    And you, my friend, will see
    You've got a friend in me
    (you've got a friend in me)

    Ben, you're always running here and there
    You feel you're not wanted anywhere
    If you ever look behind
    And don't like what you find
    There's one thing you should know
    You've got a place to go
    (you've got a place to go)

    I used to say "I" and "me"
    Now it's "us", now it's "we"
    I used to say "I" and "me"
    Now it's "us", now it's "we"
    Ben, most people would turn you away
    I don't listen to a word they say
    They don't see you as I do
    I wish they would try to
    I'm sure they'd think again
    If they had a friend like Ben
    (a friend) Like Ben
    (like Ben) Like Ben'
  • I remember seeing that movie. My parents have a tape recording of my brother singing that song when we were little. I can't believe some of the movies that they let us watch when we were kids.
    "In the age of darkness
    want to be enlightened"
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