educators, an annual event that has been designated as the Teachers
Tournament. While the grade levels vary from kindergarten through
twelfth grade teachers, those who educate high schoolers seem to
appear more frequently.
Last night the three competitors consisted of a math teacher, an
Advanced Placement language instructor, and a man who teaches Latin.
Host Alex Trebek, during his chat with the players in the middle of
the first round, wondered why anyone still took Latin.
The teacher of course replied that learning Latin provided an enhanced
knowledge of other languages, such as Spanish, Italian, and French.
Nevertheless, Alex Trebek did make a point, since statistics clearly
indicate that the teaching of Latin in American high schools has
declined since the turn of the century.
Regardless of whether teenagers continue to take Latin, that language
will always live on through current popular music. Here are fifteen
songs that contain some phrases of Latin in their titles or lyrics.
"Carpe Diem" by Green Day
This title from the Uno! Hey-O! album translates to "seize the day"
and has become a familiar expression in our society.
"Life'll Kill Ya" by Warren Zevon
This title track from the Excitable Boy's second to last studio album
uses in its chorus "requiescat en pace," or rest in peace.
"Tempus Fugit" by Yes
One of just six tracks from the 1980 album Drama, this title literally
means "Time flies."
"Caveat Emptor" by the Copyrights
"Let the buyer beware" is the warning offered by this song, which is a
highlight on the second half of the pop punk band's 2007 album, Make
Sound.
"Mea Culpa" by Enigma
This hit combining both French and Latin managed to reach the Top Ten
in the American dance charts back in 1991, leaving no one in the band
any reason to say "through my fault."
"Semper Fi" by John Gorka
The folk singer penned this ode for his father, a veteran who was once
given a blanket by Eleanor Roosevelt. The title is short for the
military slogan "Semper Fidelis," which means always loyal.
"Homosapien" by Pete Shelley
This title track opens the second solo album from the lead singer of
the Buzzcocks, and it translates to "rational man."
"Alma Mater" by Alice Cooper
Appropriately, this synonym for one's educational institution is found
on the School's Out album.
"Aurora Borealis" by C. W. McCall
The artist who gained fame singing "Convoy" included this cut on his
Wilderness album. The phrase refers to northern lights.
"E Pluribus Unum" by the Last Poets
This tune about the evils of money comes from the band's Chastiements
album, and the phrase means "one out of many."
"Something to Talk About (Ipso Facto)" by Badly Drawn Boy
The alternative pop band used a phrase meaning "by the fact itself" as
the subtitle for this track from the About a Boy album.
"Magnum Opus" by Kansas
This phrase meaning great work comes from the band's breakthrough
album Leftoverture, which hit the charts on the strength of "Carry on
Wayward Son"
"Lazuli" by Beach House
The contemporary indie band on this track from its self-titled debut
is referring to "lapis lazuli," which translates into blue stone.
"Vox Populi" by Thirty Seconds to Mars
Meaning "Voice of the People," this tune comes from the rock band's
2009 album This Is War.
"Eleanor" by the Turtles
The 60s hit makers reiterate their adoration of the title girl,
proclaiming that she is their "pride and joy et cetera." The last
phrase, which has become widely abbreviated as etc., translates to
"and others."
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