Earthquake. Hurricane. Rhyming.

Well, it's been a tumultuous week.  With the earthquake and Hurricane Irene, I feel like I should have some profound thoughts about the happenings in the world...and yet, I don't have much to say.

Truly, something much more shallow has been on my mind.
What's been annoying me lately is when people (particularly musicians) try to "rhyme" words with themselves.  These aren't, in fact, rhymes.  By their very definition - rhymes are two DIFFERENT words that sound alike.  Words "rhymed" with themselves aren't rhymes - they're repetitions.

Here's an example:

George Straight's new song "Here for a Good Time"
Regardless of the outrageously country/hickish content of the song, it's a good example of my annoyance AND has been catalytic in rejuvenating this pet peeve of mine.

I ain't here for a long TIME
I'm here for a good TIME
So bring on the sunshine
To beep with the red wine
Pour me some moonshine

Time and Time don't rhyme!!!!! (Haha.  But Time and Rhyme do)
There are some great songs and poems in which the last word is repeated purposefully, not as a rhyme, but for emphasis and effect.  Perfectly acceptable.  Consistent, intentional, and thought out.  However, in this stupid song, he isn't trying to repeat himself (as indicated by the three lines actually rhyme that AREN'T repetitious) - he's just dumb at words that SOUND alike, but aren't actually the same word.


Sorry for the rant.  Does anyone else share this pet peeve, or am I a crazy?  I can take it if I am.  But the rhyming thing will still bug me.