I start with a comprehensive list of all the recent songs that have been big hits - and then I go down that list and see if I can come up with funny ideas for them. I can always come up with ideas, but not necessarily good ones!
Shhhh. . . right now, all around you, outside your door, down the street, and in every corner of YOUR world. . . there's evidence of a conspiracy. ALL THE ELEMENTS are secretly marching to the beat. . . of YOUR drummer. . . while casually pretending to be detached and indifferent. . . YOU ARE THAT POWERFUL.