AndrewD
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Favourite lyrics …
Hi all,
I was listening to commercial radio driving home last night and a couple of lines from songs caught my attention. Perhaps not music that I would regularly listen to, but from U2’s “One”
Have you come here for forgiveness
Have you come to raise the dead
Have you come here to play Jesus
To the lepers in your head
And Bon Jovi’s “Wanted Dead or Alive”
I walk these streets, a loaded six string on my back
I play for keeps, 'cause I might not make it back
I'm a cowboy, on a steel horse I ride …
Some songwriters tell a story, others string together words in a way that Shakespeare would have done: words that sound right together, while still others evoke strong visual images.
What are the most memorable lyrics for you?
Andrew
Favourite lyrics …
Hi all, I was listening to commercial radio driving home last night and a couple of lines from songs caught my attention. Perhaps not music that I would regularly listen to, but from U2’s “One” Have you come here for forgiveness Have you come to raise the...
Pink Floyd Philosophy 101 …
I couldn’t pass up an opportunity to post some Floyd lyrics. When I was growing up I connected with Roger’s lyrics and Floyd’s expansive soundscape. I have no idea what it says about my mindset, but PF have stuck with me to this day. Here are some favouri...
But you got the first verse …
… and I got the last, so lets put it all together: “Wish you were here” So, so you think you can tell Heaven from Hell, Blue skies from pain. Can you tell a green field From a cold steel rail? A smile from a veil? Do you think you can te...
This lyrics from Wish You Were Here
always brings shivers down my spine and for some strange reason my eyes become moist Cheers Damian
Pink Floyd
Interesting topic. I am sure there are lots of good lyrics out there. But I will quote a couple from my all time favorite band. Wish You Were Here So, so you think you can tell Heaven from Hell, Blue skys from pain. Can you tell a green field From a cold ...
Most memorable...
Biz Markie "Just a Friend" I asked her her name, she said blah-blah-blah She had 9/10 pants and a very big bra I took a couple of flicks and she was enthused I said, "How do you like the show?" she said, "I was very amused" I started throwin' bass, she st...
I am concerned …
…that you are not taking this entirely seriously, Dr MW! But you got my attention in the first two lines: I asked her her name, she said blah-blah-blah She had 9/10 pants and a very big bra Andrew Ps. I did notice the Good stuff
ok, ok......
Glad you have a good sense of humor Andrew! How about Boys II Men acapella cover of 'In the Still of the Night'? In the still of the night I held you, held you tight Oh I love, love you so Promise I'll never let you go In the still of the night (In the st...
OK, you’re still pulling my leg, aren’t you?!
If it was still Valentine’s Day I could let this one pass. How about some counterpoint with classic Meatloaf / Jim Steinman: “Paradise by the dashboard light” (excerpt) You got to do what you can And let Mother Nature do the rest Ain't no doubt about it W...
hahaha... I can't believe you came up with Biz Markie
Too funny DRMW! For those that don't remember '89, here you go: And yes DRMW, I played the piano when I was younger and knew how to play 'Just a Friend'. Hilarious Regards, ED-209
Pink Floyd / Roger Waters lyrics
For about ten years I only had Pink Floyd and Roger Waters cd's in my car Since my favorite album "wish you were here" has been covered I will add a few others. The Greatest Gig in the Sky You just have to listen past the inital lyrics to understand. Brai...
I'm with you on this selection, Jerry.
I'm a big fan of Roger Water and the Floyd. Lyrics and music is so inspired. Thanks for reminding this piece of Poetry. Best, Nicolas
Some of my favorite lyrics . . .
. . . "Let It Rain" . . . The rain is falling thru the mist of sorrow that surrounded me The sun could never thaw away the bliss that lays around me Let it rain, let it rain Let your love rain down on me Let it rain, let it rain Let it rain, rain, rain He...
Guy Clark; Townes Van Zandt
Guy Clark makes me smile. From "Baton Rouge": I like Crawfish I like rice I like girls that treat you nice I'm gonna find me one in Baton Rouge Townes Van Zandt makes me cry. Selected verses from "Rex's Blues": If I had a nickel I'd find a game If I won a...
Words to live by
"Many dreams come true, and some have silver linings. I live for my dream, and a pocketful of gold." -- from the song "Over the Hills and Far Away" by Led Zeppelin. I had these lyrics inscribed on a set of rings I had made. The lyrics show up in other pla...
Ian Drury
Ian Drury was excellent at using a few words to convey an idea: Had a love affair with Nina In the back of my Cortina A seasoned-up hyena Could not have been more obscener Madness also had a similar way with lyrics. Another favourite is Ray Davies, who ha...
For all the wrong reasons...
..."Cat's in the cradle" by Harry Chapin. You know how it goes..... Cheers, pplater.
Some of my favorites
Where's the sense in stealing, without the grace to be it... Ian McCullough (Echo & The Bunnymen) I've seen this happen in other people's lives, and now it's happening in mine... Morrissey (The Smiths) If I have to be this lonely, I may as well be alone.....
Dylan's the Man
I love his oldie "Positively Fourth Street" I wish that just for moment you could stand in my shoe Then you would see what a drag It is to be you . . . . There's another part where he sings " . . .you just want to be on the side that's winning . . . "
so many greats already posted
but I'll add one that I think is flourishly descriptive, I admit to running with a few girls like this "For You", Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band, __Greetings From Asbury Park, N.J.__ Princess cards she sends me with her regards barroom eyes shi...
First that popped out of my amygdala is
Shake dreams from your hair My pretty child, my sweet one. Choose the day and choose the sign of your day The day's divinity First thing you see. A vast radiant beach in a cool jeweled moon Couples naked race down by it's quiet side And we laugh like soft...
The Doors, "Ghost Song" ...
That's a brilliant lyric line, Damian. Spine tingling really, when read as a poem. Thanks for reminding us ... Andrew
