Carlitoz
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Post by Carlitoz on Aug 29, 2006 23:55:12 GMT -5
I would love to hear suggestions on songs with something interesting to say or a cool message. I'm not looking for cheesy songs with a message of being a friend or dealing with your drama. That's already too common. I'm looking for more interesting issues. You know, songs addressing interesting real issues or showing strong opinions about different things. I have some already:
- Dear Mr. President PINK
- Not Ready To Make Nice DIXIE CHICKS
- How Do You Do SHAKIRA
- Malo BEBE
If you have other cool suggestions, I would love to hear about them. Thanks!!
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Post by Pulse on Aug 30, 2006 0:25:20 GMT -5
I kind of think Beyonce's Irreplacable is intresting. It makes you think its a love song, but is anything but one. 3rd Eye Blind's Semi Charmed Life is actually about Crystal meth.
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Post by Gorminako on Aug 30, 2006 4:24:51 GMT -5
While I buy records for their music, not their lyrics, I have found that often my favorite artists have some of the best lyrics, too, and it really helps when the tone and emotion of the music matches the lyrics. I'd say in general, the best lyrics came from the '70's: and among the best were: Stevie Wonder, the Moody Blues, and Marvin Gaye. The Commodores had some, too. Among the many potent songs by Stevie, probably "Living In The City" was the most heart-wrenching; "Lost In A Lost World" is a great one by the Moody Blues; the whole What's Going On album by Marvin Gaye, including the title track; and I'd recommend listening to the beautiful "Zoom" by the Commodores. Both Stevie Wonder and the Commodores had distinct songs called "Visions", that were very powerful musically and lyrically. Gosh, Earth, Wind & Fire, War, the Tower of Power and so many others frequently put out songs with great lyrics as well as music.
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polly
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Post by polly on Aug 30, 2006 8:33:25 GMT -5
Stupid Girls - Pink.
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NORTHCOAST
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Post by NORTHCOAST on Aug 30, 2006 19:27:53 GMT -5
Great idea for a discussion. :)
I immediately thought of Anna Nalick's "Breathe". I think the lyrics are very interesting and well done for such a young songwriter. The characters she paints come to life.
I also think John Mayer's "Waiting for the World" to change is very interesting lyrically.
I'll try to think of some others though. I'll be curious to read other people's opinions on this.
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Post by jaxxalude on Aug 30, 2006 20:38:21 GMT -5
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Post by drock89 on Aug 30, 2006 21:14:00 GMT -5
"Top of the World" by the Chicks is also a very interesting lyrical song.
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Bunifa Latifah Jackson
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Post by Bunifa Latifah Jackson on Aug 31, 2006 0:16:13 GMT -5
Hmmm at this same moment 2 songs come to my head, and they are:
- Understand by Christina Aguilera
- Irreplaceable by Beyoncé
They really tell us a story from back to back and give details over it, not just one sort of word being explained over and over, they really tell us something
But IMO, the song that has always been one that since the first time I've heard I have instantly stopped to see how it really says A LOT from begining to end is:
- 'Can't Take That Away (Mariah's Theme)'
That song impresses me everytime I hear it still, it says something that really is a big big message!
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Minimalism
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Post by Minimalism on Aug 31, 2006 1:24:39 GMT -5
I love Sufjan Stevens' "John Wayne Gacy, Jr" and "Casimir Pulaski Day". Especially JWG, which is very descriptive and haunting.
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Post by Diablo Cody™ on Sept 11, 2006 13:08:38 GMT -5
I love Sufjan Stevens' "John Wayne Gacy, Jr" and "Casimir Pulaski Day". Especially JWG, which is very descriptive and haunting. The lyrics to that song are pretty creepy. Also that artist has a lot of wordy song titles. Do you know anywhere I can hear the song? |
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Post by hidizzyguy on Sept 11, 2006 13:37:06 GMT -5
hypothetically by lyfe - i really like the questions addressed....... would you really want to know?
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Post by Devil Marlena Nylund on Sept 11, 2006 21:48:00 GMT -5
Evolve by MB! Partly trashin' society!
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Minimalism
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Post by Minimalism on Sept 12, 2006 4:12:41 GMT -5
I love Sufjan Stevens' "John Wayne Gacy, Jr" and "Casimir Pulaski Day". Especially JWG, which is very descriptive and haunting. The lyrics to that song are pretty creepy. Also that artist has a lot of wordy song titles. Do you know anywhere I can hear the song? I think several of his songs are available at download.com. You should check them out. His songs are mostly great and gorgeously produced. |
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Post by Adonis the DemiGod! on Sept 12, 2006 13:40:53 GMT -5
SEX by Lyfe
Upgrade U by Beyonce
They Don't Care About Us by MJ
The Knowledge by JJ
Take A Bow by Madonna
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thabtan
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Post by thabtan on Sept 24, 2006 12:56:23 GMT -5
Well, I'd say,
A Perfect Circle - Thinking Of You
Well acutally a lot of Lyrics written by MJK are very interesting but this one is special in a very banal way ;)
John Lennon - Imagine
Without an interesting tropic but still nice lyrics are
NIN - Hurt
even when I just read the lyrics they get me down, with music it rips me of from the inside ,when I'm in the right mood.
Deftones - Around The Fur
I hate nothing more than those fashion hipocrates out there. The lyrics sum up my thoughts perfectly.
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Post by Nothing In This World on Sept 27, 2006 17:58:41 GMT -5
Paris Hilton - Jealousy
Brooke Hogan - Beautiful Transformation (Feat. Stack$)
Jessica Simpson - I Belong To Me
The Veronicas - Everything I'm Not
These 4 songs are held very dear to my heart, I love them and I will never stop listening to them!
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George Tropicana
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Utada Hikaru - "Ultra Blue" - now available at Walmart, Virgin, Amazon, & iTunes
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Post by George Tropicana on Sept 27, 2006 19:02:22 GMT -5
Robyn - "Giving You Back" - her point of view on her abortion
Lene Marlin - "Story" - since she doesn't tell people what her songs are about, I think it's about a person she knew's suicide. the song doesn't judge the person's decision. she sings about a song she wrote in the song, which i think is "Whatever It Takes."
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