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JVM View Member Profile	Jul 20 2007, 08:40 AM
Jul 20 2007, 08:40 AM	Learning Roadie Posts: 2.878 Joined: 2-June 07 From: Raleigh-Durham, NC	Okay, I want to see everyone's favorite lyrics. Often times you'll hear a song and be like "man, those drums are amazing." or "man, that singing is great". Etc, but I'm not talking about the singing, just the lyrics itself. A lot of the time (95% of the time I'd say) a song can be terrible lyrically and do well musically, so it becomes popular. So are there any songs out there, that you think are lyrically perfect? And why? You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Gear: Fender American Deluxe Stratocaster, Gibson '67 RI Flying V, Mesa Boogie F-30 112 combo, crazy pedals.

lespaulrocker View Member Profile	Jul 20 2007, 08:50 AM
Jul 20 2007, 08:50 AM	GMC:er Posts: 45 Joined: 26-February 07	personally i think that Homecoming and Jesus of Suburbia on Green Day's American Idiot album have great lyrics. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

blindwillie View Member Profile	Jul 20 2007, 10:16 AM
Jul 20 2007, 10:16 AM	GMC:er Posts: 1.533 Joined: 28-March 07 From: Luleå, Sweden	Usually the lyrics aren't important to me. They are just another instrument in the rhythm. With a few exceptions: Pink Floyd. Especially The Wall. The lyrics in some of the songs, like Mother or Comfortably Numb, makes you think. But must of all for the whole of it. The lyrics in each part builds up to picture, piece by piece. Pink FLoyd (David Gilmour) - The Divison Bell, for the same reason. Totta Näslunds lyrics. Outstanding, down to earth, bluesy. He describes everyday ordinary common people problems in a way that makes it obvious and you just agree that's how it is. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Schecter C1 Hellraiser EMG 81/85, replaced with JB/Jazz (SH4/SH2n) w. coilsplit Schecter Revenger HB-105, replaced with EMG 81/85 Stratocaster Deluxe Players Noiseless Ibanez 2550z Blackstar HT5H, Blackheart BH5H w. BH112, Laney LX35D, Line6 Pod XT, Marshall MS-2 Headphones: Sennheiser RS120 Stay tuned...

Jakub Luptovec View Member Profile	Jul 20 2007, 10:19 AM
Jul 20 2007, 10:19 AM	Learning Tone Guru Posts: 790 Joined: 15-July 07 From: Ostrava	Some Disturbed songs, had good lyrics, with good meaning (Liberate for ex.). Also, Fear Factory's concept albums were very original - whole album was like a one story an songs were chapters of that story. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- my youtube account with riffs and ideas: https://www.youtube.com/user/Phoenygzus

The Uncreator View Member Profile	Jul 20 2007, 04:39 PM
Jul 20 2007, 04:39 PM	Fire Up The Blades, Moderator Posts: 8.933 Joined: 6-March 07 From: St. Petersburg, Florida	My favorites are anything Iron Maiden writes, especially Steve Harris And Bruce Dickinons, there lyrics are very inteliigent, and thought provoking, they always speak to me more so than any others. examples... Sign Of The Cross Hallowed Be Thy Name The Trooper The Legacy Lord Of Light Dance Of Death Infinte Dreams Montsegur Brave New World The Thin Line Bewteen Love And Hate more of my favorites songwriters and songs. Miakel Akerfeldt - Opeth (Isolation Years, Ghost Of Perdition, Closure, Blackwater Park) Tuomas Holopainen - Nightwish (Ghost Love Score, Pharoah Sails To Orion, Sleeping Sun) Hansi Kursch - Blind Guardian (The Bards Song, Another Holy War, Script For My Requiem, ...And Then There Was Silence) You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

Stijntjen View Member Profile	Jul 22 2007, 06:24 PM
Jul 22 2007, 06:24 PM	GMC:er Posts: 46 Joined: 20-February 07 From: Ghent, Belgium	anything of bob dylan. Bob marley also has some great lyrics. November rain is pretty good to. hotel california is great to. Also stairway to heaven. Song to sing when i'm lonely from john frusciante. And of course confortably numb and wish you where here. Oh and almost every neil young song. OOOh and bob dylan blues from syd barrett. There was a thread like this on UG to a time ago and i gave an answer of about 40 quotes. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

Pantalaimon View Member Profile	Jul 22 2007, 06:50 PM
Jul 22 2007, 06:50 PM	GMC:er Posts: 108 Joined: 16-June 07 From: Austin, TX	Being a writer and poet myself, lyrics are very important to me when listening to a musician or band. The poetry behind a song is a very important part of the experience, and when bands have crappy lyrics, it usually ruins the experience for me. I feel that pop singers that have writers write lyrics for them (for example - Britney Spears) aren't really what I would call "Artists." In my opinion, to be an artist is to create something beautiful and appealing to human senses. Though in the example of pop singers they are creating beautiful sounds with their voices, the art really has no depth, as the melody and the lyrics were written by someone else (This explains my extreme anger when Carrie Underwood won a grammy for best female artist over both Corinne Bailey Rae and Imogen Heap). Lyrics are very important to me. Period. Anyway, to answer the question: Jupiter Sunrise - one of my favorite bands in the world - have Excellent lyrics (three different members write lyrics!) Damien Rice - an acoustic singer/songwriter from Ireland. His lyrics are some of the best I've ever heard. the man is a true poet. John Mayer - especially on Continuum - has classic songwriting ability. His lyrics are so enlightened and insightful. Jason Mraz has crazy rhyme skills. He's an excellent writer. Jack Johnson - his words make you wish you were on the beach in hawaii. so mellow and cool and good. Justin Pierre of Motion City Soundtrack has some pretty good lyrics. I just like his style. John Ondrasik of Five for Fighting is a marvelous poet. His words almost bring me to tears. Death Cab For Cutie has some really awesome lyrics. My favorite album of theirs is Transatlanticism...mostly for the lyrics. If anyone listens to hip-hop or rap (GOOD rap, not that horrible club hip-hop crap like "Walk it Out" or "Gonna Buy U a Drank"), Tech N9ne, Eminem, and Aesop Rock - all great lyricists. Pink Floyd and the Eagles as some of you already said - amazing. I think that's enough for now. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My Gear: ~Schecter C-1+ (black cherry) w/ Duncan Designed PUs, EB Super Slinky strings ~Fender Mexican Stratocaster (black) w/ stock PUs, EB Super Slinky strings ~Jasmine by Takamine acoustic (kinda crappy - $90) ~Fender Frontman 25R amp. ~Jekyll & Hyde Ultimate Overdrive pedal ~Dan-Ecko pedal

Andrew Cockburn View Member Profile	Jul 22 2007, 06:58 PM
Jul 22 2007, 06:58 PM	Moderation Policy Director Posts: 10.459 Joined: 6-February 07 From: CT, USA	QUOTE (Pantalaimon @ Jul 22 2007, 01:50 PM) Being a writer and poet myself, lyrics are very important to me when listening to a musician or band. The poetry behind a song is a very important part of the experience, and when bands have crappy lyrics, it usually ruins the experience for me. I feel that pop singers that have writers write lyrics for them (for example - Britney Spears) aren't really what I would call "Artists." In my opinion, to be an artist is to create something beautiful and appealing to human senses. Though in the example of pop singers they are creating beautiful sounds with their voices, the art really has no depth, as the melody and the lyrics were written by someone else (This explains my extreme anger when Carrie Underwood won a grammy for best female artist over both Corinne Bailey Rae and Imogen Heap). Lyrics are very important to me. Period. Anyway, to answer the question: Agree! And I love Corrinne Bailey Rae and Damien Rice - definatley on the same page there, you are obviously a man of fine taste You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Check out my Instructor profile Live long and prosper ... My Stuff: Electric Guitars : Ibanez Jem7v, Line6 Variax 700, Fender Plus Strat with 57/62 Pickups, Line6 Variax 705 Bass Acoustic Guitars : Taylor 816ce, Martin D-15, Line6 Variax Acoustic 300 Nylon Effects : Line6 Helix, Keeley Modded Boss DS1, Keeley Modded Boss BD2, Keeley 4 knob compressor, Keeley OxBlood Amps : Epiphone Valve Jnr & Head, Cockburn A.C.1, Cockburn A.C.2, Blackstar Club 50 Head & 4x12 Cab

rokchik View Member Profile	Jul 22 2007, 08:26 PM
Jul 22 2007, 08:26 PM	The Dark Canuck Posts: 2.729 Joined: 22-March 07 From: The Great White North	QUOTE (Pantalaimon @ Jul 22 2007, 02:50 PM) Being a writer and poet myself, lyrics are very important to me when listening to a musician or band. The poetry behind a song is a very important part of the experience, and when bands have crappy lyrics, it usually ruins the experience for me. I feel that pop singers that have writers write lyrics for them (for example - Britney Spears) aren't really what I would call "Artists." In my opinion, to be an artist is to create something beautiful and appealing to human senses. Though in the example of pop singers they are creating beautiful sounds with their voices, the art really has no depth, as the melody and the lyrics were written by someone else (This explains my extreme anger when Carrie Underwood won a grammy for best female artist over both Corinne Bailey Rae and Imogen Heap). Lyrics are very important to me. Period. Anyway, to answer the question: Jupiter Sunrise - one of my favorite bands in the world - have Excellent lyrics (three different members write lyrics!) Damien Rice - an acoustic singer/songwriter from Ireland. His lyrics are some of the best I've ever heard. the man is a true poet. John Mayer - especially on Continuum - has classic songwriting ability. His lyrics are so enlightened and insightful. Jason Mraz has crazy rhyme skills. He's an excellent writer. Jack Johnson - his words make you wish you were on the beach in hawaii. so mellow and cool and good. Justin Pierre of Motion City Soundtrack has some pretty good lyrics. I just like his style. John Ondrasik of Five for Fighting is a marvelous poet. His words almost bring me to tears. Death Cab For Cutie has some really awesome lyrics. My favorite album of theirs is Transatlanticism...mostly for the lyrics. If anyone listens to hip-hop or rap (GOOD rap, not that horrible club hip-hop crap like "Walk it Out" or "Gonna Buy U a Drank"), Tech N9ne, Eminem, and Aesop Rock - all great lyricists. Pink Floyd and the Eagles as some of you already said - amazing. I think that's enough for now. To add to your Hip hop list: Common, Mos Def, KRS1, Public Enemy. Lyrically these artists would be high up on my list of favorites: Led Zeppelin Jack Johnson Bob Marley Leonard Cohen Corinne Bailey Rae John Mayer The Tragically Hip Damien Rice Ben Harper I could go on and on but I think these would be my faves. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

Robin View Member Profile	Jul 22 2007, 09:10 PM
Jul 22 2007, 09:10 PM	GMC:er Posts: 2.483 Joined: 9-January 07 From: Alta, Norway	Darkthrone - Transilvanian Hunger. Every freakin song got extremely good lyrics. Four of them is written by Fenriz and the other four by Varg Vikernes(Burzum) while he was sitting in jail. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Robin Myspace - Creep Colony Myspace - Creep Colony - Paralyzed

Stevie-Ray-Vaugh... Stevie-Ray-Vaughn View Member Profile	Jul 22 2007, 09:53 PM
Jul 22 2007, 09:53 PM	Learning Rock Star Posts: 1.119 Joined: 23-December 06 From: Canada!	M favourites would have to be anything by Lynyrd Skynyrd...love those But also: Ziggy Stardust- David Bowie (dono why, jus love the lyrics) Comfortably Numb- Pink Floyd Stairway to Heaven- Led Zeppelin Hotel California- Eagles 50 Mission Cap- Tragically Hip Make It Last- Montrose November Rain- Guns n Roses Don't Stop Believing- Journey (probably my favourite) Sweet Home Alabama- Lynyrd Skynyrd Civil War- Guns n Roses You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by Stevie·Ray·Vaughn: Jul 25 2007, 07:11 PM -------------------- But still I want answers, what's the point, what does all this mean?

shredmandan View Member Profile	Jul 22 2007, 10:21 PM
Jul 22 2007, 10:21 PM	GMC:er Posts: 1.311 Joined: 26-February 07 From: Tennessee , USA	I'm just going to name the first one that came to my head when reading this topic.Holy Wars by Megadeth.Think about whats going on in the mid east right now and listen to what Dave wrote almost 20 years ago.Its kind of out there.Please note i'm not talking politics and not expressing my opinion of whats going on there so no one should be upset.I'm just saying the song has alot of lyrics that really relate to present day. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- My Gear Cort X-2 electric with 24 frets and 2 humbucker's dark Blue Kustom DFX100 With Celestion Speakers,and thats it now (lol) My Advice Figure out what you want in life early.Wether it's the girl,the partying or mastering the guitar.Adding any 2 together will get in your way.

FretDancer69 View Member Profile	Jul 23 2007, 02:58 AM
Jul 23 2007, 02:58 AM	GMC:er Posts: 2.442 Joined: 11-June 07 From: Honduras	QUOTE (shredmandan @ Jul 22 2007, 03:21 PM) I'm just going to name the first one that came to my head when reading this topic.Holy Wars by Megadeth.Think about whats going on in the mid east right now and listen to what Dave wrote almost 20 years ago.Its kind of out there.Please note i'm not talking politics and not expressing my opinion of whats going on there so no one should be upset.I'm just saying the song has alot of lyrics that really relate to present day. i like some megadeth lyrics as well. I guess my favorites would be: Sweet Child O' Mine - Guns N' Roses Wherever I May Roam - Metallica (awesome lyrics) Hangar 18 - Megadeth lyrics are very important to me, since i spent time writing poems and lyrics for my band. I like alot of types of lyrics, like for example, love poems (like in Sweet Child O' Mine), lyrics that identify yourself/band/group/purpose (Wherever I May Roam), or lyrics that tell about a story/event in particular (Hangar 18) You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- Playing Guitar Since: December 2006

SLASH91 View Member Profile	Jul 23 2007, 04:11 AM
Jul 23 2007, 04:11 AM	GMC:er Posts: 1.259 Joined: 6-June 07 From: Louisiana	Some of my favorites would be: Sweet Child O' Mine- GnR One- Metallica Master of Puppets- Metallica Cametery Gates- Pantera The Trooper- Iron Maiden You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! -------------------- "Remember to live, eat, sleep and breathe music for the mind, play from your heart and never be swayed by the current trends"- Rusty Cooley My gear: Marshall Valvstate Digitech Distortion Factory Jackson RR24 (Randy Rhoads) Ibanez RG2550e A ripoff brand acoustic guitar and a Yamaha Classical guitar :)

stratman33 View Member Profile	Jul 23 2007, 04:17 AM
Jul 23 2007, 04:17 AM	GMC:er Posts: 1.096 Joined: 4-March 07 From: Michigan, USA	Breath-Breaking Benjamin Sweet Child O'Mine-GnR November Rain-GnR If you havnt heard Breath, you should definately hear it.Great, great song. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by stratman33: Jul 23 2007, 04:20 AM -------------------- TYLER Visit My Website

Fsgdjv View Member Profile	Jul 27 2007, 02:46 PM
Jul 27 2007, 02:46 PM	GMC:er Posts: 1.255 Joined: 12-April 07	My favourite lyrical song is "F* you Lucy" by Atmosphere. Some other favourite songwriters are Sage Francis, Mikael Akerfeldt (Opeth), Jonas Renkse (Katatonia), and Elliott Smith. EDIT: Oh, yeah, the reason I like "F* You Lucy" so much is because it´s so full of emotion, I could read the lyrics only and still feel touched.. Read it for yourselves here: http://www.songmeanings.net/lyric.php?lid=...822107858486382 And try to listen to the song aswell, it´s even better with the music http://youtube.com/watch?v=-Bc_0mSydeo&...ted&search= *Starred a song name out: Micke on behalf of the moderating team* You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by MickeM: Jan 27 2009, 06:34 PM -------------------- My Practice Agenda

Hemlok View Member Profile	Jul 27 2007, 03:01 PM
Jul 27 2007, 03:01 PM	GMC:er Posts: 1.033 Joined: 3-March 07 From: Western Australia	Bob Dylan Reason? Listen for yourself....... Sorry i'm going to bed right now, before I pass out in this uncomfortable chair. But there you go I really, really love Bob Dylans lyrics. He hasn't the greatest voice, which also makes him a good artist to cover, awesome songs, easy singing. Fantastic! - Hemlok You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! --------------------

Jeff View Member Profile	Jul 27 2007, 03:35 PM
Jul 27 2007, 03:35 PM	GMC:er Posts: 877 Joined: 25-April 06 From: Virginia, US	QUOTE (Hemlok @ Jul 27 2007, 09:01 AM) Bob Dylan Reason? Listen for yourself....... Sorry i'm going to bed right now, before I pass out in this uncomfortable chair. But there you go I really, really love Bob Dylans lyrics. He hasn't the greatest voice, which also makes him a good artist to cover, awesome songs, easy singing. Fantastic! - Hemlok Agreed! I would like to add Mark Knopfler if I may. You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content!

Owen View Member Profile	Jul 27 2007, 10:28 PM
Jul 27 2007, 10:28 PM	GMC:er Posts: 1.461 Joined: 16-June 07 From: Scotland	QUOTE (Robin @ Jul 22 2007, 09:10 PM) Darkthrone - Transilvanian Hunger. Every freakin song got extremely good lyrics. Four of them is written by Fenriz and the other four by Varg Vikernes(Burzum) while he was sitting in jail. QUOTE To be Draped by the Shadow of your Morbid Palace oh, Hate Living...The only heat is warm blood So Pure... So Cold Transilvanian Hunger Hail to the True, intense vampires A story made for Divine fulfillment QUOTE A Fare to Raise the Flag (of Satan), to desseminate the races, To build the Hall of Battle and to live in Eternal Strife You are at GuitarMasterClass.net Don't miss today's free lick. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! Don't miss today's free blues, jazz & country licks. Plus all our lessons are packed with free content! This post has been edited by Owen: Jul 27 2007, 10:30 PM -------------------- Don't Panic.

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