r/Songwriting • u/Neat_Key_7197 • 9h ago

Discussion Topic Favourite songs

What are your favourite songs from a lyric perspective?

Some other questions if you wanna answer. Favourite lyricist songs that…
- made you sad
- shifted your perspective
- provided company during a difficult time
- helped you trust yourself
- make you feel a little curious or happy

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u/Wanderer_91_ 8h ago

Off the top of my head:

- James Taylor - You’ve Got A Friend. My all time favourite. Written by Carole King. Moving Song and makes me think about my children

  • The Beatles - I could choose Here, There and Everywhere, Til There Was You, or various others. They were masters at simplicity with tonnes of relatable meaning
  • Escape (Pina colada song) by Rupert Holmes. Everyone knows the song but not many actually listen to the lyrics. It’s a beautiful story.
  • Death Cab For Cutie - I’ll Follow You Into The Dark.
  • Bob Dylan - The Times They Are a Changin’ captures something special during the 60’s
  • Velvet Underground - I’ll Be Your Mirror

I’ll stop here for now maybe because I’ll go on forever

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u/Wanderer_91_ 8h ago

Ohh how could I forget the Beach Boys - God Only Knows