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Title: most beautiful lyrics
Post by Tumbling Dijs on Jul 30^th, 2012 at 4:32pm

Last week suddenly on my ipod "Ticking" came along by Elton John. It was a while ago since I heard it and I realised again what absolutely beautiful lyrics this song has, especially the following part, and again specially the last sentence

Oh they pleaded to your sanity for the sake of those inside
"Throw out your gun, walk out slow just keep your hands held high"
But they pumped you full of rifle shells as you stepped out the door
Oh you danced in death like a marionette on the vengeance of the law

What's your favorite lyrics?

Title: Re: most beautiful lyrics
Post by Egon on Jul 31^st, 2012 at 1:47pm

it's a tough one

Either nikita or candle in the wind (the diana version)

Seriously: i'm not a Elton fan, but tiny dancer i do like!

Title: Re: most beautiful lyrics
Post by Tumbling Dijs on Jul 31^st, 2012 at 2:18pm

Egon wrote on Jul 31^st, 2012 at 1:47pm:

it's a tough one

Either nikita or candle in the wind (the diana version)

Seriously: i'm not a Elton fan, but tiny dancer i do like!

Well, I didn't mean only Elton songs. Can't say there would be very much to choose if that was the case, although he did write some more beautiful lyrics.

Title: Re: most beautiful lyrics
Post by uncleson on Jul 31^st, 2012 at 3:35pm

Hey Thats No Way To say Goodbye and Bird On A Wire - Leonard Cohen

Lady Jane, Play With Fire, Paint It Black, Angie, Waiting On A Friend, Child Of The Moon, Back Street Girl - Stones

Days, Celluloid Heroes and Waterloo Sunset - Kinks

Title: Re: most beautiful lyrics
Post by Voodoo Chile In Wonderland on Jul 31^st, 2012 at 10:01pm

All along the watchtower, like a rolling stone, blowin' in the wind and many more by Dylan
The early King Crimson (first two albums)

Title: Re: most beautiful lyrics
Post by Zack on Aug 1^st, 2012 at 3:16pm

When the shit hits the fan, I'll be sitting on the can.

Just kidding. :nooslajaleisk

I like PT's lyrics about music:

Distortion becomes somehow pure in its wildness
The note that began all
Can also destroy

That's some heavy shit. :sad

Title: Re: most beautiful lyrics
Post by MrPleasant on Aug 1^st, 2012 at 11:40pm

Into my arms - Cave
Shelter from the storm - Zimmerman
Take it with you - Waits

And, of course, the "Chicky picky HEN" song

Chicky picky, chicky picky, chicky picky, chicky picky, chicky picky, chicky picky, chicky picky, HEN!

Title: Re: most beautiful lyrics
Post by Sioux on Aug 4^th, 2012 at 10:57am

"Surfin' Bird"--the Trashmen.

Uh...wait...............er, did you say lyrics? ::)

:nooslajaleisk :blankfriggingstare1 :forfucksake :areyoufuckingserious

Title: Re: most beautiful lyrics
Post by Kilroy on Aug 4^th, 2012 at 11:09am

God Only Knows
Brian Wilson Tony Asher
I may not always love you
But long as there are stars above you
You never need to doubt it
Ill make you so sure about it
God only knows what I'd be without you
If you should ever leave me
Though life would still go on believe me
The world could show nothing to me
So what good would living do me
God only knows what I'd be without you
God only knows what I'd be without you
If you should ever leave me
Well life would still go on believe me
The world could show nothing to me
So what good would living do me
God only knows what I'd be without you
God only knows what I'd be without you
God only knows
God only knows what I'd be without you
God only knows what I'd be without you
God only knows
God only knows what I'd be without you
God only knows what I'd be without you
God only knows
God only knows what I'd be without you
God only knows what I'd be without you
God only knows
God only knows what I'd be without you
God only knows what I'd be without you
God only knows
God only knows what I'd be without you
God only knows what I'd be without you
God only knows
God only knows what I'd be without you

Title: Re: most beautiful lyrics
Post by Kilroy on Aug 4^th, 2012 at 11:24am

In My Life
Lennon McCartney
There are places I remember
All my life, though some have changed
Some forever not for better
Some have gone and some remain
All these places have their moments
With lovers and friends I still can recall
Some are dead and some are living
In my life I've loved them all
But of all these friends and lovers
There is no one compares with you
And these memories lose their meaning
When I think of love as something new
Though I know I'll never lose affection
For people and things that went before
I know I'll often stop and think about them
In my life I love you more

Though I know I'll never lose affection
For people and things that went before
I know I'll often stop and think about them
In my life I love you more
In my life I love you more

Title: Re: most beautiful lyrics
Post by Kilroy on Aug 4^th, 2012 at 11:29am

Waiting On A Friend
Jagger Richards
Watching girls go passing by
It ain't the latest thing
I'm just standing in a doorway
I'm just trying to make some sense
Out of these girls go passing by
The tales they tell of men
I'm not waiting on a lady
I'm just waiting on a friend

A smile relieves a heart that grieves
Remember what I said
I'm not waiting on a lady
I'm just waiting on a friend
I'm just waiting on a friend

Don't need a whore
I don't need no booze
Don't need a virgin priest
But I need someone I can cry to
I need someone to protect
Making love and breaking hearts
It is a game for youth
But I'm not waiting on a lady
I'm just waiting on a friend

Title: Re: most beautiful lyrics
Post by FPM on Aug 4^th, 2012 at 11:37am

When the rain is blowin' in your face
And the whole world is on your case
I could offer you a warm embrace
To make you feel my love.

When the evening shadows and the stars appear
And there is no one there to dry your tears
I could hold you for a million years
To make you feel my love.

I know you haven't made your mind up yet
But I would never do you wrong
I've known it from the moment that we met
No doubt in my mind where you belong.

I'd go hungry, I'd go black and blue
I'd go crawlin' down the avenue
No, there's nothin' that I wouldn't do
To make you feel my love.

Though storms are raging on the rollin' sea
And on the highway of regrets
Though winds of change are blowing wild and free
You ain't seen nothin' like me yet.

I could make you happy, make your dreams come true
Nothing that I wouldn't do
Go to the ends of the Earth for you
To make you feel my love.

Title: Re: most beautiful lyrics
Post by Sioux on Aug 4^th, 2012 at 11:41am

So many POWERFUL lyrics....wow. Thanks for sharing, FPM. :) 8-)

Title: Re: most beautiful lyrics
Post by Kilroy on Aug 4^th, 2012 at 11:43am

Yes sir Bob Dylan!
An American Poet!
Just plain Genius!

Title: Re: most beautiful lyrics
Post by Heart Of Stone on Aug 4^th, 2012 at 12:22pm

Moonlight Mile.
Wild Horses.
Heroes.
Winter.
Across The Universe.
Long & Winding Road.
Like A Rolling Stone.

Title: Re: most beautiful lyrics
Post by mojoman on Aug 4^th, 2012 at 12:33pm

Heart Of Stone wrote on Aug 4^th, 2012 at 12:22pm:

Moonlight Mile.
Across The Universe.

EXCELLENT!!!

Title: Re: most beautiful lyrics
Post by MrPleasant on Aug 4^th, 2012 at 1:00pm

Sioux wrote on Aug 4^th, 2012 at 10:57am:

"Surfin' Bird"--the Trashmen.

Uh...wait...............er, did you say lyrics? ::)

:nooslajaleisk :blankfriggingstare1 :forfucksake :areyoufuckingserious

That's alright. "Most beautiful lyrics", not "greatest song ever".

I'd like to add to my list the following tunes:

Surfin Bird - The Trashmen or The Ramones
Misfits - Davies