Who is your favorite lyricst?

Question

It can be anyone...you can even say yourself! Please give an example of your favorite lyrics that they have done. =)

Answer 1

Gerard Way
"And we'll all dance alone to the tune of your death" awesome!

I write some psycho sh*t. Can't put much on here. lol

Answer 2

Joey Belville from Echoing Green.

Here is an example:

Someday

There's a hint of grey that stays
Behind our eyes
There's a certain hope that fades
In winter light

Our dreams they lie like autumn
And we don't mind
Our tears they kiss the water
Yet we will find that

And someday, we will leave here
And someday we might fly

If you put your head to the window
Press your ear to the grey sky outside
Rain that's tapping the window
Will dry someday

There's so many words we find
Are in the way
You could put your hand in mine
We'll run away

Our thoughts they dance like shadows in firelight
Regrets they shine like candles
Burning through the night
But someday and someday

But someday, we will leave here
And someday we might fly

If you put your head to the window
Press your ear to the grey sky outside
Rain that's tapping the window
Will dry someday

But someday, we will leave here
And someday we might fly

If you put your head to the window
Press your ear to the grey sky outside
Rain that's tapping the window
Will dry someday, someday

Answer 3

I really like Bernie Taupin (Elton John's lyricist). I loved the song "Your Song"---

Sat on the roof, picked off the moss; well a few of these verses, they've got me quite cross...

Or Andrew Lloyd Weber (Evita, Phantom of the Opera).

Other great lyricists: Carly Simon; Joni Mitchell; Bob Dylan; James Taylor. And of course, the masters: John Lennon and Paul McCartney!!

What a terrific, unique question!!

Answer 4

Not just because of the superbowl...
but it has ALWAYS been Billy Joel. He's so personable.

Paul McCartney is good, too. Long and Winding Road is a nice tune.

Answer 5

Bob Dylan - surely the Mozart of the 20th century, and still going strong.

Go away from my window
Leave at your own chosen speed
I'm not the one you want, babe.
I'm not the one you need.
You say you're looking for someone
Never weak, but always strong
To protect you, and defend you
Whether you are right or wrong
A lover for your life and nothing more..........
But it ain't me babe
It ain't me that your looking for.

(Hope I got this right I didn't copy it :P)

Answer 6

i am

i see u with her
i wish it were me
i wish u were here
in my arms oh
i see you smilin at her and i wish u were smilin at me