Discussion: Best lyricists of all time - Page 5

Smooth Criminal

Jewel and Jill Scott

Chill Bill

1. Paul Simon
2. Tracy Chapman
3. 2Pac
4. Ben Folds
5. Peter Gabriel

Bríseis

Quote:

Originally posted by wanderlust

i can't at people saying mariah

Ikr

Auburn

Marina and the Diamonds

Quote:

You’re my last bone of contention
That could break at any mention
You’re the last wall that will stand tall
‘Til the end of the world

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It almost feels like a joke to play out the part
When you are not the starring role in someone else's heart
You know I'd rather work alone, than play a supporting role
If I can't get the starring role.

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Pink lipstick stains, cigarette butts
I lie in bed, I hate my guts
A day in the dark, a murdered afternoon, yeah
Oh baby, darling, how I'd love to become your suicide blonde
To lie beside my Romeo, oh what a wicked way to go

I could go on, she's so amazing

Mrs. Aaron Paul

2pac, eminem, nas, rakim, talib kweli. kendrick is on his way.
Non rap: beatles, fiona apple. Bob dylan, tracy chapman
Marina writes excellent lyrics too.

Pedro

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Originally posted by superben

I absolutely love Shakira, but I think her English lyrics seem a bit awkward. I don't know Spanish so I have no idea about her Spanish lyrics.

I am obviously not basing my choice on 'Whenever, Wherever', 'Hips Don't Lie', 'Waka Waka' or 'She Wolf'. If you knew spanish, I think you'd agree with me! Her spanish lyrics are some of the best things someone can get into, believe me.

And there are some english lyrics of her that are out of this world as well!

Chill Bill

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Originally posted by Pedro

I am obviously not basing my choice on 'Whenever, Wherever', 'Hips Don't Lie', 'Waka Waka' or 'She Wolf'. If you knew spanish, I think you'd agree with me! Her spanish lyrics are some of the best things someone can get into, believe me.

'No Creo' is one of my favorites by her!

halcyonday

Lana del Rey

Lucas32

Florence + the machine

The grass was so green
Against my new clothes,
And I did cartwheels in your
Honor dancing on tiptoes
My own secret ceremonials
Before the service began
In the graveyard
Doing handstands

I took the stars from our eyes
And then I made a map
And knew that somehow
I could find my way back
Then I heard your heart beating
You were in the darkness too
So I stayed in the
Darkness with you

Regrets collect
Like old friends
Here to relive your
Darkest moments
I can see no way
I can see no way
And all of the ghouls
Come out to play
And every demon
Wants his pound of flesh
But I like to keep
Some things to myself
I like to keep
My issues drawn
It's always darkest
Before the dawn

And I've been a fool
And I've been blind
I can never leave
The past behind
I can see no way
I can see no way
I'm always dragging
That horse around

Our love is questioned
Such a mournful sound
Tonight I'm gonna bury
That horse in the ground
Cause I like to keep
My issues drawn
It's always
Darkest before the dawn

ECNEICSNOC

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Originally posted by StonedSoulPicnic

Ms. Joni Mitchell

There was spring along the ditches
There were good times in the cities
Oh radiant happiness
It was all so light and easy
Till I started analyzing
And I brought on my old ways
A thunderhead of judgment was
Gathering in my gaze
And it made most people nervous
They just didn't want to know
What I was seeing in the refuge of the roads

I pulled off into a forest
Crickets clicking in the ferns
Like a wheel of fortune
I heard my fate turn turn turn
And I went running down a white sand road
I was running like a white-assed deer
Running to lose the blues
To the innocence in here
These are the clouds of Michelangelo
Muscular with gods and sungold
Shine on your witness in the refuge of the roads

I LOVE this song.