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lyrics

Patti Smith - 1970s

The 1975 lyric Patti Smith said everyone gets wrong: “That line was widely misinterpreted”

Totally wrong.

Reuben Cross
Jun 8, 2026
Jeff Lynne - Electric Light Orchestra - 1970s - Musician

The 1977 lyrics too terrible for Jeff Lynne to use: “I hate that”

Considerably worse than he was used to.

Tim Coffman
Jun 7, 2026
The very worst of Bernie Taupin and Elton John's lyrics

The very worst of Bernie Taupin and Elton John’s lyrics

Enough to make you wince.

Callum MacHattie
Jun 5, 2026
I went home with the waitress, the way I always do- Warren Zevon’s five best opening lines

“I went home with the waitress, the way I always do”: Warren Zevon’s five best opening lines

A master wordsmith.

Matthew Ingate
Jun 1, 2026
Leonard Cohen - 2010s - Musician

Leonard Cohen’s 10 best opening lines

A perfect start.

Lucy Harbron
May 2, 2026
Mitski - All Points East 2024 - London - Victoria Park

‘Nothing’s About To Happen To Me’: The five most devastating lyrics from the new Mitski album

Right in the heart.

Lucy Harbron
Mar 11, 2026
Bill Withers - Musician - 1970's

The legendary Bill Withers lyric that was never meant to be heard

Only he was supposed to know.

Reuben Cross
Feb 17, 2026
Bruce Springsteen - Nebraska - 1982

Does ‘The Wrestler’ contain the worst lyric Bruce Springsteen has ever written?

It’s not great.

Dale Maplethorpe
Dec 17, 2025
Irving Berlin - Composer - Songwriter - 1948

The first showcase of great lyricism in pop, according to Irving Berlin: “It’s timeless”

Some real poetry.

Dale Maplethorpe
Dec 5, 2025
Lou Reed - Musician - 1997

The controversial line Lou Reed was forced to change

Splitting opinions.

Lucy Harbron
Aug 10, 2025
VHS Tape - General - Generic - Movie - Film

What was the first album to print the lyrics on its sleeve?

A game-changer.

Kelly Murphy
Aug 10, 2025
Book - Movie - Adaptation - Screenplay - Script - Film - Movies - Hollywood - General

What are the most expesnive lyrics ever sold at auction?

That’s a big number.

Dale Maplethorpe
Jul 1, 2025

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