“I’m letting myself down”: Fiona Apple struggling to write in face of global “horrors” “I’m really struggling with it.” Rachael Pimblett Jul 12, 2026
Five lyrics so terrible the artists ought to issue an apology Missed the mark. Kelly Murphy Jul 9, 2026
The 1964 lyric that inspired Billy Joel’s breakthrough hit: “Exactly the right note” A copy of a copy. Kelly Murphy Jun 28, 2026
The opening lyric Paul Simon wrote in 1973 that the rest of the song couldn’t compete with He set the bar too high. Dale Maplethorpe Jun 24, 2026
The 1975 lyric Patti Smith said everyone gets wrong: “That line was widely misinterpreted” Totally wrong. Reuben Cross Jun 8, 2026
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 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 A master wordsmith. Matthew Ingate Jun 1, 2026
‘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
The legendary Bill Withers lyric that was never meant to be heard Only he was supposed to know. Reuben Cross Feb 17, 2026
Does ‘The Wrestler’ contain the worst lyric Bruce Springsteen has ever written? It’s not great. Dale Maplethorpe Dec 17, 2025