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Explore the dynamic, ongoing relationship between poetry and music through poems, articles, and audio and video material. Discover how poets draw on different musical traditions, from ancient Greece to hip-hop, and how music inspires and influences poetry.
- My Music Is Words
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- Art, Artifice, and Artifact
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- Love
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- Two Guitars
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- Bad Poem, Great Song
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- Eileen Myles
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- The Idea of Order at Key West
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- From “The Voice of Sheila Chandra
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- My Music Is Words
15+ Best Poems about Music, Ranked by Poetry Experts. (15 to start, 75+ to explore) These melodious poems celebrate the enchanting power of music to move hearts and souls. They explore the magic of melodies, rhythms, and harmonies that evoke emotions and ignite the imagination.
- “Memory,” Written by Trevor Nunn
- “Cherry Wine,” Written by Andrew Hozier-Byrne
- “Killing Me Softly,” Written by Norman Gimbel & Charles Fox
- “My Immortal,” Written by Ben Moody
- “I’ll Stand by You,” Written by Chrissie Hynde
- “Another Love,” Written by Tom Odell
- “A Change Is Gonna Come,” Written by Sam Cooke
- “Strange Birds,” Written by Sia Furler & Birdy
- “Say something,” Written by Ian Axel & Chad King
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Touch me, It is so easy to leave meAll alone with the memoryOf my days in the sunIf you touch me, You’ll understand what happiness isLook, a new day has begun I had to start with this song; my love for it grows every time I hear it. “Memory” is a song from the musical Cats and has undergone various interpretations throughout the history of music. M...
The way she tells me I’m hers and she is mineOpen hand or closed fist would be fineThe blood is rare and sweet as cherry wine. Hozier’s song brings to light a theme that continues brewing in the dark. Through its lyrical beauty, domestic violence is shown from a man’s perspective in which he is the victim. However, the music video clip features a w...
He sang as if he knew me in all my dark despairAnd then he looked right through me as if I wasn’t there.But he just came to singing, singing clear and strong Have you ever felt the sentiment of a song reflecting your life? I know I have. “Killing Me Softly” explores and mirrors our deepest and private moments, making it feel as if the song was writ...
You used to captivate me by your resonating lightNow, I’m bound by the life you left behindYour face it haunts my once pleasant dreamsYour voice it chased away all the sanity in me “My Immortal” is a melancholic song by Evanescence exploring the emotional presence of a loved one. It is a tune full of affection and soreness.
When the night falls on youYou don’t know what to doNothing you confessCould make me love you less “I’ll Stand By You” is a tribute to endless love. It explores the idea that true love is free from judgment and encourages its listeners to listen to their partners without prejudice.
I wanna take you somewhere so you know I careBut it’s so cold and I don’t know whereI brought you daffodils in a pretty stringBut they won’t flower like they did last spring And I wanna kiss you, make you feel alrightI’m just so tired to share my nightsI wanna cry and I wanna loveBut all my tears have been used up We cannot be in a relationship if ...
I was born by the river in a little tentOh and just like the river I’ve been running ever sinceIt’s been a long time, a long time comingBut I know a change gonna come, oh yes it will “A Change Is Gonna Come” is a song that is more than a song—it is an anthem for civil rights and a message of optimism for all mankind. Sam Cooke wrote “A Change Is Go...
You’ve always loved the strange birdsNow I want to fly into your worldI want to be heardMy wounded wing’s still beating,You’ve always loved the stranger insideMe, ugly pretty It is difficult to find a kindred spirit, be it a friend or a lover, who understands us exactly as we are. The strange birds in this song are a beautiful metaphor for all of o...
Say something, I’m giving up on youI’m sorry that I couldn’t get to youAnywhere, I would’ve followed youSay something, I’m giving up on you And I will swallow my prideYou’re the one that I loveAnd I’m saying goodbye I think we all have faced the moment described above. These lines express the sorrow and humility we feel when we decide to leave some...
Discover how songs can be a form of poetry with these examples of songs with poetic lyrics. From Cats to Hozier, from Evanescence to Sam Cooke, these songs explore themes of love, loss, identity and social change.
Apr 11, 2018 · Explore the rich tradition of poetry and music in this selection of ten poems from different periods and genres. From medieval lyrics to modern sonnets, discover how poets have celebrated, lamented, and reflected on the power and beauty of music.
- If by Joni Mitchell (2007) Rudyard Kipling’s poem If is considered by some as the world’s most successful poem, having been translated into 27 languages and voted “the nation’s favorite poem” in 1995 by BBC listeners.
- Layla – Derek and the Dominos (1970) Derek and the Dominos formed after Eric Clapton, Bobby Whitlock, Carl Radle, and Jim Gordon worked on George Harrison’s first post-Beatles album, All Things Must Pass.
- Nirvana by Tom Waits (1996) Nirvana was originally a poem by Charles Bukowski. Waits’s version is simply his reading of that poem, set to some minimalist music.
- The Man Who Sold the World by David Bowie (1970) This classic Bowie song is about a man who no longer recognizes himself. For years, Bowie struggled with his identity, often creating characters when performing such as his alter ego, Ziggy Stardust.
30 songs inspired by poems. Welcome to a musical journey where poetry intertwines with melody, creating a symphony of emotions and stories. In this curated list of 30 songs, we explore the magical fusion of words and music, as celebrated poets inspire lyrical masterpieces.
Explore classic and contemporary poems about music, from songs and instruments to composers and performers. Find lesson plans, analysis, and examples of poetry inspired by music.
