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Jun 26, 2024 · As a collector of words, songs’ lyrics have a special place in my heart because they are another form of poetry. Here are some poetic excerpts from ten popular songs that could be in a poetry collection.
In celebration of National Poetry Month, we asked the POP! team for songs with lyrics that, for them, when devoid of melody, could pass as the real thing.
- "Hope is a Dangerous Thing for a Woman to Have - but I Have It" / Lana Del Rey. Lana Del Rey's poetic pop has graced radios around the world since 2012.
- "Red" / Taylor Swift. Composed almost entirely from simile, "Red" by Taylor Swift is a love song built on figurative language. Swift compares aspects of a relationship to colors: loss as blue, longing as grey, and love as red, so the listener experiences the emotions in greater depth.
- "What About Us" / P!nk. P!nk has been writing poetic music since the 90s. In her current albums, many of her songs focus on relationships, but the single "What About Us" takes a more global view.
- "Sugar, We're Goin Down" / Fall Out Boy. Pop-punk classic "Sugar, We're Goin Down" mixes word play with punk themes in a breakup banger. Lines like "Drop a heart, break a name" and "A loaded God complex, cock it and pull it" remix common sayings into new meanings with lyrical flow.
- The Raven | Alan Parsons Project. The Raven by Alan Parsons Project was first released in 1976 as part of their debut album, Tales of Mystery and Imagination.
- Don’t Stand So Close to Me | The Police. Released in 1980, “Don’t Stand So Close to Me” by The Police is a rock classic that still resonates with audiences today.
- Sympathy for the Devil | The Rolling Stones. Sympathy for the Devil is a classic rock song by The Rolling Stones, released in December 1968. The song was inspired by the famous poem “The Master and Margarita” by Russian writer Mikhail Bulgakov.
- Killing Me Softly | Roberta Flack. “Killing Me Softly”, a mesmerizing song by Roberta Flack, was released on January 21, 1973. The song is an incredible fusion of soul, folk, and pop music which makes it a classic even today.
Aug 5, 2023 · 10 Poetic Songs. In this article, we present a collection of songs that are celebrated not only for their musical brilliance but also for their profound and poetic lyrics. From poignant ballads to thought-provoking anthems, these tracks resonate with listeners on a deeper level, leaving a lasting imprint on the soul. “ Imagine ” by John Lennon.
Music and poetry are intertwined! Many famous hits have been inspired by poems. Bob Dylan, Patti Smith, Leonard Cohen, Mike Scott and the Waterboys, and Christy Moore have all crafted their unique styles with poetic influences. This article explores the fusion of language and music in these songs.
May 22, 2019 · The Most Poetic Lyrics We Heard in Pop Music in 2018 – Flypaper. May 22, 2019. Sammy Hakim. + Learn from Grammy-winning pop artist Kimbra how to harness the full creative potential of your voice in song. Check out her course. It’s undeniable: 2018 was a huge year in music history.
