Deep songs by deep songwriters?

Question

i want some deep lyrics to think about. not neccassarily dark

i like lyrics written by radiohead, the shins, bright eyes, david bowie, nick cave, a perfect circle.

anyone? or maybe just some new bands

Answer 1

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Listen to Sam Stone by John Prine...One of the deepest songs Ive ever heard. (he writes lyrics like "if heartaches were commercials we would all be on T.V.) Really any of his songs are very well written. Kris Kirstofferson called him the greatest song writer in history. He probably has the most interesting lyrics and gives you a story to decipher.

Riders on the Storm, Peace Frog, and The End by the Doors are pretty deep...as well as many other songs by them.


How about Nobody Home by Pink Floyd.

Section 16 (one man show) by Polyphonic Spree...Im still trying to get to the true meaning of that one.

hope that helps!

p.s. let me know what u thinkof the songs!!! :)

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Asker's Comment:

sam stone is good, iv heared that before. i havnt really heard much pink floyd but i am liking them. so thanks for that

Answer 2

You couldn't possibly beat Pink Floyd for deep songwriting.

Answer 3

Death Cab For Cutie,

Straylight Run,

Brand New,

Okkervil River

They're all kinda emo/indie, but aren't those always the best kinds?

Answer 4

i will posses your heart, death cab for cutie
<3

Answer 5

k, I'll suggest
Mad World-Adam lamberts version
Perfect-simple plan
tracks of my tears-adam lmabert
where is teh love?-the black eyed peas
sadley, this is probably the best i can do

Answer 6

'Your life is a lie, but death is a promise"

'If life ain't just a joke, then why aren't we laughing ?

Answer 7

If Teardrops are pennies then heartaches are gold ( my own lyrics).