| Patty Griffin – Tony Lyrics | 9 months ago |
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My favorite lyric is the last line of the second verse. It brings the verse full circle, tying together the real life “sitting right behind you” toward the the beginning with the metaphorical “sitting right behind you” at the end. I hated every day of high school It's funny, I guess you did too Its funny how I never knew There I was sitting right behind you They wrote it in the local rag Death comes to the local fag I guess you finally stopped believing That any hope would ever find you Well I know that story, I was sitting right behind you |
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| Ruston Kelly – The Weakness Lyrics | 2 years ago |
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This is a story of a man trying to “keep it together” after a breakup. He oscillates between rage and peace, always coming back to the mantra “we don’t give in to the weakness” a line delivered brilliantly by Ruston in a near whispered register. The outburst in the second half of the song is raw and unfiltered, just like he said he wanted: “I just wanna lose control, I wanna fly like I’ve never flown” While the lyrics of this song are rather straightforward, the songwriting is layered in brilliance. The mid-tempo droning downbeats are the perfect choice for a song that repeats a mantra. The vocal range showcased is tied to the emotional range of the lyrics. From the small talk with the ex in the first verse, to the internal battles, this is a relatable song for many who have been through a tough breakup. |
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| Noah Gundersen – Exit Signs Lyrics | 2 years ago |
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Suicidal ideation is brilliantly described in the opening of the song. While it feels cathartic to imagine disappearing, Noah admits these feelings of escape are really just something keeping him back from living a fuller life. The chorus is a grounded outlook on optimism: life is hard, it can suck, but it's worth finding the things that make live worth living. The second verse shows Noah is attempting to live a fuller life; not drinking away his pain. He references the person he used to drink with, who is gone...following the tone of the song, seems to mean they have passed away. Which leads to the first line of the chorus "It's only for a moment, then it's gone in a blaze of glory" For me, the bridge hits the hardest in this song. Part of life is feeling lost, and that's okay: I’m never gonna not feel a little lost I always have, I think I probably always will I’m not looking for a cause, I don’t believe in God I don’t believe in heaven, I sure don’t believe in hell I don’t need you to save me, I don’t want to be saved I just need a little time in a quiet place ‘Cause I think I could stay and not throw this away Please just give me today |
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| Ben Folds – Still Fighting It Lyrics | 2 years ago |
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The father opens the song addressing his son who seems to be coming of age. The dad admits he is a “bird” who has been on his own journey in life even though he appears to just be the sons plain ole dad (brown polyester shirt) The dad offering his son a roast beef combo is something many of us can relate to; when our dads provided and helped us out when we were poor and figuring out our shit while gaining more responsibility. This leads us to the first mention that it hurts to grow old. “it’s so weird to be back here” is the son’s realization that re-visiting his hometown as an adult in a place he’s only known as a kid is weird. His dad knows these feelings too, and admits you never stop fighting getting older. As he looks at his son who is becoming an adult, the dad realizes he has passed parts of himself on to his kid (for better or worse) The next verse could be interpreted as going back in time chronologically to the sons birth, or moving forward one generation, when the son is having his own son. I like to think the latter is true, and Ben was telling verse one from his perspective as a son, and then as a Dad in verse two, when his own son is being born, and the cycle repeats: struggling with getting older and passing our traits on to our children. The metaphor of the bird flying away beautifully comes back in to play in the bridge, bringing the father/son relationship full circle. This is a beautiful, honest song. It reminds me of my own parents and my fears about someday being a parent. |
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| Ruston Kelly – In the Blue Lyrics | 2 years ago |
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This is a song about self-acceptance. He uses symbols and metaphors to tell who he is and that he accepts his flaws and struggles. In the last verse he admits that he’s been caught in lies (likely about his addiction and sobriety) and doesn’t want to lie anymore but rather be honest with others and accept who he is. |
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