The Only Answer Lyrics

Lyric discussion by AtomicCEO 

Cover art for The Only Answer lyrics by Mike Doughty

Unlike a lot of Doughty lyrics which really are really just sound explorations, I feel like this album did a much better job of narrative.

With just a few words in this song, he gives us a few characters, settings and emotions to put you in a story. I really like this song because I'm positive I've got some experiences like the ones he's singing about, and it makes me reminisce those. The girl you thought was the one, and the insignificant but beautiful moments you remember.

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