Winston Legthigh Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 I really love you babyI love what you've gotLet's get together, we can...Get hotNo more tomorrow, babyTime is todayGirl, I can make you feel...OkayNo place for hidin babyNo place to runYou pull the trigger of myLove gun, (love gun), love gunLove gun, (love gun), love gun No one ever wrote better opening lines than those two. No shit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wild Frank Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Two more classics: "Ain't It Just Like The Night To Play Tricks When you're trying To Be So Quiet" (Dylan - Visions of Johanna) "Do You Know What It's Like To Fall On The Floor, Cry Your Guts Out Till You've Got No More" (Eels - Hey Man, Now You're Really Living) This is fun! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 "I looked at myself, with my own eyes and said, 'You'd better do something'" or "Eight hours away from a brand-new start..." Quote Link to post Share on other sites
uwmryan Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 When I sat down on the bed next to youYou started to cry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ih8music Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Baby learns to crawlwatching Daddy's skin. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tinnitus photography Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 "In 1984, I was hospitalized for approaching perfection/slowly screwing my way across Europe, they had to make a correction" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NightOfJoy Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Throw my ticket out the window,Throw my suitcase out there, too,Throw my troubles out the door,I don't need them any more'Cause tonight I'll be staying here with you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Barbarino Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 One of these days, I'm going to cut you into little pieces Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GtrPlyr Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 "In 1984, I was hospitalized for approaching perfection/slowly screwing my way across Europe, they had to make a correction" I always thought that was a great opener too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dondoboy Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 Treat me like a fool,Treat me mean and cruel,But love me (leiber/stoller-by way of Elvis) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moss Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 probably my least-favorite GBV song! didn't we have this thread recently? How dare you! I still think it's a good line regardless of what you think of the song. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
zuma Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 take your hands out of your pockets and hold me Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Orkie Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 I think even The Who wrote better lyrics than Pink Floyd, and that's saying something! It's a good song though, it works for some reason. I think you are confused or something. Waters and Barrett are considered two of the finest in rock history, with Waters frequently mentioned along with Lennon, Hunter, Townsend and Dylan. The imagery in that lyrical snippet is outstanding. What bands are you listening to with better lyrics than those? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moss Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 I think you are confused or something. Waters and Barrett are considered two of the finest in rock history, with Waters frequently mentioned along with Lennon, Hunter, Townsend and Dylan. What bands are you listening to with better lyrics than those? I have to agree, Waters is one of the single greatest lyric writers in rock ever. I have to assume you are not a Floyd fan and have not paid attention to the lyrics. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HungryHippo Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 "I picture you in the sun wondering what went wrong." - Joseph Arthur, In the Sun Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Synthesizer Patel Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 I think you are confused or something. Waters and Barrett are considered two of the finest in rock history, with Waters frequently mentioned along with Lennon, Hunter, Townsend and Dylan. The imagery in that lyrical snippet is outstanding. What bands are you listening to with better lyrics than those? See, to me it reads like an angry young 6th former doodled it on their notebook. But, like I said - I think it's a good song when you listen to it, I just have to ignore the message behind them and just listen to the way they are sung. I've never really read anyone say that Pink Floyd were great lyricists as such, I've read them say Barrett wrote interesting/weird/original lyrics certainly, but what I've read of them they focus on the music and the concepts behind the albums because that's where all the interest & originality lies. By the way, Ian Hunter? Do people always mention him alongside those others? I probably miss it, cos I always switch off after they say Townsend. I have to agree, Waters is one of the single greatest lyric writers in rock ever. I have to assume you are not a Floyd fan and have not paid attention to the lyrics. I quite like them actually. But, I feel that it's definately best not to pay attention to the lyrics, otherwise I think I'd like them a bit less. Question to both of you: If they are such great lyricists, then why doesn't anybody ever cover their songs? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tinnitus photography Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 Question to both of you: If they are such great lyricists, then why doesn't anybody ever cover their songs? that seems like an odd correlation to make. there are plenty of often-covered songs w/ crap lyrics. and yes, I'd say that Floyd are almost always revered when it comes to lyrics. seriously, i can't believe it's in question. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gobias Industries Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 "It was twenty years ago today..." -Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band and the obvious "Once upon a time, you felt so fine, threw the bums a dime, in your prime, didn't you?" -Like A Rolling Stone Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MattZ Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 The first silver jews album I ever heard opens with: where's the paper bag that holds the liquor, just in case I feel the need to puke. Love at first line. That being said, I don't think that anyone has topped John's "she's not a girl who misses much" from earlier in the thread. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aeglos Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 in 1984 i was hospitalized for approaching perfection Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Synthesizer Patel Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 that seems like an odd correlation to make. there are plenty of often-covered songs w/ crap lyrics. and yes, I'd say that Floyd are almost always revered when it comes to lyrics. seriously, i can't believe it's in question. ok - i've just always heard the opposite from everyone i know. 'pink floyd lyrics are for angry grammar-school 6th-formers, the who's lyrics are laughable, and the jim morrison shouldn't sing his poetry' - those three comments normally come together as a group. so i guess i'm hanging around with the bad crowd. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tinnitus photography Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 i'm no fan of the _The Wall_ but the previous work, i think, is pretty spotless. take "shine on," that's an incredible paean to a lost band member. if you want me to cherry pick some favorites for yr scrutiny i certainly can. btw, Qui covered "Echoes." Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GtrPlyr Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 While digesting Reader's DigestIn the back of a dirty book store,A plastic flag, with gum on the back,Fell out on the floor.Well, I picked it up and I ran outsideSlapped it on my window shield,And if I could see old Betsy RossI'd tell her how good I feel. - John Prine "Your Flag Decal Won't Get You Into Heaven Anymore" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Synthesizer Patel Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 i'm no fan of the _The Wall_ but the previous work, i think, is pretty spotless. take "shine on," that's an incredible paean to a lost band member. if you want me to cherry pick some favorites for yr scrutiny i certainly can. btw, Qui covered "Echoes." no, it's alright. unless you're desperate to do so. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Orkie Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 ok - i've just always heard the opposite from everyone i know. 'pink floyd lyrics are for angry grammar-school 6th-formers, the who's lyrics are laughable, and the jim morrison shouldn't sing his poetry' - those three comments normally come together as a group. so i guess i'm hanging around with the bad crowd. Sounds like they are getting Pink Floyd confused with Portishead. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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