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Lyrics, Lyrics, Lyrics! Ten Examples of Songwriting Genius!

I like music. I like music and lyrics. I like music and lyrics that make me go wow-wee! I like music and lyrics that make me go wow-wee and cor blimey! I like music and lyrics that make me go wow-wee and cor blimey and here are ten examples that do just that. 1.   Best Kept Secret - Laura Veirs I never fail to be touched by these lyrics.  You can tell in Veirs' voice that it's real and beautifully, beautifully true. December, I was lost in a darkness I couldn't shake,  Called you in California and you answered right away,  You answered right away,  You picked up right away.  2.  Boyfriend - Marika Hackman  A line that's perfectly delivered.  Sound and meaning in perfect synchronicity.   You came to me for entropy and I gave you all I had.  3.  K. - Cigarettes After Sex A modern-day love song.  I'm always drawn to narratives in music and I love listening to a song with a strong sense of place.  This one ticks both of