Can you metaphor someone to death? I can try.

A Broken Mind · 06-19-2014, 05:15 AM

Hello, my name is Phoenix and, obviously, I'm new here. I'm eager to discuss music with cool people, and if you're someone who enjoys attempting to decipher clever lyrics, please, oh please contact me. Lastly I suppose I should state my "favorite' band(s). It's simple: I can listen to anything, I can enjoy some things, but I spend most of my studying/writing/everything-ing while binge-listening to Nine Inch Nails. But I'm guessing my username and avatar take away that surprise.

Thanks and be well

keasy · 06-27-2014, 01:56 PM

Hi, i'm new too.
I'm also into lyrics that aren't immediately obvious.

On the outskirts of nowhere
On the ring road to somewhere
On the verge of indecision
I'll always take the roundabout way

That's my favourite ever.

LeoRahi · 06-28-2014, 04:05 AM

Hello there Welcome. I'm new here too.

Hope to have some cool discussion with u

Thanks
Leo

xLizardx · 06-30-2014, 07:05 PM

Well, I suppose you could say that the foundation of all poetry is ambiguity... and the beauty of it lies in interpretation.

Lyrics are so much more fascinating when they function on several levels - and feature layers of connotations.

That said, hooks do tend to be simplistic and repetitive, and I do love a good hook. However, catchy lyrics and intelligent/thought-provoking lyrics do not need to be mutually exclusive, I believe. It's great fun trying to write stuff that's catchier than an STI, but also compelling, and with a degree of complexity.

06-19-2014, 05:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
A Broken Mind Groupie Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Often in my house, other places occasionally Posts: 0	Can you metaphor someone to death? I can try. Hello, my name is Phoenix and, obviously, I'm new here. I'm eager to discuss music with cool people, and if you're someone who enjoys attempting to decipher clever lyrics, please, oh please contact me. Lastly I suppose I should state my "favorite' band(s). It's simple: I can listen to anything, I can enjoy some things, but I spend most of my studying/writing/everything-ing while binge-listening to Nine Inch Nails. But I'm guessing my username and avatar take away that surprise. Thanks and be well

06-27-2014, 01:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
keasy Groupie Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: UK Posts: 2	Hi, i'm new too. I'm also into lyrics that aren't immediately obvious. On the outskirts of nowhere On the ring road to somewhere On the verge of indecision I'll always take the roundabout way That's my favourite ever.

06-28-2014, 04:05 AM	#3 (permalink)
LeoRahi Groupie Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Assam, India Posts: 6	Hello there Welcome. I'm new here too. Hope to have some cool discussion with u Thanks Leo

06-30-2014, 07:05 PM	#4 (permalink)
xLizardx Music Addict Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: UK Posts: 71	Well, I suppose you could say that the foundation of all poetry is ambiguity... and the beauty of it lies in interpretation. Lyrics are so much more fascinating when they function on several levels - and feature layers of connotations. That said, hooks do tend to be simplistic and repetitive, and I do love a good hook. However, catchy lyrics and intelligent/thought-provoking lyrics do not need to be mutually exclusive, I believe. It's great fun trying to write stuff that's catchier than an STI, but also compelling, and with a degree of complexity.