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Post by woolebull on Jan 7, 2019 11:21:18 GMT -5
All of us have favorite songs. Some of those songs have grown on us over time, others had us the first time we heard them. How many of you have songs you like, love, or even hate because of the first line of the song? For example, the first time I heard "Fly" by Sugar Ray, I knew I was going to love the song as soon as I heard the first line of the song:
"All around the world, statues crumble for me"
As soon as I heard it, without knowing anything else about the song or the band at that point, I knew I would love it.
Another song that got my attention from its first line was a song that got most people's attention because of its title/video/singer: "Like A Virgin" by Madonna:
"I made it through the wilderness"
Even being ten at the time, hearing that in 1984 made me realize that she was going to be something big. I've always liked the song, and I think it is because the first line caught my attention before I could tune it out. I was not a Madonna fan before that, but that line helped me to appreciate the star she would become.
Do any of you have songs that you were all in (or out) just by hearing the beginning lyrics?
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Post by listenerwants2know on Jan 7, 2019 12:26:39 GMT -5
One of my big favorits:
"Somebody ... Told her that there was a place like heaven" ... (Calling America by ELO) |
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Post by 80sat40fan on Jan 7, 2019 16:00:37 GMT -5
If the lyrics paint a picture, it really helps. A few that did if for me the first time:
"Dig if you will a picture of you and I engaged in a kiss." - "When Doves Cry" by Prince
"On a dark desert highway, cool wind in my hair." - "Hotel California" by The Eagles
"Stay away from my window, stay away from my back door too." - "Tonight's The Night" by Rod Stewart
"She packed my bags last night preflight, zero hour 9 a.m." - "Rocket Man" by Elton John
^^ These songs have sparse instrumentation during the first verse... maybe that has something to do with me paying close attention to the opening lyrics.
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Post by renfield75 on Jan 7, 2019 17:09:17 GMT -5
Prince was great with captivating opening lines...
"Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to get through this thing called life"
"I was dreaming when I wrote this, forgive me if it goes astray"
"I guess I should've known by the way you parked your car sideways that it wouldn't last"
"You don't have to be beautiful to turn me on"
"I never meant to cause you any sorrow, I never meant to cause you any pain"
"It's been 7 hours and 15 days since you took your love away"
Because of his controversial image and impressive musicianship his lyrical talent often gets overlooked. The man could write a song.
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Post by doofus67 on Jan 7, 2019 19:01:35 GMT -5
Prince was great with captivating opening lines... "In France, a skinny man died of a big disease with a little name" |
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Post by woolebull on Jan 7, 2019 20:35:40 GMT -5
Prince was great with captivating opening lines... "Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to get through this thing called life" "I was dreaming when I wrote this, forgive me if it goes astray" "I guess I should've known by the way you parked your car sideways that it wouldn't last" "You don't have to be beautiful to turn me on" "I never meant to cause you any sorrow, I never meant to cause you any pain" "It's been 7 hours and 15 days since you took your love away" Because of his controversial image and impressive musicianship his lyrical talent often gets overlooked. The man could write a song. I am the biggest Prince fan I know, so I totally agree with you. For me any Prince song I was going to love so the first line never "had" me. Prince did! That being said, let me give you a few more from his Royal Badness: "And I saw an angel come down unto me. In her hands she holds the very key". "One more card and it's 22. Unlucky for him again". "Once upon a time in a land called fantasy, seventeen mountains stood so high" "Love come quick, love come in a hurry. There are thieves in the temple tonight" |
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Post by johnnywest on Jan 8, 2019 8:06:03 GMT -5
"Oh my God, Becky, look at her butt."
"It's Britney, b!tch."
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Post by woolebull on Jan 8, 2019 10:21:21 GMT -5
"Oh my God, Becky, look at her butt." YES! Certainly grabbed your attention out of the gate, didn't it? |
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Post by renfield75 on Jan 8, 2019 10:25:20 GMT -5
I am the biggest Prince fan I know, so I totally agree with you. For me, any Prince song that came out, I was going to love so the first line never "had" me. Prince did! That being said, let me give you a few more from his Royal Badness: "And I saw an angel come down unto me. In her hands she holds the very key". "One more card and i'ts 22. Unlucky for him again". "Once upon a time in a land called fantasy, seventeen mountains stood so high" "Love come quick, love come in a hurry. There are thieves in the temple tonight" He's been my #1 artist since the 80s too, so I guess we're biased. But the man genuinely knew how to start a song! "What's the matter with your life, is the poverty bringing you down?" "How can I put this in a way so as not to offend or unnerve?" "I ain't got no money, I ain't like those other guys you hang around.." Okay, no more purple hijacking of the thread lol |
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Post by woolebull on Jan 8, 2019 14:52:05 GMT -5
I am the biggest Prince fan I know, so I totally agree with you. For me, any Prince song that came out, I was going to love so the first line never "had" me. Prince did! That being said, let me give you a few more from his Royal Badness: "And I saw an angel come down unto me. In her hands she holds the very key". "One more card and i'ts 22. Unlucky for him again". "Once upon a time in a land called fantasy, seventeen mountains stood so high" "Love come quick, love come in a hurry. There are thieves in the temple tonight" He's been my #1 artist since the 80s too, so I guess we're biased. But the man genuinely knew how to start a song! "What's the matter with your life, is the poverty bringing you down?" "How can I put this in a way so as not to offend or unnerve?" "I ain't got no money, I ain't like those other guys you hang around.." Okay, no more purple hijacking of the thread lol No worries! Any time we can bring Prince in the conversation, the conversation automatically becomes better! Thank you for the Prince input! |
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Post by johnnywest on Jan 8, 2019 23:28:22 GMT -5
"Have you noticed that people are still having sex?"
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