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Re: Favorite Lyrics

Romanelli — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 11:29:38 GMT

Author: Romanelli

Posted: 08/29/2024 15:29

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Keep on living for what you've still got to give.

The Living Bubba
written by Patterson Hood

I wake up tired and I wake up pissed
Wonder how I ended up like this
I wonder why things happen like they do
But I don't wonder long 'cause I got a show to do

I'm sick at my stomach from the A.Z.T
Broke at my bank 'cause that shit ain't free
But I'm here to stay, at least another week or two
And I can't die now 'cause I got another show to do

Don't give me no pity, don't give me no grief
Wait' 'til I die for sympathy
Just help me with this amp and a guitar or two
I can't die now 'cause I got another show to do

Don't give me no preachin' no self servin'
I ain't no angel but nobody's deserving
I can dance on my own grave, thank you!
But I can't die now 'cause I got another show

Some people keep saying I can't last long
But I got my bands I got my songs
Liquor, beer, and nicotine to help me along
And I'm drunk and stubborn as they come
Chain smoking, guitar picking, 'til I'm gone, gone, gone, gone

I ain't got no political agenda
Ain't got no message for the youth of America
'Cept "Wear a rubber and be careful who you screw"
And come see me next Friday 'cause I got another show

Some people stop living long before they die
Work a dead end job just to scrape on by
But I keep living just to bend that note in two
And I can't die now 'cause I got another show

From the album

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Gangstabilly by Drive-By Truckers

Re: Favorite Lyrics

LTSings — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 10:48:48 GMT

Author: LTSings

Posted: 08/29/2024 14:48

The Broken Ones - Performed By The Talley Trio - Written By Jerry Salley, JB Rudd & Carl Vipperman

Maggie came home one day with a raggedy, Raggedy Ann.
She said " Mama, look what I found in the neighbors garbage can."
had a missing left arm, and a right button eye hanging by a thread
She carried it gently up to her room and laid it on her bed
with her other dolls.

Chorus: "She loves the broken ones, the ones that need a little patchin' up
She see's the diamond in the rough and makes it shine like new
It really doesn't take that much, a willing heart and a tender touch
If everybody loved like she does, there'd be a lot less broken ones."

Twenty years later at a shelter on Eighteenth Avenue
A seventeen year old girl shows up all black and blue
needle tracks in her left arm, almost too week to stand,
She says,"I'm lost and I need help", as Maggie takes her hand
And says, "Come on in!"

Repeat Chorus

If you call her and angel, she'd be quick to say to you
She's just doing what the one who died for her would do

love the broken ones, the ones that need a little patchin' up
See the diamond in the rough and make it shine like new
It really doesn't take that much, a willing heart and a tender touch
If everybody loved like He does, there'd be a lot less broken ones
If everybody loved like He does, there's be a lot less broken ones.

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Re: Favorite Lyrics

Johnnyo — Sun, 11 Aug 2024 04:00:42 GMT

Author: Johnnyo

Posted: 08/11/2024 08:00

Born In The U.S.A. - Bruce Springsteen

One of the most misappropriated songs in history I guess. The chorus led those who didn't understand the quite clear message being put forward by Bruce to think that it was a rousing anthem about the States. Reagan use it much to the annoyance of Springsteen. It's also been used by other right wing politicians who does understand what the song is about.

Although the album version is fine, if you get the chance, listen to the acoustic version on the compilation album Tracks. Puts the song into perspective as a great protest song.

Springsteen said of the song, "(it's) about a working-class man in the midst of a spiritual crisis, in which man is left lost… It's like he has nothing left to tie him into society anymore. He's isolated from the government. Isolated from his family…to the point where nothing makes sense."

Born down in a dead man's town
The first kick I took was when I hit the ground
You end up like a dog that's been beat too much
'Til you spend half your life just coverin' up

Born in the U.S.A
I was born in the U.S.A
I was born in the U.S.A
Born in the U.S.A

Got in a little hometown jam
So they put a rifle in my hand
Sent me off to a foreign land
To go and kill the yellow man

Born in the U.S.A
I was born in the U.S.A
I was born in the U.S.A
I was born in the U.S.A

Come back home to the refinery
Hiring man says, "Son if it was up to me"
Went down to see my V.A. man
He said, "Son, don't you understand"

I had a brother at Khe Sanh
Fighting off the Viet Cong
They're still there, he's all gone
He had a woman he loved in Saigon
I got a picture of him in her arms now

Down in the shadow of the penitentiary
Out by the gas fires of the refinery
I'm ten years burning down the road
Nowhere to run ain't got nowhere to go

Born in the U.S.A
I was born in the U.S.A. now
Born in the U.S.A
I'm a long gone Daddy in the U.S.A. now
Born in the U.S.A
Born in the U.S.A
Born in the U.S.A
I'm a cool rockin' Daddy in the U.S.A. now

Re: Favorite Lyrics

MadhattanJack — Sat, 10 Aug 2024 17:52:17 GMT

Author: MadhattanJack

Posted: 08/10/2024 21:52

I've given this a lot of thought, and I think I'm ready to say these are my favorite lyrics ever.

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Re: Favorite Lyrics

II — Sat, 10 Aug 2024 12:57:33 GMT

Author: II

Posted: 08/10/2024 16:57

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Re: Favorite Lyrics

LTSings — Fri, 9 Aug 2024 08:07:22 GMT

Author: LTSings

Posted: 08/09/2024 12:07

His Life for Mine - Performed by The Talley Trio - Written by Rebecca J. Peck:

His heart was broken, mine was mended
He became sin, now I am clean.
The cross he carried bore my burden.
The nails that held him set me free.

Chorus:
His life for mine, his life for mine
How could it ever be?
That he would die, God's son would die
To save a wretch like me
What love divine, he gave his life for mine.

His scars of suffering brought me healing
He spilled his blood to fill my soul.
His crown of thorns made me royalty
His sorrow gave me joy untold

Chorus

Bridge:
He was despised and rejected, stripped of his garments and oppressed
I am loved and accepted and I wear a robe of righteousness

Chorus

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Re: Favorite Lyrics

Johnnyo — Thu, 8 Aug 2024 13:01:57 GMT

Author: Johnnyo

Posted: 08/08/2024 17:01

Having lost a friend around the time that this came out this song affected me greatly and still does half a century later. The third verse makes me well up every time

The Needle & The Damage Done - Neil Young

I caught you knockin' at my cellar door
I love you, baby, can I have some more?
Ooh, ooh, the damage done

I hit the city and I lost my band
I watched the needle take another man
Gone, gone, the damage done

I sing the song because I love the man
I know that some of you don't understand
Milk-blood to keep from running out

I've seen the needle and the damage done
A little part of it in everyone
But every junkie's like a settin' sun

Re: Favorite Lyrics

Romanelli — Thu, 8 Aug 2024 12:02:58 GMT

Author: Romanelli

Posted: 08/08/2024 16:02

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That Smell
lyrics by Ronnie Van Zant

Whiskey bottles, and brand new cars
Oak tree you're in my way
There's too much coke and too much smoke
Look what's going on inside you

Ooh that smell
Can't you smell that smell
Ooh that smell
The smell of death surrounds you

Angel of darkness is upon you
Stuck a needle in your arm
So take another toke, have a blow for your nose
And one more drink fool, will drown you

Ooh that smell
Can't you smell that smell
Ooh that smell
The smell of death surrounds you

Now they call you Prince Charming
Can't speak a word when you're full of 'ludes
Say you'll be all right come tomorrow
But tomorrow might not be here for you

Ooh that smell
Can't you smell that smell
Ooh that smell
The smell of death surrounds you

Hey, you're a fool, you
Go on stick them needles in your arm
I know I been there before

One little problem that confronts you
Got a monkey on your back
Just one more fix, Lord might do the trick
One hell of a price for you to get your kicks

Ooh that smell
Can't you smell that smell
Ooh that smell
The smell of death surrounds you
Ooh that smell
Can't you smell that smell
Ooh that smell
The smell of death surrounds you
Hey, you're a fool, you
Go on stick those needles in your arm
You're just a fool, just a fool, just a fool

Re: Favorite Lyrics

LTSings — Tue, 9 Jul 2024 11:49:12 GMT

Author: LTSings

Posted: 07/09/2024 15:49

Devil Can't Dance - Performed by Joseph Habedank - Written by Joseph Habedank and Jimmy Yeary

I’m sure he got excited when Adam fell from grace
And he must have leaped for joy when David lost his way
I can see him smiling as ol’ Samson lost his strength
And when Peter three times said he never knew the Savior’s name
He’s been tripping up some good men
Since the beginning
But I’ve read the good book
And I know who ends up winning

Chorus:

His days are numbered
The Lord’s gonna steal his thunder in the clouds
Yeah, and there’s no doubt
With every tongue confessing
Every knee shall bow
And the devil can’t dance if he’s kneeling down
Devil can’t dance if he’s kneeling down

There's no dancing now

If it sometimes feels like he’s always on your back
Pulling and tugging, trying to get your life off track
Seems like he won’t give up, demons working overtime
And it’s weighing on your spirit, messing with your mind
Well, there’s a day coming
It won’t be much longer
When the devil’s finally done in And his party’s over

Repeat Chorus

You know he was dancing
As Jesus was dying on the cross
But just like back then
When the Savior rose again
He’s gonna know he’s lost

Repeat Chorus

No, the devil can't dance if he's kneeling down
Devil can't dance if he's kneeling down

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Re: Favorite Lyrics

LTSings — Tue, 2 Jul 2024 08:49:13 GMT

Author: LTSings

Posted: 07/02/2024 12:49

Day Three - Performed by LordSong - Written by Jerry Salley

Day 1 they found Him guilty and sentenced Him to die
when the crowd heard the news, they shouted "crucify"
crowned with thorns, they mocked His name and nailed Him to a cross
He hung there till his dying breath
Day 1 all hope was lost
Day 2 it's still and quiet the crowd had all gone home
His broken body in the tomb sealed with the soldier's stone
believers who had followed Him weep and question why
Seeds of fear and doubt take hold
day 2 disciples hide
(oh, they hide)
Day 3 His body's missing the stone was rolled away
an angel of the Lord appeared when the women came
trembling out of fear and joy amazed at what they find
they quickly run to spread the word
day 3 He is alive (Jesus is Alive)
day 1 the hill ran crimson red with blood to cleanse all sin
day 2 reminds us keep the faith when the doubts set in
what difference one day makes from death to victory
the cross became an empty grave on day 3
day 1 the hill ran crimson red with blood to cleanse all sin
day 2 reminds us keep the faith when the doubts set in
Oh, what difference one day makes from death to victory
the cross became an empty grave on day 3
the cross became an empty grave on day 3
on day three

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Re: Favorite Lyrics

LTSings — Sat, 29 Jun 2024 11:13:06 GMT

Author: LTSings

Posted: 06/29/2024 15:13

"They couldn't shut Him up
They couldn't keep Him down
They couldn't stop what He was born to do, no
They tried to silence Him
By crucifying Him
They tried to seal Him in a cold, dark tomb, but
When it was all said and done, they couldn't shut Him up"

Shut Him Up - performed by Lauren Talley - written by Joseph Habedank & Jimmy Yeary

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Re: Favorite Lyrics

LTSings — Sat, 8 Jun 2024 09:03:46 GMT

Author: LTSings

Posted: 06/08/2024 13:03

It's a God Thing - Performed by The Dunaways - Written by Jerry Salley & Rusty Golden

The doctor walked in with that look on his face
and said, we've done all that we can
All you can do for your baby is pray
I’m sorry, it’s out of our hands
So, we did and now after all of these years
There's just one explanation to why she still here

It’s a God thing, it’s not just luck or chance
It’s not circumstance, or a coincidence
It’s not a man thing, no its greater it’s not just a good thing
It’s a God thing

He hadn’t been sober in seventeen years,
That’s why it was hard to believe
When the preacher's words brought Ronnie Morgan to tears
And he ended up down on his knees
Where he knelt there at the altar and prayed
He proved that we're never too far gone to say

It’s a god thing, its not just luck or chance
It’s not circumstance, or a coincidence
It’s not a man thing, no its greater it's not just a good thing
It’s a god thing

I’ve witnessed sunsets that painted the sky
That nearly took my breath away
I’m always amazed to hear some people say
It’s all just one grand mistake
From mountains and oceans, the moon and the stars
I see his hand and I know in my heart

It’s a God thing, it’s not just luck or chance
It’s not circumstance, or a coincidence
It’s not a man thing, no its greater it’s not just a good thing
It’s a God thing, it’s not just luck or chance
It’s not circumstance, or a coincidence
It’s not a man thing, no its greater it’s not just a good thing
It’s a God thing

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Re: Favorite Lyrics

LTSings — Wed, 5 Jun 2024 19:13:51 GMT

Author: LTSings

Posted: 06/05/2024 23:13

Titanic - Performed by The Villines Trio - Written by Tammy Dunaway

"Come and listen to a story about 2 men and 2 boats: One ship would sink and the other would float: One man listened to God: built his ship by faith: The other leaned on man's knowledge and built it man's way: Now one ship was lowly: mocked with hate: And when it came time to board, it took only 8: Oh, the other was so lovely: thousands lined up to sail: In the ark there was safety: The Titanic failed: Go sail the Titanic, take your chances at sea: It looks so majestic, surely it could not sink: Or you can board the old ark: The choices are plain: You've got a hell to shun or a Heaven to gain: I heard a call from the captain: She's ready to board: You must choose this old world or put your trust in the Lord: Choose the old ship of Zion: She's ready to go: Oh, the world will go down but the church will sail on: Don't sail the Titanic: Come board the old ark"

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Re: Favorite Lyrics

LTSings — Tue, 4 Jun 2024 12:16:35 GMT

Author: LTSings

Posted: 06/04/2024 16:16

I've Seen What He Can Do - Performed by Aaron & Amanda Crabb - Written by Kenna Turner West, Lee Black & Sue C. Smith

I Was Tucking Her In Bed And It Caught Me By Surprise
When My Little Girl Asked Me, What Does God Look Like
I Smiled And Laughed A Little, Leaned Over For A Kiss
Said Baby I Don't Know, But I Can Tell You This

I've Been To The Ocean, I've Stood On A Mountain
I've Seen A Sunset Burn Away A Sky Of Blue
Stared Up At The Star Light, Got Lost In The Midnight
I've Never Seen The Face Of God, But I've Seen What He Can Do

Well, I've Thought About The Wonders Around Us Every Day
The Stuff That If You'd Let It, Would Take Your Breath Away
But I've Also Found His Glory Shine From Within
The Heart Of A Sinner Who's Just Been Born Again

I've Been To The River, I Watched Souls Going Under
Forgiveness Washed Them Clean And Mercy Made Them New
Gone Is The Old Man, I Can Tell You First Hand
I've Never Seen The Face Of God, But I've Seen What He Can Do

And Oh, For Now I Don't Need No Picture,
Somehow This Old World Helps Me See Him Clearer

Cause I've Walked In The Valleys, Cried Out From Sorrow
I Can Tell You Every Fire He's Brought Me Through
And I Know Him Better, Love Him Forever,
I've Never Seen The Face Of God, No, I've Never Seen The Face Of God,
But I've Seen What He Can Do

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Re: Favorite Lyrics

JOSweetHeart — Fri, 31 May 2024 20:13:53 GMT

Author: JOSweetHeart

Posted: 06/01/2024 00:13

Rest easy, what's on your mind?
Nothing's gonna bother us tonight
When the sky is gray, and it won't change
Save all your heartaches for another day
Save all your heartaches for another day

When there's too much hanging on your worried mind
I'll be there right beside you
When the nights are long, and you're feeling cold
I can be something, yeah, that you can hold
I can be something, yeah, that you can hold

Slow down, slow down the time
Make the world stop spinning around outside
We all fall down but we get back up
'Cause doing it together makes life less tough
Doing it together makes life less tough-Mason Ramsey

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God bless you and Mason always!!!

Holly

Re: Favorite Lyrics

II — Fri, 31 May 2024 12:48:17 GMT

Author: II

Posted: 05/31/2024 16:48

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Favorite Lyrics

LTSings — Fri, 31 May 2024 09:36:50 GMT

Author: LTSings

Posted: 05/31/2024 13:36

Since we are limited to very short excerpts of lyrics on the "Song Lyrics Suggestions" thread. I thought it would be nice to start a thread for us to share some of our favorite lyrics that would allow us to post longer excerpts, or even the whole song if we want to. So, in this thread you can share some of your favorite lyrics. You can share part of the songs' lyrics or lyrics to the entire songs if you'd like. You can also post a video of the song if you'd like.

I'll start with a song I've been obsessed with lately. It's my favorite song of 2024 so far.

REBEL - Performed by Anne Wilson - Written by Jeff Pardo, Anne Wilson & Matthew West

Who talks to a man that they can’t see?
Who finds power in an old book they read?
In a world full of doubt, who still believes?
Who talks to a man that they can’t see?

Call me crazy, call me a fool
I ain’t scared cuz I know the truth
Ain’t gonna run, ain’t gonna hide
Ain’t gonna change my mind

Chorus:
"When the crowd goes one way, I go the other
When the battle rages I won’t back down
The gates of hell are gonna shake and tremble
In the name of Jesus gonna stand my ground
If a rebel’s what it takes
A rebel’s what I’ll be
Cause the one I follow
Was a rebel like me"

Got a long line of rebels in the family tree
The ones who weren’t afraid to make history
David to Goliath, Daniel to the lion
Moses pushing back the sea
Got a long line of rebels in the family tree

(Repeat Chorus)

Who takes His own cross up a hill
Who loves a sinner nobody else will
Who changed the world when His blood was spilled
Who takes His own cross up a hill

They called Him crazy, called Him a fool
But He’s the way, the life, the truth
Ain’t gonna run, ain’t gonna hide
Ain’t gonna change my mind

(Repeat Chorus)

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