Song Lyrics and Poetry

[The Arch-Fiend]

In your opinion, what bands or artists have written the best lyrics? What are some of the best song lyrics or poems? What are the worst?
Also, what makes poetry good? What are good topics to focus on? What makes it bad?

 

[The Arch-Fiend]

To begin, I think Toby Driver writes some exceptionally great lyrics. He is the god of writing song lyrics. Khanate also has some pretty great material. So does Godflesh and Jesu.

 

[Ex-User (14663)]

I think ABBA wrote the worst lyrics. Take a look at this:

You can dance
You can jive
Having the time of your life
See that girl
Watch that scene
Dig in the dancing queen

 

[Artsu Tharaz]

Khanate also has some pretty great material.

No more whine, no more whine, quiet time
No more whine

the only lyrics needed

 

[Perfectly Normal Beast]

everything shall burn in the merciless fire

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