Kacey Musgraves is one of the most celebrated songwriters in her generation. From songs about self assurance to ballads about a higher power, Musgraves has written her fair share of powerful and relatable lyrics. Find four of her best, below.
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4 of Kacey Musgraves’ Most Poetic Lyrics
1. So I’m gettin’ rid of the habits that I feel / Are real good at wastin’ my time / No regrets, baby, I just think that maybe / It’s natural when things lose their shine (“Deeper Well”)
“Deeper Well” sees Musgraves find a new way forward. She sheds all the people and habits that aren’t serving her anymore. While that kind of change could be daunting to some, she offers a bit of comforting advice: It’s natural when things lose their shine. It’s a line that has likely resonated with a wide range of listeners.
2. Somеtimes I look in the mirror / And wish I could make a rеquest / Could I pray it away? Am I shapeable clay? / Or is this as good as it gets? (“The Architect”)
We’ve all looked in the mirror once or twice and been disappointed by what we see. It’s a common experience despite how isolating it can feel. While Musgraves asks many great questions in “The Architect,” the lines above are perhaps her most palpable. Am I shapeable clay, she asks an unnamed higher power, trying to find a solution to this relatable issue.
3. But, hey, life goes on / And we’ve all got the right to be wrong (“Cup of Tea”)
Musgraves gives her listeners the go-ahead to mess up in “Cup of Tea.” In the lines above, she offers an assuage for anyone going through a sticky situation. She asks us to stop, breathe, and realize nothing really matters all that much. After all, we’ve all got the right to be wrong, so why not try and try again.
4. You hold tight to your umbrella / Well, darlin’, I’m just tryin’ to tell ya / That there’s always been a rainbow / Hangin’ over your head (“Rainbow”)
“Rainbow” is one of Musgraves’ most beloved songs–and for good reason. This ballad is a reminder we all need when the going gets tough. She asks the listener to look beyond their circumstances and find the silver lining. In her world view, if we look for the good, the good we will find.
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