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How a Snowstorm Inspired a Lovely Lyric from Colin Meloy of The Decemberists

October 5, 2025, 5:00 am
The Leonard Cohen Lyric About a Love on Its Last Legs

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How Keith Richards Explained the Motivations of “Ruby Tuesday” With Some Crucial Lines of Lyric
The Tragic Story Behind “A Lady Of A Certain Age” by The Divine Comedy

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Richard Manuel Revealed His Inner Sorrow With This Not-So-Hit Single for The Band

September 26, 2025, 11:34 am
The Ben Folds Lyric To Use the Next Time You Need Original Words of Love

September 26, 2025, 9:00 am
The Jimmy Webb Lyric That Used Science Fiction To Express Earthly Sadness

September 25, 2025, 9:00 am
How a Few Lines From Bernie Taupin Brought Gratitude to Elton John’s NYC Ode, “Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters”

September 25, 2025, 5:00 am
The George Harrison Song That Chastised Those Who Fear Change
Paul Simon Combined Bittersweet Lyrics With Thrilling Brazilian Drums on This Legendary 1990 Song

September 22, 2025, 9:00 am
The Jimmy Webb Lyric That Immortalized an Unheralded Songwriting Contemporary

September 19, 2025, 7:30 am
The Lyric That Proved Solo Don Henley Still Had the Knack for Bittersweet Love Songs

September 17, 2025, 9:00 am

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