Judy just loves Mr Squiggle
In between Skate 2000 and head-butting my brother, I spent most of my early years watching Video Hits and Rage. For better or for worse? You be the judge…
Posts Tagged: silverchair
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Sep 08
Say what you mean
I have a rule when listening to song lyrics: if I can predict the second line after hearing the first – it’s shit.
Harsh? Perhaps. But it just makes the artist lazy in my eyes. Why would I want to listen to something I could have written myself? Lyrics should challenge, inspire, surprise; not sound like an angry ten-year-old’s diary. Common lyrical pitfalls I cringe at include the following: