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   Grant? Is that really you? Welcome back, mate!

   Posted on Nov 03, 2009 by mcfflyer

   Listen to lyrics?  Heck yeah.  Not only to I listen to them, I try to understand just what message writer is trying to convey. 

   Considering that, why does everything AC Newman write sounds great - but makes no sense?

   Lee Hower - Sacramento, California
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   re: Live on CBC Radio 3 w/ Grant Lawrence: Trivia Tuesday... and Favourite Lyrics!

   Posted on Nov 03, 2009 by brainwash

   On first listen I never pay attention to the lyrics, but after awhile they sink in and I really appreciate when a band like Hey Ocean! or the Arkells sing about "stuff" and there's something to follow. It's amazingly prevelant in Canadian music, and I'm sure if I really thought about it, all my favorite bands from my youth to now had decent lyrics I never really thought about (Mike Patton being the exception, cool lyrics even if they make no sense).

   I did get disheartened when I realized that I Mother Earth's lyrics were just gibberish. Still a great load of instrumentals, though.
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   re: Live on CBC Radio 3 w/ Grant Lawrence: Trivia Tuesday... and Favourite Lyrics!

   Posted on Nov 03, 2009 by Christine McAvoy

   I hate when I hear lyrics wrong when i listen to a song...it gets stuck in my head that way...This is why I love when musician put the lyrics in their liner notes...(or online)...I LOVE liner notes...the artwork and lyrics combine and its iike a little package of poems...or nonsense, because really, some songs without the music are just strange.    --- my front runners in the lyrics category are Dan Mangan and Said The Whale. Sold and Camilo are very different songs...I'll probably be trading votes back and forth during voting.
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   re: Live on CBC Radio 3 w/ Grant Lawrence: Trivia Tuesday... and Favourite Lyrics!

   Posted on Nov 03, 2009 by Gibsonguitarist77

   I'm having a hard time with the long list.  Nothing really stands out to me.  My personal favoriate for this year, which I tried to nominate is from Great Lake Swimmers - Pulling on a Line:

    

   The line, it writes itself across the dark sky,

   In the electric flushes ending with a sigh,

   It weaves itself into a fabric so true

   and flows just like the river, graceful and blue
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   spelling/enter button

   Posted on Nov 03, 2009 by Christine McAvoy

   *musicians  *like   what is wrong with my typing today?  --also technical question...why, when I hit the enter button does it not work and I have a BLOCK of text? oh bugs.
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   Do I listen to lyrics?

   Posted on Nov 03, 2009 by tb3

   For sure I do. The ones I can distinguish anyway.

   I have a terrible ear for them, so often it's not a deal breaker for me. But, I really do like when that layer of the song is accessible to me either in listening or in the liner notes of the song. Like a good note, a lyric can be that piece that forever connects me to that song.

   I have a question for best lyric that never got answered. I nominated another song of the new Amy Milan album. I wasn't sure if it was her lyric cause I know she's got some covers on there…

   So, I am asking you:

   1) is the song Bound Amy's?

   and if so,

   2) how is this lyric "I'd rather love you than leave you, my darlin', But lovin's just not what we do, So, as hard as a habit and as cold as my heart, I'm breakin' this forever for now" not worthy of the long list?

    

   And… Favourite lyric of all time… oooh that's a toughie. Leave it with me while I try and get in on that sweater draw!
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   @Lee

   Posted on Nov 03, 2009 by boders

   What about AC's "There are Maybe Ten or Twelve Things" ?
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   re: Live on CBC Radio 3 w/ Grant Lawrence: Trivia Tuesday... and Favourite Lyrics!

   Posted on Nov 03, 2009 by Betisa

   Hey Hey,

   If you ask me listening to the lyrics is crucial getting into a song (with lyrics of course). I figure they are there for a reason, ya know? It may take a few listens but is normally worth it.

   I'll make this quick. Here is my best lyric moment: About two years ago my roommate was chilling watching CSI. You may or may not know that the intro song is The Who's 'Who are you'. Well she definitely thought the lyrics were not "Who are you" but "Cool water" she was singing along at the top of her lungs and it was just hilarious.
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   misheard lyrics are known as "mondegreens"

   Posted on Nov 03, 2009 by Benoit from Ottawa

   See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mondegreen
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    Yow!

    Posted on Nov 03, 2009 by Benoit from Ottawa

    Comparing mcflyer to Manson!
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    re: Live on CBC Radio 3 w/ Grant Lawrence: Trivia Tuesday... and Favourite Lyrics!

    Posted on Nov 03, 2009 by burgandy

    It's an actual toss up for me, since it varies from band to band. But most of the time, I listen to the music the first 3-6 rounds, then I realize that there are acutally lyrics included.
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    Yow! (Part 2)

    Posted on Nov 03, 2009 by mcfflyer

    I gave out a laugh when I hear you say that, Grant, but kinda gives me the creeps!  Halloween is over.  At least it is here in the States.

    Ha!  Ahh, it's great to be back in the radio3 blog pool again!

    And now its time for lunch!

    Lee
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    re: Live on CBC Radio 3 w/ Grant Lawrence: Trivia Tuesday... and Favourite Lyrics!

    Posted on Nov 03, 2009 by AlexOfAnders

    I listen to lyrics, I may not try to pick them apart too often but I like to think I know at least a little bit of the difference of good from bad lyrics. I really like it when a song or even a whole album weaves a story like Rock Plaza Central does loosely as well as Great Lake Swimmers and Final Fantasy I think. I often like to sing along to my favourite songs (and I might use it as vocal practise to a small degree) trying to pick out the pitch and match it as well as the correct lyrics. All I can say is that it's really hard but makes solo car rides a lot more fun.
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    How important are lyrics?

    Posted on Nov 03, 2009 by Benoit from Ottawa

    In Death and Satan Metal? I imagine not very, seeing as you can't even make out the language. (Hey, I have cable and sometimes MusiquePlus puts on some o' that jarring stuff!..)

    In regular rock, halfway important. Often, you can make them out enough to get the chorus.

    Pop? Yup, generally important.

    Where am I going with this? To "the importance of lyrics varies depending on the genre".
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    off topic, but cmon

    Posted on Nov 03, 2009 by boders

    it's fine to not like a show for whatever reason one likes, that's fair. But in no way does Mad Men glamourize Don Draper's philandering; i don't perceive any commentary within the show one way or another on his adultery. It's a portrayal of a flawed, tragic character and his cheating is just part of who he is.  

    That being said I was slightly put off when I read recently that Don Draper placed at the top of a survey of the most admired people by men.  While he does have many good characteristics I do think he has been fetishized recently by style magazines and the like recently in an attempt to ride the coattails of the show's success.
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    Guys! Girls! Mutants!

    Posted on Nov 03, 2009 by Benoit from Ottawa

    AFTER you've logged, oh, 23 hours here, give a listen to the latest Auto-Tune the News! I've got it through the Deus Ex Malcontent site. It is FA-BU-LOUS. They've really progressed in the video department.

    http://www.deusexmalcontent.com/  (Tune In, Turn On, 3rd item down right now)
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    re: Live on CBC Radio 3 w/ Grant Lawrence: Trivia Tuesday... and Favourite Lyrics!

    Posted on Nov 03, 2009 by ShaunaL

    Hells yes. Lyrics are an important element to a song's overall quailty, in my opinion.
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    re: Live on CBC Radio 3 w/ Grant Lawrence: Trivia Tuesday... and Favourite Lyrics!

    Posted on Nov 03, 2009 by SChappellaz

    Not always. Sometimes I'll just listen for the music and rythm. However, when I sing along or am learning to sing something alone, I pay attention to lyrics to get a sense of the emotion, what it's about, etc.
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    re: Live on CBC Radio 3 w/ Grant Lawrence: Trivia Tuesday... and Favourite Lyrics!

    Posted on Nov 03, 2009 by boders

    Lyrics can go either way with me. I don't have the greatest ear for them...if I haven't deciphered them in a song that i really enjoy then I'll usually go to the liner notes or intertubes to find out what they are.

    As I'm typing this though Son the Father is playing; I have no idea what he's singing but I'm still enjoying the heck out of it.

    Of course some lyrics are just so damn bad and leave my dumbstruck. A few people mentioned this in this morning's thread "My humps, my humps, my lovely lady lumps" I says 'pardon?'
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    Don Draper / Mad Men

    Posted on Nov 03, 2009 by tb3

    Yah I don't get that either – that he's making adultery "okay". I watch the show religiously and think it's great. Not because I think adultery is great.

    The show's creator also was part of the Sopranos braintrust which I also thought was a great show. More morally reprehensible behaviour there too, that didn't open me to a world where whackin' a guy cause he was encroachin' on my ability to 'provide' was okay because I watched TV.

    Don Draper is popular because he exudes confidence. People idolize his character because even when he's being his shittiest, he's still sure about it. Though lately they're intent on showing the wizard behind the curtain and revealing the cracks in the facade. Introducing vulnerability.

    So really liking that show doesn't make me a cheater on my wife. Cheating does.
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    re: Live on CBC Radio 3 w/ Grant Lawrence: Trivia Tuesday... and Favourite Lyrics!

    Posted on Nov 03, 2009 by Christine McAvoy

    here you go grant http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfW658FU-HA - tegan and sara on conan
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    @Grant

    Posted on Nov 03, 2009 by Brian.Coulton

    Hey Grant -- indeed, Tegan & Sara did "Hell" on Conan last night: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfW658FU-HA
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    @Grant

    Posted on Nov 03, 2009 by boders

    you got me, glamourize isn't the right word there. He leads a glamourous life, hence his affairs are glamourous. My point more was that the show isn't saying his cheating is ok.
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    re: Live on CBC Radio 3 w/ Grant Lawrence: Trivia Tuesday... and Favourite Lyrics!

    Posted on Nov 03, 2009 by TeamQuiggan

    YEAH!Two of my favorite lyrics:Judo-chop a pseudo-cop

    OR

    When they say this ain't Hip Hop, I agree!

    ORShe shop lifts some Christmas gifts, and a bracelet for herself, she considers phoneing home, has some quarters in her hand, but she sits down on the sidewalk, and bites her bottom lip and spends the afternoon willing traffic lights to change.
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    re: Live on CBC Radio 3 w/ Grant Lawrence: Trivia Tuesday... and Favourite Lyrics!

    Posted on Nov 03, 2009 by boders

    bhahahah...don't make me spew onto my computer monitor like that grant..the cocaine line..geez
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    Who's the man now?!

    Posted on Nov 03, 2009 by brainwash

    I think if you take the main protagonist out of a lot of shows, they're the kind of cool dudes who do as they please and dont' care about the consequences 'cause that's how we as guys would like to live our lives.

    For instance, I love "Californication" and "The Wire", their two main guys Hank Moody and Jimmy McNulty are very similar with how womanizing, alcohol consuming, intelligent, motivated, and darn good looking they are all the while their worlds come crashing down around them. Granted, once the latter's life turned around later in the show he looked happier, became less interesting and as a result wasn't pushed to the forefront as much as previous seasons (I must admit to just being on the last episode of season 4).

    Back to the lyrics, you know what else is great? That one where the guy tells the story about New Orleans, then sings a bit. I hear it on my parents' radio all the time. There was a great story behind it that the CBC had on their "CanCon of the 70s - 90s" special awhile back, but evidently it didn't leave enough of an impression for me to remember the name of the song or artist... but I'm sure someone here is enough of a CanCon Encylopedia to know!
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    Damn

    Posted on Nov 03, 2009 by AlexOfAnders

    No luck getting through yet but I'll keep trying! I want in on that cowichan.

    Talking about lyrics, I always thought he said "in the customer service life"

    guess I gotta work on my ear for lyrics!
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    Yes... and no

    Posted on Nov 03, 2009 by 124th Street Beat

    Lyrics can be very important - if I can understand what they are saying. It usually doesn't bother me too much if I can't really figure out what they are. BUT if I can understand the lyrics and they are bad, I won't be able to listen to the song anymore, even if the rest of the tune is great. Terrible waste of a good song sometimes.

    I have always been a fan of the Weakerthans almost more for their lyrics than their songs. I would argue that John K. is one of the best lyricists in Canada. (Along with Dave Bidini and Gord Downie... I know traditional, but there is a reason they are considered quintessentially Canadian).

    On a non-Canadian note, also maybe a bit cheesy, but I think Ben Gibbard of Death Cab is an excellent writer. Such Great Heights (Postal Service) has some of the sweetest lyrics ever written in my opinion.
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    Alex

    Posted on Nov 03, 2009 by tb3

    You and I both want the Bay of Pigs vinyl AND the sweater.

    We can commiserate when we both concede defeat ;)
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    Off topic: sweaters

    Posted on Nov 03, 2009 by cathyort

    Now I know why everyone wants to win those CBC sweaters (besides how totally cool they are). I just looked up how much they cost!

    When we first visited Ireland I bought a fisherman sweater that was basically my winter coat until January. I loved that thing and wore it out (it lasted almost 15 years). Good replacements are similar in cost to the Granted sweaters, which are nothing short of gorgeous and I'm sure similarly warm.
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    re: Live on CBC Radio 3 w/ Grant Lawrence: Trivia Tuesday... and Favourite Lyrics!

    Posted on Nov 03, 2009 by TeamQuiggan

    ALSO I've listened To Lakes of Alberta a whole pile of times trying to figure out the nuances of that story. Fantastic album.
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    Lyrics

    Posted on Nov 03, 2009 by keydive

    I would say I listen to most of the lyrics in songs but if the song happens to be a particular favorite of mine then I start to delve a little deeper into the songs lyrics to see if there is little bit of a hidden meanings.

    My current favorite song right now lyrically would have to be Bon Iver's song Blood Bank.  Pretty story and beautiful lyrics.
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    @brainwash

    Posted on Nov 03, 2009 by boders

    very nice insight into why we like McNulty so much(and I assume Hank, haven't watched Californication yet but I have received several recommendations to watch from people whose taste matches mine)

    Enjoy Season 5 of the Wire when you get to it...lots going on, a real shame HBO cut the order from 12 to 10 shows
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    @tb3

    Posted on Nov 03, 2009 by AlexOfAnders

    Haha, indeed. We'll have to soak our wounded egos in liquor, it's really the best soaking liquid of ego injuries.
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    The Sweater

    Posted on Nov 03, 2009 by themountainsandthetrees

    That sweater is the ulitmate goal.  When I first saw a photo of it on the Radio 3 Flickr, I thought for sure it was a staff-only thing, but now, it's possible for us "common folk" to get our hands on one...

     

    *Drool*

     

    Sorry.   :)
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    re: Live on CBC Radio 3 w/ Grant Lawrence: Trivia Tuesday... and Favourite Lyrics!

    Posted on Nov 03, 2009 by TeamQuiggan

    I love this song, but why Donut mouth?
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    The Phones are killing me!

    Posted on Nov 03, 2009 by tb3

    I've know the answer to all 3 so far without hearing the options, and do you think I could get through? ARRGGGHHHH!

    So I left you a Venom voicemail Grant!

    And now I have to head off to Tuesday hockey without the chance to call through any more!

    Good luck Alex!
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    re: Live on CBC Radio 3 w/ Grant Lawrence: Trivia Tuesday... and Favourite Lyrics!

    Posted on Nov 03, 2009 by dpretty006

    I think i've honestly dialed this number soooo much, and i've still not gotten through!!!!! FRUSTRATED
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    re: Live on CBC Radio 3 w/ Grant Lawrence: Trivia Tuesday... and Favourite Lyrics!

    Posted on Nov 03, 2009 by SChappellaz

    *shake head* What's up with the cocaine line business?
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    re: Live on CBC Radio 3 w/ Grant Lawrence: Trivia Tuesday... and Favourite Lyrics!

    Posted on Nov 03, 2009 by eunoia42

    I get so blown away when I am working away and all of a sudden a line from a song hits me. I listen to music to help me understand myself, and to gain a connection to the rest of society. Without lyrics I would be lost, bobbing my head aimlessly wondering if anyone else has ever drank themselves "into a nursery rhyme".
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    re: Live on CBC Radio 3 w/ Grant Lawrence: Trivia Tuesday... and Favourite Lyrics!

    Posted on Nov 03, 2009 by tinyflowers

    Like most other posters here, I like to listen to lyrics.  But usually after I fall in love with the song itself.  I like to learn the lyrics so that I can sing along at the top of my lungs without feeling the embarrassment of using the wrong words. I would have to say some of my favourite Canadian lyrics come from Leonard Cohen, like from his song

     

    "Take this Longing"- "Just take this longing from my tongue, all the lonely things these hands have done, let me see your beauty broken down, like you would do for one  you love." Non-Canadian wise, i LOVE LOVE LOVE Joanna Newsom Y's-Monkey and Bear and Emily.

     

    Monkey and Bear- "So, with the courage of a clown or cur or a kite jerking tight at it's tether. With her dun-brown gown of fur and her jerkin of swans down and leather, Bear would sway on her hind legs the organ would grind dregs of song, for the pleasure of the children who'd shriek, throwing coins at her feet, then recoil in terror."

     

    From Emily "The meteorite is the source of the light, and the meteor is just what we see, and the meteoroid is the stone thats devoid of the fire that propelled it to thee." <--- I sing that to myself to remember the difference between meteorites, meteors and meteoroids.
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    Shad

    Posted on Nov 03, 2009 by Christine McAvoy

    Why wasn't there any Shad nominations...he has amazing lyrics.
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    Misconstrued lyrics - Dan Mangan drinking beer?!

    Posted on Nov 03, 2009 by OldGuyAtTheBar

    In Dan Mangan's "Above The Headlights", he sings:

    ...i laugh, i drink. be rest assured that i’ll be back for more.

     

    But I thought that Dan was singing:

    ...i laugh, i drink beer - it's no chore and I'll be back for more. 

     

     (Freudian slip on my part, I guess...)
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    re: Live on CBC Radio 3 w/ Grant Lawrence: Trivia Tuesday... and Favourite Lyrics!

    Posted on Nov 03, 2009 by crimewaves

    Lyrics are important to me!

    The other day I was listening to Tiga's song "Shoes" and thought the lyrics were ridiculous, however the beat was so superb that they didn't matter in that instance.

    Lately I have been paying close attention to rap lyrics, specifically anything from K'naan or Shad. I suppose I like listening to stories.
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    ring ring

    Posted on Nov 03, 2009 by Christine McAvoy

    yay!
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    re: Live on CBC Radio 3 w/ Grant Lawrence: Trivia Tuesday... and Favourite Lyrics!

    Posted on Nov 03, 2009 by tinyflowers

    good luck christine!
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    re: Live on CBC Radio 3 w/ Grant Lawrence: Trivia Tuesday... and Favourite Lyrics!

    Posted on Nov 03, 2009 by doroboo

    it is certainly a nice treat when songs have carefully crafted lyrics, the type that send chills.

    that sarah harmer lyric:

    And if I am a sailorYou are the warm gulf wind And you've blow into this little port And roused my dreams again.gets me .every. time

    lyrics are definitely important, except when they aren't. music, and tastes for music are based on many more details than just lyrics. the connection is what matters, often that is lyrical, but can be rhythm, melody, instrumentation, or the even little doo-op at the end.

    doo-op!
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    re: Live on CBC Radio 3 w/ Grant Lawrence: Trivia Tuesday... and Favourite Lyrics!

    Posted on Nov 03, 2009 by pbandjelly

    Yes, I enjoy listening to the lyrics, especially in indie songs. Sometimes the lyrics just hit you all of a sudden, like the lyrics in the song "Sweet Things" by Danny Michel did for me one day. There's so much going on in this song.

    "Why can't I see the sweet until they're all gone?"
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    re: Live on CBC Radio 3 w/ Grant Lawrence: Trivia Tuesday... and Favourite Lyrics!

    Posted on Nov 03, 2009 by slkdsb

    Camillo's a nice song but best lyrics? No. I'm hoping to see Dan Mangan, Gentleman Reg and, my favorite, The Burning Hell, on the short list.
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    re: Live on CBC Radio 3 w/ Grant Lawrence: Trivia Tuesday... and Favourite Lyrics!

    Posted on Nov 03, 2009 by jmikelittle

    I try to listen to the lyrics, but I'm a fan of Most Serene Republic and I can't get enough Arts degrees to understand that stuff.
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    Read the Lyrics for Plesent Surprises

    Posted on Nov 03, 2009 by You Say Duncan I Say Woof

     

    Hands down for me Arcade Fire is the Best Canadian band at writing lyrics!

    Lyrics for the most part are very important to me as I find more insight into the band. In turn feeling closer to them as a fan. The only time lyrics are not an issue is if they are in another language. (I love Coeur de Pirate's sound & voice but when I translated her songs they were way too girly - I would probably not listen to her if she sang in English)

    Lyric deal breakers: if you repeat your lyric line over & over again - that’s a fail in my book. It gets boring to listen to and annoying to sing. If your lyrics are too generic - that’s a fail in my book too. If I wanted to listen to fluff & pointless music I would switch to a top 40 radio station. If your lyrics are too lovey dovey - fail. I don't mind love songs, mushy love songs are another thing.

     Do other people that enjoy Lyrics have song deal breakers too?
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    Re: Shad

    Posted on Nov 03, 2009 by tagish156

    My favourite line of his:

    I'm still trying to figure tax. Stocks, and the loopholes

    Like wheres the refund? We filed for em'

    Deducted from gross? Shouldn't that be taken off the net, like child porn?
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    @ jmikelittle

    Posted on Nov 03, 2009 by You Say Duncan I Say Woof

    "I can't get enough Arts degrees to understand that stuff."

    You get a LoL for that - Best comment I have ever read in a very long time
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    re: Live on CBC Radio 3 w/ Grant Lawrence: Trivia Tuesday... and Favourite Lyrics!

    Posted on Nov 03, 2009 by Christine McAvoy

    Grant! :) Bonnie & Clyde Wedding Shooters -  rates go by the hours you need... ballpark is $2000 for 6hours (the more hours, the better the deal)- you get all the photos, high and low res, online gallery and slideshow etc. ...we'd LOVE to shoot your wedding...You should send your lady to me when she's home, and I can show her some more of our stuff (yes, actual prints...11x14 actually). Thanks for the scarf!
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    re: Live on CBC Radio 3 w/ Grant Lawrence: Trivia Tuesday... and Favourite Lyrics!

    Posted on Nov 03, 2009 by spartucusjones

    When I was in my teen years lyrics were very important. I was drawn to dark angry lyrics that articulated my feelings. Now that I'm a fairly well adjusted adult lyrics don't have the same impact, but I am still drawn to songwriters that have something meaningful to say. My fave lyrics from the Bucky longlist is Dan Mangan's Sold (which was also my pick for song of the year). My all time favorite lyric is from Nine Inch Nails "Hurt" (which also took on new meaning to me as an adult when Johnny Cash reinterpreted it)

    "I hurt myself today

    To see if I still feel

    I focus on the pain

    The only thing that's real"

    Also to score some points for CanCon I'm really into Leonard Cohen's lyrics. 

    Also I have a question about the Bucky's Award. We were asked to send in nominations for the lifetime achievement awards, but there appears to be no longlist for them. I was wondering why?
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    re: Live on CBC Radio 3 w/ Grant Lawrence: Trivia Tuesday... and Favourite Lyrics!

    Posted on Nov 03, 2009 by krib

    so, does that mean a classic like Message in a Bottle is out, because he repeats "sending out an SOS" over and over again? or Hey Jude because of the na na na na's...?

    I agree about the "too mushy" point, although that's pretty subjective. My mushiness tolerance is probably quite different from someone else's
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    Favourite Lyrics

    Posted on Nov 03, 2009 by Baramanama Wummlewumlum

    No idea how this got missed, or how I missed my chance to submit it, but Andrew Vincent has the best lyric in my book:

    "I know I was a failure, when I wasn't just a disappointment.Now I spend my days trying to rememberall the things I could have done different"     -- Andrew Vincent
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    dealbreaker

    Posted on Nov 03, 2009 by Christine McAvoy

    la la la's, do do do's and bah bah bah's usually are dealbreakers for me...but Goodnight Moon by STW has excellent bah bah bah's...and Dan Mangan's So Much For Everyone has lots of Ohhhh ohhhhhh's and my favourite is Hollerado's Do THe Doot Da Doot Doo... So there are exceptions to my dealbreakers... appropriately placed sound-lyrics can be great. ("That's a dealbreaker ladies")
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    @boders

    Posted on Nov 03, 2009 by brainwash

    If anyone gave those nuances a name, it'd probably be "The Han Solo Factor".
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    Yes

    Posted on Nov 03, 2009 by pollard

    I even hear lyrics when I listen to instrumentals.
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    re: Live on CBC Radio 3 w/ Grant Lawrence: Trivia Tuesday... and Favourite Lyrics!

    Posted on Nov 03, 2009 by tinyflowers

    At one point I was anti- do do dos and la la las but Cat Stevens gets me right in the heart everytime he does it.
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    @ krib

    Posted on Nov 03, 2009 by You Say Duncan I Say Woof

    I love the Police - but yes, Message in a bottle is one of the songs I skip. Have you ever tried to sing it in Rockband? If you have the microphone for that song pass it over to the next person; it gets pretty annoying to repeate yourself over & over agian.
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    re: Live on CBC Radio 3 w/ Grant Lawrence: Trivia Tuesday... and Favourite Lyrics!

    Posted on Nov 03, 2009 by redaf eiluj

    this john k. samson sounds amazing. speaking of lyrics...he's the guy. welcome back grant.
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    John K - I rest my case

    Posted on Nov 03, 2009 by 124th Street Beat

    What a great song. He's already entranced me and the song itsn't even over yet!
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    I happen to know that Sarah Harmer,...

    Posted on Nov 03, 2009 by Benoit from Ottawa

    ...a great writer herself, loooves John K., equally fine.

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