Paul's most powerful lyrics thread
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CMackbird:
I'm a sentimental old fart Boycie! Can't argue with that, someone said something about Wanderlust lacking in the lyric department. I can kind of see the point but its his voice and the music within the song that just take it onto another majestic level.
I don't really see too much of a lyrically deficiency in the song, the lyrics are simple and effective, not simple minded like Paul can be at his worst, (Ebony And Ivory).
I do think the performance and the melodic genius of it lifts it to another level as you say.
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If we're truly talking "powerful" lyrics, then my choice is: Too Many People Preaching Practices Don't Let Them Tell You What You Wanna Be Passionate, political, angry, and right on the money, telling people to think for themselves. And some of his best lyrics about the importance of finding love: Ram On. Give Your Heart to Somebody Soon. Right Away. Sometimes the simplest most direct lyrics are more powerful than a complicated flowery sonnet.
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"...All the lonely people. Where do they all come from? All the lonely people. Where do they all belong? Ah, look at all the lonely people..." ELEANOR RIGBY My all time favorite lyric of his: "For well you know that it's a fool who plays it cool, by making his world a little colder." HEY JUDE and who can overlook this immortal gem! "...Big boys bickering And so the game goes on and on Big boys bickering F*#<ing it up for ev'ryone..." BIG BOYS BICKERING
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An other powerful lyrics for me is Rinse the Raindrops Rinse the raindrops From your head Wipe your eyes Go back to bed In the morning Skies'll clear And I'll be here See the sunlight Break the ice For the birds of paradise Listen to the song they sing Awakening And the music make this simples words more powerful...
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How can anyone resist these? Why don't we do it in the road? Why don't we do it in the road? No one will be watching us Why don't we do it in the road? Oh, ok, in a more serious vein -- She saw poverty breaking up a home Wounded warriors took her song away
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I agree with all of you
So many beautiful lyrics to choose from. I've wanted to ask this for a long time but was scared of sounding silly but oh well...here it goes
ops: What's it like to be a (straight) guy and listen to Paul McCartney?
Haha, sounds weird I know but I was thinking, can you imagine (guys) what it's like to listen to Paul's beautiful songs, voice, lyrics while you actually also think he's gorgeous, handsome, beautiful and all that? It's not that I think of that every time I listen to his music. I like his music for the music. But I must admit it happens during Calico Skies and "I will hold you for as long as you like" that I'm like "Sigh...I wish you would". And I guess you guys never think of that, lol. So sometimes it makes a difference to be a male or a female Paul fan. Hope this is not too off topic. Just all these beautiful lyrics you posted, some of them love songs, made me remember this question I've had for a long time now.
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Good question Mrs. Pepper! I'd like to hear the answer too!
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Bruce M.:
She saw poverty breaking up a home Wounded warriors took her song away
Which song is this?
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Nancy R:
Bruce M.:
She saw poverty breaking up a home Wounded warriors took her song away
Which song is this?
It's from Jenny Wren Nancy.
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Mrs. Pepper:
I agree with all of you
So many beautiful lyrics to choose from. I've wanted to ask this for a long time but was scared of sounding silly but oh well...here it goes
ops: What's it like to be a (straight) guy and listen to Paul McCartney?
Haha, sounds weird I know but I was thinking, can you imagine (guys) what it's like to listen to Paul's beautiful songs, voice, lyrics while you actually also think he's gorgeous, handsome, beautiful and all that? It's not that I think of that every time I listen to his music. I like his music for the music. But I must admit it happens during Calico Skies and "I will hold you for as long as you like" that I'm like "Sigh...I wish you would". And I guess you guys never think of that, lol. So sometimes it makes a difference to be a male or a female Paul fan. Hope this is not too off topic. Just all these beautiful lyrics you posted, some of them love songs, made me remember this question I've had for a long time now.
I can answer that question from my point of view. Paul has a very beautiful and versatile voice. When I hear him sing songs like Wanderlust or Calico Skies I get goosebumps, I sometimes cry. This man is my hero and I don't care what anybody else thinks.
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I'm wonder sometimes, why Paul was so atractive, for males and females, and my idea is he can bewitch every one because he is a genius, I imagine for man is like a "model"... someone you think is worthy of emulation...and for woman...well... as you said he is handsome and cute..and a true genius in music and his great voice... Also I ask my self why some people hate him so much, and my only answer is that they envied him. He have a lot of thing who many people wants, specially his capacity for write lovely songs
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Michelley:
If we're truly talking "powerful" lyrics, then my choice is: Too Many People Preaching Practices Don't Let Them Tell You What You Wanna Be Passionate, political, angry, and right on the money, telling people to think for themselves. And some of his best lyrics about the importance of finding love: Ram On. Give Your Heart to Somebody Soon. Right Away. Sometimes the simplest most direct lyrics are more powerful than a complicated flowery sonnet.
Don't let them tell you what you want to be...
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"Blackbird" is Macca's lyrical masterpiece, imo. The contrasting images (light - dark black night), evokes sadness & joy at the same time, the vision of freedom without over-sentimentality, etc. 'Yesterday' gets all the press, but "Blackbird" should be required learning for any song writer/musician. Blackbird singing in the dead of night Take these broken wings and learn to fly All your life You were only waiting for this moment to arise Blackbird singing in the dead of night Take these sunken eyes and learn to see All your life You were only waiting for this moment to be free Blackbird fly, blackbird fly Into the light of the dark black night Blackbird fly, blackbird fly Into the light of the dark black night Blackbird singing in the dead of night Take these broken wings and learn to fly All your life You were only waiting for this moment to arise You were only waiting for this moment to arise You were only waiting for this moment to arise
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CMackbird:
Mrs. Pepper:
I agree with all of you
So many beautiful lyrics to choose from. I've wanted to ask this for a long time but was scared of sounding silly but oh well...here it goes
ops: What's it like to be a (straight) guy and listen to Paul McCartney?
Haha, sounds weird I know but I was thinking, can you imagine (guys) what it's like to listen to Paul's beautiful songs, voice, lyrics while you actually also think he's gorgeous, handsome, beautiful and all that? It's not that I think of that every time I listen to his music. I like his music for the music. But I must admit it happens during Calico Skies and "I will hold you for as long as you like" that I'm like "Sigh...I wish you would". And I guess you guys never think of that, lol. So sometimes it makes a difference to be a male or a female Paul fan. Hope this is not too off topic. Just all these beautiful lyrics you posted, some of them love songs, made me remember this question I've had for a long time now.
I can answer that question from my point of view. Paul has a very beautiful and versatile voice. When I hear him sing songs like Wanderlust or Calico Skies I get goosebumps, I sometimes cry. This man is my hero and I don't care what anybody else thinks.
Beautifully said CMack. And I understand what you mean. Voices can touch you no matter if male or female. I only recently found me crying at a concert where a female singer was singing her heart out. I had never heard or seen her before, so this is what only the voice did. Then if the person is your hero it makes the whole thing even more powerful. I understand, thank you for explaining. (And of course you had to use the word "hero" to remind me of something ;))
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Mrs. Pepper:
CMackbird:
Mrs. Pepper:
I agree with all of you
So many beautiful lyrics to choose from. I've wanted to ask this for a long time but was scared of sounding silly but oh well...here it goes
ops: What's it like to be a (straight) guy and listen to Paul McCartney?
Haha, sounds weird I know but I was thinking, can you imagine (guys) what it's like to listen to Paul's beautiful songs, voice, lyrics while you actually also think he's gorgeous, handsome, beautiful and all that? It's not that I think of that every time I listen to his music. I like his music for the music. But I must admit it happens during Calico Skies and "I will hold you for as long as you like" that I'm like "Sigh...I wish you would". And I guess you guys never think of that, lol. So sometimes it makes a difference to be a male or a female Paul fan. Hope this is not too off topic. Just all these beautiful lyrics you posted, some of them love songs, made me remember this question I've had for a long time now.
I can answer that question from my point of view. Paul has a very beautiful and versatile voice. When I hear him sing songs like Wanderlust or Calico Skies I get goosebumps, I sometimes cry. This man is my hero and I don't care what anybody else thinks.
Beautifully said CMack. And I understand what you mean. Voices can touch you no matter if male or female. I only recently found me crying at a concert where a female singer was singing her heart out. I had never heard or seen her before, so this is what only the voice did. Then if the person is your hero it makes the whole thing even more powerful. I understand, thank you for explaining. (And of course you had to use the word "hero" to remind me of something ;))
I need a HERO!!
Thanks Mrs Cmackpepper, his music and melodies aswell, can make me cry and give me goosebumps. His voice & music just stirs something up inside me. It touches my heart & soul.
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Who says straight men don't have a feminine side?!!
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Nancy R:
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Who says straight men don't have a feminine side?!!
Don't you'll get me going again
True tho!
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"Too Much Rain" is also brilliant: "It's not right in one life too much rain You know the wheels keep turning Why do the tears run down your face? We used to hide away our feelings But for now tell yourself it won't happen again It's too much for anyone Too hard for anyone Who wants a happy and peaceful life You've gotta learn to laugh Smile when you're spinning round and round Sigh as you think about tomorrow Make a vow that your gonna be happy again It's all right in your life no more rain"
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Mrs. Pepper:
I agree with all of you
So many beautiful lyrics to choose from. I've wanted to ask this for a long time but was scared of sounding silly but oh well...here it goes
ops: What's it like to be a (straight) guy and listen to Paul McCartney?
Haha, sounds weird I know but I was thinking, can you imagine (guys) what it's like to listen to Paul's beautiful songs, voice, lyrics while you actually also think he's gorgeous, handsome, beautiful and all that? It's not that I think of that every time I listen to his music. I like his music for the music. But I must admit it happens during Calico Skies and "I will hold you for as long as you like" that I'm like "Sigh...I wish you would". And I guess you guys never think of that, lol. So sometimes it makes a difference to be a male or a female Paul fan. Hope this is not too off topic. Just all these beautiful lyrics you posted, some of them love songs, made me remember this question I've had for a long time now.
Why shouldn't straight guys listen to him? Even if the Beatles had so many female fans in the 60s like a boygroup, for me, they are just great rock-music. The same with the Rolling Stones, Who, Kinks and so on. They all wrote great love-songs and sentimental sad songs. I love these songs, and I also love the Helter Skelter pure sex, drugs & rock'n'roll-type of songs. I don't care for the looks of the band-members or anything like that, I just love the music and think they are great personalities and some kind of role-models, not only for me, but for most men. Which man doen't want to live their lives, making great rock-music, having pretty women, power and money (& drugs + alcohol). I hope you get what I'm trying to say.
If you listen to Paul singing Calico Skies, you wish that he would be there and hold you for the rest of your life. I just enjoy the song, the voice and the lyrics, but instead of thinking of him, I think of a girl I like and "transfer" the lyrics to her.
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dance-tonight:
Mrs. Pepper:
I agree with all of you
So many beautiful lyrics to choose from. I've wanted to ask this for a long time but was scared of sounding silly but oh well...here it goes
ops: What's it like to be a (straight) guy and listen to Paul McCartney?
Haha, sounds weird I know but I was thinking, can you imagine (guys) what it's like to listen to Paul's beautiful songs, voice, lyrics while you actually also think he's gorgeous, handsome, beautiful and all that? It's not that I think of that every time I listen to his music. I like his music for the music. But I must admit it happens during Calico Skies and "I will hold you for as long as you like" that I'm like "Sigh...I wish you would". And I guess you guys never think of that, lol. So sometimes it makes a difference to be a male or a female Paul fan. Hope this is not too off topic. Just all these beautiful lyrics you posted, some of them love songs, made me remember this question I've had for a long time now.
Why shouldn't straight guys listen to him? Even if the Beatles had so many female fans in the 60s like a boygroup, for me, they are just great rock-music. The same with the Rolling Stones, Who, Kinks and so on. They all wrote great love-songs and sentimental sad songs. I love these songs, and I also love the Helter Skelter pure sex, drugs & rock'n'roll-type of songs. I don't care for the looks of the band-members or anything like that, I just love the music and think they are great personalities and some kind of role-models, not only for me, but for most men. Which man doen't want to live their lives, making great rock-music, having pretty women, power and money (& drugs + alcohol). I hope you get what I'm trying to say.
If you listen to Paul singing Calico Skies, you wish that he would be there and hold you for the rest of your life. I just enjoy the song, the voice and the lyrics, but instead of thinking of him, I think of a girl I like and "transfer" the lyrics to her.
Nobody said straight guys shouldn't listen to him. Mrs. Pepper just wanted too hear from some straight guys as to what Paul & his music does to them. You explained your POV very well.