“And now I stand, forsaking pride
The time has come to turn the tide
I've drawn the line, I've built my wall
And I won't let one more dream fall
All days of innocence, I surrendered long ago
Where's the wind that takes me higher
The hand that offers peace
The heart that still gives shelter?
I want to go back to find
The innocent days that I left behind
I still believe they're holding ground
Behind the Battle Lines
If it takes a million miles over land and sea
Gonna swim in the rivers of purity
I know they still run free
Behind the Battle Lines
One more mountain I must climb
I've scaled so many in my time
And if the sun goes down on me
The light of truth will help me see
All days of innocence, I surrendered long ago
Where's the voice that speaks of mercy
The eyes that are not blind
The love that's never ending?
A vision of eternity Oh, Lord!
Never take the dream from me
Here I am, standing at the edge of destiny?”
Anyone still do insightful or intelligent lyrics?
I have always loved lyrics as much as music and think that music I enjoy must be a combination of both good lyrics and good musicianship. I love some of Paul Simon's lyrics from as far back as the '60's. He was only 16 when he wrote "Sounds of Silence." There are dozens of other examples from Simon and Garfunkel.
Lyle Lovett has written some great lyrics i.e. "Simlpe Song."
Bob Seger, Jackson Browne, Hoyt Axton, John and Paul, Mick and Richard, Emmylou Harris, Gordon Lightfoot, and even Midge Ure have written things that impressed me, but I find very few people writing great lyrics anymore!
Is anyone writing intelligent, insightful lyrics anymore?
Lyle Lovett has written some great lyrics i.e. "Simlpe Song."
Bob Seger, Jackson Browne, Hoyt Axton, John and Paul, Mick and Richard, Emmylou Harris, Gordon Lightfoot, and even Midge Ure have written things that impressed me, but I find very few people writing great lyrics anymore!
Is anyone writing intelligent, insightful lyrics anymore?