Lyric Quotes

Lyric Quote of the day

And gentle winds and waters near, make music to the lonely ear.

Loveliest of trees, the cherry now Is hung with bloom along the bough.

It's the heart afraid of breaking that never learns to dance.

This proves that great lyric poetry can die, be reborn, die again, but will always remain one of the most outstanding creations of the human soul.

But I always loved songs with great lyrics.

Music straightjackets a poem and prevents it from breathing on its own, whereas it liberates a lyric. Poetry doesn't need music; lyrics do.

Most songs have bridges in them, to distract listeners from the main verses of a song so they don't get bored. My songs don't have a lot of bridges because lyric poetry never had them.

It is no longer possible for lyric poetry to express the immensity of our experience. Life has grown too cumbersome, too complicated. We have acquired values which are best expressed in prose.

The kind of poetry I write, lyric poetry, I think is really concerned with intimacy, with mystery. That needn't be religious mystery, there are mysteries to do with everyday life.

No use wishing now for any other sin.

I'd rather sing a good lyric written by someone else than one of my own that is terrible.

As a lyricist, you love to hear other great lyrics or other great concepts.

I think it's one of the things that drive lyric poetry, our sense of mortality.

There is a wonderful Hungarian literature, especially in lyric poetry.

You can have a great lyric and a so-so melody; it's going to be a tough sell.

I think the overall mood of the music informs the artwork, but I've found that good lyrics can be inspirational, too.

love is but an echo in her head

In the half light of morning, in a world between the sheets I swear I saw her angel wing, my vision was completefrom TIGHTROPE - Stone Roses

Now I'm a warriorNow i've got thicker skinI'm a warrior I'm stronger than i've ever beenAnd my amorIs made of steel you can't get in i'm a warriorAnd you can never hurt me again

There's a girl in this dress, there's always a girl in distress.

But it's easier to say 'I love you', than 'Yours, sincerely' I suppose.

You make my heart shake bend and break

I will find comfort in the rhythm of the sea.

I don't wanna be a lover, I just wanna be your victim.

It's a breath you took too late.It's a death that's worse than fate.

I'm not a wannabe. I'm who I wannabe.

I'm not like themBut I can pretend

She's no angel.He's no saint.

Strike a match, ignite my past.

our love likestepping on to a planesitting down in a carwalking on unknown land will either take us to where we belongor throw us into darkness

There ain't no money in poetry, that's what keeps the poet free. I've had all the freedom I can stand.

Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon.