“I went home with the waitress, the way I always do”: Warren Zevon’s five best opening lines A master wordsmith. Matthew Ingate Jun 1, 2026
‘Nothing’s About To Happen To Me’: The five most devastating lyrics from the new Mitski album Right in the heart. Lucy Harbron Mar 11, 2026
The legendary Bill Withers lyric that was never meant to be heard Only he was supposed to know. Reuben Cross Feb 17, 2026
Does ‘The Wrestler’ contain the worst lyric Bruce Springsteen has ever written? It’s not great. Dale Maplethorpe Dec 17, 2025
The first showcase of great lyricism in pop, according to Irving Berlin: “It’s timeless” Some real poetry. Dale Maplethorpe Dec 5, 2025
What was the first album to print the lyrics on its sleeve? A game-changer. Kelly Murphy Aug 10, 2025
What are the most expesnive lyrics ever sold at auction? That’s a big number. Dale Maplethorpe Jul 1, 2025
Courtney Barnett’s five funniest lyrics to date “I think you’re a joke but you’re not very funny”. Matthew Ingate Jun 3, 2025
A language for longing: Five of Hozier’s best lyrics on love Turning feelings into poetry. Lucy Harbron Dec 8, 2024
