Lyrics I Wish I Had Written #2

"Bury me in all my favourite colours."

Cancer by Gerard Way

This lyric is about death and can be found on an album telling the tale of a death. Not exactly the most positive theme for an album but, in emo music, is pretty much the standard. These lyrics suggest that we see someone's death in a positive light. We should see death as a celebration of their life. Of course we should be upset at them leaving this world, but should see them only for what they gave to us. They should be cherished in memory. This is the way I would like to happen when I go. Even though (to date) I have done nothing substantial, I would like to be remember for what I gave to the people in my life, not to what I was taking away. All my favourite colours.  I would also like "to go" whilst pulling a ridiculous face. And not defacating.

Lyrics I Wish I Had Written #1

"There is nothing like a soul that's been cut up the same."

Handwritten by Brian Fallon

There is something beautiful about a bond created through a shared tragedy or a sense of misery. There is definitely nothing like it. Rarely is there a line truer than this. The fact that you can find a connection from your own damaged psyche is uplifting in the most unsure of times. I like to keep this sentiment in mind and hold it very close to my heart.

Lyrics I Wish I had Written

As a writer, you always come across a particular line, a certain specific way that someone else found to phrase or portray their thoughts, that flirts with the realms of perfection. You come across that specific line that you have always felt at the edge of your mind, driving you crazy. When you come across it it catches you sharp like a cold wind dragging across a freshly shaved face. This lexical treasure leaves you feeling inadequate in a way, simply because you wish you had written this yourself. As a songwriter, these moments are completely soul destroying and regrettably regular.

Combined with the words themselves, you can hear it the way the artist (presumably) intended it to be sung; adding blood and venom to the bite. A deep slow bleed to the ear and a subtle flame in the heart. Deflating and inspiring simultaneously when you think to yourself: 

‘That line was mine, you thief. You plucked it from my mind when I wasn’t looking and replaced it with fuzziness and the feeling that something was there. Something important.’ 

So, basically this page stands as a 'lyrics that make me think' page. I will post, give my thoughts and if the website will permit it, get some feedback.