![]() ![]() The song’s lyrics were so unusual that they actually caused friction within the band, with Beach Boy Mike Love complaining that they were nonsensical, and would alienate their fans. Full of layers of surreal symbolism, it’s the product of the truly unique imagination of the lyrical genius Van Dyke Parks (with the help of some very illegal substances).Ĭreating image upon image, the words flowing, perfectly fitting Brian Wilson’s incredible ode to the sea. Quite simply one of the most beautiful lyrics ever written – and one of the strangest too. We’d love to hear your favourites too, and what they mean to you, and why. Here are some of the finest ever recorded, and a little explanation about each one. ![]() There are plenty more bad lyrical attempts out there than good – and that’s why we cherish those great lyrics all the more. “I don’t want to see a ghost/It’s the sight that I fear most/I’d rather have a piece of toast…” To prove just how tricky and rare it is to craft exquisite lyrics like theirs, it pays to look at the other end of the scale: The best lyrics read like the finest poetry, and many would argue that the likes of Neil Young and Bob Dylan are indeed poets as well as songwriters. I thought: ‘That is not how we do this at home.’ It’s really beautiful.Take our short English test to find out. I asked a woman what was going on and she told me it was a funeral for three people. And there was a street party going on, with three different sound systems, people cooking in the street. “After about half an hour, I had to go see what it was. And this music started up, three streets back from the sea. He explained: “I was on holiday in St Lucia with a few friends at Christmas 2018, with two of my closest mates from home… We were in this beach bar, drinking homemade rum punch and Piton, the local lager, flip-flopping between the two, p*ssing about with three local guys who worked there. The “Shotgun” singer recently told Clash Magazine that “Green Green Grass” was inspired by a memorable trip to St Lucia, whereby he witnessed a beautiful celebration of life. You just say, 'OK, cool.’” Judging by the warm reception Ezra got at the concert, it looks like it still went down well. ![]() He explained: “ You're not going to push back on the royals. Speaking to Greg James on Radio 1, Ezra told the radio host that he was asked to cut the line “on the day that I die” by the place ahead of the concert. Fans noticed that when Ezra recently performed the song at the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Concert, there was a noticeable lyric change. Perhaps the sunniest track from the album is “Green Green Grass.” The song has gained popularity on TikTok with its easily-grasped lyrics, but it has had one prominent critic. ![]() He tells the magazine that he said to himself: “One day, George, it won’t be your choice whether you can do or not… So, well, let’s see that as the gold rush, the pursuit of something.” In an interview with DIY, Ezra said that the album title was inspired by feelings he was having over whether or not to continue his career in music. Following the success of his previous records, Wanted On Voyage and Staying At Tamara’s, his latest release is packed with catchy guitar riffs and sunny lyrics. George Ezra is currently promoting the much-welcomed release of his third studio album, Gold Rush Kid. ![]()
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