Lyrically the song borrows directly from the short story " The Sphinx " by Edgar Allan Poe.

Lyrically, the first person perspective of the song was influenced by " One for My Baby ( And One More for the Road )", which is sung from the perspective of a customer talking to a bartender.

Lyrically, " Gary Gilmore's Eyes " was a controversial song based on the wishes of Gary Gilmore, an American murderer, that his eyes be donated to medical science after his execution.

Lyrically the record touched on dystopian and sci-fi themes similar to those employed by authors such as Philip K. Dick, of whom Numan was a fan ( the opening lines of the song " Listen to the Sirens " are a direct lift from the title of Dick's book Flow My Tears, The Policeman Said ).

Lyrically, the song describes how 50 Cent believes, despite what people have heard about him, that his lifestyle does not indicate great wealth and that he is, in fact, a " motherfucking P. I. M. P ".

Lyrically, the album dealt with criticism of British and European culture, violence, morbidity ( especially in reference to the song " Passenger On The Menu ", which describes in graphic detail the experiences of the passengers on the Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571 ), atheism, nihilism and humour.

Lyrically, the song describes a god of the sea.

Lyrically, the song " The Night and the Silent Water " is about the grandfather of vocalist / guitarist Mikael Åkerfeldt, who had died shortly before the recording of the album.

Lyrically, the song talks about the power of disco music.

" Lyrically the song make references to past Five Iron Frenzy songs and gives epilogues to the narrative of those songs.

Lyrically and musically, however, many consider the song to be Ochs ' masterpiece.

Lyrically, the song is notable as being the first of Ray Davies ' compositions to overtly address the theme of British class consciousness.

Lyrically, the song is about someone waking up from a romantic dream at six o ' clock on Monday morning, and facing a hectic journey to work when she would prefer to still be enjoying relaxing on Sunday — her " I-don't-have-to-run day ".

Lyrically the album featured songs about killing Miss America, religion, rape and horror movie themed such as a song mentioning The Wolf Man.

Lyrically, the song calls for a slowing down on the courtship process, and it is particularly addressed to appeal to the young female audience, as the female to female bonds are not threatened.

Lyrically, the song speaks of inner strength, and not allowing others to tear away your dreams.

Lyrically, the song is written from a woman's point of view where she expresses her sense of relief with the end of her troubled relationship.

Lyrically, the song narrates the story of a failed relationship which initially started off well.

Lyrically, the song is about growing up and moving on in life.

Lyrically, the song is about two people, in which one of them asks the other to get to know each other and break the ice.

Lyrically, the song is a tribute to the performer Andy Kaufman with numerous references to Kaufman's career including Elvis impersonation, wrestling, and the film My Breakfast with Blassie.

Lyrically, the song is about a day spent sitting around the house, doing absolutely nothing of importance, masturbating, and smoking marijuana until the days are no longer fun.

Lyrically, every song deals in some way with the issue of truth-focusing more on half-truths than outright lies.

Lyrically, the song finds Carey encouraging others that no matter what may lay in opposition, one must find their inner strength and make it " through the rain ".

Lyrically, it deals with negative stereotypes about " metalheads ", all of which Mustaine claims are untrue.

In the same year, he and Hill released " Think Twice " by Celine Dion, which went on to become a massive hit and won an Ivor Novello Award for " Best Song Musically and Lyrically ".

" Lyrically, the theme of cities and towns and change started cropping up a lot ... which was strange because we were recording and writing in the countryside, but it started taking this real urban shape ," said Jimi Goodwin.

Lyrically their songs tended to be concerned with decadence and the moral bankruptcy of the world as they saw it, as summed up in the title of their debut single " Snobbery and Decay " — the cover of which featured pictures of Quentin Crisp and Liberace.

Lyrically, " Do Somethin '" refers to having fun while being watched by other people, which is perceived in lines such as " Somebody pass my guitar / So I can look like a star ".

Lyrically, " Because of You " is a fiery ode to Clarkson's father, which is a dark exploration of emotional pain from a damaging relationship.

Lyrically, the songs on the record addressed themes running from satire of societal and religious pieties, through excruciating examinations of personal fears, to the title track, on which the three core band members ruminate in spoken word fashion on their lives, their regrets, their jealousies, and the state of music in the 1990s.

Lyrically, the song tells of a romance that has withered, and finds the protagonist asking her lover " if it's over, let me go.

Lyrically, the song describes a past and present relationship with a lover.

Lyrically, the song talks towards a lover to confide in her and trust her.

Lyrically, the song tells of Minogue feeling vulnerable without her lover and appreciating their company.

Lyrically, the song tells of Minogue feeling vulnerable without her lover and appreciating their company.

Lyrically, " Fighter " talks about a lover who has done something wrong to the protagonist.

" Lyrically, the song is about a female lover " over " her love buying her heart through material goods, and she is frustrated to the extent of saying " even if you were broke, my love don't cost a thing.

Lyrically, as the name of the band would suggest, they deal with themes relating to solitude, loneliness, alienation, self-exploration, and pain.

Lyrically, " Because of You " explores emotional pain from a damaging relationship and critics deemed it is a fiery ode to Clarkson's father.

Lyrically, it deals with pain, conflict, faith, and redemption, with Edwards ' personal Christian beliefs influencing much of the lyrical imagery.