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, the song alludes to a " blistering heartbreak " in which Braxton begs a former lover to return and undo the pain he has caused.

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 talks about materialism and entertainment.

Lyrically, it talks about friendship and camaradie between women.

Lyrically, the song talks about " Kylie ’ s at the club and on the lookout for a guy she met there before.

Lyrically, the song talks about a painful break-up.

Lyrically, the song talks about the positiveness and negativity in the world of lovers.

Lyrically, the talks about " A heart-broken girl, who has cried rivers over previous boyfriends, finally finds a man who's as smooth as chocolate.

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

Lyrically, " Heard ' Em Say " is a " mournfully contemplative " song that " talks about being honest with yourself in a world that is not.

Lyrically, song has a theme of escapism, and talks about how any person can enjoy himself.

Lyrically, the song talks about love not being able to be bought through material goods.

Lyrically, the song talks about someone who has got over a broken relationship, declaring the partner as " so yesterday ".

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 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, 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.