Lyrically, they also shifted hardcore into intensely personal realms and, in doing so, are often considered the first " emo " band, but Rites of Spring itself rejects any association between themselves and emo genres.

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, they reference American history as well as contemporary events.

Lyrically, they were known as having a straightforward approach to songwriting, with a minimal use of metaphor.

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

Lyrically, most Progressive Southern Gospel songs are patterned after traditional Southern Gospel in that they maintain a clear evangelistic and / or testimonial slant.

Lyrically, they have a strong focus on serial killers, mass murderers and a touch of sick gore humor.

Lyrically, the song is about Lopez confronting her admirer with a number of ground rules before they begin their relationship.

Lyrically, the band continued their trademark social commentary, with songs such as " MTV Get Off The Air " and " Jock-o-rama " poking fun at mainstream America.

Lyrically, the album deals with abstract science fiction-themed subjects, a departure from the Satanic lyrics of earlier work.

Lyrically, Waits ' songs frequently present atmospheric portrayals of grotesque, often seedy characters and places — although he has also shown a penchant for more conventional ballads.

Lyrically the album struck a fine balance between songs looking inward and looking outward.

Christ has suggested that “ Lyrically, I think the words are about the way Glenn was feeling at the time .” The remaining songs feature subjects including love, sex, evil and religious themes.

Lyrically the songs showed an even darker, more obsessive side to Lennox's writing.

Lyrically, many of his songs feature thoughtful and occasionally political sentiments.

Lyrically, the album was fiercely anti-Christian, with such songs as " Poet is Priest ", " Julian H. Cope ", and the single " Fear Loves This Place " espousing Cope ’ s paganesque perspective and being highly critical of the established Church.

Lyrically, the two songs are firmly rooted in themes associated with Mount Eerie but the recordings utilize Microphones-associated choral arrangements, differing from than the more solitary Mount Eerie material.

Lyrically, the band also showcased diversity, ranging from silly, comedy-oriented songs (" Fakin ' Jamaican ") to serious and sociopolitical (" Racist World "), promoting racial equality and unity, often touching upon then-current events such as David Duke's 1992 presidential campaign (" David Duke is Running For President ") and the racial controversy surrounding Ice Cube's album Death Certificate (" Ice Cube, Korea Wants A Word With You ").

Lyrically, these songs have been directed at anyone or anything related to rugby league ( be it referees, clubs, players, coaches and the like ).

Lyrically, it " shows early hints of the idealized pastoral landscapes that would flow through his songs through the decades, a tendency that links him to the Romantic poets, whom Morrison has cited as an influence " according to music journalist Erik Hage.

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

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

Lyrically, Songs for Dustmites deals with " familiar themes of love and loss ", while Burns himself has described the album as " songs about science and love ".

Lyrically, Rob Aston describes their songs as ranging from topics such as murder (" Quick Death ") to the passing of a loved one (" Sad But True ") to failed friendships (" We Trusted You ").

Lyrically, their songs explored themes of self-determination, affirmation, and personal challenge.

Lyrically, Generation Swine ranges from songs about drugs and prostitution such as " Find Myself " and " Beauty ," to the anti-suicide stance on " Flush ," and familial love on " Rocketship " and " Brandon.

Lyrically, many songs paint slice-of-life portraits of people and situations, without telling a story (" Living with the Dreaming Body ", " Wood Guitar ").

Lyrically, the Perkins and Griffin songs are similar, but musically, the arrangement is more modern.

Lyrically, the songs refers to having a good time at a party.

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 album contains social commentary so harsh that CCM described it as " perhaps the most scathing ever put out by a Christian label.

Lyrically composed, Snow Bracelet calls our attention to the inevitable conflict and harmony of different social, cultural, racial and ethnic groups in the 21st century.

Lyrically, The song describes the pressure women feel to conform to social norms of politeness and subservience.

Lyrically, the song describes the pressure women feel to conform to social norms of politeness and subservience.

Lyrically, it's a concept album that deals with themes of dark " social fiction ", including domestic violence (" Take It Like a Woman "), prejudice (" Blow Me a Kiss "), war (" Pick Up the Bones ") and school shootings (" Wicked Young Man ").

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 is written from the perspective of a girl who once had nothing and the theme centers around love.

" Lyrically, according to Birgisson, the song carries some feminine viewpoints that Sheyne had managed to incorporate through her contribution.

" Every Breath You Take " also won the American Video Award for " Best Group video " and nabbed two Ivor Novello Awards for the categories " Best Song Musically and Lyrically " and " Most Performed Work ".

Lyrically, she recalls a feverish trek for sexual gratification.

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, much of 3 Feet High and Rising focused on striving for peace and harmony — a message that was slowly fading from the rap community in the late 1980s.

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 it's about not being good enough for the person you're with.

She won the Ivor Novello Award three times: once in 2004 for Best Contemporary Song ( musically and lyrically ) for " Stronger Than Me ", once in 2007 for Best Contemporary Song for " Rehab ", and once in 2008 for Best Song Musically and Lyrically for " Love Is a Losing Game ".

It won the Ivor Novello Award for " Best Song Musically and Lyrically ", and has been used in Amnesty International campaigns, a television advertisement and Alice Walker's film against female genital mutilation: Warrior Marks.

" " The Logical Song " won the 1979 Ivor Novello Award for " Best Song Musically and Lyrically ".

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, Tears for the Dying frequently criticized institutionalized religion ( including Christianity and Islam ), and neo-religious subcultural scenes.

Lyrically, the song's protagonist tells her love interest that anytime he may need a friend, she will be there unconditionally for him.

Lyrically, Ian MacDonald suggests that Lennon probably wrote the first line of each verse, allowing McCartney his flair for word play and inner-rhyming in completing it.

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

Lyrically, Manson described " When I Grow Up " as being about " that delirious state of wishing and hoping and dreaming for things, not giving up.