Well, for those of you who cared about parts I and II, here is part III of my series of lyrics that I like. For those who weren’t a big fan of parts I or II then, well, I don’t care because I’m writing it anyway.
This time the theme of the lyrics is a little broader, while I still have lyrics in here that are about those moments between moments that I have written about in parts I&II, the subjects are a little boarder; some lines talk about insecurities, girls, and just general angst while some lines talk about life and identity.
Music has this amazing ability to describe complex feelings in just one or two short lines. It also has this amazing ability to describe your own feelings better then you can. It can capture your own emotions and plays them right back at you, and it’s moments like this where music is at its greatest. When you are listening to a song and it just hits you; you know exactly what they are trying to say because it’s what you have been trying to say. It’s hard to describe what these moments are, let alone the feeling they create within you. It transcends words; they are moments of absolute joy when a true connection is made with the music. A simple pop song turns into a prayer. Reminds me of something that I recently read that Bono said, and I’m paraphrasing here because I can’t remember exactly said, but there is no such thing as any old pop song, because when heard by the right person, going through the same things it becomes far more then a pop song, its an affirmation in yourself. A simple pop song can be a magnum opus when heard by the right person.

I have spent many nights, in the wee small hours of the morning, listening to music, and it was during these moments when many of these lyrics were first noticed. These almost spiritual moments when a lyric seems to come alive in your head and wrap itself around your thoughts so completely that you would swear the songwriter can read your mind. These moments are what make them more then just any old pop song; they are complex emotions encapsulated in only a few words.

Anyhoo, here are some of the lyrics that to me, are more then just simple lyrics from any old pop song. I’ll spare you the details of why each one means so much to me, but if you would like to know just ask and I will try and explain.

So rock and roll so corporate suit
So damn ugly, so damn cute
So well trained, so animal
So need your love, so fuck you all
I'm not scared of dying I just don't want to
If I stop lying I'd just disappoint you
Come Undone – Robbie Williams

And on Valentine's Day
What was I to do
She got a ninety verse sonnet
I struggled with a haiku
Yes There Is a Slight Chance He Might Actually Fail – Darren Hanlon

Those three words, are said too much, they're not enough
Chasing Cars – Snow Patrol

Take all your reasons and take them away
To the middle of nowhere, and on your way home
Throw from your window your record collection
They all run together and never make sense
But that's how we like it, and that's all we want
Something to cry for, and something to hunt
Looking for Astronauts – The National

Cornered, the boy kicked out at the world
The world kicked back
A lot fuckin' harder…
Can’t Stand Me Now – The Libertines

Oh what became of the Likely Lads?
What became of the dreams we had?
What Became of the Likely Lads – The Libertines

What you don't have you don't need it now
What you don't know you can feel it somehow
What you don't have you don't need it now
Don't need it now
It was a beautiful day
Beautiful Day – U2

Where can I go that your pictures won't haunt me?
What makes it so easy for you to be walking by?
Walking By – Something Corporate

As if I'd never noticed
The way she brushed her hair from her forehead
And she said losing love
Is like a window in your heart
Graceland – Paul Simon

It's no secret that a conscience can sometimes be a pest
It's no secret ambition bites the nails of success
Every artist is a cannibal, every poet is a thief
All kill their inspiration and sing about their grief
The Fly – U2

I like the peace
in the backseat,
I don't have to drive,
I don't have to speak,
I can watch the country side,
and I can fall asleep
The Backseat – Arcade Fire

How come you never want to dance with me anymore?
Hold On Me – Grinspoon

Where are you now?
As I’m swimming through the stereo
I conduct a symphony of sound
Where are you now?
As I'm cutting through you track by track
I swear to god this mix could sink the sun
But it was you I was thinking of
The Mixed Tape - Jacks Mannequin

Tell those girls with rifles for minds
That their jokes don't make me laugh
An Unguarded Moment – The Church

Excuse me, too busy
You're writing your tragedy
Let Go – Frou Frou

Am I in love with this?
My constant broken ship
Don't go, I'll shoot you down
I'm starting to like this town
We Have Forgotten – Sixpence None The Richer

This is nothing like it was in my room
In my best clothes
Trying to think of you
Mr. November – The National

Oh girl when I'm in love with you
Keep fishin' If you feel it's true
There's nothing much that we can do
To save you from yourself
Keep Fishin’ – Weezer

Defence is paper-thin
Just one touch and
I'll be in too deep now
To ever swim against the current
Vindicate – Dashboard Confessional

Tonight make me unstoppable
And I will charm, I will slice
I will dazzle them with my wit
Tonight make me unstoppable
And I will charm, I will slice
I will dazzle, I will outshine them all
The Prayer – Bloc Party

Sail on silvergirl,
Sail on by
Your time has come to shine
All your dreams are on their way
Bridge Over Troubled Water – Simon & Garfunkel

Life goes on within you and without you
Within You, Without You – The Beatles

I guess I’ve always needed
To be needed by someone
Be Gentle With Me – Boy Least Likely To

Are you lost, or incomplete
Talk – Coldpay