Best Song Opening Lines

[arkjack]

This is a tough one. I can't think of any opening lines that aren't great. I think it has to be something that goes with the music as well. like "I seen the bright lights of Memphis, and the commode door hotel" Dixie Chicken Little FeatArkJack

[chrislabbe]

well i guess you left me with some feathers in my handdid it make it any easier to leave me where i stand?- counting crows "angels of the silences"you're beautiful, more beautiful than me. you're honorable, more honorable than me.- REM "exhuming maccarthy"and now i know that "spanish harlem" are not just pretty words to say. - elton john "mona lisas and mad hattersjohnny's in the basement mixin up the medicine, i'm on the pavement thinking about the government- dylan "subterrainian homesick blues"there are a lot, and they tie in to the songs i wish i had written...

[tedsingingfox]

I was thinking about making a quick comment on "ain't no woman like the one-eyed Got", but I thought better of it...

[tedsingingfox]

I was also recently struck with this one:Sometimes it feels like a hauntingLike something is trying to make me seeLOVE that...

[blackhawkpat]

"When I was young, I never needed anyone, and making love was just for fun, those days are gone." -All By Myself-Eric Carmen

[edteja]

"Look what they've done to my song, ma."

[Casey H]

Quote:"Look what they've done to my song, ma."What, they forwarded it?

[twilsbach]

I've got to second the Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters (what an incredible song) and Angels of the Silences. Counting Crows have always been tops for me, but specifically Adam Duritz's lyrics. I swear we share the same human experience(minus the 'rock-star/celebrity angle), he's just so much better saying it through song.How many of you are like me and here a song and think, YES, so simple! Why couldn't I have written that line, I've felt it plenty.I've been listenging to a ton of David Mead lately, so I'll nominate Astronaut from his Wherever You Are releaseso i'm hitting the town tonight, cinder blocks for feetshuffling through all the gazes i know better than to meetDitto on Contiuum by John Mayer. He's really written a fantastic albumfrom "Belief"Is there anyone who, ever remembers changing their mind from the paint on a sign

[edteja]

No Casey Mon, that was "Obla di obla da."

[liamkelly]

Quote:I was also recently struck with this one:Sometimes it feels like a hauntingLike something is trying to make me seeLOVE that...Dammit, Ted. Sometimes you are very easy to love, brother