DCMaximo Posted September 3, 2004 Report Posted September 3, 2004 Basically, the right opening lines can, in my opinion, make a good song even better, especially as they are the first thing your hear lyrically. Just interested as to what others think are the best opening lyrics to songs (and hoping this is deemed different enough to the "Best opening" thread). Off the top of my head, I can think of: "If you were an angel, I would cut off your wings/To keep you with me, I would do anything" (from "Untouchable" by Rialto) "Had a wife and kids in Baltimore, Jack/I went out for a ride and I never went back" (from "Hungry Heart" by Bruce Springsteen) Any other suggestions
Nighthawk Posted September 3, 2004 Report Posted September 3, 2004 A recent one I dug is: "They call me Big L'y, Big Silly... Big Money, Big Billy." from LL and Timbaland's Headsprung.
The Metal Maniac Posted September 3, 2004 Report Posted September 3, 2004 "I got something to say I killed your baby today"
Corey_Lazarus Posted September 3, 2004 Report Posted September 3, 2004 "Auschwitz The meaning of pain The way that I want you to die" -"Angel of Death" by Slayer "Journey with me into the mind of a maniac I was doomed to be a killer since I came out of the nutsack" -"Natural Born Killaz" by Ice Cube and Dr. Dre
Youth N Asia Posted September 3, 2004 Report Posted September 3, 2004 Grandpa's pissed his pants again He don't give a damn "Play it all Night Long" by Warren Zevon
Corey_Lazarus Posted September 3, 2004 Report Posted September 3, 2004 "Now, just sit right back, and I...I may tell you a tale. A tale of three little pigs and a big...BAD...WOLF!" -"Three Little Pigs" by Green Jelly
DCMaximo Posted September 3, 2004 Author Report Posted September 3, 2004 "There's a letter at my mother's house. It came with a folded flag It said right now I'm coming home in a bodybag" (from "Quincentuple Your Money" by the Lawrence Arms)
Henry Spencer Posted September 3, 2004 Report Posted September 3, 2004 "All of your friends are cunts Your mother is a ballpoint pen thief." - McLusky - Gareth Brown Says
1234-5678 Posted September 3, 2004 Report Posted September 3, 2004 "Before you slip into unconciousness I'd/Like to have another kiss"-The Doors "Crystal Ship"
Red Baron Posted September 3, 2004 Report Posted September 3, 2004 "I am a man who walks alone And when I'm walking a dark road At night or strolling through the park" Iron Maiden: Fear of the Dark "They slit our throats Like we were flowers And our milk has been devoured" Marilyn Manson: The Speed of Pain "I get up at seven, yeah And I go to work at nine I got no time for livin' Yes, I'm workin' all the time" Rush: Working Man
B. Brian Brunzell Posted September 4, 2004 Report Posted September 4, 2004 "Had a wife and kids in Baltimore, Jack/I went out for a ride and I never went back" (from "Hungry Heart" by Bruce Springsteen) Good one, but my favourite Bruce opener is: The screendoor slams, Mary's dress waves Like a vision she dances across the porch as the radio plays-"Thunder Road" I got a few more: I lie in my bed/The blanket is warm This body will never be safe from harm- Jeff Buckley: "Mojo Pin" Well it's been 10 years and 1000 tears/Look at the mess I'm in A broken nose and a broken heart/An empty bottle of gin- Social Distortion: "Ball and Chain" I don't eat I just devour/Everyone in every hour All is me is all I need/And that's all that I care- Flogging Molly: "Selfish Man" He had alot to say/He had alot of nothing to say We'll miss him- Tool: "Eulogy" Overhead the albatross hangs motionless upon the air- Pink Floyd: "Echoes" When all is said and done/I'll always be your son But all is not forgiven- Life of Agony: "This Time" Welcome to where time stands still No one leaves and no one will- Metallica: "(Welcome Home) Sanitarium" Oh I miss the kiss of treachery The shameless kiss of vanity- The Cure: "Disintegration" I heard there was a secret chord/That David played and it pleased The Lord But you don't really care for music do you?- Leonard Cohen: "Hallelujah" So, so you think you can tell?/Heaven from Hell? Blue skies from pain? Can you tell a green field?/From a cold steel rail?/A smile from a vail? Do you think you can tell?- Pink Floyd: 'Wish You Were Here" It would be wrong to ask you why/because I know what goes inside It's only half of what comes out/Isn't that what it's about? Faith No More: "Digging the Grave" How many roads must a man walk down? Before you can call him a man?- Bob Dylan: "Blowin' in the Wind" More to come. I have edited my drunken spelling mistakes of last night.
Guest Agent of Oblivion Posted September 4, 2004 Report Posted September 4, 2004 Blew my last five, cheap fifth of vodka.
The Mandarin Posted September 4, 2004 Report Posted September 4, 2004 How many roads must a man walk down? Before you cancall him a na?- Bob Dylan: "Blowin' in the Wind"
Guest GreatOne Posted September 4, 2004 Report Posted September 4, 2004 An unforeseen future nestled somewhere in time Unsuspecting victims no warnings no signs Judgment Day the second coming arrives Before you see the light you must die!!!!!!!!!! Slayer, South of Heaven
Lord of The Curry Posted September 4, 2004 Report Posted September 4, 2004 "A long, long time ago.........when I can still remember how that music used to make me smile."
The Amazing Rando Posted September 4, 2004 Report Posted September 4, 2004 ^ now I won't be able to get that out of my head. not that I mind persay but shit, that's a long song.
Red Baron Posted September 4, 2004 Report Posted September 4, 2004 "When you've decided to hold on to all that you've lost When you've decided to hold on to all that you've lost All this is nothing if she comes and tears you apart All this is nothing if you hold the key to her heart" The Tea Party: Midsummer Day
mw679 Posted September 4, 2004 Report Posted September 4, 2004 "Hey there, all you middle men Throw away your fancy clothes And while you're out there sittin' on a fence So get off your ass and come down here 'Cause rock 'n' roll ain't no riddle man To me it makes good, good sense Good sense, let's go...." AC/DC- Rock n Roll ain't noise pollution
B. Brian Brunzell Posted September 4, 2004 Report Posted September 4, 2004 Shower in the dark day/Clean sparks driving dow Cool in the waterway/Where the baptized drown- Soundgarden: "4th of July"
1234-5678 Posted September 4, 2004 Report Posted September 4, 2004 "When I look into your eyes/I can see your love restrained/But darlin when I hold you/Don't you know I feel the same"---Guns N Roses "November Rain"
EricMM Posted September 4, 2004 Report Posted September 4, 2004 "Please allow me to introduce myself..." PS Ditto the Misfits one
Mystery Eskimo Posted September 5, 2004 Report Posted September 5, 2004 "Oh it's so funny to be seeing you after so long girl and the way you look I understand that you are not impressed..." "Alison", Elvis Costello. Who hasnt had a moment like that?
Nighthawk Posted September 5, 2004 Report Posted September 5, 2004 Little bit longer, but: "I was a terror since the public school era Bathroom passes, cuttin classes, squeezing asses Smoking blunts was a daily routine Since thirteen, a chubby nigga on the scene" Biggie Smalls, Party and Bullshit
the max Posted September 5, 2004 Report Posted September 5, 2004 "confront the daily setbacks all the lows and highs with anesthetic means i'm fit to socialize" -Driving Nowhere - Helmet
Use Your Illusion Posted September 5, 2004 Report Posted September 5, 2004 'You got a glass jawed toothache Of a mental disease And they be runnin' round back See 'em line up on their knees' GNR - 'Garden of Eden' Even though it isn't the actual opening line, 'I bet you say that to all the boys' is pretty immortal in the Meatloaf world, too. UYI
The Czech Republic Posted September 5, 2004 Report Posted September 5, 2004 "Oh it's so funny to be seeing you after so long girl and the way you look I understand that you are not impressed..." "Alison", Elvis Costello. Who hasnt had a moment like that? I think I just did.
Dr. Zoidberg Posted September 5, 2004 Report Posted September 5, 2004 "Bartender, Bartender, bring me another drink/Scotch, Bourbon, and Whiskey, I don't wanna think" My Baby Hates Me by The Stitches "3 5 0 1 2 5 GO!" Warsaw by Joy Division "When routine bites hard/and ambitions are low/and resentment rides high/but emotion won't grow" Love Will Tear Us Apart by Joy Division
Corey_Lazarus Posted September 5, 2004 Report Posted September 5, 2004 Blew my last five, cheap fifth of vodka. Is this Acid Bath's "Cheap Vodka"?
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