Demons by Imagine Dragons

This is a dialog between the poet and his girlfriend (or his conscience). When you first listen to this song, it appears dark and foreboding. However, deeper inspection reveals shades of grey and even flashes of pure brilliance.

Memories by Maroon Five

This is a song that most of us, especially middle-aged or older, can relate to. The scene is that a bunch of friends are drinking and reminiscing.

Here’s to the ones that we got
Cheers to the wish you were here, but you’re not
’Cause the drinks bring back all…

Luka by Suzanne Vega

This is a song about child abuse. The words are simple. The repeating lines provide emphasis and also maintain the tune. The story proceeds to highlight child abuse and, at the same time, provides glimpses into the main character — the boy.

I Will Be Over You by Toto

A quintessential heartbreak song. So simple and so true. You connect with the lyrics as they ring a bell. After listening to it many times you will wonder if it is heartbreak or pure love.

Some people live their dreams
Some people close their eyes
Some…

Enjoy The Silence by Depeche Mode

The title says it all, “Enjoy the silence.” The lyrics are simple and yet make a direct and powerful impact.

Words like violence
Break the silence
Come crashing in
Into my little world
Painful to me
Pierce right through me
Can’t you understand…

Heaven Is A Place On Earth by Belinda Carlisle

The poet says that it is possible for heaven to be on earth and presents a recipe.

Ooh, baby, do you know what that’s worth?
Ooh, heaven is a place on earth
They say in heaven, love comes first
We’ll make heaven a place on…

Radioactive by Imagine Dragons

This is a very difficult song to interpret; only the songwriter can get it right. That said, when you listen to it initially, it feels like a nuclear holocaust song. The words and phrases like ‘breathing chemicals,’ ‘radioactive,’ and ‘the apocalypse.’

Brilliant Disguise by Bruce Springsteen

Bruce Springsteen(poet hereafter) tackles the delicate topic of human relationships' with its varied aspects of love, pretense, paranoia, self-doubt, adequacy, trust, self-worth, and honesty.

Thunder by Imagine Dragons

This song describes a boy’s journey into being a pop star.

Just a young gun with the quick fuse
I was uptight, wanna let loose
I was dreaming of bigger things
And wanna leave my own life behind
Not a yes sir, not a follower
Fit the box, fit the mold
Have a…

The Tide Rises, the Tide Falls

BY HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW