Tag: lyrics

Need for Screed

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Daily writing promptWhat do you enjoy most about writing?View all responses It's kind of wild to me that writing was invented around 3200 BC for the completely soulless purpose of documenting transactions, trade of goods, and keeping administrative records. We should therefore appreciate that some brave and enterprising souls, probably at risk of life and … Continue reading Need for Screed

My current favorite song: Dernière Danse

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Indila's "Dernière Danse" explores the struggles of a young immigrant woman in Paris, blending powerful lyrics with operatic pop elements.

Sad songs (say so much, or do they?)

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The author critiques sad songs, expressing frustration with artists' self-pity. They highlight a Forbes list, deeming only a few songs truly sad, with Mark Bernes' "Zhuravli" as particularly poignant.