There's a lot to be said for the poetry of music. Many of the most evocative, inspiring metaphors have come out of songs, and prose writers often seek that "musical" quality in their own writing. But sometimes, it seems like music is taking things a bit too far with the metaphors, getting away with imagery… Continue reading The Bad Metaphor Mixtape
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Song Lyrics I Severely Misunderstood
Music is so ubiquitous in modern culture that we almost seem to absorb it more than we hear it sometimes, taking its tune and feeling and meaning to heart without ever paying very close attention. I know this has happened to me when I suddenly catch myself singing along to a song I didn't know… Continue reading Song Lyrics I Severely Misunderstood