Thursday, March 15, 2007

Opening lines

Recently, my students were analyzing song lyrics, and at the time the only thing I was really listening to was like three Wilco songs on repeat all the time, and it reminded me of a post I've wanted to do for a while, which is about the best first lines of songs. Here are some of my favorites. Post yours as comments.

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"How can I convince you it's me I don't like"
Wilco, 'Reservations'

"When I'm stable long enough, I start to look around for love"
Weezer, 'Pink Triangle'

"On the 22 slowly crossing town"
Two Gallants, 'Anna's Sweater'

"Half of what I say is meaningless"
The Beatles, 'Julia'

"I met you at JC Penney"
Beck, 'Debra'