just make sure that whatever you decide upon, you take the time to write the lyrics well. If a song tells a story badly, it doesnt matter how interesting the story is, it's still a sh*tty song. Same goes for ambiguous lyrics. Maybe go for a comprimise, write songs with hidden metaphors, as Thrice said. that way, you can tell your story, but since people tend to interpret songs differently based on personal experience, people will be able to relate something in their own lives to the song. I can think of a number of songs where the lyrics could refer to a whole number of completely different situations, depending on how you look at it. On a completely separate note, Thrice posted recently, holy sh*t that's a deja vu if i ever saw one.
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