Songs that tell Great Stories (album, springsteen, Ludacris, quote)

Roygbiv · 11-09-2008, 07:07 PM

I'm trying to prepare a list of songs that tell great narratives. I'm trying to come up with short story ideas.

I only have three so far:
Casimir Pulaski Day - Sufjan Stevens
Bobby Jean - Bruce Springsteen
A Postcard to Nina - Jens Lekman

Tell me what your most beloved, story driven songs are... please : )

lucifer_sam · 11-09-2008, 07:11 PM

The first person to mention In the Aeroplane over the Sea is getting bum-fucked with an oar.

jackhammer · 11-09-2008, 07:13 PM

Marillion-Grendel

15Steps · 11-09-2008, 08:11 PM

In the Aeroplane over the Sea

Dr_Rez · 11-09-2008, 08:22 PM

Blueberry Yum Yum by Ludacris

If thats not a great story what is?

dac · 11-09-2008, 08:23 PM

About 40 songs by The Decemberists

Roygbiv · 11-09-2008, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lucifer_sam

The first person to mention In the Aeroplane over the Sea is getting bum-fucked with an oar.

I love the album to death but it is true: There are recurring motifs, but no clear narrative here.

As for the songs right now - great! Keep them coming!

kthedrummer · 11-09-2008, 09:15 PM

Highway Patrolman-Bruce Springsteen

khfreek · 11-09-2008, 09:35 PM

The Trees by Rush and 2112 by Rush. The first one of normal length, 2112 is technically a 20 minute album that's all one story.

4ZZZ · 11-10-2008, 06:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by khfreek

The Trees by Rush and 2112 by Rush. The first one of normal length, 2112 is technically a 20 minute album that's all one story.

Do you know that The Trees is a song about the philosophical views of Ayn Rand?

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