A Fascinating Look at the Evolution of Lyrics

March 4, 2014March 4, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments Foul, Sex, Smile, Song Lyrics, Trends, Weed

This article from the Huffington Post is worth close study. It traces the evolution of the vocabulary of song lyrics. If I were to sum things up, more people are singing about hating/killing, weed and sex and less about love and being happy. For example, take a look at weed-related songs…

…vs songs involving smiling.

Alan Cross

is an internationally known broadcaster, interviewer, writer, consultant, blogger and speaker. In his 40+ years in the music business, Alan has interviewed the biggest names in rock, from David Bowie and U2 to Pearl Jam and the Foo Fighters. He’s also known as a musicologist and documentarian through programs like The Ongoing History of New Music.

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