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Songs with great opening lines
by Moe Zilla
How do the song-writers do it? Here are some of the greatest opening lines ever written - and an explanation of what makes them great! A song's first line sets the stage for the story to come, and the best songs grab us instantly by triggering our most powerful emotions.
Some of the most powerful songs start by looking backwards to younger days gone by. They can be wistful, nostalgic, sad, or boastful
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by Kate Johns
When I saw this title I knew I had to write on this one, considering, the powers that be, are trying
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