From the article: The Songwriter As A Storyteller
Although all songs tell a story, there are certain songs that express it in a narrative way. This is particularly evident in country and folk music where the story is well-developed. Please share with us your favorite story songs. Share Your Favorites
The Last Night
- This song is by Skillet. It tells of 2 people that love each other, but the girl's parents think it isn't true. John( the singer) sings that it'll be the last night the girl will spend alone.
- —Guest Shannon
Anak
- Anak by Freddie Aguilar is a famous Filipino Folk Song telling a story of a son from birth to grown up.
- —sannyt
linkin park - hands held high
- it's a great song, gives me chills everytime. It's one of linking park's more sad slow songs and it'a about war
- —Guest noa
I Want You To Know I Love You
- I have several favorites, but here's a new one. My daughter and I recently heard a song on Pandora Radio with the above title. It was such a lovely song, sung by a group of young girls called The Jellybeans. From the moment of birth when the only thing they knew was the sound of mom's voice, they knew love. It went on to tell the story of what mom and dad mean to them. Beautiful words out of the mouths of children with such beautiful voices. Talk about wanting to hug your kids tighter!
- —Guest Susan
Wharf Rat and 'Lady with a Fan'
- by Grateful Dead. Also, 'Where did Jesus go' by The Pretty Reckless. Both are good examples (yet diverse stylistically ) of narrative lyrics. 'Tommy' by The Who, 'Don't Stand so Close to Me' by The Police 'Dorothy Parker' by Prince 'Watchin Scotty Die' by The Dead Milkmen...the list goes on and on.
- —eatbliss
2Pac's Dopefiend's Diner
- Story about a drug addict being shot down while most of the viewers at the scene do nothing but crowd around the corpse until the media comes while the narrator looks on while visiting the diner and is sidetracked by it.
- —Guest Only Time Will Tell
Butterfly Kisses
- Butterfly Kisses by Bob Carlisle brings tears to my eyes and makes me want to hug my kids tighter.
- —Guest Nikki
