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谢邀，
很多我喜欢的因为不适合在这里列出，因为它出色点在技术，旋律，节奏等方面上，而不在歌词上。不过，歌词好的还是有的，下面给大家分享几首。 因为提问针对英文歌词，我觉得对此问题感兴趣的知友应该都能看懂英文，所以下面歌曲列表以及简洁干脆用英文。
列表不是排行榜，而是分类型的。类型不是正常音乐类型（摇滚，爵士，等）而是主题类型。看目录就明白了：
Tables of Contents - 目录
Protest Songs 反抗歌曲
Social Alienation 社会疏离感歌曲
Social Commentary Songs 社会评论歌曲
Wordplay Songs 文字游戏歌曲
Contemplative Songs 深思歌曲
Feminist Songs 女权主义歌曲
Love Songs 爱情歌曲
Motivational Songs 励志性歌曲
Nostalgic Songs 怀旧歌曲
Protest Songs - 反抗歌曲
Edelweiss - The Sound of Music
The most delicate song of The Sound of Music, but also very masculine, and my favorite. Simple lyrics but full of feeling, Captain Von Trapp sings this song as a love song to his country Austria even as it is taken over by Nazi Germany.
Peruvian Cocaine - Immortal Technique
*explicit lyrics warning*
Immortal Technique is a Latino American rapper with very strong political content. This song is about the *** e trade. In it, he criticizes the US government for its hyprocrisy, fighting a "war against drugs" on the streets while at the same time supporting right-wing dictators in South America who profit from the drug trade
Fortunate Son - Creedence Clearwater Revival
This is a great rocker, and has powerful political lyrics too. Its about how during the Vietnam War, most of the soldiers forced to go to Vietnam were minorities or lower class, while the sons of rich white men were able to avoid the draft.
Another Brick in the Wall (Part 2) - Pink Floyd
Not only is this a classic rock song, the lyrics are a masterpiece of dark cynici *** and anti-establishment angst. "We dont need no education, we dont need no thought patrol". When I was a graduate student, some professors in my department formed a rock band and played a cover of this song. Dont misunderstand me. This song is not against knowledge or learning. Its against dogmatic and narrow-minded education. Think for yourself.
For What Its Worth - Buffalo Springfield
A classic Vietnam War era anthem, in support of the anti-war protestors
Hurricane - Bob Dylan
This song is about an African American boxer who was wrongly accused of murder and sentenced to prison, even though he was innocent. Bob Dylan sang this song to try to publicize his plight and seek justice.
The Times They Are A-Changin - Bob Dylan
When Bob Dylan penned this song back in 1964 he was thinking about the Civil Right movement, the sexual revolution, the Vietnam War, and all those momentous social changes. The issues were invested in today are different, but the message of the song still applies. The times, theyre always a changin.
John Brown - Bob Dylan
This is one of the best anti-war songs ever written. Bob Dylan tells the story of John Brown, a young man who is drafted to go to fight in Vietnam. His mother is so proud of him, and tells all her neighbors that her son is a hero. But when her son returns from the war, disfigured and torn apart, he tells his mother that war is wrong, and that when he saw the Vietnamese enemy, "he could see that his face was just like mine"
With God on Our Side - Bob Dylan
Another anti-war song by the great Bob Dylan, but one with a greater historical scope. Bob Dylan traces all the wars that the United States has fought throughout history, and points his finger at those who think that the US has God on its side and is thus justified.
The Outcast - Dave van Ronk
This song is speaking for all the immigrants who have been discriminated against, for all the people who have been oppressed and outcast in American history. But its not a sad or angry song. The singer is happy and laughing the whole time. I think thats what makes this song so interesting. Hes actually proud to be an outcast.
War - Edwin Starr
One of many great anti-war anthems to emerge in opposition to the Vietnam War. The Vietnam War was terrible, but it did give rise to some great music. "War…what is it good for? Absolutely nothing!"
American Idiot - Green Day
*explicit lyrics warning*
Green Day started off as a childish punk rock group in my home town, but by 2004 they had become a band with a lot more musical and lyrical ideas. They released this album during the peak of George W. Bushs war on Iraq. The lyrics are clearly objecting to the mindset of the day, which was to blindly follow the president and the media.
Gloria - Patti Smith
She hits you like a sledgehammer with that first line "Jesus died for somebodys sins, but not mine." For that, Patti cemented herself as a hero in the eyes of those determined to stand up against the dogma of conservative Christianity.
Redemption Song - Bob Marley
Reggaes greatest artist, Bob Marley was also a religious man. I dont normally praise religious lyrics, but this song is an exception. Bob Marley was a Rastafari, who believe that the the descendants of the people of Israel settled in Ethiopia in Africa, and that Europeans later whitewashed Christianity. The best line is "emancipate yourself from mental slavery".
Do You Hear the People Sing - Les Misérables
The great protest song of Les Misérables, this is where the student protest leaders join together in unity to fight against what they believe is the corrupt French government.
Were Not Gonna Take It - Tommy
This is the last song in the musical Tommy, about a deaf, dumb, and blind boy who becomes a pinball wizard (basically, a guy whos really good a pinball, an arcade game). In the process, Tommy attracts a huge following of people (parodying the religious cults of the 1970s) who want to be just like him, so Tommy makes them cover their eyes and plug their ears and mouths. But then they discover that they "cant take it" and sing this song.
Social Alienation Songs － 社会疏离感歌曲
Hurt - Johnny Cash
This is a cover of a song by Nine Inch Nails, but I think Johnny Cash does it better. The country music legend was 70 years old when he covered this industrial metal song (there arent many 70 years old doing that). When Trent Renzor of Nine Inch Nails heard Johnny Cashs cover he said "its his song now", thats how powerful it was. This song is dark. Its about pain, and how humans either try to block it from their memory, or face it and deal with it.
Not Ready Yet - Eels
This song is about a man who is shy and lonely and feels alienated from the world. He wants to join the world but hes just "not ready yet".
Guest List - Eels
Another Eels song about Alienation. He wants to be included but hes not on the "guest list". A lot people can probably relate to this song.
Creep - Radiohead
I love Radiohead, but mostly for the music. Their lyrics are often sparse. Creep is an exception, a beautiful song about alienation and not belonging.
Gollums Song - Emiliana Torrini
The music of the Lord of the Rings is beautiful. Most of the songs are instrumental. The Enya songs at the end of The Fellowship of the Ring and The Return of the King are good, but the lyrics arent that special. The lyrics of this song, however, are haunting. Gollum is my favorite character (one of the most complex and "human", if you can believe that) and this song is sung from his perspective. Poor Gollum.
Bullet With Butterfly Wings - The Smashing Pumpkins
This song was an anthem of teenagers when I was in middle school. Besides their style of alternative rock, the Smashing Pumpkins spoke to my generation with their disaffected, bleak lyrics. One interpretation is that this song is about trying to make art and music in a world controlled by executives and media sharks and lawyers.
Loser - Beck
The lyrics to this early Beck song are quite ridiculous, but they rhyme and are terrific fun. For all those Chinese 吊丝, this song is for you! The lyrics, by the way, were completely improvised. Beck felt embarrassed that they were so bad that he improvised the line "Im a loser baby so why dont you kill me?"
Add It Up - Violent Femmes
*explicit lyrics warning*
Experimental alternative rock song about a frustrated teenage virgin who cant get laid. Who hasnt been there?
Mad World - Tears for Fears
A song about alienation and depression. Haunting lyrics with penetrate into your soul… "the dreams in which Im dying are the best Ive ever had". Gary Jules covered this song for the movie Donnie Darko, making it even more dark and gloomy.
Comfortably Numb - Pink Floyd
The most lyrically powerful of Pink Floyds songs, and sonically gorgeous as well. Clear drug references, about what happens when you get so lost in a world of drugs you cant tell the fantasy from reality.
I Dreamed a Dream- Les Misérables
From the musical Les Misérables, a real heartjerker. For Fantine, nothings going right for her.
On My Own-Claude - Les Misérables
Also from the musical Les Misérables, Eponines showstopper about unrequited love.
One Song Glory - Rent
From the rock musical Rent, Rogers tortured ballad about searching for meaning in life when he knows hes dying of AIDS.
Memory - Cats
From the musical Cats, the last ditch effort of Grizabella, the now washed-up star, to reclaim her former glory
Social Commentary Songs - 社会评论歌曲
Dance With the Devil - Immortal Technique
*explicit lyrics warning*
Another song by Immortal Technique. This one is really heavy content, I dont recommend it for everyone. Its the story about a boy who is seduced by materiali *** and joins a gang and has to commit a terrible crime. The message of the song is against materiali *** and violence, but its intense.
Liberation - OutKast
*explicit lyrics warning*
One of the more poignant rap songs Ive heard. Outkast have always been lyrical, and the contrast between Andre and Big Bois style here is used to maximum effect. A sexy, surreal, and eternally cool song musing on the nature of fame and materiali *** .
Imagine - John Lennon
This song Im guessing most of you know. John Lennon is singing about how religion and materiali *** and war have created pain and suffering and misery, and wouldnt life be so much better if we all stopped caring about dogma and fighting and showing off, and just loving each other instead. Extremely simple, but truly profound lyrics. John Lennon, wherever you are, I agree with you.
7 OClock News/Silent Night - Simon & Garfunkel
Its hard not to have chills down your spine when you listen to this song. Simon & Garfunkel chose a single broadcast of the nightly news, talking about the Vietnam War and raci *** , and juxtaposed with with the Christmas song Silent Night.
Heroin - The Velvet Underground
*explicit lyrics warning*
I dont recommend this song for everyone. Its intense and its about taking drugs. Heroin, the worst drug of all. Lou Reed, the lead singer of the Velvet Underground, was a *** user. These lyrics are his first person account of what its like to take this drug. Im not endorsing use of *** . But as a piece of art, this song is pretty powerful.
Like a Rolling Stone - Bob Dylan
This is Bob Dylans most famous song. Its about his ex-girlfriend, a golddigger. Bob Dylan is mocking all those people who are shallow and arrogant and materialistic.
Blowin in the Wind - Bob Dylan
Have you noticed that Ive included lots of Bob Dylan songs here? Thats because hes one of the greatest songwriters in history. Theres so much rich meaning in this song. "How many times must a man look up before he can see the sky?" tells us that were often blind to whats right in front of us. "How many years can a mountain exist before its washed to the sea?" makes us ponder the longevity of our existence on earth. And "how many deaths will it take till he knows that too many people have died?" is a clear message against the Vietnam War.
Apeman - The Kinks
This is a funny song by one of the pioneering groups in rock music, the Kinks. Its about disillusionment with modern urban life, and how life would be happier if humans returned to their primitive state in the jungle as "apemen".
The Ballad of Edward Abbey - Tom Russell
Tom Russell poignantly tells the tale of Edward Abbey, an American environmental activist who lived against the grain, a real unique soul. The critique of suburban housing tracts in the end really rings true.
God Bless The Child - Billie Holiday
Billie Holiday was one of the greatest female singers in jazz music. The lyrics of this song are deep and powerful, talking about economic inequality and the power that money has over people. She sang this back in 1939, during the Great Depression, but its message still rings clear and true today in this new age of economic excess.
The Lizards - Phish
Phish is a great jam band. Mainly I like them for their instrumental music. But I want to introduce them to you, and the lyrics to this song are pretty interesting, telling a fantastical story about a strange people called the Lizards. Its sort of an allegory for a society which doesnt allow freedom of thinking.
Jesus the Missing Years - John Prine
This is an example of how not everyone in the US treats Christianity with terrible seriousness. John Prine noticed that the story of Jesus in the Bible has a big gap during his youth. So he decided to "fill in" the story with this funny song.
Minority - Green Day
*explicit lyrics warning*
An anthem to individuality. Dont be like everyone else. Be different. Theres nothing to be ashamed of being a minority.
Date Rape - Sublime
*explicit lyrics warning*
This song is a warning to guys not to commit date rape. A bit childish, but it was quite revolutionary at the time (1992) for male musicians to be singing about such topics. Plus, its a damn catchy ska song.
Nothing But Sunshine - Atmosphere
*explicit lyrics warning*
This rapper has a lot of anger, much of it from his difficult childhood. In this song he explains why his childhood was messed up, and in the process confronts his pain and shows that hes dealing with it.
Sympathy for the Devil - The Rolling Stones
Easily my favorite Rolling Stones song. When this song came out, a lot of Christians thought it was evil and satanic. Although it is told from the perspective of the devil, if you look closely at the lyrics youll realize its actually a very profound song which is not condoning evil, but pointing out that evil is our own doing. The song lists several historical events, from the cruxifiction of Jesus Christ, to the murder of the Czar, to the assassination of John F Kennedy. But the devil points out that it wasnt him who did these things, it was humans. Same goes for war? Who is responsible for most wars in human history? Humans, and most of them fighting on behalf of one "God" or another. Clearly, the real evil in our world is not that of some fictitious devil, but in ourselves.
One Tin Soldier - Bushmen
This classic hippie song is about people who live on a mountain who have a treasure buried underneath a stone, and people who live in the valley who covet the treasure, so they attack the mountain people and kill them all, but when they turn the stone over, "Peace on Earth" is all it says. When I was a kid at summer camp, we used to sing this song and its powerful message has always stuck with me.
Cats In The Cradle - Harry Chapin
Another song I learned around the campfire at summer camp. A really poignant story about a boy whose father is always too busy to spend time with him when hes growing up. Then, when the boy grows up and has a family of his own, and the father is an and old man and wants to see his son, his son is too busy. Karmas a bitch.
Sam Stone - John Prine
A powerful folk song about a soldier who is injured in the Vietnam War, and becomes addicted to drugs, much to the di *** ay of his family.
This Land Is Your Land - Woody Guthrie
This is a truly great American song. I wish that this were our song were our national anthem instead of the bombastic wreck of a song were currently stuck with. This song is about sharing the bounty of our land and resources with our brothers and sisters. Woody Guthrie wrote this song during the Great Depression, and it has clear egalitarian, even socialist, leanings. It speaks of the beauty of the American continent, and makes it clear that it shouldnt belong to corporations or millionaires but to you and me.
Montage, Pt. 1- Chorus Line
Montage, Pt. 2 - Chorus Line
Montage, Pt. 3 - Chorus Line
A Chorus Line is a terrific Broadway musical about actors and dancers struggling to get jobs on the "chorus line" (i.e. in the background) of a broad musical. In it they sing about their lives, loves, failures, hopes, and fears. Its a real slice-of-life musical, and this three-part Montage is one of the lyrical highlights of the show. Keep in mind, A Chorus Line came out in 1975, so several of the references to celebrities and such are dated today.
Superstar - Jesus Christ Superstar
This is my favorite song from the rock musical Jesus Christ Superstar. In this song, Judas Iscariot is criticizing Jesus for his behavior, and saying he should have come to Earth two thousand years later when mass communication would have made his impact much greater.
America - West Side Story
This song is song between two groups: The boys of the Puerto Rican gang The Sharks, and their girlfriends. The girls lyrics talk about how much they love life in America (they were recent immigrants at the time), but the boys respond with the opposite argument, that they are treated like dirt in America and would rather go back home to Puerto Rico. Sounds like a serious song, but its quite fun. For the full effect, you should see the movie. The dance moves in this Latin number are fantastic.
Gee, Officer Krupke - West Side Story
In the musical West Side Story, members of the teenage street gang The Jets take out their frustrations by singing this comical song in, in which they purport to beg Officer Krupke not to arrest them, giving excuses for why theyre so bad. In the course of the song, the boys are sent from the police to the judge, to a psychiatrist, to a social worker, who finally pronounces them simply "no good"! I was in this musical in high school and played the Judge in this song. For the full effect, you should watch the movie West Side Story. The staging of the song is brilliant.
Wordplay Songs - 文字游戏歌曲
Subterranean Homesick Blues - Bob Dylan
These are not Bob Dylans deepest lyrics, but they are a lot of fun. The music video is a classic.
Its the End of the World as We Know It (And I Feel Fine) - R.E.M
This is one of the most fun songs youll ever hear. Its a fast song, full of lyrics, seemingly disconnected. Try to sing along this song in KTV, its a real challenge! This song is actually poking fun at students in debate club who are always trying to say so much in a short period of time, and who tend to make grand claims such as "if you dont do this….its going to be the end of the world". Well, REMs Michael Stipes response is "Im not that worried, even if its the "so-called end of the world" I feel fine".
Alphabet Aerobics - Blackalicious
This is a really fun rap song. Each verse makes use of words starting with each letter of the alphabet, in consecutive order. Blackalicious is brilliant at word play, and shows that rap music can be intelligent and eloquent. The song speeds up gradually until he gets to the letter Z.
Me Gustas Tu - Manu Chao
Okay, this song isnt English, but its one of my favorites. Manu Chao is a Spanish singer, and the lyrics of this are are really simple but really cute (or, as you like to say, 萌). Here, Ill translate some of them for you:
"I like airplanes, I like you.
I like to travel, I like you.
I like the morning, I like you.
I like the wind, I like you.
I like to dream, I like you.
I like the sea, I like you."
Rappers Delight - Sugarhill Gang
This was one of the first hit rap songs, back in the early 1980s (before I was born). At 8 minutes, its a long song, but its got a great beat and the raps are fun and clever. These guys influenced every other rap act that came after.
Im Too Sexy - Right Said Fred
File this one hit wonder in the category of "ridiculous lyrics". Still, one of the catchiest, most irresistible pieces of pop music ever made.
Ive Been Everywhere - Johnny Cash
This song is kind of like a geography lesson. Johnny sings about all the places hes been. He names nearly a hundred different cities in the USA, and makes them all rhyme.
Light My Candle - Rent
This song some of the best lyrics in the rock musical Rent. Rogers power is out, and the girl down the hall Mimi knocks on his door looking for a candle. Lots more ensures in this clever, sexy, and funny song.
Contemplative Songs - 深思歌曲
The Sound of Silence - Simon & Garfunkel
My favorite Simon & Garfunkel song, the lyrics are simply phenomenal. From the opening line "Hello darkness my old friend" to crescendos like "the words of a prophets are written on the subway walls" these words move me to no end.
All Things Must Pass - George Harrison
A moving song by my favorite member of the Beatles. George actually wrote this song when the Beatles were still together but it came out after they broke up. The song really reflects that period in his career and life, that the Beatles must come to an end, that all things come to an end eventually, but that life will go on. Simple lyrics, but beautifully sung.
Let It Be - The Beatles
This message of this song is similar to All Things Must Pass, and also comes at the end of the Beatles career, but this one is from Paul McCartney. Not as deep as All Things Must Pass, but the song overall is better, and the lyrics are easy to remember which makes this a good KTV song.
While My Guitar Gently Weeps - The Beatles
Another great George Harrison song. I just love the concept that his guitar is "weeping". Ill borrow here a line from the top comment on
songmeanings.com: "This is an elegy, a lament, for the decadence of the world and society in general."
Wish You Were Here - Pink Floyd
A tribute to Syd Barrett, founding member of Pink Floyd, who left the group due to his heavy drug use and erratic behavior.
Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down) - Nancy Sinatra
Some of you may recognize this song from the Quentin Tarantino movie Kill Bill. Nancy Sinatra (Frank Sinatras daughter) has a haunting, sultry voice. Im not sure if the song is actually about death, or lost love, but it sure is memorable.
All This Way for the Short Ride - Tom Russell
This song is about a man who performs trick jumping on horseback. But he has an accident and dies, leaving behind his wife and unborn child. Moving lyrics and a gorgeous song by the great Tom Russell.
You Cant Always Get What You Want - The Rolling Stones
Another epic Rolling Stones song, starting off with a lone female chorus, and building into one of the most grandiose rock song in history. The lyrics are extremely simple but underlie a great truth, that "we cant always get what we want" and sometimes we should just learn to be content with what we have.
Landslide - The Smashing Pumpkins
Another song I learned around the campfire at summer camp. Earnest, passionate, eloquent. The song was originally Fleetwood Macs but I like this Smashing Pumpkins cover better.
Stars - Les Misérables
From the musical Les Misérables. Were supposed to root against Inspector Javert in his pursuit of the wronged hero Jean Valjean, but when he exposes the meaning behind his quest, we cant help but sympathize with him, too. Easily the most beautiful song from Les Misérables.
Soliloquy - Carousel
From the musical Carousel, Billy Bigalow is having a conversation in his own head about what its going to be like when his wife has a child. A tour-de-force 8-minute song which careens from joy to fear and exposes a mans innermost struggles.
Ive Seen It All - Björk
From the movie Dancer in the Dark, blind Selma is trying to explain that even though she is going blind, she has seen enough beauty in the world that she will always treasure it. The video for this song is amazing.
Feminist Songs - 女权主义歌曲
Doo Wop (That Thing) - Lauryn Hill
Lauryn Hill is one of the best female rappers in history. Lots of her songs have excellent, meaningful lyrics. I choose this one not because its the best, but because its the most catchy, and the message, about girls respecting themselves, is a good one.
That Day - Poe
This is a song about a woman woman whos been mistreated by men (her boyfriend? her father?) and is fighting back. A powerful feminist song.
You Oughta Know - Alanis Morissette
One of the great female power songs. Alanis Morissettes been dumped by her boyfriend, and shes pissed…watch out. Girls, if youve ever been dumped, you can probably relate.
Whatta Man - Salt-N-Pepa
A classic feminist hip hop song, where the girls sing about what kind of man they like. A man whos cool and sexy, but who also treats women with respect.
Love Songs - 爱情歌曲
Hallelujah - Rufus Wainwright
Rufus Wainwright has a gorgeous voice, and in this cover of Hallelujah he tugs at your heart strings.
Elephant Love Medley - Moulin Rouge
This song is from the musical film Moulin Rouge. Its a medley of pop songs—all of them about love—in which the films two protagonists exchange verses arguing over the value of true love, before finally singing in unison, signaling that the prostitute Satine has finally let down her guard and allowed herself to be swayed by Christians love.
You Dont Know My Name - Alicia Keys
My favorite Alicia Keys song, her voice is so sexy and sultry. Although the lyrics are simple, the story they tell is a good one. I especially like the spoken voice section of the song, where shes talking on the phone to the boy she likes.
Breakfast At Tiffanys - Deep Blue Something
A great alternative rock song from the 1990s, about a guy whos trying to salvage his relationship with his girlfriend, and reaching for any thread of something they have in common remembers that they both "kind of liked" that film Breakfast at Tiffanys with Audrey Heburn, and then crafts a whole song out of that idea.
Muzzle - The Smashing Pumpkins
This was one of my absolute favorite songs when I first heard it in 8th grade, and it still is today. The first line "I fear that I am ordinary, just like everyone", followed by that crescendo of a drumroll is what we all fear. The ending is so poetic:
"And I knew the meaning of it all
And I knew the distance to the sun
And I knew the echo that is love
And I knew the secrets in your spires
And I knew the emptiness of youth
And I knew the solitude of hearts
And I knew the murmurs of the soul
And I knew the silence of the world"
Debra - Beck
This song is so funny. Firstly, the music is awesome, old style R&B, totally over the top, but *** ooth and sexy. Add on top of that ridiculous lyrics about meeting a girl at JC Penny (a clothing store) and you have a recipe for classic Beck.
Son of a Preacher Man - Dusty Springfield
A great soul song about a woman being in love with with the preachers son and the excitement that comes from the sin of forbidden fruit. Terrific music and backup vocals, too.
Girl, Youll Be a Woman Soon - Urge Overkill
Song about a man whos in love with a girl, but her parents think hes no good. Sexy sexy song.
All My Little Words - The Magnetic Fields
A pretty little love song with phrases like "not for all the tea in China" and new words like "un-boyfriendable"
The Luckiest Guy on the Lower East Side - The Magnetic Fields
Cute love song about a guy whos the luckiest on the lower east side because he has wheels (means he has a car) and the girl he likes wants to go for a ride.
Distraction #74 - The Avett Brothers
This self-deprecating (self-criticizing) song is about a guy who "kind of loved two girls and then he kind of lost them both". Theres some really fun interplay between the two singers who exchange words in rapid succession.
Leaving On A Jet Plane - Peter, Paul & Mary
One of the few love songs that makes it onto my list. Im not a sentimental person, but this beautiful song about a man whos saying goodbye to his girlfriend touches me every time I hear it.
If I Loved You - Carousel
From the musical Carousel, one of the most interesting love songs. Instead of the two protagonists directly professing their love for each other, the love at the center of this song is hypothetical, with that conditional preposition making all the difference "If I loved you".
Tonight - West Side Story
From the musical West Side Story, this song is first sung as a duet between the star-crossed lovers Tony and Maria (modeled after Romeo and Juliet). When later the entire cast joins the song, with Sharks and the Jets turning it into a violent, macho prelude to the rumble, it brings down the house in one of the greatest staged company numbers in Broadway history.
Somewhere - West Side Story
The most haunting song in West Side Story, wherein the young lovers search for a place where their love can be accepted.
A Little Fall of Rain - Les Misérables
*spoiler alter*
As Eponine dies in his hands, Maurius tries to comfort her.
Motivational Songs - 励志性歌曲
Move on Up - Curtis Mayfield
This song is amazing musically. The lyrics are also not bad, very motivational, encouraging those who are down and out to stand up strong and improve themselves.
My Culture - 1 Giant Leap
This little-known jazz-rap group has some great music. This song is about how we come from a long line of ancestors and how it is important to treasure and value the culture that we have inherited from them.
Friends - Bette Midler
A moving song about a woman who doesnt have many friends, but makes some new friends. Sounds simple, but its a great song from one of the greatest crooners in history.
I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor
This is one of the great disco and dance anthems of all time. The lyrics are simple, but powerful, about how women should be strong and not rely on a man, and when they face hardship or break up with their boyfriends, its not the end of the world, they will survive. Terrific, catchy song, one of my all-time favorites.
Hold My Hand - Hootie & the Blowfish
This song was on the first CD I ever owned. Its a fabulous, catchy song that makes you want to sing along. The lyrics are easy to learn, and the message is clear and uplifting. If youre in trouble, dont worry, Ill help you, just hold my hand"
One - U2
This is one of U2s greatest songs. The lyrics are simplistic but packed with meaning. This song is about universal love, peace, and humanity.
Drift Away - Dobie Gray
A feel-good song about the great feeling we can get just by listening to some good music. "Give me the beat boys to free my soul, I wanna get lost in your rock n roll and drift away".
Youll Never Walk Alone - Carousel
In this excellent musical, the antihero Billy has died a tragic death, and this song is sung to his widowed wife Laurie to encourage her not to give up. In the end, when Lauries own daughter is grown up and feeling helpless and lost, Billy comes back as a ghost and sings this song to her to give her strength.
Let The Sun Shine - Hair
This song takes place at the end of the protest rock musical Hair. The protagonist has been shipped off to the Vietnam War, but the musical ends on a hopeful note that if enough people want peace, peace can be achieved, and we can "let the sun shine in".
Somethings Coming - West Side Story
Tony sings this song early in the musical West Side Story describing a premonition he has that something is going to happen. Sure enough, that night he meets and falls in love with Maria. Gorgeous, earnest song and hopeful lyrics.
Climb Every Mountain - The Sound of Music
Mother Abbess sings this song to Maria when she has given up, in order to encourage her to face her fears and live her life. In the finale, as the von Trapps escape to Switzerland, it is sung once again to encourage them in their flight from the Nazis.
Nostalgic Songs - 怀旧歌曲
In My Life - The Beatles
One of the Beatles best, about looking back on ones childhood places.
The River - Bruce Springsteen
Bruce Springsteen sings about blue collar working class life in Americas Rust Belt. This song is about reminiscing about youthful love and loss.
Homeward Bound - Simon & Garfunkel
This song is about being on the road performing all the time and missing home.
My Hometown - Bruce Springsteen
The lyrics in this rock song are packed with emotion and meaning and social commentary, about a rust belt town in American which has fallen on hard times.
American Pie - Don McLean
Most of you have probably heard this song. Its one of my all-time favorites. Don McLean is singing about the first two decades in the history of rock n roll music (the 1950s and the 1960s). The song is full of symboli *** . The "Joker" is Bob Dylan. The "Quartet" is the Beatles. The "girl who sang the blues" is Janis Joplin. The "Day the music died" is the day the plane carrying Buddy Holly crashed killing him. Don McLean is singing about his love of rock music, and in turn he created a classic rock song himself.
Acres of Corn - Iris Dement
This song is sung by a woman who immigrated from Ireland to a farm in 19th century United States. She once had dreams of going to Paris, but now shes a farmers wife and the only thing she has to look forward to is the acres of corn outside her farm. Beautiful song.
Ode to My Family - The Cranberries
This beautiful song by the Cranberries is about how when youre little you think the world is such a happy and good place, and then you grow up and find its harder than you realized, but she still loves her family and remembers the good childhood they gave her.
Gus: The Theatre - Cats
Cats is a musical about....cats. In this musical, cats can talk and sing and have jobs, like train attendant and magician. This song is about a cat who was an actor, but now he is very old. Its a very touching song about a cat who doesnt want to give up his pride, even though he is approaching old age.
