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Originally Posted by Grapesoda
the same thing as the draw of the bible.... the stories, the poetry... who are the poets of your generation? micheal stipe?
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REM was a good band but not poetic lyrics IMHO. Of my generation I'd say ... Carole King was prolific but not poetic. NWA was, in my eyes. They told the truth about life in the 'hood, the police there, life as a negro male (not using the other word). They made you think and told the truth the only way they could.
There weren't gifted songwriters that I can think of offhand. Each night I lay in bed 3-4 hours until I sleep. Tonight I'll think about this.
The bible is interpreted differently by people. It's a history lesson, a teaching guide, a bunch of nonsense or a poetic litany of words. Each religion has a version from the Koran to the Old Testament (Jews) to the New Testament (Christians).
It was written by Jesus, God, Allah and whomever else your religion says