Derwood

I have a pretty high criteria for what I consider to be great lyricists. Just because the words to a song are cool or clever doesn't cut it. The lyrics have to move me, or I have to be in disbelief that someone could write something so touching or beautiful. Likewise, I consider anyone who can shape the english language seemingly without effort as a great lyricist.

Here is my short list:

Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel
Ralph Covert
Roger Waters
Steven Stills
Eminem

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