Jawbreaker, "Chesterfield King" 4. A girl dies looking for her treasured pony named Wildfire. Dreams - J. Cole. A witch who lives in the Louisiana bayou is approached by a man who promises to marry her in exchange for a magic spell that would make him a millionaire. But as young boys grow into young men, Jackie eventually grows up and leaves his imaginary friend. I voted "Other" on your poll as I think the genre of folk/singer-songwriter (Storyteller) is probably the best for storytelling---though clearly country hits the mark easily, and some other songs in other genres, as you've shown. I appreciate you! From the tender age of seven, he has learned that life is all about relationships. A mix of a biography and his wishes for the future, 7 Years is about the life Lukas has lived so far and his dream of being like his father. This content is accurate and true to the best of the author’s knowledge and is not meant to substitute for formal and individualized advice from a qualified professional. His cap and coat are patched with the love. Have a wonderful weekend! Returning from Vietnam, the young man decides to grow an marijuana. FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on May 31, 2019: Rick - Thanks for tnese song suggestsions! He dies in the wreck and leaves her with a word-of-mouth goodbye, A taxi driver picks up a woman and realizes she is an old lover, The narrator is dancing in a bar with a woman named Linda Lou when her significant other bursts in and threatens him with a gun, believing her to be cheating. FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on April 19, 2019: Bob - Thank you for the recommendations. Country Songs That Tell A Story By Jamie Wade. These two lonely figures eventually cross paths when Eleanor passes away and Father McKenzie was the only one to attend the funeral. I added "Tell Laura I Love Her" here. Story telling lyrics: A dragon lives forever, but not so little boys, Painted wings and giant’s rings make way for other toys, One gray night it happened, Jackie Paper came no more, And Puff, that mighty dragon, he ceased his fearless roar. A 17 year-old girl falls for a bad boy who robs a gas station and leaves her. Have a wonderful week! FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on September 28, 2019: Mark - Thanks for the song recommendations. Have a great week ahead. Thank you for the song suggestion! This haunting song is about Major Tom, an astronaut sent into space. In this 2015 international sensation, a man shares the life lessons he has learned throughout his 60+ years. Although even the songwriters’ explanations have differed somewhat, they are nowhere close to the farfetched ideas provided above. A fast car is a means of escaping a negative home environment in this 1988 song. There songs are intergenerational and classics. Bohemian Rhapsody is a fantastical mix of operatic melodies, hard rock instrumentals, and vocals that only the late Freddie Mercury could provide. not too hard rock, i would like upbeat bands. It tells the story of a Copacabana showgirl named Lola whose lover is shot by a mobster. A paralyzed veteran who loves his wife begs her not to go out looking for a date. Hearing that her former lover has now married, she decides to play it creepy by turning up out of the blue uninvited just to say "hi.". Here is a playlist I just created that contains 275 songs that tell a story. By The New York Times. If you appreciate songs that tell a story as much as I do, then make yourself a playlist. Currently you have JavaScript disabled. Story telling lyrics: Then it happened one day. This 1972 song describes an ex-lover as a narcissistic ladies man. Feel free to make specific song suggestions if you'd like. However, she wouldn't stay that way, thanks to her mama's heart-wrenching decision. A high school troublemaker falls for a smart girl then they part ways before finally getting back together to marry. And he sees her for a moment, calls her name. Stan is about a man who claims to be Eminem’s biggest fan. A teenage bride shows up to the church on her wedding day, but it's her military groom's funeral. Scenes from an Italian Restaurant (1977), Two old classmates meet in an IItalian restaurant and relive their memories together. Suzanne Vega’s highest-charting song deals with the issue of child abuse. Don’t trust a guy with a brand new copy of Jane Eyre under his arm, is all I’m saying. Get your tissues! To cap off this list we have one of the catchiest story songs ever written. Have a great weekend! Will you love me forever?Do you need me?Will you never leave me?Will you make me so happy for the rest of my life?Will you take me away, and will you make me your wife? He has no one else. It’s a song about a young man who shoots someone and bids farewell to his mother. There all the greatest storytellers to ever live that happen to sing. FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on October 14, 2018: Jacob - Oh, goodness, how could I forget this? Wait…. 1 for three weeks in the US. I've added it to my Spinditty playlist of songs about marriage and long term love relationships. If you had a parent who was emotionally absent while you grew up, then this 1974 chart-topper will certainly resonate. A struggling rapper faces stage fright and other hardships on his way to stardom. Possibly one of the saddest songs ever written, He Stopped Loving Her Today remains one of George Jones’ most memorable songs. A man runs into his high school girlfriend and is thankful he didn't end up with her. He introduces himself to the singer, but he asks her not to mention the noise coming from their apartment. Help us rank these top 11 songs that tell a story by voting on your favorite. The song demonstrates how one moment of weakness can sentence two vulnerable people to be linked together forever. Real country tells a story, takes you on a journey and really hits home. A guy comes to realize that his love relationship is nearing its end, and there's nothing he can do to get it back to good. I love that song and have added it at #146, thanks to you. A son whose father just died wants to know the truth about his father, and it's painful. [citation needed] A woman who cheated on her lover tries to justify her pathetic choices. A boy builds an imaginary friend to play with. A woman burns down the house that represents her broken love relationship. Enjoy! I added "I Build a Friend" as #147. He bit the recess lady and finally spoke in class—menacing words no doubt. As a young adult, Sue bounced from town to town, frequenting the honky tonks in search of his father. I hope you had a happy holiday. The song is now widely regarded as one of the most bitter love songs of all time, and the most heartbreaking part of this story is that after Ian’s death, Deborah had the title of the song … An abused girl tries her best to take care of herself. Narritive + Song = Music Narratives! ), there are still so many songs out there that capture our imaginations with the way they tell a story. I've added the Johnny Horton songs and am saving the Snoopy vs. the Red Baron song for a playlist on aviation. His love for her remained up until he drew his last breath. 3. I appreciate your suggestions. In this 2005 tale of vengeance, two mariners are stranded in the belly of a great whale, when one explains to the other that their lives are eerily connected. Here are some songs that I particularly find tell a story: Party x Party (Vocaloid 6) - An adventure with the Vocaloid 6 as they take different roles and go on an adventure. Ground Control has lost contact with Major Tom as he drifts off aimlessly into space. He flees to New York City where he makes a new life for himself but is murdered by a gang. These days, stories can be written down and shared with one click. But then the song ends sadly with the girl, a piccolo player in the high school marching band, crying under the football stadium stands as the names of local Vietnam dead are read. FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on June 14, 2019: Bob - Thanks for the song recommendation. I struggled to find a cover that I liked enough to share (as I don't have one of my father :( . A woman recalls her first love, a college boy helping out on her grandpa's farm. At the end of the song, it becomes horrifically obvious that the two men are no strangers. Quick Death in Texas by Clutch. He is blamed for her suspicious disappearance but maintains his innocence. I won't share the lyrics here--so much better to listen and be surprised! Greedy teenagers try to steal the money from an eccentric backwoods loner and become part of a spooky local legend. FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on December 25, 2018: FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on November 08, 2018: Lillian - THANK YOU for these songs suggestions. Leave us a suggestion in the Comments Section below! FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on June 04, 2018: Cha - Thanks for the song suggestion. One of the more lighthearted stories on this list is about a man who has become infatuated with a... 3. It tells the story of Bad∞End∞Night: Volume 1 and 2 by Hitoshizuku-P. (It is worth noting that the songs and the books goes hand in hand and the fact that the songs came before the books). The thing about fame is that you’ll have fans who might want a piece of your paycheck. Maybe too old for this list, but another of the same time frame is "Big Bad John" by JImmy Dean, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYmoHl2828s. FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on August 05, 2018: Primus: Tommy The Cat, Winona's Big Brown Beaver, & John The Fisherman. FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on June 12, 2018: Noah Wenn - Tragic story that makes you think. The old story tellers of Marty Robins, Don Williams, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Merle haggard, Hank Williams Sr, George Jones, Kris Kristofferson. A sweet smile from a high school waitress prompts the soldier to ask if he can write to her while away. A mentally ill teenager from a dysfunctional family devises a plan to shoot up a school. The way that video deepens the meaning of the song is so moving. What follows is a fantastical tug of war between what seems to be his conscience, the law, the people who sympathize with him, and himself. So, practice some escapism with the best pop songs of 2018. In addition, I added "If We Have Each Other" to the following playlist: Songs About Supporting Someone and Being There." How did it start where did it go? FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on April 12, 2018: Anonymous - Thanks for the recommendation. Back in the olden days, stories were told through songs. FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on September 25, 2018: MW Pronto - Thank you for these suggestions. i would prefer there to be a story behind it. Have a great week! Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. He dies. Songs & Lyrics. He takes his secret to the grave, though his best friend’s wife would often visit him wearing a long black veil. The narrator is a young man who is an outcast in a small community and has a relationship with a young woman named Mary who goes missing. A little dark and definitely crazy, Motley Crue changed the game. Then "Lyrics" . In this 2011 pop hit, Adele is a woman who is still reeling from a breakup. It spans decades and touches upon multiple genres, such as folk, blues, outlaw country, and rock. Here’s another song about escaping the vicious cycle of poverty. I've added it to the playlist about cars and driving. Jeremy was a quiet boy with a troubled mind, and no one cared enough to notice the signs. songs that tell me a story By talkaboutpopmusic.net. Been two weeks gone and he thought he'd stop. But that's a secret that only Margaret knows. A woman dies in her lover's arms and he subsequently seeks vengeance against her shooter and ends up doing 25 years to life. Fancy Rae Baker was born poor white Louisiana trash. He's all decked out in his Army uniform and waiting for his bus. Then, the son moves away and has a family of his own. A young mother's divorce becomes final today and she will be moving away with the couple's 4-year-old son. There is a ballad by Marty Robbins it apparently is known as either "Sundown" or "The Texas Ranger". "Afternoon Delight" by Starland Vocal Band.1976. He was bullied by classmates, then one day someone pushed him too far. When the young man comes home from college, his dad finally has the time to spend, but all Junior wants is the car keys. Johnny's pride and greed won't allow him to turn down the Devil's deal. FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on February 19, 2019: Bob - Thank you for these suggestions. I may have overlooked it, but what about "Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" by Gordon Lightfoot? Stories remain an incredible tool to breaking down walls and connecting people. How did it start where did it go? English music album Pop Music. George Harrison, "My Sweet Lord" (1970) After the Beatles anointed the first half of 1970 with the … Book of Bad Decisions by Clutch. Jacob - Oh, goodness, how could I forget this? FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on September 18, 2019: Is "Liberty Valence" by Gene Pitney on one of your lists? Luka is a child who lives upstairs from the singer. Wedding is a special occasion and the first dance as a couple is more than just special. She murders both her lover and the fortune teller. A greedy woman attempts to steal the horse belonging to the dead wife of a grieving cowboy, and he kills her. Dad doesn't like the guy she's been dating because the boyfriend doesn't treat her well. The narrator's mother left the family, and her father is an alcoholic who required that she quit school to take care of him. Here is a playlist I just created that contains 275 songs that tell a story. FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on March 11, 2019: Would "In the Year 2525" by Zager & Evans fall into this category? FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on January 20, 2019: Cup - Thank you for the song suggestions. An abused woman sends her young daughter to the Fourth of July parade in town while she burns down the family home with her husband in it. The narrator has a lover with a fast car, however, who can get them out of the bad situation. Thank you! It’s said that the song was inspired by girls who used to hang around with the Jackson 5 claiming they were pregnant by one of the band members. It was inspired by the distant relationship between her first husband and his father. A repentant man faces the electric chair for his crimes. I Want to Hold Your Hand by The Beatles. Have a great weekend. The Devil is extremely talented, but our Johnny is better. A man dies after years of alcoholism; he tried to drown his heartbreak. A proper young woman drinks too much Cuervo, dances at a bar with a cute stranger, and ends up the next morning in Vegas married to him. He encounters a fan outside the stage door who reminds him of how his fame started. A woman in love with her infertile husband desperately wants a child, so she has a one-night stand. A man's younger sister kills his adulterous wife and the wife's lover. A man in a roadhouse drinks too much tequila and winds up married to his waitress, who is missing her front tooth. A wife stays up half the night worried about her husband who is out in the storm, but he's been cheating so she kills him. A heartbroken man asks the phone operator for help in placing a phone call to his ex-lover and former friend who are now a couple. What about "Ballad of Thunder Road" by Robert Mitchum? Two young outlaws are pursued by a Dallas detective who is determined not to let them get away with their crimes. "Afternoon Delight" by Starland Vocal Band.1976. A young wife learns that her best friend and husband are cheating, so she invites her friend out for a girls' night out and they never come home. Finally, he found him and got the (surprising) explanation he was waiting for: ... 'Son, this world is roughAnd if a man's gonna make it, he's gotta be toughAnd I knew I wouldn't be there to help ya alongSo I give ya that name and I said goodbyeI knew you'd have to get tough or dieAnd it's the name that helped to make you strong. I've added the song to the I Love You Playlist: Songs About Falling in Love. He refuses to give an alibi because he was having an affair with his best friend’s wife at the time of the murder. If that’s not a PSA for troubled youths, we don’t know what is! As she curled her daughter's hair and did her make-up, Mama advised Fancy, "Just be nice to the gentlemen, Fancy, and they'll be nice to you." Not songs that share an emotion, not your simple verse chorus verse bridge verse chorus reprise. I like Kelly Jones's voice, the catchiness of their tunes, and the story telling. A young Australian who served in the Vietnam War recounts his experiences. In the final act, Stan admits to locking his pregnant girlfriend in the trunk of his car and driving into a lake. Now she finds herself pregnant and in need of advice from Dad. The Rime of the Ancient Mariner by Iron Maiden 2. The song is told from the perspective of a father who is too consumed with his career to be involved with the details of raising his son. “Save The Last Dance For Me” was recorded in 1960 by The Drifters with Ben E. King as the lead singer. This 1977 rock song lasts more than 8 minutes, but it's utterly entertaining. Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald (1976). Ruby Don't Take Your Love to Town (1969). The losing stories of a homeless man, a pregnant teen and a drug dealer urge people not to judge unless they've walked in their shoes. The song itself is styled as a series of letters to Eminem, with each letter becoming angrier and more aggressive. Here are the top 10 picks for rap songs that tell a story in the most fascinating way ever！Besides, you could find the best tool to download them for free! Story telling lyrics: I’m just a poor boy, nobody loves me. She released a collection of short stories, but it wasn’t until 2019 that she published her follow up. After a passionate night together, they agree never to contact each other again. I appreciate you. 4.5 out of 5 stars 591. Mark Richardson from Utah on September 26, 2019: The Stereophonics have more than just Graffiti on the Train that tells a story. I lost a friendSomewhere along in the bitternessAnd I would have stayed up with you all nightHad I known how to save a life. The Temptations, "Papa Was A Rollin' Stone" 5. All I Wanna Do is Make Love to You is a song about a woman who engages in a one-night stand with a hitchhiker. Referencing many post-WWII cultural events, this song is a commentary on how American culture is headed in the wrong direction morally. He comes across several people at the lounge looking for their big break in LA. FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on July 26, 2019: Anonymous - This song doesn't strike a chord with me but I'm hoping a reader can help you out. How about "Daddy's Cup" by Drive By Truckers? Like his old man, he becomes too busy with work and other priorities to devote time to loved ones. A man is hopelessly in love with a whimsical, undependable woman. At the end of the contest, Johnny boasts: Devil, just come on backIf you ever want to try again.I done told you once you son of a b*tchI'm the best that's ever been. If you want to look at all of the articles I've written, click on my penname and then profile and there is a list of all the titles and a brief description/cover photo for each respective article. In order to post comments, please make sure JavaScript and Cookies are enabled, and reload the page. Me and Bobbie McGee by Kris Kristofferson 6. She's not totally convinced that it will work, but she knows that if they don't make a change they'll wither and die if they don't fly away now. The ones I can remember: 1. The song was actually about the decaying relationship between singer Ian Curtis and his wife Deborah. Have a wonderful weekend and thanks again. A man meets a woman in a bar and discovers she has left her husband and four kids. Play on Spotify. “Three Wooden Crosses,” Randy Travis(from 2002’s Rise & Shine) A story of four different individuals composed by a farmer, a teacher, a hooker and a preacher taking a midnight bus bound for Mexico. This is probably because his music has found popularity among audiences primarily in Australia and New Zealand rather than the United States where I am located. FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on June 22, 2019: joyfulisa - You invested so much into this comment. & Rakim "Mahogany" (1990) Album: Let the Rhythm Hit 'Em. The man becomes increasingly consumed, agitated, and then angry that his interest in the famous performer is not returned. "Travelin' Soldier" by Dixie Chicks. At a man's funeral, both his mistress and wife arrive in separate black Cadillacs after conspiring to kill him. A man who is madly in love with a woman who broke his heart stops loving her only when he dies. A man buys a 1966 Corvette that had belonged to a solider who did not make it back from war. He hums a line or two, they sing together in the dark. Marty Robbins also sang Ballad of The Alamo. Math, science, history, unraveling the mystery. Even though their love affair ended, he wouldn't have missed their dance for the world. Harper Valley PTA. Rare is the song that can win gospel awards, become a Country Music Association Song of the Year, and also cross over to the pop charts, too. Ray Peterson's song is already on there. “A modern day Bonnie and Clyde story of two outlaws living on love and borrowed time.” Brett Eldredge – Raymond “A feel-good Lifetime movie event about the special bond between an old woman and the janitor that befriends her.” Blake Shelton – Ol’ Red “Love sent a man to jail and love got him out.” Kip Moore – That Was Us Later dies and leaves her on November 30, 2019: Papa - Thank you these... Field Hand and makes a new life for the suggestion the 20 best Videos! 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Jawbreaker, "Chesterfield King" 4. A girl dies looking for her treasured pony named Wildfire. Dreams - J. Cole. A witch who lives in the Louisiana bayou is approached by a man who promises to marry her in exchange for a magic spell that would make him a millionaire. But as young boys grow into young men, Jackie eventually grows up and leaves his imaginary friend. I voted "Other" on your poll as I think the genre of folk/singer-songwriter (Storyteller) is probably the best for storytelling---though clearly country hits the mark easily, and some other songs in other genres, as you've shown. I appreciate you! From the tender age of seven, he has learned that life is all about relationships. A mix of a biography and his wishes for the future, 7 Years is about the life Lukas has lived so far and his dream of being like his father. This content is accurate and true to the best of the author’s knowledge and is not meant to substitute for formal and individualized advice from a qualified professional. His cap and coat are patched with the love. Have a wonderful weekend! Returning from Vietnam, the young man decides to grow an marijuana. FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on May 31, 2019: Rick - Thanks for tnese song suggestsions! He dies in the wreck and leaves her with a word-of-mouth goodbye, A taxi driver picks up a woman and realizes she is an old lover, The narrator is dancing in a bar with a woman named Linda Lou when her significant other bursts in and threatens him with a gun, believing her to be cheating. FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on April 19, 2019: Bob - Thank you for the recommendations. Country Songs That Tell A Story By Jamie Wade. These two lonely figures eventually cross paths when Eleanor passes away and Father McKenzie was the only one to attend the funeral. I added "Tell Laura I Love Her" here. Story telling lyrics: A dragon lives forever, but not so little boys, Painted wings and giant’s rings make way for other toys, One gray night it happened, Jackie Paper came no more, And Puff, that mighty dragon, he ceased his fearless roar. A 17 year-old girl falls for a bad boy who robs a gas station and leaves her. Have a wonderful week! FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on September 28, 2019: Mark - Thanks for the song recommendations. Have a great week ahead. Thank you for the song suggestion! This haunting song is about Major Tom, an astronaut sent into space. In this 2015 international sensation, a man shares the life lessons he has learned throughout his 60+ years. Although even the songwriters’ explanations have differed somewhat, they are nowhere close to the farfetched ideas provided above. A fast car is a means of escaping a negative home environment in this 1988 song. There songs are intergenerational and classics. Bohemian Rhapsody is a fantastical mix of operatic melodies, hard rock instrumentals, and vocals that only the late Freddie Mercury could provide. not too hard rock, i would like upbeat bands. It tells the story of a Copacabana showgirl named Lola whose lover is shot by a mobster. A paralyzed veteran who loves his wife begs her not to go out looking for a date. Hearing that her former lover has now married, she decides to play it creepy by turning up out of the blue uninvited just to say "hi.". Here is a playlist I just created that contains 275 songs that tell a story. By The New York Times. If you appreciate songs that tell a story as much as I do, then make yourself a playlist. Currently you have JavaScript disabled. Story telling lyrics: Then it happened one day. This 1972 song describes an ex-lover as a narcissistic ladies man. Feel free to make specific song suggestions if you'd like. However, she wouldn't stay that way, thanks to her mama's heart-wrenching decision. A high school troublemaker falls for a smart girl then they part ways before finally getting back together to marry. And he sees her for a moment, calls her name. Stan is about a man who claims to be Eminem’s biggest fan. A teenage bride shows up to the church on her wedding day, but it's her military groom's funeral. Scenes from an Italian Restaurant (1977), Two old classmates meet in an IItalian restaurant and relive their memories together. Suzanne Vega’s highest-charting song deals with the issue of child abuse. Don’t trust a guy with a brand new copy of Jane Eyre under his arm, is all I’m saying. Get your tissues! To cap off this list we have one of the catchiest story songs ever written. Have a great weekend! Will you love me forever?Do you need me?Will you never leave me?Will you make me so happy for the rest of my life?Will you take me away, and will you make me your wife? He has no one else. It’s a song about a young man who shoots someone and bids farewell to his mother. There all the greatest storytellers to ever live that happen to sing. FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on October 14, 2018: Jacob - Oh, goodness, how could I forget this? Wait…. 1 for three weeks in the US. I've added it to my Spinditty playlist of songs about marriage and long term love relationships. If you had a parent who was emotionally absent while you grew up, then this 1974 chart-topper will certainly resonate. A struggling rapper faces stage fright and other hardships on his way to stardom. Possibly one of the saddest songs ever written, He Stopped Loving Her Today remains one of George Jones’ most memorable songs. A man runs into his high school girlfriend and is thankful he didn't end up with her. He introduces himself to the singer, but he asks her not to mention the noise coming from their apartment. Help us rank these top 11 songs that tell a story by voting on your favorite. The song demonstrates how one moment of weakness can sentence two vulnerable people to be linked together forever. Real country tells a story, takes you on a journey and really hits home. A guy comes to realize that his love relationship is nearing its end, and there's nothing he can do to get it back to good. I love that song and have added it at #146, thanks to you. A son whose father just died wants to know the truth about his father, and it's painful. [citation needed] A woman who cheated on her lover tries to justify her pathetic choices. A boy builds an imaginary friend to play with. A woman burns down the house that represents her broken love relationship. Enjoy! I added "I Build a Friend" as #147. He bit the recess lady and finally spoke in class—menacing words no doubt. As a young adult, Sue bounced from town to town, frequenting the honky tonks in search of his father. I hope you had a happy holiday. The song is now widely regarded as one of the most bitter love songs of all time, and the most heartbreaking part of this story is that after Ian’s death, Deborah had the title of the song … An abused girl tries her best to take care of herself. Narritive + Song = Music Narratives! ), there are still so many songs out there that capture our imaginations with the way they tell a story. I've added the Johnny Horton songs and am saving the Snoopy vs. the Red Baron song for a playlist on aviation. His love for her remained up until he drew his last breath. 3. I appreciate your suggestions. In this 2005 tale of vengeance, two mariners are stranded in the belly of a great whale, when one explains to the other that their lives are eerily connected. Here are some songs that I particularly find tell a story: Party x Party (Vocaloid 6) - An adventure with the Vocaloid 6 as they take different roles and go on an adventure. Ground Control has lost contact with Major Tom as he drifts off aimlessly into space. He flees to New York City where he makes a new life for himself but is murdered by a gang. These days, stories can be written down and shared with one click. But then the song ends sadly with the girl, a piccolo player in the high school marching band, crying under the football stadium stands as the names of local Vietnam dead are read. FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on June 14, 2019: Bob - Thanks for the song recommendation. I struggled to find a cover that I liked enough to share (as I don't have one of my father :( . A woman recalls her first love, a college boy helping out on her grandpa's farm. At the end of the song, it becomes horrifically obvious that the two men are no strangers. Quick Death in Texas by Clutch. He is blamed for her suspicious disappearance but maintains his innocence. I won't share the lyrics here--so much better to listen and be surprised! Greedy teenagers try to steal the money from an eccentric backwoods loner and become part of a spooky local legend. FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on December 25, 2018: FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on November 08, 2018: Lillian - THANK YOU for these songs suggestions. Leave us a suggestion in the Comments Section below! FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on June 04, 2018: Cha - Thanks for the song suggestion. One of the more lighthearted stories on this list is about a man who has become infatuated with a... 3. It tells the story of Bad∞End∞Night: Volume 1 and 2 by Hitoshizuku-P. (It is worth noting that the songs and the books goes hand in hand and the fact that the songs came before the books). The thing about fame is that you’ll have fans who might want a piece of your paycheck. Maybe too old for this list, but another of the same time frame is "Big Bad John" by JImmy Dean, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYmoHl2828s. FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on August 05, 2018: Primus: Tommy The Cat, Winona's Big Brown Beaver, & John The Fisherman. FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on June 12, 2018: Noah Wenn - Tragic story that makes you think. The old story tellers of Marty Robins, Don Williams, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Merle haggard, Hank Williams Sr, George Jones, Kris Kristofferson. A sweet smile from a high school waitress prompts the soldier to ask if he can write to her while away. A mentally ill teenager from a dysfunctional family devises a plan to shoot up a school. The way that video deepens the meaning of the song is so moving. What follows is a fantastical tug of war between what seems to be his conscience, the law, the people who sympathize with him, and himself. So, practice some escapism with the best pop songs of 2018. In addition, I added "If We Have Each Other" to the following playlist: Songs About Supporting Someone and Being There." How did it start where did it go? FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on April 12, 2018: Anonymous - Thanks for the recommendation. Back in the olden days, stories were told through songs. FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on September 25, 2018: MW Pronto - Thank you for these suggestions. i would prefer there to be a story behind it. Have a great week! Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. He dies. Songs & Lyrics. He takes his secret to the grave, though his best friend’s wife would often visit him wearing a long black veil. The narrator is a young man who is an outcast in a small community and has a relationship with a young woman named Mary who goes missing. A little dark and definitely crazy, Motley Crue changed the game. Then "Lyrics" . In this 2011 pop hit, Adele is a woman who is still reeling from a breakup. It spans decades and touches upon multiple genres, such as folk, blues, outlaw country, and rock. Here’s another song about escaping the vicious cycle of poverty. I've added it to the playlist about cars and driving. Jeremy was a quiet boy with a troubled mind, and no one cared enough to notice the signs. songs that tell me a story By talkaboutpopmusic.net. Been two weeks gone and he thought he'd stop. But that's a secret that only Margaret knows. A woman dies in her lover's arms and he subsequently seeks vengeance against her shooter and ends up doing 25 years to life. Fancy Rae Baker was born poor white Louisiana trash. He's all decked out in his Army uniform and waiting for his bus. Then, the son moves away and has a family of his own. A young mother's divorce becomes final today and she will be moving away with the couple's 4-year-old son. There is a ballad by Marty Robbins it apparently is known as either "Sundown" or "The Texas Ranger". "Afternoon Delight" by Starland Vocal Band.1976. He was bullied by classmates, then one day someone pushed him too far. When the young man comes home from college, his dad finally has the time to spend, but all Junior wants is the car keys. Johnny's pride and greed won't allow him to turn down the Devil's deal. FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on February 19, 2019: Bob - Thank you for these suggestions. I may have overlooked it, but what about "Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" by Gordon Lightfoot? Stories remain an incredible tool to breaking down walls and connecting people. How did it start where did it go? English music album Pop Music. George Harrison, "My Sweet Lord" (1970) After the Beatles anointed the first half of 1970 with the … Book of Bad Decisions by Clutch. Jacob - Oh, goodness, how could I forget this? FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on September 18, 2019: Is "Liberty Valence" by Gene Pitney on one of your lists? Luka is a child who lives upstairs from the singer. Wedding is a special occasion and the first dance as a couple is more than just special. She murders both her lover and the fortune teller. A greedy woman attempts to steal the horse belonging to the dead wife of a grieving cowboy, and he kills her. Dad doesn't like the guy she's been dating because the boyfriend doesn't treat her well. The narrator's mother left the family, and her father is an alcoholic who required that she quit school to take care of him. Here is a playlist I just created that contains 275 songs that tell a story. FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on March 11, 2019: Would "In the Year 2525" by Zager & Evans fall into this category? FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on January 20, 2019: Cup - Thank you for the song suggestions. An abused woman sends her young daughter to the Fourth of July parade in town while she burns down the family home with her husband in it. The narrator has a lover with a fast car, however, who can get them out of the bad situation. Thank you! It’s said that the song was inspired by girls who used to hang around with the Jackson 5 claiming they were pregnant by one of the band members. It was inspired by the distant relationship between her first husband and his father. A repentant man faces the electric chair for his crimes. I Want to Hold Your Hand by The Beatles. Have a great weekend. The Devil is extremely talented, but our Johnny is better. A man dies after years of alcoholism; he tried to drown his heartbreak. A proper young woman drinks too much Cuervo, dances at a bar with a cute stranger, and ends up the next morning in Vegas married to him. He encounters a fan outside the stage door who reminds him of how his fame started. A woman in love with her infertile husband desperately wants a child, so she has a one-night stand. A man's younger sister kills his adulterous wife and the wife's lover. A man in a roadhouse drinks too much tequila and winds up married to his waitress, who is missing her front tooth. A wife stays up half the night worried about her husband who is out in the storm, but he's been cheating so she kills him. A heartbroken man asks the phone operator for help in placing a phone call to his ex-lover and former friend who are now a couple. What about "Ballad of Thunder Road" by Robert Mitchum? Two young outlaws are pursued by a Dallas detective who is determined not to let them get away with their crimes. "Afternoon Delight" by Starland Vocal Band.1976. A young wife learns that her best friend and husband are cheating, so she invites her friend out for a girls' night out and they never come home. Finally, he found him and got the (surprising) explanation he was waiting for: ... 'Son, this world is roughAnd if a man's gonna make it, he's gotta be toughAnd I knew I wouldn't be there to help ya alongSo I give ya that name and I said goodbyeI knew you'd have to get tough or dieAnd it's the name that helped to make you strong. I've added the song to the I Love You Playlist: Songs About Falling in Love. He refuses to give an alibi because he was having an affair with his best friend’s wife at the time of the murder. If that’s not a PSA for troubled youths, we don’t know what is! As she curled her daughter's hair and did her make-up, Mama advised Fancy, "Just be nice to the gentlemen, Fancy, and they'll be nice to you." Not songs that share an emotion, not your simple verse chorus verse bridge verse chorus reprise. I like Kelly Jones's voice, the catchiness of their tunes, and the story telling. A young Australian who served in the Vietnam War recounts his experiences. In the final act, Stan admits to locking his pregnant girlfriend in the trunk of his car and driving into a lake. Now she finds herself pregnant and in need of advice from Dad. The Rime of the Ancient Mariner by Iron Maiden 2. The song is told from the perspective of a father who is too consumed with his career to be involved with the details of raising his son. “Save The Last Dance For Me” was recorded in 1960 by The Drifters with Ben E. King as the lead singer. This 1977 rock song lasts more than 8 minutes, but it's utterly entertaining. Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald (1976). Ruby Don't Take Your Love to Town (1969). The losing stories of a homeless man, a pregnant teen and a drug dealer urge people not to judge unless they've walked in their shoes. The song itself is styled as a series of letters to Eminem, with each letter becoming angrier and more aggressive. Here are the top 10 picks for rap songs that tell a story in the most fascinating way ever！Besides, you could find the best tool to download them for free! Story telling lyrics: I’m just a poor boy, nobody loves me. She released a collection of short stories, but it wasn’t until 2019 that she published her follow up. After a passionate night together, they agree never to contact each other again. I appreciate you. 4.5 out of 5 stars 591. Mark Richardson from Utah on September 26, 2019: The Stereophonics have more than just Graffiti on the Train that tells a story. I lost a friendSomewhere along in the bitternessAnd I would have stayed up with you all nightHad I known how to save a life. The Temptations, "Papa Was A Rollin' Stone" 5. All I Wanna Do is Make Love to You is a song about a woman who engages in a one-night stand with a hitchhiker. Referencing many post-WWII cultural events, this song is a commentary on how American culture is headed in the wrong direction morally. He comes across several people at the lounge looking for their big break in LA. FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on July 26, 2019: Anonymous - This song doesn't strike a chord with me but I'm hoping a reader can help you out. How about "Daddy's Cup" by Drive By Truckers? Like his old man, he becomes too busy with work and other priorities to devote time to loved ones. A man is hopelessly in love with a whimsical, undependable woman. At the end of the contest, Johnny boasts: Devil, just come on backIf you ever want to try again.I done told you once you son of a b*tchI'm the best that's ever been. If you want to look at all of the articles I've written, click on my penname and then profile and there is a list of all the titles and a brief description/cover photo for each respective article. In order to post comments, please make sure JavaScript and Cookies are enabled, and reload the page. Me and Bobbie McGee by Kris Kristofferson 6. She's not totally convinced that it will work, but she knows that if they don't make a change they'll wither and die if they don't fly away now. The ones I can remember: 1. The song was actually about the decaying relationship between singer Ian Curtis and his wife Deborah. Have a wonderful weekend and thanks again. A man meets a woman in a bar and discovers she has left her husband and four kids. Play on Spotify. “Three Wooden Crosses,” Randy Travis(from 2002’s Rise & Shine) A story of four different individuals composed by a farmer, a teacher, a hooker and a preacher taking a midnight bus bound for Mexico. This is probably because his music has found popularity among audiences primarily in Australia and New Zealand rather than the United States where I am located. FlourishAnyway (author) from USA on June 22, 2019: joyfulisa - You invested so much into this comment. & Rakim "Mahogany" (1990) Album: Let the Rhythm Hit 'Em. The man becomes increasingly consumed, agitated, and then angry that his interest in the famous performer is not returned. "Travelin' Soldier" by Dixie Chicks. At a man's funeral, both his mistress and wife arrive in separate black Cadillacs after conspiring to kill him. A man who is madly in love with a woman who broke his heart stops loving her only when he dies. A man buys a 1966 Corvette that had belonged to a solider who did not make it back from war. He hums a line or two, they sing together in the dark. Marty Robbins also sang Ballad of The Alamo. Math, science, history, unraveling the mystery. Even though their love affair ended, he wouldn't have missed their dance for the world. Harper Valley PTA. Rare is the song that can win gospel awards, become a Country Music Association Song of the Year, and also cross over to the pop charts, too. Ray Peterson's song is already on there. “A modern day Bonnie and Clyde story of two outlaws living on love and borrowed time.” Brett Eldredge – Raymond “A feel-good Lifetime movie event about the special bond between an old woman and the janitor that befriends her.” Blake Shelton – Ol’ Red “Love sent a man to jail and love got him out.” Kip Moore – That Was Us Later dies and leaves her on November 30, 2019: Papa - Thank you these... Field Hand and makes a new life for the suggestion the 20 best Videos! 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