Mandrake:
@People in general: Why is it that the more depressing lyrics are the ones that stick with us?
Just my opinion, strictly subjective:
I think depressive lyrics (thoughtful one) touches and activates the tender spot we have inside. They trigger it and allow to express itself, to show itself to us, to rise, so we (the adult) may feel it. Lyrics are food for the "inner child" (our emotions) - and everyone has a sad, lonely, forlorn little kid in her-/himself. It's not totally like that but one of the inner fragments we carry around and often try to hide, even from oneself. I believe, lyric is a key to get into contact with that part of us, like a gentle knocking on an inner door - we normally prefer to keep tightly shut - an invitation. The sad forlorn little kid is shy and used to be abandoned. Lyric is an invitation for it to come out.
Same goes for aggressive lyrics = the angry child fragment
Love lyrics, humorous lyrics = the playful, joyful child fragment
Kiya
