I'm in desperate need of a song with great lyrics to analyze! I have to write a 1000-1200 word essay analyzing any song's lyrics of my choice. A song with meaningful lyrics but that is still a song is what I'm looking for. Something a bit for mainstream would be nice...
Please help!

EDIT: I can't access Youtube where I'm at right at the moment, so please don't post YT links.

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Counting Crows - Mr. Jones also I would suggest listening the album version and the Live version at Chelsea Stadium

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"Vicarious" by tool. the lyrics are a very interesting approach to human thinking.

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NOFX - The Decline


Memorize and sing star spangled songs
When the questions
Aren't ever asked
Is anybody learning from the past?
We're living in united stagnation


We know the truth, but prefer lies
Lies are simple, simple is bliss
Why go against tradition when we can
Admit defeat, live in decline
Be the victim of our own design
The status quo, built on suspect
Why would anyone stick out their neck?


Only moron and genius
Would fight a losing battle
Against the super ego
When giving in is so damn comforting

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American pie just because I like the song

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Ring around the Rosie

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Sting: Russians

In Europe and America, there's a growing feeling of hysteria
Conditioned to respond to all the threats
In the rhetorical speeches of the Soviets
Mr. Krushchev said we will bury you
I don't subscribe to this point of view
It would be such an ignorant thing to do
If the Russians love their children too

How can I save my little boy from Oppenheimer's deadly toy
There is no monopoly in common sense
On either side of the political fence
We share the same biology
Regardless of ideology
Believe me when I say to you
I hope the Russians love their children too

There is no historical precedent
To put the words in the mouth of the President
There's no such thing as a winnable war
It's a lie we don't believe anymore
Mr. Reagan says we will protect you
I don't subscribe to this point of view
Believe me when I say to you
I hope the Russians love their children too

We share the same biology
Regardless of ideology
What might save us, me, and you
Is if the Russians love their children too

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