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Jarvis Cocker's Songwriting 101 And The Worst Lyrics Ever . . .
John Doran , October 10th, 2008 18:19

Recently at In The City, Jarvis Cocker proved the main attraction with his lecture on lyrics. Here is our guide how not to write 'em . . . featuring Bob Dylan, Bono, Morrissey and more.

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Thin Lizzy – 'Jailbreak'
"Tonight, there's gonna be a jailbreak
Somewhere in this town"

It's probably gonna be in the jail Phil. Clue's in the title.