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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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U2 – 'Elevation'
"I've got no self-control
Been living like a mole
now, going down
Excavation High
and high in the sky
You make me feel like I can fly,
so high."

Is there no end to his genius?