I generally gravitate to the music first before the lyrics. But as a writer, I still marvel at well-spun verses and choruses. This month, I’m joining the music Twitter community in #SeptSongLyricChallenge
Day 6
A simple acoustic guitar strum sets off one of the greatest mid-tempo tracks of the 80’s. The iconic intro is later joined one by one by vocals, drums. bass, electric guitar, keys and eventually the Synclavier masquerading as bag pipes. “Under the Milky Way” builds up and doesn’t let down. A majestic, multi-layered masterpiece, like the galaxy itself. And its brightest star are its lyrics. Words that reference Memphis and the Milky Way with a sense of mystery that no one can solve.
“Lower the curtain down on Memphis. Lower the curtain down all right. I got no time for private consultation under the Milky Way tonight.”