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The article discusses the August 20, 2016 farewell concert of the band Tragically Hip in Kingston, Ontario. Topics include the experiences of the band's fans at previous concerts, comments made by band lead singer Gord Downie during the concert, and the lyrics of songs that were part of the set list at the concert.

The article discusses the potential that the song lyrics of the Canadian band Tragically Hip lyricist Gord Downie could be used in the study of English, history and political science. An overview of associate professor Patrick Finn's perspective on Downie's lyrics, including in regard to the depiction of Canadian identity within the lyrics, is provided.

The article discusses the selection of singer-songwriter Bob Dylan as the winner of the 2016 Nobel Prize in Literature. Topics include arguments regarding whether song lyrics can be considered literature, an increase in the acceptance of popular music lyricists as poets, and a transition in the use of traditional rhyme and metre to be used by songwriters such as Dylan from poets such as Rudyard Kipling.

The article presents a humorous analysis of popular song lyrics from the 1970s, focusing on scientific fact-checking of claims made in various songs. Songs examined include "Rocket Man" by Elton John, "Dust in the Wind" by Kansas, "Two Our of Three Ain't Bad" by Meat Loaf, and "50 Ways to Leave Your Lover" by Paul Simon.

The lyrics to the song "Nobody's Daughter," by Hole are presented. First line: Made something better he kept it for himself/ Last line: Oh, God, just get me out of here--

The lyrics to the song "Rise Up," by Cypress Hill are presented. First Line: Living in the big city; Last Line: You couldn't hang on the rope by ball.

The lyrics of the song "The Mama Papa," by the band Plants and Animals are presented. First line: It was the first time/ Last line: And the mama don't allow what the papa don't like and the kids just want to be left on the other side.

A lyric from the song "Chaos" by the New Young Pony Club is presented. First line: You like you motor on/ Last line: You've got the moment, tell me what's the answer--

The article presents lyrics to the song "Stylo" by the band Gorillaz from the album "Plastic Beach."

Lyrics to Motion City Soundtrack's song "A Lifeless Ordinary (Need a Little Help)," from their album "My Dinosaur Life," are presented.

This article presents the lyrics from a song entitled "Never Say Die/When You're Young," sung by The Bouncing Souls on their music release "Ghosts on the Boardwalk. First line: We're the ones they couldn't keep in line; Last Line: Stay close to your soul.

The article presents several favorite lyric parts of Dolly Parton's songs.

The lyrics to the song "Animal," by Ke$ha are presented. First line: I'm not asleep, I'm up for the fight/Into the magic/And I don't; Last line: come and love me like we're gonna die.

The article presents a portion of lyrics from the song "Tik Tok" which is from the debut album of Kesha.

The lyrics to the song "11th Dimension," by Julian Casablancas are presented. First line: Just nod, I've never been so good at shaking hands/ Last line: Don't be sad.

The lyrics to the song "American Ride," by Toby Keith. First line: Winter gettin' colder, summer gettin' warmer/ Last line: If the shoe don't fit, the fits gonna hit the shan.

The lyrics to the song "Gold Digger" by the band the Dolly Rockers is presented. First line:So there's a WAG in every mag that you all know/ Last Line: If looks could kill they probably will.

The lyrics to the song "Crying Lightning," by the Arctic Monkeys are presented. First line: Outside the café by the cracker factory; Last Line: To waste;.

The lyrics to the song “House of Flying Daggers,” by Raekwon are presented. First line: I pop off like a mob boss/ Last line: In the land where your own blood brother still plot for yours.

The lyrics to the song “Arrears," by Crime and the Times is presented. First line: Say Goodbye to Entry Level; Last line: If you're lucky, rent is low.

The lyrics to the song "Celebration," by Madonna are presented. First Line: Feel my temperature rising; Last Line: What are you waiting for?

The lyrics of the song "Maybe California," by Tori Amos are presented. First Line: Hey Mrs. see, please don't jump; Last Line: As mothers we have our troubles.

The lyrics to the song "Boom Boom Pow," by the Black Eyed Peas are presented. First line: Yo, I got that hit that beat the block; Last line: Let me get it now.

Lyrics to the song "A Guy Like Me" by Sanjaya Malakar are presented. First line: Tomorrow I'll give you the morning/ Last line: Anything you need (it ain't a thang).

The lyrics to the song "Jezebel" by the group Depeche Mode are presented. First Line: They call you Jezebel; Last Line: That you don't own someone.

Lyrics from the song “Get on Your Boots” by U2 are presented. First line: You don't know how beautiful you are. Last line: Bossy boots.

The lyrics to the song "Mama Lay Softly on the Riverbed," by Morrissey. First line: Mama. why did you do it? Last line: We're gonna run to you.

The lyrics to the song "Him" by Lily Allen are presented. First Line: Now is he interesting of do you think he'd bore us; Last Line: His favorite band is Creedence Clearwater Revival.

The lyrics of the song "Queen of the Supermarket," by Bruce Sprinsteen are presented. First Line: With my shopping cart I move through the heart; Last Line: Each night I take my groceries and I drift away.

The lyrics to the song “Everybody Hates Chris” by Ludacris are presented. First line: Hit the club and go and party with some penthouse freaks; Last line: but my women keep me warmer than a polo sweater.

The lyrics to the song “Burn it to the Ground” by Nickelback are presented. First line: We 're screaming like demons, swinging from the ceiling; Last line: We're going till the world stops turning while we burn it to the ground.

The lyrics to the song “You and I” by Ingrid Michaelson are presented. First line: Maybe I think you're cute and funny; Last line: From way up there, you and I, you and I.

The lyrics to the song "Nowhere to Go, Nowhere to Be," by Kenny Chesney are presented. First line: Like an empty bottle washed up by the waves; Last line: Readin' his book 'bout the "have" and "have nots."

The lyrics to the song "Pocketbook," by Jennifer Hudson are presented. First line: Looking at my body; Last line: Don't make me hit you with my pocketbook.

A lyric to the son "You Stood Me Up," by Benji Hughes are presented. First line: I showed up at the Dairy Queen; Last line: But some friends of mine said they saw you puking off a parking deck.

The lyrics to the song "Buzzin'" by Shwayze are presented. First line: I move on like the Greyhound bus; Last line: shoot your gun in the sky!

The lyrics to the song “Freeway” by Aimee Mann are presented. First line: You've got a lot of money but you can't afford the freeway; Last line: You got a lot of money but you can't afford the freeway.

The article discusses a change in rock 'n roll music that has led to abandonment of the guitar solo. The author explains that solos, once common occurrences in popular music, have declined in popularity because musicians lack the skill to perform them or because there is a greater emphasis on lyrics. The guitar playing of Jimi Hendrix is cited.

The lyrics to the song "I've Underestimated My Charm (Again)," by Black Kids are presented. First line: Like many a Mael; Last line: for my sweet tooth.

The article presents lyrics to the song "Comin' Together," by Martha Wainwright.

The lyrics to the song "I'm Not a Kid Anymore" by Sloan are presented. First line: Once upon a time I was on the scene; Last line: I'm not a kid anymore.

The lyrics of the song "Wait a Minute," sung by the performer Estelle on her music release "Shine" is presented. First line: My love's on overload, don't mean to boast but a kiss would make you overdose; Last line: Lay it down, put the zoom zoom on you, you try to play it cool.

The lyrics to "Stop Drop and Roll," by Foxboro Hot Tubs are presented. First line: Dirty mouth and a look of death; Last line: Whoo!

The lyrics to the song “The Real Me” by Clay Aiken are presented. First line: But you see the real me; Last line: What a mess I've made of my existence.

The lyrics to the song “She's Not Me” by Madonna are presented. First line: She started dressing like me and talking like me; Last line: She's not me.

The article presents lyrics to the song "Have Something to Say," by the music group Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds.

The lyrics to the song "Move Ya Body," by Ashley Dupré, who allegedly worked for former New York State governor Eliot Spitzer as a hooker, are presented.

The lyrics to the song "Better Get to Livin'," by Dolly Parton are presented. First Line: Your life's a wreck, you house is mess; Last Line: Keep your chin up.

The lyrics to the song "Back for More," by Thor are presented. First line: You thought I was done, now I've grabbed my gun; Last line: It's time to soar.

The lyrics to the song “The State” by Destroyer are presented. First line: Oh, the state cut off my arms and the state tore my eyes with her nails ; Last line: But, oh, you should know somewhere in the night there's a blue broken drum playing dead.