lyric
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The 67-year-old described this lyric as a "manifesto" for her new music.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
Mr. Hedges invents a lilting melody for “Pinto,” a lyric that had been collected by Lomax, and has honored accordion player Josh Baca take the lead on the Mexican-tinged sound.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026
You’ve been something of a connoisseur’s fave, I think it’s fair to say, which is why the Taylor Swift lyric was such a delight: “We declared Charlie Puth should be a bigger artist.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
“When people go around talking to God, it always ends in tears” is absolutely the most Bono lyric, not taking himself too seriously but also still being completely, 100% sincere.
From Salon • Mar. 10, 2026
A single name was the only lyric to the song in my brain.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
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