Positive lyrics in metal

[AfterForever]

I had a discussion with my bandmates about the lyrics we use. They are all about sadness, anger, dishonesty etc..

I had the idea to turn that around into positive lyrics.
I know a lot of people can relate to the more "negative" lyrics, but I think you can help people better by giving them something stimulating instead of just something they recognize..

here's an example of a positive lyric:
"No you're not defeated
And soon you'll be smiling once again
Then you won't have to feel it
Let it go with the wind
Time passes us by
And know that you're aloud to cry "

"Taking each step one day at a time
You can't loose your spirit
Let live and let live forget and forgive
It's all how you see it
And just remember keep it together
Don't you know you're never alone"

What's your opinion? Are there metalbands out there with positive lyrics? Which kind of lyrics do you prefer? Is it possible for a heavy metal band to have positive lyrics?

every opinion is welcome [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

[Number Of The Priest]

Re: Positive lyrics in metal

Of course! "Never drop out... never drop out of schooooooo-oooooool!" [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img] [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img] [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

[sevser]

Re: Positive lyrics in metal

Good call NOTP! [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]


Actually most of the first metal bands that were accused of corrupting the minds of the youth with satanic messages were writing positive lyrics all along.

"Maybe it's not too late, to learn how to love and forget haow to hate" ...Crazy Train

[Child Of Norther]

Re: Positive lyrics in metal

http://www.darklyrics.com/lyrics/rha...ntedlands.html


Rhapsody own you [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

[thetroy]

Re: Positive lyrics in metal

Most power metal has positive lyrics. I like them better than the angry stuff. Like when I'm listening to CoB I block out the vocals entirely. I have no idea what Alexi is saying in any of the songs.

[ChickenScratch]

Re: Positive lyrics in metal

A lot of hardcore bands have positive and empowering lyrics too. Hatebreed comes to mind, although with a name like that it's not too obvious that they are spreading the good word.

[hippietim]

Re: Positive lyrics in metal

I think you should sing about rainbows and dragons.

[YetAnotherOne]

Re: Positive lyrics in metal

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I think you should sing about rainbows and dragons.

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"Circles, and rings, dragons, and kings." I'm just not creative enough to do metal lyrics. [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img] [img]/images/graemlins/headbang.gif[/img] [img]/images/graemlins/popcorn.gif[/img]

[MetalGrasshopper]

Re: Positive lyrics in metal

Sworn in the Metal Wind by Lost Horizon

[RR05xx]

Re: Positive lyrics in metal

I'm not sure I liked it the first time I heard positive metal lyrics, when it was called Stryper! [img]/images/graemlins/poke.gif[/img] [img]/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

[Cleveland Metal]

Re: Positive lyrics in metal

Slayer pretty much summed it up with "God Hates Us All".

Friggin uplifting and very inspirational.

[Boxcar Willie 84]

Re: Positive lyrics in metal

Throwdown and Killswitch Engage have positive lyrics.

[ChickenScratch]

Re: Positive lyrics in metal

Yeah, but I would rather slam my nutz in a door than listen to Throwdown. Oh, and their cover of Roots they play live is just terrable.

[Boxcar Willie 84]

Re: Positive lyrics in metal

They are my friends [img]/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img]

[RacerX]

Re: Positive lyrics in metal

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And know that you're aloud to cry "
You can't loose your spirit


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Free spell-check! [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

Good luck with the positive thing, dude! [img]/images/graemlins/toast.gif[/img]