Artists with most relatable lyrics.

[scott325]

Not necessarily your favorite or which artists you think are the best but what Artists/Albums do you find that have the most relatable lyrics to your feelings/lfe/situations/etc?

It's usually New Found Glory(Catalyst or Not Without a Fight) and Relient K(Mmhmm) for me.

[Deadbolt23]

Bat for Lashes
Anchor & Braille
mewithoutYou
Bon Iver

[LastDeclaration]

Relient K, mos def.

[Smeee]

Tonight I listened to The Dangerous Summer, Relient K and now Newton Faulkner. All of them have rather awesome and relatable lyrics haha.

[Ari Christos]

Cursive's The Ugly Organ and "Crown of Love" by Arcade Fire, mostly at the moment.

[loudpunkguitar]

thrice for me... artist in the ambulance is one the most inspiring songs that encourages me and keeps me going through junk when it comes my way

[syntax omitted]

I felt like a lot of ...Is A Real Boy was so easy to relate to.

same with Deja Entendu.

but to not be a cliche Absolutepunk.net poster, I'm going to say Jimmy Eat World or Death Cab

[KingJohn_654]

Straylight Run.
Kevin Devine.
glassJAw.

[EvilZeppelin]

During highschool it was blink...

[SomedayTheFire]

Death cab

[princesschad]

brand new
bon iver

[DylanCa]

Bayside.

[Illadelphia]

Say Anything
Murs
Kanye West (College Dropout)

[saysmydoctor]

Pompeii
Nightmare of You
Anchor and Braille
Brand New
Further Seems Forever

[AEast317]

cannibal corpse

[ate_teenfourevr]

brand new - YFW

and

NFG - Catalyst

and

Jimmy Eat World - Futures

[AEast317]

JEW - 23 is the most relatable song for me probably.

[Aneurisms07]

The Dangerous Summer

[unionx]

Senses Fail, Choke on This.

[Battle Hymns]

Alkaline Trio because I drink too much.

[wendjiqn]

Mineral. Nothing else even comes close.

[thefinestline.]

Motion City Soundtrack.

[Samc1803]

cannibal corpse

Word.

[Illuminate]

brand new
bon iver

I love Bon Iver to death, but how the fuck is he the most relatable artist?

[Jaimehere]

Relient K, New Found Glory, The Starting Line in Say It Like You Mean It and August Burns Red in Messengers though i don't really like that album of theirs, the lyrics are relatable

[princesschad]

I love Bon Iver to death, but how the fuck is he the most relatable artist?

his lyrics may be abstract, but I find that doesn't detract from his relatability. the feelings of isolation, longing, love, cold and hope I get from his lyrics mirror many of the feelings I go through in my own life. when it comes down to it, he's just a guy with a guitar alone in a cabin pouring his pent up emotions out in words, and because of that I feel more connected to him than I do many of the other artists I listen to.

[Say Nothing]

Bon Iver and The Postal Service

[MartyrsCasualty]

Foxy Shazam
and Prostatic Flluid Asphyxiation

[cuzimlefthanded]

Millionaires. I listen to them when i wanna get my slutty on.

but in all seriousness, Envy On The Coast, The Starting Line, and Jason Mraz for me.

[TakeLotsWithAlcohol]

Alkaline Trio
Andrew Jackson Jihad

for me anyway.

[Un'Aria Ancora]

Ace Enders used to the guy that said my thoughts better than I could...
Now probably the Elbow singer... Guy Harvey I think...

[shimmyshakes]

copeland, underoath, oceana, the dangerous summer, brand new.

[oddwithoutend]

I wonder if anyone has not simply named their favourite bands yet.

[apresnuledeluge]

anal cunt

[Debut_Fin]

i'll just post some lyrics that are my life

"i'm sick of the things i do when i'm nervous, like cleaning the oven, or checking my tires, or counting the number of tiles in the ceiling"
- motion city soundtrack; "everything is alright"
- i have OCD and this is basically every day of my life, especially the last part

"up until now i had sworn to myself that i'm content with loneliness, cause none of it was ever worth the risk"
- paramore; "the only exception"
- i refuse to open up to anyone because i'm afraid of the outcome. again, this is basically my life

"i lost religion when i stopped believing in bedtime stories"
- lovedrug; "broken home"
- basically growing up and questioning things like religion. i could relate to this song a lot.

idk. i could think of a lot more if i had more time.

[tmagrosky]

put up or shut up-all time low
say it like you mean it starting line
your favorite weapon-brand new

[Yellowcard2006]

Yellowcard

This Time Next Year

Motion City Soundtrack

Taking Back Sunday

Bayside

Jimmy Eat World

Fall Out Boy

The Dangerous Summer

Therefore I Am

[zion the lion]

For a while (maybe even know, I dont know) Manchester Orchestra's I'm Like a Virgin Losing a Child was something that I really related to.

[kbi the crowing]

Mogwai (The Hawk is Howling)

[Illadelphia]

I wonder if anyone has not simply named their favourite bands yet.
None of the bands I named are in my top 5.

[oddwithoutend]

None of the bands I named are in my top 5.
ha WELL TAKE A SHIT ON MOUNT RUSHMORE AND CALL ME JEFFERSON!

[Illadelphia]

ha WELL TAKE A SHIT ON MOUNT RUSHMORE AND CALL ME JEFFERSON!
Already taken care of...

[crypticv24]

Jimmy Eat World, Valencia, and Levi Smith have been the most consistently relatable for me over the years.

[cshadows2887]

For me, as a musician, The Dangeous Summer.

But otherwise I think the simplicity of Lights' lyrics is really universal. Which is even weirder since she's a girl and I still find myself able to relate more often than not.

[Brand-new-123]

Pretty much anything by This Will Destroy You, Explosions In The Sky, and God is an Astronaut.

[scott325]

"up until now i had sworn to myself that i'm content with loneliness, cause none of it was ever worth the risk"
- paramore; "the only exception"
- i refuse to open up to anyone because i'm afraid of the outcome. again, this is basically my life


This, as well.

[weaz45]

Bright Eyes- I'm Wide Awake
Say Anything- ...Is a Real Boy
The Format- Dog Problems

[antimatter]

kevin devine - put your ghost to rest
motion city soundtrack - even if it kills me
bright eyes - letting off the happiness (sometimes more the feeling potrayed in the songs)

[ZachMadeMeOdd]

Pretty much suicide silence ever since i've decided mass murderer is my path.

[JawsTheme182]

Miley Cyrus
Gwar
and Elvis Costello

Edit: but for real

Blink 182- Take Off Your Pants and Jacket
The Ataris- So Long, Astoria
Good Charlotte- Good Charlotte
The Format- Interventions and Lullabies
Brand New- Your Favorite Weapon

[liz339]

Paramore-Brand New Eyes
Yellowcard-Ocean Avenue

[anthonydarko]

This will sound dumb, but the last two Senses Fail records were like soundtracks to how my life was at the time they were released.

[Ben09]

Sam's Song, Morris County Blues and Vatican Roulette by Dave Melillo

[bstthngunvrhd7]

Butch Walker

[dhilty]

Rocky Votolato

[Paulb-182]

For me it's..

Arctic Monkeys first album
Oasis
Brand New
Taking Back Sunday
You Me At Six

Not to say I think You Me At Six have great lyrics, but they sing about getting pissed and getting laid, two things I do often

[xxemo_kittyxx]

It changes for the phases of my life that I go through but for the past 3 years it has been Brand New.

[monkeytarget]

Have Heart
Jimmy Eat World

And the song Still Searching by Senses Fail.

[theclap]

American Nightmare - Background Music

[goodarmcindy]

Starting Line (especially Say It Like You Mean It) and Dangerous Summer have easily relatable lyrics in that they pretty much directly link to events that most teenagers experienced growing up.

Cursive's The Ugly Organ I find myself being able to relate to easily and a lot of what Jamie Lenman wrote for Reuben was about the mundanity of life so that's always a piece of piss to relate to as well

[zachff]

Fall Out Boy - TTTYG
New Found Glory - Sticks & Stones

Blink 182 - What's My Age Again? (I'm 23...)

[popdisaster00]

Justin pierre / mcs

[bard]

"i used to wonder where You are,
these days i can't find where You're not"

mewithoutYou


the main reason they're my favorite band is the lyrics, so doyhickey...

[Charles777]

For me, it's Blink, Say Anything, TBS, and Fall Out Boy.

[Macbeth.]

Dashboard Confessional
Brand New (sometimes- its either hit or miss for me)
Taking Back Sunday
Death Cab For Cutie (summer skin, passenger seat are favorites for imagery)

[Macbeth.]

"i used to wonder where You are,
these days i can't find where You're not"

mewithoutYou


the main reason they're my favorite band is the lyrics, so doyhickey...


Woah, I love this quote - going on my facebook status haha.

[bard]

Woah, I love this quote - going on my facebook status haha.
do you listen to mwY?

[Macbeth.]

do you listen to mwY?

I haven't gotten a chance to yet, its on the list. I hate finding out that I band i'm interested in has four or five full lengths already - gets overwhelming.

Do you have a reccomendation for a starting point?

[Metal Now]

I'd say Say Anything or Bon Iver, maybe NFG.

EDIT: Of course, lyrically mewithoutYou are my favourite band, but more because the lyrics are beautiful, rather than because they are relatable.

[Metal Now]

"i used to wonder where You are,
these days i can't find where You're not"

mewithoutYou


the main reason they're my favorite band is the lyrics, so doyhickey...

Floating forgetfully along, with no need to be strong,
We keep our confessions long, but when we pray we keep it short.
I drank a thimble full of fire,
I'm not ever coming back...
Oh, my God.

"I do not exist," we faithfully insist,
While watching sink the heavy ship with everything we knew.
And if ever you come near, I'll hold up high a mirror.
Lord, I could never show you anything as beautiful as you!

There are no words.

[bard]

I haven't gotten a chance to yet, its on the list. I hate finding out that I band i'm interested in has four or five full lengths already - gets overwhelming.

Do you have a reccomendation for a starting point?
well, that particular lyric is from 'the sun and the moon' which is on 'brother, sister'

BUT, my favorite of theirs, and my favorite album overall, is 'catch for us the foxes'


Floating forgetfully along, with no need to be strong,
We keep our confessions long, but when we pray we keep it short.
I drank a thimble full of fire,
I'm not ever coming back...
Oh, my God.

"I do not exist," we faithfully insist,
While watching sink the heavy ship with everything we knew.
And if ever you come near, I'll hold up high a mirror.
Lord, I could never show you anything as beautiful as you!

There are no words.
so, so good

[sweepthenation]

Taking Back Sunday - Tell All Your Friends
Cinematic Sunrise
All Time Low - Put Up Or Shut Up
Underoath - They're Only Chasing Safety (Like the newer albums more, but the lyrics are alot less vague and more personal on this album)
Fall Out Boy

[fightinirish217]

Jimmy Eat World, Relient K, The Starting Line, Anberlin

[ManInMusicBox]

I will get flamed for this but here me out, for me: Jacoby Shaddix from Papa Roach. Yes his lyrics are definitely not the strongest when it comes to writing but a shitload of his lyrics I can relate to, a lot. Brand New would be second but honestly Papa Roach is first. His views of faith, alcoholism, and being his own punching bag I can relate, heavily, too. Thank you for understanding....I hope.

[Kyle Huntington]

The Smiths
The Maccabees
Interpol

"I promise to commit no acts of violence,
Be it physical or otherwise,
If things come alive.

I'll say it now.
Oh, I'll say it now,
'Cause I want it now...

...I pretend like no one else
To try and control myself.
I'm subtle like a lion's cage.
Such a cautious display. "

And a band that isn't a favourite but I find myself relating to occasionally though; Dear and The Headlights in particular, "Grace".

[MADSTA]

Elliott Smith
Dashboard Confessional circa Places
Nada Surf
Say Anything circa IARB
MANSIONS
JamisonParker

[GhostFight]

no no no

the answer is Isaac Brock

[Jefferson Rank]

Weezer. Unless it's stupid.

[Kyle Huntington]

Elliott Smith
Totally forgot to include, yes.

[MADSTA]

Totally forgot to include, yes.
Depressive much? Haha.

[Kyle Huntington]

Depressive much? Haha.
Haha definitely so, but the direct appraoch makes it all so relatable.

[AntsInMyPants92]

taking back sunday-tell all your friends

[SpeakForMe]

Belle & Sebastian
The Killers
Modest Mouse
Shout Out Louds
The Format (Dog Problems)
mewithoutYou
Elliott Smith
Simon & Garfunkel

[samchops697]

Relient K, like everyone's saying. and 100% Blink 182 as well!

[songydarko]

The Smiths
The Maccabees
Interpol

"I promise to commit no acts of violence,
Be it physical or otherwise,
If things come alive.

I'll say it now.
Oh, I'll say it now,
'Cause I want it now...

...I pretend like no one else
To try and control myself.
I'm subtle like a lion's cage.
Such a cautious display. "

And a band that isn't a favourite but I find myself relating to occasionally though; Dear and The Headlights in particular, "Grace".

Stop having perfect taste in music, thanks.

[Kyle Huntington]

Stop having perfect taste in music, thanks.
Really though? That wouldn't be fun would it, no-one to converse with about the brilliant bands? Ha.

[Jason Gardner]

La Dispute

[11:11]

I know everyone has been saying it, but Jimmy Eat World definitely takes the cake. I think the fact that everyone can relate to Adkins' lyrics is what makes them so popular. Well, that and the band makes good music.

[RITZIE]

hmmmmmmmmmmm well miley cyrus the climb when ur writing thaats the first song that comes out
but also green day anberlin and almost all the new bands

[Kyle Huntington]

hmmmmmmmmmmm well miley cyrus the climb when ur writing thaats the first song that comes out
but also green day anberlin and almost all the new bands
All of the new bands you say?

[Asadcow]

The Wonder Years, new stuff specifically

[ktkicksit]

"I'd rather be lost than have nowhere to go."

That's my favorite Jonas Sees In Color lyric...always makes me think.