While we can appreciate a bass-boosted, ass-shaker of a track, sometimes we just want to get wrapped up in a narrative set to music. Songwriters, musicians, opera buffs, or hell, anyone who has seen the first five minutes of a musical know that immersing the listener in a compelling tale alongside musical accompaniment is no easy feat.
Redditors have discussed their favorite songs that bring vivid characters, passionate lyrics and elaborate sagas to life within the confines of a few well-versed bars. Whether it’s a tearjerker from Billy Joel or a gripping tale from Kendrick Lamar, these songs tell one hell of a story.
“DUCKWORTH.” by Kendrick Lamar
“The Way” by Fastball
“Mariner’s Revenge Song” by The Decemberists
“The Gambler” by Kenny Rogers
“Highwayman” by The Highwaymen
“Piano Man” by Billy Joel
“It Was A Good Day” by Ice Cube
“Cat’s in the Cradle” by Harry Chapin
“The Devil Went Down to Georgia” by The Charlie Daniels Band