So when it comes to lyrics, what do you guys like best?
1. Straightforward lyrics?
2. Lyrics that are open to interpretation/lyrics that involve thought?
Some songs are straight to the point, while others are not.
For example, take "Every Breath You Take" by The Police. That song was played at a lot of weddings back in the day, but it wasn't an appropriate wedding song. Sting has said as much.
Another example by The Police, is Synchronicity ll". Knowing what synchronicity is, you piece the song together to realize that the main character in the song has a monster awaking in him. What happens at the end of the song is left open, what does he do? The monster has come to the surface and is at the door.