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LYRIC VIDEO PREMIERE: American Authors “Believer”

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Brooklyn, New York natives American Authors are an indie-rock four-piece with a story to tell. Band members Zachary Barnett, James Adam Shelley, Matt Sanchez and Dave Rublin met while attending the Berklee School of Music in Boston, MA., and have been making music together since, going through a name change or two along the way. Just this year, the band settled on the American Authors label and have begun to garner buzz in earnest. The band’s debut single “Believer” is as catchy sing-along style track, and we’re lucky to have the exclusive premiere of the song’s new lyric video right here.

Check out the lyric video below and look for big things to come from American Authors!

Follow them on Twitter and like them on Facebook to keep up with the budding new band.


Celebrate Mother’s Day With Lisa Matassa’s “Somebody’s Baby” Handwritten Lyrics

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If you can believe it, American country singer/songwriter Lisa Matassa started off her career in the 80′s as a dance recording artist. Yep, that’s right, kind of like how Alanis Morissette started out. Now that she’s found her country roots, Lisa’s got three albums under her belt that follow her true genre, the most recent being the Somebody’s Baby EP. Just in time for Mother’s Day, Lisa shared her handwritten lyrics to the EP’s title track, “Somebody’s Baby”, which describes how we’re all our mother’s children and it’s important to remember that. We love Lisa’s use of color in her handwritten lyrics, and if you like the song, why not share it with your mom this Mother’s day?

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Have a lyric you’d like to dedicate to your mom this Mother’s Day? Share it in the comments.

We Heart Our Mamas: 15 Songs For Mother’s Day

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Sunday, May 12th marks the day that we celebrate the woman who gave us life: dear Mama! And what better way to give mad props to our mothers than with a mom-filled playlist? We curated a 15-song playlist on Spotify that says everything we’ve always wanted to say to our moms with lyrics, and you can listen to it below.

1. Mama ♥ Spice Girls
2. Mother Like Mine ♥ The Band Perry
3. Stacy’s Mom ♥ Fountains Of Wayne
4. Tie Your Mother Down ♥ Queen
5. Dear Mama ♥ 2pac
6. Motherlover ♥ The Lonely Island ft. Justin Timberlake
7. Mama’s Song ♥ Carrie Underwood
8. Oh Mother ♥ Christina Aguilera
9. I Got It From My Mama ♥ will.i.am
10. Mother And Child Reunion ♥ Paul Simon
11. Mama Told Me ♥ Big Boi ft. Kelly Rowland
12. Treat Me Like Your Mother ♥ The Dead Weather
13. Hey Mama ♥ Kanye West
14. Thank You Mom ♥ Good Charlotte
15. Mama I’m Coming Home ♥ Ozzy Osbourne

What songs are you dedicating to Mom this Sunday, May 12th? Let us know in the comments…

WIN: Handwritten Lyrics from Escape The Fate

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Las Vegas rockers Escape The Fate have been metal stalwarts for ten years now and will be releasing their fourth studio album Ungrateful on May 14th. If you’re a fan of the band, then this is the contest for you: you have a chance to win the handwritten lyrics to EVERY song on their upcoming album! Here’s a peek at the lyric sheets:

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The band took the time to write out every one of the songs on the Ungrateful tracklist:

1. Ungrateful
2. Until We Die
3. Live Fast, Die Beautiful
4. Forget About Me
5. You’re Insane
6. Chemical Love
7. Picture Perfect
8. Risk it All
9. Desire
10. One for the Money
11. Fire It Up

In order to win one of these awesome pieces of music memorabilia, here is what you’re going to need to do:

1. Follow the @MetroLyrics and @EscapeTheFate Twitter accounts (if you aren’t already)
2. Send a tweet that includes the following message:

I wanna win handwritten lyrics from @EscapeTheFate’s new album #Ungrateful via @MetroLyrics #WinUngratefulLyrics http://ow.ly/kV2Xv

The contest runs from today, May 10th, to Friday, May 17th. ENTER NOW! One entry per person (so please only Tweet once).

Ungrateful is available for pre-order now. Will you be picking up the album?

*Click here to download a copy of the full rules and regulations.

The Best Lyrics From Daft Punk’s “Random Access Memories”

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In case you hadn’t heard, Daft Punk’s new album Random Access Memories is available to stream on iTunes! With all this excitement regarding the electronic duo’s new record, we thought we’d take a listen and pull the best lyrics from each song off RAM

1. Give Life Back to Music

“Let the music in tonight / Just turn on the music…”

2. The Game of Love

“There is a game of love / This is the game of love / And it was you…”

3. Giorgio by Moroder

“You want to free your mind about a concept of harmony and music being correct / You can do whatever you want…”

4. Within

“I’ve been, for sometime, looking for someone / Fighting to know them / Please tell me who I am…”

5. Instant Crush (ft. Julian Casablancas)

“I didn’t want to be the one to forget / I thought of everything I’d never regret / The little time with you is all that I get…”

6. Lose Yourself to Dance (ft. Pharrell Williams)

“Lose yourself to dance / Everybody dancing on the floor / Can’t do any more anymore…”

7. Touch (ft. Paul Williams)

“Kiss, suddenly alive / Happiness arrive / Hunger like a storm / How do I begin?”

8. Get Lucky (ft. Pharrell Williams)

“We’ve come too far / To give up who we are / So let’s raise the bar / And our cups to the stars…”

9. Beyond

“Dream, beyond dreams / Beyond life you will find your song…”

11. Fragments of Time (ft. Todd Edwards)

“Keep holding these random memories / Turning our days into melodies / But since I can’t stay…”

12. Doin’ It Right (ft. Panda Bear)

“If you do it right, letting go all night / Shadows on you break out into the light / If you lose your way tonight/ That’s how you know the magic’s right…”

13. Contact

“I don’t know whether that does you any good, but there’s something out there…”

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What are YOUR favorite lyrics from Random Access Memories? Share them with us!

WATCH: Emeli Sandé Tells Us About Writing Lyrics At Age 8 (LINER NOTES)

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Welcome to Liner Notes, MetroLyrics’ interview series featuring songwriters discussing their craft. In this episode, we sit down with Emeli Sandé to discuss her lyrics and songwriting.

The UK singer-songwriter tells us how she began writing songs at the age of 8(!), which began with her penning lyrics to songs before she was even able to play music. Emeli also discusses where she finds the inspiration for specific songs, most notably “My Kind Of Love,” one of the stand-out tracks from her latest album Our Version of Events. ”I love writing,” says Emeli. “I think I’ll write forever — I don’t know if I’ll still be singing when I’m older, but writing is definitely something that will be with me and is my way of expressing myself.”

Watch the video above to find out more on how Emeli Sandé crafts her powerful lyrics. And once you’re done, be sure to check out past entries in our Liner Notes series from Phoenix and Alicia Keys.

 

See How DJ Antoine Filled Out Our MY MUSICAL MIND Questionnaire

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With his seventh album under his belt, Sky Is The Limit, Switzerland native DJ Antoine is no stranger to the music world. And with his My Musical Mind survey he filled out for us, we learned what makes the producer tick from what he needs in the studio to his, er, description of his best qualities as opposed to a drawing of his self-portrait? Oh well, he definitely writes out his traits accurately! See DJ Antoine’s MMM below:

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Listen to DJ Antoine’s “You’re Ma Chérie” featuring Pitbull on YouTube below:

Here’s How Dakota Bradley Filled Out Our My Musical Mind Questionnaire

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Dakota Bradley burst onto the country-pop music scene with his catchy tune “Somethin’ Like Somethin’“, and we had the honor of premiering his lyric video for the single earlier this month. Now, we’ve got another exclusive comin’ at ya from Dakota Bradley: his handwritten My Musical Mind survey! From what he needs in the studio to the first album he bought with his own money, get to know the guy behind one of country’s up-and-coming singles…

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LYRIC VIDEO PREMIERE: John Fogerty “Mystic Highway”

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Legendary CCR frontman John Fogerty is releasing a new album, Wrote A Song For Everyone, as a celebration of his iconic songbook. The album features a selection of classic hits that John has re-recorded with some of music’s biggest superstars, including Foo Fighters, Bob Seger, Keith Urban, Miranda Lambert, and more. In addition the album also includes two new original tracks from John, one of which is a song called “Mystic Highway,” a 6-plus minute country epic that we’re bringing to you today in the form of the official “Mystic Highway” lyric video — which, by the way, is one of the better lyric videos we’ve seen, and we’ve seen a lot of lyric videos!

Watch the animated lyric video exclusively here at MetroLyrics and tap your foot along to John’s new song “Mystic Highway.”

Wrote A Song For Everyone is available for pre-order now. The official music video was recently filmed and will be out soon as well, so stay tuned for that.

Share your favorite lyric from “Mystic Highway” in the comments.

On The Road Again: 15 Songs For Roadtrip Month

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In case you weren’t aware, May is considered the official month of road trips, so if you haven’t gone out and experienced the open road this month, we’ve got a playlist on Spotify to inspire you. There’s nothing better than the feeling of being behind the wheel and taking to the open road, and the one thing that makes it perfect? A collection of songs to inspire you to put the pedal to the metal. So what are you waiting for? Pack your bags, throw on some shades, hop in the car and drive to these 15 songs that are just made for hitting the road to:

1. I Get Around ☼ Beach Boys
2. I Love It ☼ Icona Pop
3. Cruise ☼ Florida Georgia Line
4. Highway Unicorn (Road To Love) ☼ Lady Gaga
5. Anywhere With You ☼ Jake Owen
6. Shut Up And Drive ☼ Rihanna
7. Wheels ☼ Foo Fighters
8. Everyday Is A Winding Road ☼ Sheryl Crow
9. Jump Right In ☼ Zac Brown Band
10. Wide Open Spaces ☼ Dixie Chicks
11. Drive ☼ Incubus
12. Fast Car ☼ Tracy Chapman
13. I Drove All Night ☼ Roy Orbison
14. Go Your Own Way ☼ Fleetwood Mac
15. Road Trippin’ ☼ Red Hot Chili Peppers

What songs would you put on a road trip playlist? Let us know in the comments!

illScarlett –“My Money” (LYRIC VIDEO PREMIERE)

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There’s nothing worse than someone taking advantage of charity, and from the sound of things that’s what’s happened to illScarlet in their latest song “My Money.” The song’s brand new lyric video addresses the freeloader head-on, letting them know that illScarlett have come to collect what they’re owed. 

Watch the exclusive premiere of the “My Money” lyric video, and find out more about the rock reggae group here and on their Twitter and Facebook.

Got a favorite line from “My Money”? Share it in the comments.

 

Get To Know Ugly Kid Joe Through Their My Musical Mind Surveys

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Do you like rock n’ roll? How about funk? Maybe with a little bit of metal mixed in? Then you’ve best described Ugly Kid Joe‘s sound, and since the quintet has been making music together since the late 80s, you might say they’ve mastered their original style. Want to get to know the band who’s been making heavy metal meets funk meets rock for over two decades? Well, you’re in luck, because we’ve got the My Musical Mind handwritten surveys of each band member for you to check out:

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Listen to Ugly Kid Joe’s “Everything About You” on VEVO below:

Jimmy Eat World Share Handwritten Lyrics to “I Will Steal You Back” (EXCLUSIVE)

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American rockers Jimmy Eat World are no strangers to meaningful lyrics. Since their start in the early 90s, the group has earned a reputation for deft songwriting. With their eighth studio album Damage set for release June 11th, Jimmy Eat World have even more heartfelt lyrics to offer, specifically the record’s first single “I Will Steal You Back.” And guess what? The band exclusively gave us the handwritten lyrics to their single which you can see below. Enjoy!

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Watch the lyric video for “I Will Steal You Back” below:

You can pre-order Jimmy Eat World’s upcoming album Damage ahead of its June 11th release. What do you think of the group’s handwritten lyrics?

Rachel Holder “Five Days” LYRIC VIDEO PREMIERE

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18-year-old Rachel Holder may be a newcomer on the country music scene, but the Tennessee native already knows a thing or two about the industry. “These days, I don’t think that there’s any one formula for success, necessarily, but I know you have to have faith in yourself, passion for the music and a serious will to succeed. And great songs!”, says the enthusiastic budding country star on her Facebook page. With her new single “Five Days”, she knew instantly that it was the song for her:

“When I first heard “Five Days”, I was immediately drawn to it. It’s very female empowering. I loved the fact that the women in the song didn’t go chasing back after the guy once he left, she just got over him and went out with her girlfriends and had a great time! At first a lot we were worried of it sounding like Shania Twain, but in the end after all the bells and whistles where perfected, we knew we had created a Rachel Holder sound.  The song is sassy, and I’m sassy. It doesn’t get any more simple then that!”

We have the lyric video to Ms. Holder’s single before anybody else! Watch it here:

Download Rachel’s “Five Days” over on iTunes. What do you think of her catchy tune?

Find Out What Inspired The Lyrics On The Band Perry’s New Album (LINER NOTES)

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In this edition of Liner Notes, our original video interview series where artists discuss their lyrics and songwriting process, we got to sit down and talk music with country crossover sensations The Band Perry.

Their hit song “If I Die Young” has been a popular tune on our Top 100 for some time now, and when it came to following the success of their massive single, the family band consisting of big sister Kimberly and brothers Reid and Neil weren’t sure where to turn. Which is why their sophomore album, Pioneer, was such a journey to create. Written while the group was on the road, the record helped them discover things about not only themselves, but their fellow siblings as well.

Watch The Band Perry’s Liner Notes interview above, and be sure to check back regularly for future entries in our series. What did you think of our exclusive interview with the country trio?


15 BBQ Anthems For Memorial Day Long Weekend

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This Monday, May 27th, marks a day to remember the men and women who lost their lives for the freedom of America. It also means a long weekend, which people usually celebrate with one of the most American traditions of all time: a good old fashioned BBQ. And of course, you’re going to need some music to accompany your grilling skills. We’ve made it easy for you: we picked out fifteen songs that scream Memorial Day BBQ to us on Spotify, and put them all together in a little package for you. So crack open a cold drink, sit back, relax, and press play…

1. Something Like That ★ Tim McGraw
2. Party In The U.S.A. ☆ Miley Cyrus
3. Chicken Fried ★ Zac Brown Band
4. American ☆ Lana Del Rey
5. Boys ‘Round Here ★ Blake Shelton ft. Pistol Annies
6. Born In The U.S.A. ☆ Bruce Springsteen
7. Beat This Summer ★ Brad Paisley
8. Memories ☆ David Guetta ft. Kid Cudi
9. Beer Money ★ Kip Moore
10. Made In The U.S.A. ☆ Demi Lovato
11. I Remember ★ Kaskade
12. United States Of Whatever ☆ Liam Lynch
13. Party ★ Beyonce ft. Andre 3000
14. Made In America ☆ Kanye West & Jay-Z ft. Frank Ocean
15. Memorial Day ★ Dropkick Murphys

What songs are you putting on your Memorial Day BBQ playlist? Let us know in the comments!

Matisyahu’s “Live Like A Warrior” Contest: Enter Now!

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In case you hadn’t heard, Matthew Paul Miller, aka Matisyahu, wants YOU to cover his anti-bullying song “Live Like A Warrior” for your chance to win! All you have to do is upload your cover of the inspiring tune on YouTube, and you could win the chance to perform “Live Like A Warrior” LIVE with Matisyahu! But you’d better hurry: the competition ends this Friday, May 31st, so get your entry uploaded and good luck!

Hit this link to head to the contest page where you can enter.

Watch the lyric video for Matisyahu’s “Live Like A Warrior” below:

For contest information, head on over to Matisyahu’s website and get the details.

See Skylar Grey’s “Wear Me Out” Lyrics Handwritten

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We got to know singer/songwriter Skylar Grey when she was featured on Fort Minor’s hit song “Where’d You Go“, as well as Diddy’s “Coming Home” and Dr. Dre’s “I Need A Doctor“. She’s not just a featured vocalist, though: she co-wrote Eminem and Rihanna’s smash hit “Love The Way You Lie” and, naturally, writes her own music as well. Her sophomore record Don’t Look Down is due out July 9th, and her latest single “Wear Me Out” will be released next week. And guess what? We are lucky to have the handwritten lyrics to Skylar’s new song! Check them out below:

 

Wear Me Out Lyrics by Skylar Grey

 

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In advance of next week’s “Wear Me Out” release, watch the video for Skylar’s latest single “Final Warning” below, which is available on iTunes now:

What’s your favorite lyric from Skylar Grey’s new song, “Wear Me Out”? Tell us in the comments.

Tunes For June: 15 Songs For The Start Of Summer

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Tomorrow is the first day of June, AKA essentially the start of summer, and we gotta say we’re excited. It’s a little scary that we’re almost halfway through 2013 already, but at the same time, we can’t wait to have multiple pool parties, hit the beach, and stay up late to watch the stars this summer. We’ve put together 15 songs on Spotify that make us think of what summertime truly has to offer — sweet treats, the sun’s heat, and going for a swim or two. Throw on your shades, bust out your beach towel, and press play:

1. #Beautiful ☀ Mariah Carey ft. Miguel
2. Long Hot Summer ☀ Keith Urban
3. Here’s To Never Growing Up ☀ Avril Lavigne
4. Swimming Pools (Drank) ☀ Kendrick Lamar
5. Live It Up ☀ Jennifer Lopez ft. Pitbull
6. Lose Yourself To Dance ☀ Daft Punk ft. Pharrell
7. Hot In Herre ☀ Nelly
8. Swim Good ☀ Frank Ocean
9. Fly ☀ The Child Of Lov
10. Like Ice Cream ☀ Divine Fits
11. Blurred Lines ☀ Robin Thicke ft. Pharrell and T.I.
12. Spark ☀ Fitz and The Tantrums
13. Water ☀ Brad Paisley
14. All Summer Long ☀ Kid Rock
15. June Hymn ☀ The Decemberists

What songs remind you of June? Let us know in the comments…

Until The Ribbon Breaks “Pressure” LYRIC VIDEO PREMIERE

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Until The Ribbon Breaks is the musical project of Welsh producer/singer/songwriter Pete Lawrie Winfield. A recent signee to Republic Records, UTRB is hard at work finishing up a debut LP. His new song “Pressure” is a beautiful track combining delicate vocals with lush piano, laid over electronic sounds.

The lyrics to “Pressure” came together during a time of uncertainty, Winfield recently explained to NPR:

“Pressure’ was written at a time of upheaval and transition for me. I was sleeping at my studio and had no idea what I was going to do next. At times it was incredibly liberating, exciting. At times it felt like everything was on the brink of falling apart completely. I’m pretty sure Pressure was written on one of those nights.”

Today we’re premiering the official lyric video for “Pressure,” which you can watch here exclusively. Check it out below and be on the look out for more from Until The Ribbon Breaks.

 

For more music from Until The Ribbon Breaks, be sure to check out his excellent reworking of The Weeknd’s “Wicked Games.“ You can also find him on Facebook and Twitter.

What’s your favorite lyric from “Pressure”? Tell us in the comments.

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