Hip-hop celebrated its fiftieth anniversary two years ago, and from its early renegade beginnings to becoming a big fish in the mainstream, many a clever lyric has been turned out by talented rhymers ...

Iconic '70s Band Reveals Haunting Meaning Behind Hit Song: 'Best Lyrics of All Time' originally appeared on Parade. Sometimes, it takes a while for something to really sink in. Whether you're ...

“Crack mothers, crack babies and AIDS patients / Youngbloods can’t spell, but they could rock you in PlayStation.” Mos Def raises the stakes of this rhyme in the first line by presenting the ...

Sometimes, it takes a while for something to really sink in. Whether you're rereading a book or listening to your favorite song for the millionth time, there might be something that finally clicks. It ...