Favorite opening line of a song

[MisterE]

Do you have a favorite (or even several) opening line of a song? I don't care what style it's in, it can be country and western or rock and roll or anything in between. I have lots of favorite songs so I have lots of favorite opening lines. I just thought it would be fun and interesting to hear about what lines other people like. I'll start things off.

One of mine is from 3 Doors Down's "Kryptonite". The line is, I took a walk around the world to ease my troubled mind, I left my body lying somewhere in the sands of time. Although in this case I like the song but I wouldn't call it a favorite of mine. But I do think the first line is really good.

Ed.

 

[Veronica]

I love that song Kryptonite!

As I walk thru the valley of the shadow of death I take a look at my life and realize theres nothing left, cuz ive been laughing and blasting for so long that even my momma thinks my mind is gone.. See i aint never crossed a man that didnt deserve it to be treated like a punk you know thats unheard of.. you better watch how you talking or where you walkin .. shit i cant remember the rest. LOL

I loved that song for so long..

I guess thats cuz thats how i was raised.. I was raised around thugs and had to take care of myself

CORRECT LYRICS ( i wasnt toooo far off) lol

As I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I take a look at my life and realize there's nuttin' left ‘Cause I've been blastin’ and laughin’ so long that Even my mama thinks that my mind is gone

But I ain't never crossed a man that didn't deserve it Me be treated like a punk, you know that's unheard of You better watch how you talkin’ and where you walkin’ Or you and your homies might be lined in chalk

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[MainerMikeBrown]

Sir-Mix-A-Lot's hit starts out saying "I Like Big Butts And I Cannot Lie..."

It's pretty funny to me.

 

[Obdurate]

There are tons that I love, but the first one to jump into mind is in the Nas song N.Y. State of Mind... 'Straight from the fuckin' dungeons of rap, where fake niggas never make it back." Just 'cuz it's like, damn, shit just got real.

I suppose it comes after some "ye ye" but I'M COUNTING IT ANYWAY

 

[Greaser]

Always enjoyed the opening speech from "Omerta" by Lamb of God.

"Whoever appeals to the law against his fellow man is either a fool or a coward.
Whoever cannot take care of themselves without that law is both.
For a wounded man shall say to his assailant,
'If I live, I will kill you. If I die, You are forgiven.'
Such is the rule of honour."

 

[MainerMikeBrown]

The opening line of one bluegrass song I know of is: "If your trying to drive me crazy, you don't have far to go."

 

[darkcgi]

I have too many to choose.

 

[Aries]

The screen door slams, Mary’s dress waves
Like a vision she dances across the porch, as the radio plays

 

[MainerMikeBrown]

"You Ain't Nothing But Beer And Bones."

A great beginning to a great country song!

 

[griz bear]

And she was blinded by the light
Cut loose like a deuce, another runner in the night

 

[writeletters]

People going nowhere, taken for a ride
Looking for the answers that they know inside
Searching for a reason, looking for a rhyme
Snow White's mirror said "partners in crime!"

Black Sabbath: Never Say Die

 

[Denis Hard]

Kelly Clarkson - Never Again:

I hope the ring you gave to her turns her finger green I hope when your in bed with her, you think of me I would never wish bad things, but I don't wish you well

A good song if you're a gal dealing with a break-up. But even guys can listen to it anyway and change the words. . .

 

[MindyT]

Just a small town girl, living in a lonely world

Everyone always sings along to Journey!

 

[akasha24]

I love the song wicked game by Chris Isaak. It is one of my favorite songs of all time. It has so much soul and passion. The opening line is also beautiful:
"The world was on fire and no one could save me but you..". Love it :nod::nod::nod:

 

[thebodyofjwb]

The first song that comes to mind is "For Whom the Bell Tolls" by Metallica.

"Make his fight on the hill in the early day, Constant chill deep inside", after 2 minutes of amazing music

 

[FoxInSox]

Living on a lighted stage
Approaches the unreal
For those who think and feel
In touch with some reality
Beyond the gilded cage

Rush - Limelight