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E30 St. Vincent

Daddy's home and he wants to listen to The Lyric Boys podcast. In this episode, The Lyric Boys discuss 10 lyrics by St. Vincent, the idiosyncratic guitar god of indie rock known for singing about anxiety, America, and people named Johnny. The Lyric Boys discuss snorting the Berlin Wall, loving someone more than Jesus, spontaneously combusting at The Rainbow Room, doing what married people do, and more. Stick around until the end when Lucien and Andrew do their best Annie Clark impression and craft their o

Daddy's home and he wants to listen to The Lyric Boys podcast.

In this episode, The Lyric Boys discuss 10 lyrics by St. Vincent, the idiosyncratic guitar god of indie rock known for singing about anxiety, America, and people named Johnny. The Lyric Boys discuss snorting the Berlin Wall, loving someone more than Jesus

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E29 Nirvana

Grandma, take me home and let me listen to The Lyric Boys podcast. In this episode, The Lyric Boys tackle 10 lyrics by Nirvana, the seminal Seattle grunge band best known for having an album cover with a baby's dingus on it. The Lyric Boys discuss why it's okay to eat fish, what it's like having your own pet virus, what it means to be "very ape," and the straight-up fact that meat makes you a lusty boy. Stick around until the end when Lucien and Andrew do their best Kurt Cobain impression and craft their ow

Grandma, take me home and let me listen to The Lyric Boys podcast. In this episode, The Lyric Boys tackle 10 lyrics by Nirvana, the seminal Seattle grunge band best known for having an album cover with a baby's dingus on it. The Lyric Boys discuss why it's okay to eat fish, what it's like having your own pet virus, what it means to be "very ape," and the

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E28 WU LYF

In honor of the 10th anniversary of "Go Tell Fire To The Mountain," The Lyric Boys tackle 10 lyrics by WU LYF, ie World Unite Lucifer Youth Foundation, the mysterious Manchester indie rock band who made waves with their cathartic sound, demonic vocals, and unique brand of "heavy pop." Also featured is Lost Under Heaven, the latest project by WU LYF singer and lyricist Ellery James Roberts. The Lyric Boys discuss loving things forever, putting suits on animals, what it means to be the Burger King, and how do

In honor of the 10th anniversary of "Go Tell Fire To The Mountain," The Lyric Boys tackle 10 lyrics by WU LYF, ie World Unite Lucifer Youth Foundation, the mysterious Manchester indie rock band who made waves with their cathartic sound, demonic vocals, and unique brand of "heavy pop." 

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E27 Olivia Rodrigo

It's brutal out here. So, listen to The Lyric Boys dive into 10 lyrics by Olivia Rodrigo, the Disney-actress turned pop-sensation who has straight-up dominated 2021 with her relatable pop slappers about heartbreak and Billy Joel. In this episode, The Lyric Boys discuss reading self-help books, being jealous of friends on social media, learning to parallel park, and why wearing tiny coats is always funny. And stick around to the end when the Lyric Boys improvise their own Olivia Rodrigo style lyrics. Songs

It's brutal out here. So, listen to The Lyric Boys dive into 10 lyrics by Olivia Rodrigo, the Disney-actress turned pop-sensation who has straight-up dominated 2021 with her relatable pop slappers about heartbreak and Billy Joel. In this episode, The Lyric Boys discuss reading self-help books, being jealous of friends on social media, learning to parallel

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E26 Kendrick Lamar

Be Humble. Sit down. And listen to the Lyric Boys dissect 10 lyrics from Kendrick Lamar, ie K-Dot, ie the Pulitzer Prize-winning Compton rapper best known for his iconic albums, deep lyrics, and being the coolest person alive with the last name Duckworth. The Lyric Boys discuss the art of peer pressure, being fully present while playing Madden, throwing steaks off of yachts, doing bad boy things with friends, and what actually happens when your dick is as big as the Eiffel Tower. Stay tuned for the Lyric B

Be Humble. Sit down. And listen to the Lyric Boys dissect 10 lyrics from Kendrick Lamar, ie K-Dot, ie the Pulitzer Prize-winning Compton rapper best known for his iconic albums, deep lyrics, and being the coolest person alive with the last name Duckworth.

The Lyric Boys discuss the art of peer pressure, being fully present while playing

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E25 Charly Bliss

You’re gonna miss The Lyric Boys when they’re blown to bits. On this episode the Lyric Boys discuss 10 lyrics from indie power pop band Charly Bliss, covering topics like being in touch with your feelings, Stanley Kubrick’s scheme of making movies with stolen credit cards, hemorrhaging light, and being triple overtime ambitious. And stick around to the end when the Lyric Boys improvise their own Charly Bliss-style lyrics. Songs discussed: Black Hole, Percolator, Westermarck, Young Enough, Camera, Under Y

You’re gonna miss The Lyric Boys when they’re blown to bits. In this episode the Lyric Boys discuss 10 lyrics from indie power-pop band Charly Bliss, covering topics like staying in touch with your feelings, Stanley Kubrick’s scheme of making movies with stolen credit cards, being triple-overtime ambitious, and what it means to literally hemorrhage light.  

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E24 System of a Down

The Lyric Boys talk 10 wild lyrics by System of a Down, the Armenian-American metal band known for heavy songs about war, sex, and pepperoni pizza. The Lyric Boys discuss Serj Tankian & Daron Malakian's flair for the theatrical; Tony Danza's line etiquette; fighting crime with Jimmy Carter; and why advertising causes therapy. And stick around until the end when The Lyric Boys improvise their own version of System of a Down lyrics. So, get your pogo sticks ready and listen up. You're gonna need therapy for t

The Lyric Boys talk 10 wild lyrics by System of a Down, the Armenian-American metal band known for heavy songs about war, sex, and pepperoni pizza. The Lyric Boys discuss Serj Tankian & Daron Malakian's flair for the theatrical; Tony Danza's line etiquette; fighting crime with Jimmy Carter; and why advertising causes therapy. 

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E23 LCD Soundsystem

The Lyric Boys explore 10 iconic lyrics by LCD Soundsystem, the Brooklyn electronic rock band fronted by James Murphy, the bearded indie-rock legend known for hilariously sarcastic lyrics and making danceable sad music. The Lyric Boys discuss Europe's affinity for mimes, mild billionaire mayors, and how sometimes friends are mean. According to James Murphy, love is both an astronaut -- and an open book to a verse of your bad poetry. So, listen to this episode tonight, because life is finite and you're simpl

The Lyric Boys explore 10 iconic lyrics by LCD Soundsystem, the Brooklyn electronic rock band fronted by James Murphy, the bearded indie-rock legend known for hilariously sarcastic lyrics and making danceable sad music. The Lyric Boys discuss Europe's affinity for mimes, mild billionaire mayors, and how sometimes friends are mean. 

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E22 The Lyric Boys Baseball Special

The Lyric Boys dive into ten iconic lyrics about baseball, the great American past-time. Spring is in the air. The smell of Cracker Jacks is in the air. The grunting sound of gigantic first basemen smacking home runs is in the air. So, it's time to play ball and listen to this comedic lyrical analysis. The Lyric Boys chat about meeting the Mets, picking dandelions in right field, demanding to be taken out to the ballgame, the stereotype of first basemen having big butts, and more. There's a whole world of

The Lyric Boys dive into ten iconic lyrics about baseball, the great American past-time. Spring is in the air. The smell of Cracker Jacks is in the air. The grunting sound of gigantic first basemen smacking home runs is in the air. So, it's time to play ball and listen to this comedic lyrical analysis. 

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E21 Billy Joel

The Lyric Boys dive into ten iconic lyrics by Billy Joel, ie "The Piano Man," ie the mascot of Long Island, ie Madison Square Garden's resident rocker, ie the singer-songwriter and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer who's been putting out rock tunes since the 1960s. The Lyric Boys chat about the American Dream, buying a house out in Hackensack, Belgians in the Congo, and enjoying a staycation in New York City. Plus, Andrew Stieglitz takes listeners deep into the brain of your average Long Islander and it's a scary

The Lyric Boys dive into ten iconic lyrics by Billy Joel, ie "The Piano Man," ie the mascot of Long Island, ie Madison Square Garden's resident rocker, ie the singer-songwriter and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer who's been putting out rock tunes since the 1960s.

The Lyric Boys chat about the American Dream, buying a house out in Hackensack, Belgians

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