I generally gravitate to the music first before the lyrics. But as a writer, I still marvel at well-spun verses and choruses. This month, I’m joining the music Twitter community in #31DaySongLyricChallenge

Day 30

There are few lyricists that were as prolific in a short period of time as Jim Morrison. Riding on a wave of rock, psychedelia, blues and even Middle Eastern and Native American musical explorations, the music from The Doors never fit neatly into one category. The compositions often felt truly epic. The sound felt truly their own largely because of Manzarek’s keyboard presence and, of course, Morrison, one of the greatest frontman to ever take the stage. “The End” is a breakup song that has become far more than a breakup song. It’s pure poetry.

“This is the end, beautiful friend. This is the end, my only friend, the end. Of our elaborate plans, the end. Of everything that stands, the end. No safety or surprise, the end. I'll never look into your eyes, again.”