ditto don's lyric honesty... also i tend to go for songs that have something out of the ordinary going on; an unexpected interval in the melody, or particularly clever/moving/poetic/striking lyrics. i like scottish songs for their melodies, and american songs for their lyrics.

sometimes i love a song because i can hear potential for beautiful harmony: "la llorona" and "katy cruel" for example.

sure doesn't hurt if it gives me chills. *smile* hi bron.