by Alexandra Pollard | Photos by WENN
14 of the most powerful opening lines in music
There's nothing like a killer opening line to grab your attention'
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Oh what an ordinary day. Take out the garbage, masturbate.
That got your attention didn't it? A great opening line can do that. The above comes courtesy of St. Vincent, demonstrating, with 'Birth In Reverse', the sheer joy of an opening lyric that makes you double take.
It's not easy to write something that is at once concise, poetic and impactful - but there are some artists who've got the skill well and truly mastered. Morrissey is one of them. Amy Winehouse is another.
Here's 14 of the greatest opening lines in music.