Who is/are your favorite lyricist(s)? What are some examples of why you find them brilliant?

Who is/are your favorite lyricist(s)? What are some examples of why you find them brilliant?
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Eminem Thriving Ivory K’Naan Lupe Fiasco Brent Dennen The Decemberists Flobots Jason Mraz Josh Joplin Josh Ritter Pink Floyd RHCP The Shins I bolded the ones who I think have even more incredible lyrics than the others. I would like to quote you some, but you just need to listen to them in context.Thats what youtube is for! I am also a huge fan of lyrics.
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