“Marry Song” by the Band of Horses
Three things about this perfectly made tune: one has to do with the music; two with the lyrics. On the music side: The simple statement repeated on the Rhodes piano has its source in a sorrow that’s been soaked in and softened by a single malt scotch. On the lyrics side: One, this is poetry: “See how I killed the wheelbarrow I borrowed”; and, two, this is philosophy: “Lucky ones are we all until it’s over.”

“The Gentle Sound” by The Railway Children
This song says one true and wonderful thing: It’s great to be young! It’s great to first discover your senses, world, and full body. “Can you hear the sound/It’s such a gentle sound/It’s all around me.”

“You Used to Love Me” by Faith Evans
The chorus of Faith Evan’s song goes: “I remember… the way… you used… to love… me…” Here we find a little branch that points to philosophy. Philosophy never happens when things are really happening. Only when the dusk has fallen on a broken heart, and happy memories shine like distant and cold stars—only then can you spread your wings and take flight into the long night of philosophy.