![]() ![]() “Wrapped Up In Books” – Belle and Sebastianīelle and Sebastian (whose name actually come from a French children’s book) sing about a hopeful couple trying to overcome their shyness in “Wrapped Up In Books.” This endearing pop song is capped off by Stuart Murdoch crooning the lyrical highlight: “our aspirations are wrapped up in books.” For an added bonus, in the music video the band performs the song in a bookstore.įrom a song title perspective, “Bookends” is the obvious Simon & Garfunkel song to add to this list but “I Am A Rock” earns its spot thanks to the line, “I have my books and my poetry to protect me.” Though Paul Simon writes of someone heartbroken in this classic song, he also describes the perfect way to hibernate in the winter. In the song’s opening lyric, the writer asks, “dear Sir or Madam, will you read my book?” A question for readers that is rarely responded to with a “no.”Ģ. Only a small selection of the numerous bookish tracks out there, this 24-song collection is fit for the most ferocious of readers.Īrguably the most well known song that references books, in “Paperback Writer” Lennon and McCartney channel the voice of a struggling author writing to a possible editor. Classic literature, grammar lessons, and the possibilities found in libraries are put to music ranging from friendly indie-pop, to rap, to heavy metal. It’s no wonder then that books, and everything related, serve as muses for many songwriters. Both seek out rare finds, are usually off alone absorbing their treasures, and crave a great story. ![]() Music enthusiasts and book lovers have a lot in common. ![]()
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