1. Aug 14 2009, 17:39 10 songs about madness

   The pop world has never felt the need to tiptoe around the sensitive issue of mental illness, dodging reality in favour of playful self-examination...

2. Aug 14 2009, 16:36 10 songs about gender bending

   Sexual identity is like putty in the hands of a skilled songwriter, whether they're exploring gender roles, toying with androgyny or challenging taboos...

3. Aug 14 2009, 15:37 10 songs about sleep

   Zzzzz. Sweet slumber, or usually the lack of it, has long been a source of inspiration for bleary-eyed songwriters...

4. Aug 14 2009, 13:46 10 songs about sweets

   Luscious lollipops, fingers of fudge, chocolate treats and sticky toffee surprise. Don't pretend these words don't fill your mind with smut...

5. Aug 14 2009, 11:50 10 songs about weather

   Meteorological small-talk or metaphor for the songwriter's profound, ever-shifting emotional states? Take a look at the evidence...

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