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songwriter 

Someone who can write music, but isn't talented enough themselves to sing the songs. They have to get someone to sing it for them. Or the exact opposite of a person who sings but aren't smart enough to write the songs themselves.
Paris Hilton isn't smart enough to be a songwriter or a singer.
songwriter by LeahArlette May 27, 2008

Songwriter 

Someone who can write music, but isn't talented enough themselves to sing the songs. They have to get someone to sing it for them. Or the exact opposite of a person who sings but aren't smart enough to write the songs themselves.

Within Metal a songwriter is the equivalent of rape. It should not happen! Everywhere else it seems to be accepted not to write your own songs.
In order to sell albums most pop-musicians need a songwriter.
Songwriter by Marksmania October 24, 2008

Songwriter of the century 

RM aka Kim Namjoon of BTS is referred to as the Songwriter of the century. He has written over 170 songs in his career, several of which have gained worldwide acclaim. His lyrics have touched the hearts of millions and his songwriting skills are unmatched. No one is on his level.
Kim Namjoon, the songwriter of the century, released his critically acclaimed mixtape mono in 2018. It is a piece of art that has healed and comforted millions of people.

Depeche Mode lead singer/co-songwriter 

Dave Gahan. Formerly known as a lead singer only, but on Playing the Angel (2005 album) he penned three superlative songs: Suffer Well; I Want it All; and Nothing's Impossible, along with Martin L. Gore's always painfully beautiful songs.
Dave Gahan also released his first solo album, Paper Monsters, in 2003. Highly recommended if you are a true DM or Dave fan.

Dave Gahan
David Gahan
Sexy Man
DM
Personal Jesus
Martin L. Gore
The Depeche Mode lead singer/co-songwriter is Dave Gahan. Martin L. Gore is also equally talented because he is also in Depeche Mode. He is DM's lead songwriter and co-singer. That's why I love Depeche Mode a lot.

Sensitive Songwriter Moment 

This is a cliché musical arranging technique started in the 2000s in which the chorus of a song is delivered in a hushed overly sentimental style followed by the entire band coming back in for an extra loud chorus. Abbreviation “SSM”
After the bridge, everyone drop out, I’m gonna have a Sensitive Songwriter Moment and then we’ll hit ‘em with the last chorus.

the worst songwriter of all time 

One Direction's boys... Oh wait! They do not write their songs!.
I think the the worst songwriter of all time must to die.
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Respectfully 

Precedes or follows either a gratuitously disrespectful or honest remark, originated in New York City. Used in similar fashion to "no offense" or "to be honest," interchangeably.
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You met me at a very Chinese time in my life

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Adjective. Used to describe persons who have adjusted or altered their lifestyle for environmental reasons. Crunchy persons tend to be politically strongly left-leaning and may be additionally but not exclusively categorized as vegetarians, vegans, eco-tarians, conservationists, environmentalists, neo-hippies, tree huggers, nature enthusiasts, etc.

Also used to describe establishments where alternative foods and products are sold, i.e. natural food stores.

Modified derivative of granola.
"I need more crunchy guys in my life. I'm so tired of dating preppy metrosexual assholes."

"I'm heading out to the crunchy store to pick up some fair trade chocolate and tea tree oil, do you need anything?"
crunchy by EBC July 11, 2007
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