Songs that grew on you with time

FlyingToaster

There are some songs that I've enjoyed more over the years as I've listened to them. Not too long ago, I listened to the Genesis song "That's All" more closely and got to appreciate the song even more. I think the lyrics cover a relationship dynamic that some may be familiar with.

The Beatles: Things We Said Today - I never particularly liked this song when I was growing up, including this live version (performed by Paul McCartney & band in 1990), but this version has grown on me (particularly the guitar solo):

The Doobie Brothers: Turn It Loose. I don't think this is one of their well known songs. I had heard it when I was younger, but I've appreciated it more over time.

That's a few I can think of for now.

avariceblade

Literally all of Panic at the Disco. I used to dislike the band but a friend sat me down and explained the lyrics as they came out and it became a top fave of mine almost over night

pmvines

I have grown to appreciate slow tempo music , folky and even some countryish music , as well as southern rock. Not saying I'm a huge fan, my heart will always be with the more aggressive styles, but I can get into the other stuff now too .

FlyingToaster

I got to appreciate slow tempo music as well. I often listened to pop music when I was growing up, and I think some of it was more slow-tempo, so I guess I got a bit used to it, among other music.

LyleLuvsHuggles

It might sound odd, but Sea Shanties. If you dig past the ones every one has at least a vague idea of (I'm looking at you yo ho ho, drunken sailor, blow the man down, anything from a certain movie franchise) there's some truly interesting stuff and some of the pirate rock covers are pretty catchy. There's just something about them that resonates with me. Freedom, adventure, shared hardships, general acceptance of anyone regardless of standing/disability/conformity to norms. As I've gotten older they seem to have gotten more meaningful to me.