Most songs that aren't jump-rope songs, or lullabies, are cautionary tales or goodbye songs and road songs.
Tom WaitsI think some bands thrive on the idea of changing instruments. When they're off their real instrument, the ability to go very far from the original idea is reduced.
Tom WaitsI like writing melody without an instrument. It's just so - it's more like the choreography of a bee; you just go.
Tom Waits