His poetic lyrics, coupled with his accomplished and original guitar playing, are highly influential and widely praised in the music media.

The lyrics praise Indonesia's natural beauty, such as its flora, islands and beaches, and profess undying love for the country.

The lyrics praise God's constant presence in Grant's life.

The lyrics praise music teachers as the six perform in the gymnasium.

The gently humorous lyric praises Vaughan as one who "could do more with a melody than a hip whippoorwill."

His lyrics praise nature and his native country.

Improvised lyrics praise ancestors, and are usually based around a surname.

The lyrics praised non-conformity, disparaged authorities, and had dadaist elements.

The lyrics praise the traditional values of being a woman, who longs to be the object of a man's affection.