They're both awful, if that Picciotto quote is at all indicative. Abstain.
For my money, the best lyricist* in pop music (that I'm familiar with) is Paul Simon, and yes that's taking into account the immature teenage angst of "I Am A Rock"- which is still the best damn immature teenage angst ever.
(Honorable mentions to Elvis Costello, David Byrne, and Craig Finn.)
Paul Simon is one of the greats for sure. I never thought of I Am A Rock as primarily teenage angst. I think it can apply equally as well if not more so to the feelings of an older person.
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