Yes Harriet..The advantage in that "place of truth" that you mention,is either in the vivid imagination of the songwriter,or taken from a real life experience..either way,the words and melody,must take the listener on an uninterrupted journey,that hopefully, they can relate to..and the icing on the cake is,if the words and melody,get under the skin and touch their emotions...a song that touches,is not easily forgotten...in most cases it is a friend for life...really good thread this one.. Thank You...Terry Moore..