How has nobody mentioned Dustin Kensrue of Thrice? He's my favorite lyricist of all time (for the time being, lol). He can stick verses from the Bible into his lyrics almost verbatim without ever making them sound corny , forced, or preachy. He is so poetic in his way with words/metaphors. I love his lyrics to their song "Stare at the Sun:"
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I also really love Andrew Schwab of Project 86 as a lyricist. Again, very poetic, well thought out, and meaningful.