In regards to Poet And The Muse, the reason the lyrics don't make any sense is that you really do have to play the game to understand them. They're actually literal plot points, specifically what happened to one of the characters and his lover 40 years before the game takes place (the verses), and also give clues to Alan on how to rescue his wife from the game's villain (the chorus).
To anyone who hasn't played Alan Wake, I can understand if you find it weird. If you have played it, it's quite awesome.
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A runabout! I'll steal it! NO ONE WILL EVER KNOW!