timeless lyrics and the vague type of storytelling that makes you want to say- what were they talking about? this lends itself to more of your own interpretations and can mean any number of things depending on yer emotion during your most recent listen to the track. ofcourse you need good music, any style will do. if it doesnt move you how can it take you anywhere. other then that get a smooth voice(s) and throw in atleast one postive phrase so no matter what yer thinking about during the song, if its negative, you feel a sense of impowerment, to help the soul a lil bit. no matter what gotta have soul.