slide 1 of 4. When comparing implicit vs. explicit cost, explicit costs or direct costs are payments for the purchase of productive resources. Such costs are clear and require tangible cash outflow or outlay of money that has a direct impact on profits. Examples include wages, rents, raw materials, and utility bills.
Loraine Teston. The 2002 song Like a Stone is sung by Audioslave. The song is about an old man waiting for death.
Morricone says that Stone's natural way with words has been enhanced by her years of exploring the nuances of dialogue as an actress. The songs she writes are really meant to be sung, which is the art of a real lyricist, he says.