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Waddiyatalkinabeet_ t1_je9eisr wrote

Reply to Lyrics or the music? by meganelizabethjade

I think it largely depends on the genre of the music you are listening to. Personally though, at least in the genres I enjoy, I believe lyrics to be one of the most important aspects of a good song. Even if the music, arrangement and vocals sound good, if the lyrics are bad it can ruin the whole thing.

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sorengray t1_je9e8ec wrote

Reply to Lyrics or the music? by meganelizabethjade

The lyrics are the last thing I really pay attention to, and sometimes go decades without really knowing all the words to some of my favorite songs.

I hear more lines and phrases I like and get a sense of the song's meaning, but don't often hear every word and string together the story.

Which is funny as a songwriter and avid lyricist myself, lyrics are important to me. Though just the last part I finish when writing a song.

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Floodzie t1_je9dz2x wrote

Reply to comment by Moon_Machine24 in Albums significantly improved by the removal of one or two songs. by AfroYoda

I agree. I think because the way the turntable needle slows down as you get closer to the centre of the record, bands avoided anything with lots of layers as the last song on each side (slower needle, lower quality audio). FM we’re always better with a big sound and, with few exceptions, their stripped down songs weren’t really up to the same standard.

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Fit-Friend-8431 t1_je9d7pr wrote

Reply to Lyrics or the music? by meganelizabethjade

I try to grasp both but in MUSIC… the music matters most. For me with lyrics. It’s less about writing good lyrics, and more about try to not to write bad lyrics. Bad lyrics stick out to me in a distracting way.

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DerTeufelkind t1_je9d1w3 wrote

Reply to Lyrics or the music? by meganelizabethjade

Music first 99% of the time, but occasionally I will find a band where the lyrics are actually vital to the band.

The music being first, though, means I can think of the vocals as just being another instrument, so it enables me to enjoy a multitude of different styles, so long as the vocals fit and don't grate my ears.

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bavbarian t1_je9ceog wrote

Reply to Lyrics or the music? by meganelizabethjade

In Germany (and other European countries like Sweden), a significant share of popular songs has English lyrics. Even for those of us who have a fair grasp of English, following song lyrics involves effort - so I am sure almost anyone focuses on the music on those cases.

For songs in the native languages, it is probably similar for other reasons - namely the quality of many song lyrics.

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amandamaniac t1_je9bxdw wrote

Reply to Lyrics or the music? by meganelizabethjade

I’m the same as you, especially right now with the new FOB album. Everyone is raving about the lyrics being so deep and meaningful and I’m like …..Whatre you talking about lol

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