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NastySassyStuff t1_jeafvvr wrote

My opinion has always been that you don’t need great lyrics to have a great song. Great lyrics are always a fantastic addition that elevates the music, of course, but the music itself is where the magic lies. We made language in an attempt to communicate things that music can without a single word.

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JurisLightbringer t1_jeaex4f wrote

Lyrics are super important to me, it completes the song and is the icing on the outside of the cake. I once heard that Rap stands for "Rhythm Assisted Poetry". The poetry of it comes first and is assisted by the rhythm, but this may be exclusive to that genre only.

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AngrySteelyDanFan t1_jeaeqop wrote

It depends. Some songs will hit me with the lyrics, some with the music. Some days, it’s different than other days. Generally, I like for jam oriented bands then I do singer songwriter types.

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alannordoc t1_jeadurv wrote

I have a big record collection and there are about 10 songs I know the words too. My brain just doesn't work that way. I'm more focused on the musicians than the singers.

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DigiornoJoestar t1_jeadefu wrote

the lyrics meaning doesnt really matter to me but i do care about lyrics. i put the words and voice of the song over other aspects a good example of this would Summer Girls by LFO the music itself isnt amazing, the lyrics are dumb and nonsensical but i like how their voice sounds and i like the lyrics for what they are. New kids on the block had a bunch of hits, sounds so good to hear to me lol

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Micahman311 t1_jeacymd wrote

I have a few...

Linda Perry on P!nk's "Lonely Girl". Linda cowrote much of the album, but sings in this track.

John Lennon on David Bowie's "Fame".

Justin Hawkins on Steel Panther's "Party All Day", or on Meatloaf's "Next Time You Stab Me in the Back, You Better Do It to My Face", which Justin also cowrote.

James Taylor on Carole King's "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow".

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