Music or Lyrics of a song

i am a singer and sometimes when people request a song even if we dont feel like singing it we dont have much of a choice. but i love a song when it has a good lyrics. lyrics where i can feel the goodness of the song

I like songs for meaningful lyrics, i will listen to it even it the melody isnt too good. as you said good music and words is a winning combination.

For me it has always been the music first. I am not into melodies. I want music which makes me want to get up and dance. I only pay attention to the words when there is a message in the song... or a strong statement... which a can relate to.

Yes, I completely agree with you that if the lyrics of the song is not good, it will fade away soon. But if the lyrics and music both are catch, the song will have longer shelf life and you would love to listen to that song again and again. I also prefer to listen to those songs which have good lyrics, instead of Good Music or say catch music only. You can sing a song, until and unless its lyrics are meaningful. I prefer listening to old songs, which used to have excellent lyrics. Now a days you would find that number of good lyricist have reduced considerably. A lyricisit writes song, just to fill the gap in music, he does not remain concerned with the meaningfulness of the song. Good Post! how are you? How are your studies going on? Have a great day! Deepak

It is the same here.I like the music or melody more.But if it is complimanted with great lyrics it becomes masterpiece.

I like both. A melody of a song would determine my mood and the words would add up to my emotions. I love music!!

I always listen to the lyrics first. I love words. I love the emotions that can be created by someone successfully stringing together words the right way. The melody matters a little but the words get me every time.

For me the words of a song will be the determining factor, if I like it or not. The song has to be meaningful, and something I can relate to.

i get inspired by the tune. i mostly listen to classical music but that started at university. a song's lyrics and melody should compliment each other. my favourite song is Dolphins Cry by Live.