Do you like a song due to powerful lyrics or its captivating melody?
By Anish Asokan
@RevivedWarrior (2485)
India
October 24, 2024 8:24am CST
Songs are universal form of expression combining lyrics, melody alongwith rhythm. Often, they evoke emotions and recite stories. Some songs capture our hearts and resonate deeply, each time we listen to the song. Songs have been a timeless source of enjoyment.
Lyrics have the power to bring in complex feelings as well as speak on relatable stories. They have some power to connect, offer words that can resonate with our own personal lives, emotions or experiences, something that is often hard to express. Strong lyrics can elevate a simple melody to great levels.
Melody also equally strong can evoke feelings without need for words. Just listening to some music creates or changes the mood, even has an ability to directly speak to listener’s senses. Sometime, people hum a song even as they forget the lines of the song. A well-crafted melody can change the emotional balance of lyrics.
So do you like a song due to its powerful lyrics or its captivating melody?
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@somewitch (1419)
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25 Oct
Both are important. I have a hard time listening to a song if the melody is catchy but the lyrics suck, or are too explicit. And vice versa, I'm rarely in the mood of listening to a song with beautiful lyrics yet boring rhythm. I guess lyrics might matter a little more to me then. 
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@RevivedWarrior (2485)
• India
25 Oct
Both are equally important . You love lyrics more and that is perhaps you find deeper connection with words. Thanks for sharing!
@somewitch (1419)
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25 Oct
@RevivedWarrior Yes, I think I'm very sensitive to what's being "said". 
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@grenery8 (11188)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
24 Oct
i do. i feel it captures me. sometimes, i don't even have to know the translation if words are foreign. like this song, so beautiful
Also, I've heard of Radha and Krishna so, this is even more special.
Also, I've heard of Radha and Krishna so, this is even more special.
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@RevivedWarrior (2485)
• India
25 Oct
Music definitely has no boundaries and it can soothe us , elevate us and even make us emotional. Thanks for sharing!
@grenery8 (11188)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
25 Oct
@RevivedWarrior when a song has that emotional string, i surrender myself.thank you!
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@allknowing (137781)
• India
1 Nov
While lyrics are important a song with a boring melody will not lalst long
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@RevivedWarrior (2485)
• India
1 Nov
Seeing the response , I feel both lyrics and music have amost an equal weightage.Thanks for sharing!
@luisadannointed (6329)
• Philippines
1 Nov
Most of the time when I hear a good melody the lyrics are good... even if it is a rock song if the lyrics are good your ears will love the sound of the drums and other noisy instruments.
But if the song is bad... they can be addicted but for sure it will not give you any peace while listening to it, and most of the time the music really hurts your ear... coming from my true experience.
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@RevivedWarrior (2485)
• India
1 Nov
Well, guess you are a lyrics lover then! Words often connect with heart and hence more memorable. Thanks for sharing!
@RevivedWarrior (2485)
• India
6 Nov
Guess you are a music lover than a lyrics lover. Thanks for sharing!
@RevivedWarrior (2485)
• India
4 Nov
Seem you are a music lover than a lyrics lover.I agree melody can strike well into our heart and mind. Thanks for sharing!
@snowy22315 (182205)
• United States
24 Oct
Its some combination of both, but I am usually attracted to the melody or the beat first.
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@RevivedWarrior (2485)
• India
25 Oct
Thats a good observation - music seems to attract us at first and then lyrics. Thanks for sharing!
@porwest (92621)
• United States
26 Oct
I think it depends on the song. Some songs have great melodies but lousy lyrics. Some have better lyrics than soing. But both work, but again, depending on the song. Take Horse With No Name. Great song but who could ever make sense of the lyrics?
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@aureategloom (11398)
• Bosnia And Herzegovina
24 Oct
it all depends on my mood. sometimes i need some relatable lyrics and sometimes i just want to enjoy it. i don't mind even if the lyrics make no sense - sometime i'm in the mood just for that 
what about you?
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@RevivedWarrior (2485)
• India
25 Oct
It all depends on our mood and our unique preferences. I tend to favour a bit more onto music part as I even enjoy background music which has no lyrics. Thanks for sharing!
@buDian (388)
• Indonesia
5 Nov
The first thing you hear about a new song is the melody....
and when we hear the lyrics match our emotions at that time, we often really like them.
But sometimes the melody is good but the lyrics don't suit the condition of our hearts, which makes me less suited to the song
