I have to admire the music before I can get into the lyrics. Not that lyrics aren't important, they are. Good lyrics can help make a great song what it is but they can't make a great song in and of themself.
I have too much music to concentrate on the individual lyrical styles of every lyricist, but it's nice once in a while to delve deeper and find something very special.
That said I'm not a big fan of 'storytelling' lyrics which many poor lyricists seem to fall back on to cover their asses.
But melody comes first, if the tune isn't moving then I doubt the lyrics will help. However, lyrics correctly juxtaposed to the music can provide wonderful effects.
Anyway, the whole male/female devide is cack. You likes what you likes.
$00.02
Rob
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