Is it true??

Heli · 22 Jan 2006, 22:50

My dad said to me that women tend to like song for the lyrics where as guys tend to like songs because of the music....

....is this true??

Do you like a song for it's music or for it's lyrics first??

I have to say I always enjoy songs more through the lyrics

Ageing Bat · 22 Jan 2006, 22:58

How the devil should I know???? I either like it, or I don't!!

Heli · 22 Jan 2006, 23:00

But do you really get into the words, or just like the song for the music??

djfierce · 22 Jan 2006, 23:06

I think a really good song has both but if i had to pick i would say lyrics with ok music rather than ok lyrics with good music (if any of that makes sense

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Heli · 22 Jan 2006, 23:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by djfierce

I think a really good song has both but if i had to pick i would say lyrics with ok music rather than ok lyrics with good music (if any of that makes sense

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Makes sense ^_^!

Rob The Badger · 23 Jan 2006, 01:27

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

Alex · 23 Jan 2006, 02:18

I think Rob has it give-or-take a few personal differences.

A good musical score will make me listen to it, and good lyrics will keep me listening to it after a few plays. Nothing makes me like a song more than a good bit of humour; crude, rude, wierd, corny, daft, funky. You name it, humour is the way with all songs! It's what makes me smile still when I listen to Jim Steinman songs - even in the most serious of songs, you still get the "all the signs along the road say "caution, kids at play"". Subtle humour :P

I have a habit of going off topic quick, sorry!

. Other friends I have don't give a monkey about lyrics though....

tukayaway · 23 Jan 2006, 23:47

For me, I hear the music first. If it sounds good, then I'll listen to it in more detail. I think it's a lot harder to pick up good lyrics, you have to concentrate on the words more.

shadow1000001 · 24 Jan 2006, 05:41

Personally, I go for the lyrics first.

LucyK! · 24 Jan 2006, 11:27

Definately not the case for me, it tends to be a great piano or percussion part that gets me - the lyrics can be terrible but whack some good drums in there....!

22 Jan 2006, 22:50	#1
Heli Daddy's little internet junkie Join Date: 29.01.2004 Location: Grimsby Posts: 4,596	Is it true?? My dad said to me that women tend to like song for the lyrics where as guys tend to like songs because of the music.... ....is this true?? Do you like a song for it's music or for it's lyrics first?? I have to say I always enjoy songs more through the lyrics

22 Jan 2006, 22:58	#2
Ageing Bat Young at heart. Slightly older in other places. Join Date: 20.11.2003 Location: Here! Posts: 1,311	How the devil should I know???? I either like it, or I don't!!

22 Jan 2006, 23:00	#3
Heli Daddy's little internet junkie Join Date: 29.01.2004 Location: Grimsby Posts: 4,596	But do you really get into the words, or just like the song for the music??

22 Jan 2006, 23:06	#4
djfierce Mega Loafer Join Date: 15.06.2005 Location: Posts: 3,596	I think a really good song has both but if i had to pick i would say lyrics with ok music rather than ok lyrics with good music (if any of that makes sense )

23 Jan 2006, 01:27	#6
Rob The Badger Too sexy for this post Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 2,895	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

23 Jan 2006, 02:18	#7
Alex Ooh weee ooOOoh! Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: In the Land of the Manc's Posts: 445	I think Rob has it give-or-take a few personal differences. A good musical score will make me listen to it, and good lyrics will keep me listening to it after a few plays. Nothing makes me like a song more than a good bit of humour; crude, rude, wierd, corny, daft, funky. You name it, humour is the way with all songs! It's what makes me smile still when I listen to Jim Steinman songs - even in the most serious of songs, you still get the "all the signs along the road say "caution, kids at play"". Subtle humour :P I have a habit of going off topic quick, sorry! . Other friends I have don't give a monkey about lyrics though....

23 Jan 2006, 23:47	#8
tukayaway Super Loafer Join Date: 12.05.2002 Location: Luton, England Posts: 485	For me, I hear the music first. If it sounds good, then I'll listen to it in more detail. I think it's a lot harder to pick up good lyrics, you have to concentrate on the words more.

24 Jan 2006, 05:41	#9
shadow1000001 Mega Loafer Join Date: 10.07.2003 Location: Red Deer, Alberta, Canada Posts: 2,580	Personally, I go for the lyrics first.

24 Jan 2006, 11:27	#10
LucyK! The Monster Is Luce Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Posts: 7,547	Definately not the case for me, it tends to be a great piano or percussion part that gets me - the lyrics can be terrible but whack some good drums in there....!